Calvin University cancels classes on January 23 due to extreme weather
Thu, Jan 22, 2026
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Classes are canceled and most campus offices are closed on Friday, January 23 due to extreme weather; read on for specifics.
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Campus operations in detail
- Employees in departments responsible for critical campus operations (e.g., Dining, Facilities, Campus Safety) should confer with their supervisors for instructions on reporting to work.
- Hourly staff may log their regularly planned hours for the work day.
- Employees who need a place to stay on campus during the Cold Weather Advisory may use the Inclement Weather Rate at Prince Conference Center (call: 616-526-7200).
- Campus dining, including retail locations (e.g. Peet’s and Johnny’s) will maintain normal hours on Friday and through the weekend.
- Enrollment visits for prospective students will be rescheduled.
- We encourage parking in West Campus lots as much as possible; the steps of Calvin’s Crossing may be slick, so exercise caution.
The January Series
Friday’s January Series lecture, featuring speaker Harry Smith, will proceed as planned.
- Time: 12:30–1:30 p.m.
- Location: Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium, or online
- We encourage parking in West Campus lots as much as possible; the steps of Calvin’s Crossing may be slick, so exercise caution.
- If you choose to come to campus, please use your best judgment and prioritize your safety.