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June 19, 2013  |  Ben Rietema

New Internet service offers connections at universities around the world

Calvin is switching its Internet service from CalvinWireless to eduroam, a network that allows students to connect at universities around world without having to jump through any hoops. The switch will not be making significant changes …

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June 19, 2013  |  Bekah Waalkes

All-digital cable upgrade means some old TVs might not work

As of July 1, Calvin’s cable television will be switched to an all-digital system, meaning that students with older TVs may not be able to use cable without upgrading their TVs or systems. Calvin decided to …

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June 12, 2013  |  Ryan Struyk

CRC to form committee on homosexuality, but won’t revisit official position

The Christian Reformed Church (CRC) synod voted 135-43 to form a committee on homosexuality Wednesday night, but the church will not reexamine its official position, untouched since 1973. The new committee’s purpose is to “give guidance …

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June 4, 2013  |  Joseph Matheson

Former gift planning director named vice president for finance

Calvin College appointed former gift planning director and acting chief financial officer Sally Vander Ploeg as vice president for administration and finance Tuesday. Vander Ploeg began as acting chief financial officer and director of finance in …

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May 27, 2013  |  Ryan Struyk

Budget cuts mean 22 fewer employees, employees pay more for health care

Calvin’s board of trustees approved the 2013-14 budget last Saturday, laying off five employees and not hiring for another 17 positions. The new budget will save the college $4.7 million compared to the current year’s budget, …

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