Calvin University Campus Safety

Come visit us tomorrow for our annual bike sale!! The sale runs from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. It will be located between the Mail and Print and Facilities buildings.

Rain, rain go away! Thunderstorms are in the forecast for next week. The bike sale has been rescheduled for April 21 from 2pm - 4pm.

Not a fan of taking the stairs? Now you can skip them. The Heckman Library elevator is once again fully operational. Thank you to our Facilities team members for their hard work and countless hours to complete this project.

Walkers and runners, we didn't forget about you! While the road is currently blocked off, you can still enjoy your route around our beautiful campus. No need to change your plans. Just follow the walkway detour.

Beginning the evening of Sunday, February 22, 2026, Knollcrest Circle will be closed from Lake Drive to the south entrance of Lot 7. This will be a hard closure, with fencing surrounding the area (including across the roadway) and metal barricades at both ends. The road will remain closed through October 2026 due to football stadium construction. Please plan accordingly.

Pedestrian Overpass Elevators - Unreliable at this time

Please be aware that the pedestrian overpass elevators are currently not operating reliably due to extreme cold and blowing snow. We understand this creates an inconvenience, particularly for those who rely on elevator access. Unfortunately, these elevators were not designed to function in the current weather conditions. Facilities staff are actively monitoring the situation and clearing snow from the tracks as conditions allow. At this time, the elevators should not be relied upon for service.

Classes are canceled and most offices are closed on Friday, January 23 due to extreme temperatures.

Friday’s January Series lecture, featuring speaker Harry Smith, will proceed as planned. Join us in-person or watch online at calvin.edu/january.

Merry Christmas from Campus Safety, and a heartfelt thank you to our student dispatchers who work around the clock, even on holidays to keep Calvin University safe. 🎄

The Grounds team was on campus Sunday to clear snow from sidewalks, entries, and high-traffic areas. However, the sunny conditions caused some of that snow to melt and refreeze overnight, creating icy patches across campus walkways and roads.

With the temperatures we are currently experiencing, salt is ineffective on this type of ice. Our team continues to monitor conditions, but please use extra caution as you move around campus today.

Thank you for your patience and care—your safety is our priority!