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Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

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Calvin remembers Bud Bouma, professor of biology

Ericka Buitenhuis
May 7, 2015

On Saturday, May 2, 2015, Hessel “Bud” Bouma III, a professor of biology at Calvin College, passed away after a battle with metastatic melanoma, leaving behind Ruth, his wife of 43 years, and their...

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Where are they now? Chimes alumni look back

Bethany Cok
March 6, 2015

Dr. Susan Bruxvoort Lipscomb—Features editor (1994-95), Editor-in-Chief (1995-96) After graduating from Calvin, Dr. Bruxvoort Lipscomb went on to complete an M.A. in Humanities from the University...

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‘Food with Faculty’ hopes to forge new professor-student relationships

Maddie Hughey
October 9, 2014

On Friday, Oct. 10, students will have the opportunity to participate in a Food With Faculty gathering hosted by a professor or staff member. Most of the events cost only five dollars, but the cost can...

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For Calvin professors, a successful book launch

Daniel Woodiwiss
April 16, 2014

On Friday, in the Commons Annex Lecture Hall, Calvin’s philosophy and education departments hosted a book launch, featuring five works by current or former Calvin professors. In conjunction with the...

20 Calvin professors sign letter to Congress urging action on climate change

Alden Hartopo
August 6, 2013

For a full list of professors who signed the letter, see the bottom of this page. 20 Calvin professors joined 200 evangelical professors from across the country in writing a letter to Congress urging...

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James Bratt wins Presidential Award for Exemplary Teaching

Grace Ruiter
February 25, 2013

When Professor James Bratt was home sick from school as a kid, he read history textbooks. “My dad taught history and bible. We didn’t have a TV until I was about 10 or 11, so when I would be...

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