It’s an exciting time of growth at Calvin University as our facilities undergo a dynamic transformation. Thank you for partnering with us as we eagerly await the completion of construction of new spaces for learning, playing, and community building.

Find timely updates regarding campus construction projects both here and through Calvin University’s social media channels.

July 2024

Commons Union
Furniture delivery began July 7th and will continue through early August.
External windows have been installed along Commons Lawn (facing east)
Interior finishes (e.g., stairways, ceilings, carpeting, and doors) are being finalized.
Outdoor Athletics
At the football building, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical installations are nearly complete. Final external facia and trim will be installed in mid-July. External site work around the building has begun, including concrete and asphalt paths.
  • Final Geothermal field tie-ins are now complete and the large air handler for the building was delivered and installed in early July.
At the soccer stadium, steel stringers that serve as the base for bleacher seating have been installed. Concrete flooring for the press box and hospitality space was recently poured. Final bleacher and seat installation will begin in late August.
  • The stadium’s scoreboard will be installed before the facility’s opening.
  • A “first look” at the new facility for Calvin student athletes and coaches is scheduled for August as fall athletics kicks off. A formal dedication ceremony is being planned for October 5th (more details to come!).
Cadaver Lab
The Cadaver Lab is complete except for a dishwasher for instrument sterilization being installed in late July. The Virtual Lab will be done in late July.
A dedication for these new facilities will be planned for September.

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Stories like this get us excited about the future of health education here at Calvin. Watch and learn more about the new Cadaver Lab and Virtual Lab preparing to welcome students this fall semester!

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  •  Cadaver and Virtual Lab - June Update -
    Ever wonder how the video magic at Calvin happens? From live streams, video production and more, check out this spotlight on some facility improvements that have impacted one of the teams helping bring campus communications to life: Video Production.
  •  DeVos Communication Center Update -
    Ever wonder how the video magic at Calvin happens? From live streams, video production and more, check out this spotlight on some facility improvements that have impacted one of the teams helping bring campus communications to life: Video Production.
  •  April Update -
    The lighting and control systems at The Gezon Auditorium and the Lab Theatre have undergone major renovations—just in time for Calvin Theatre Company’s spring production.
  •  March Update -
    Phase 1 of Commons Union is moving full steam ahead! See the transformation in Hekman Library and Hiemenga Hall from structural steel to ceiling bulkheads and the early stages of the new central staircase.
  •  Winter Break Construction Progress -
    The Build Up team is back and excited to share (and show you!) the campus construction progress that was made during winter break and so far this semester.
  •  Building up athletics at Calvin: 2023 Recap -
    Hear from Calvin’s Athletic Director, coaches, and student athletes about how this year’s athletic facility updates are engaging fans and transforming the student experience.
  •  Thank You -
    This month, in the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, we have an important message to share with you: Thank you!
  •  Library Renovations Update -
    We have some exciting construction progress updates to share! Watch and learn more about the work that’s been completed so far on Hekman Library and Calvin Athletics facilities.
  •  Where to Study -
    Looking for a new study spot this semester? Here are some of the lesser-known study spaces available during campus construction this year - including a newly added space at Calvin Seminary.
  •  First Soccer Games On New Turf - shared
    Join us for a doubleheader, field dedication, food, and refreshments on the newly finished Zuidema Soccer Field.
  •  Where are they now? -
    Due to campus construction, some offices and departments have already relocated or will be relocating soon.
  •  Pathways and Entrances -
    Walkways, pathways and entrances...Oh my!
  •  Build Up: Construction Updates -
    Timely updates on campus construction and renovations happening at Calvin University. Send your construction-related questions or inquiries to BuildUp@calvin.edu.

 

Views from Calvin's outdoor athletics photo gallery.

Construction Photo Gallery
Browse, download, or share favorite photos from outdoor athletics, School of Health, and the Hekman Library renovation.

Media Kit: Outdoor Athletics

 

Frequently asked questions

Do you have questions related to construction at Calvin? Email us at: BuildUp@calvin.edu

A video update was recently provided on pathways and access from Sarah Visser, EVP for Student Experience and Strategy at Calvin. We’ll continue to provide additional updates and install necessary signage as changes are made while various construction projects continue.

Visitor Parking Map

During construction this fall, men’s and women’s soccer will play on Calvin’s new Zuidema Soccer Field (map and directions). The new soccer stadium and football building are planned to be built and open for use by the fall of 2024.

Lacrosse will play on the new soccer field until construction of a new football stadium; their locker rooms will remain located in the main field house until that time.

Football will be housed in their permanent locker room in the new football building when it is completed. The football team will practice on the lower field, formerly home (for practice) to the men’s soccer team.

Visitor Parking Map

Library staff and services will be open and operating on the fourth and fifth floors of Hekman Library during the 2023–2024 academic year.

During the 2023–24 academic year, the entrance into the library will be from the Hiemenga Hall entrance, near the southeast corner of the building (facing Calvin Seminary and near the fireplace lobby). From there, elevator and stairwell access to the fourth and fifth floors will be available and clearly marked.

The CFAC parking lot will effectively be sliced in two by the construction zone; there will not be any traffic flow all the way around the CFAC. There will be parking on both the north (primary) and the south side facing the seminary building (more limited), but cars will not be able to drive from one end to the other. Walkways, however, will allow foot traffic to pass through adjacent to the construction zone.

Visitor Parking Map

Parking for the Speech and Hearing Clinic will generally be located on the west side of the engineering building. Parking is plentiful there, and new crosswalks have been installed on the ring road between the clinic site and its new parking lot.

Visitor Parking Map

Peet’s moved from the second floor of the library to the first floor of the Spoelhof University Center in the former Spoelhof Café. Peet’s officially opened in its new location on Monday, August 14.

Visitor Parking Map

Campus construction projects are underway, our development team looks forward to continuing to engage our donor and alumni community in exciting ways you can partner with us. These transformative projects will have a significant impact on our students’ experience as well as the West Michigan community.

Your generosity will help us to create vibrant learning spaces, state-of-the-art research environments, and competition-ready athletic facilities. Give today to leave a lasting impact on Calvin's campus and advance Christ-centered education for generations to come.

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