The Knightly

Renowned children's writer Mitali Perkins talks about the development of her passion for shaping the minds and hearts of children through stories, and her experience teaching Calvin students in her role as Writer-in-Residence.

Interview and editing by Lauren Nyong.

Senior nursing student Lauren Holwerda never thought she was interested in business until she heard about the Calvin StartUp Garage. Now, she's the winner of Calvin's annual PitchUp contest and her business idea — developing a curriculum to help new nurses cope with the emotional demands of the job — is attracting attention. In this episode, she talks about how the idea was born, the PitchUp experience and balancing starting a business with other demands of life.

Interview and production by Lauren Nyong.

Cavin Peacemakers Founder and President, Emily Steen, won the Hatfield Prize for her work with the Calvin Prison Initiative. Her time as a student researcher and President of Calvin Peacemakers has prepared her to tackle a new research topic on robust reentry programs for CPI students. 

Interview and production by Lauren Nyong.

Sam talks with senior Jo Newton about their journey to Calvin, and their experiences at Calvin as a trans and nonbinary student.

Following the 2020 presidential election, Claire and Sam check in with students across the political spectrum. Guests this week include Andrew Feikema, Maxim Ziskie, Carleigh Cronkright, and Stephanie Robinson.

Claire Murashima sits down with Freshta Tori Jan to talk about Sew True, her company, as well as her journey to Calvin.

Tune in to hear about Professor Wertz's struggle with mental health. 

Amy and Betty Kliewer talk about identity in light of their family history 

Our staff interviews history professor Eric Washington about his story.

In Calvin Chimes' very first podcast episode, Professor Joe Kuilema and junior Andrew Thomas give their perspectives on housing inequality issues in Grand Rapids. What does housing inequality look like in GR? How has the Calvin community contributed? What should Calvin students do about housing inequality in their city? Find out here, and stay tuned for the next episode of "The Knightly." 

Podcast edited by Immanuel Deliyannides. 

Chimes is proud to announce our new podcast: The Knightly. We will be posting our first episode next week, so stay tuned!