Background on Calvin's New Buildings

October 25, 2002 The dedication ceremony began with a service of worship in the Calvin Chapel. Following the service was a procession across campus, over Calvin's Crossing, to the DeVos Communications Center and Prince Conference Center.

October 23, 2002 Three galleries of the completed structures: Calvin's Crossing, DeVos Communication Center, and Prince Conference Center.

July 30, 2002 Carpeting, fresh paint, and a movie theater take over the DeVos building. And the Prince building readies for guests holding October reservations. See Calvin's Crossing, DeVos Communication Center, and Prince Conference Center.

July 17, 2002 Volunteering their skills on a hot sunny day, the Class of '57 plants trees, shrubs, and flowers along the DeVos Communication Center walkways and entrances.

May 8, 2002 About 800 people gathered for the dedication of Calvin's Crossing at the west tower.

March 13, 2002 The bridge and building's exterior draw closer to completion and drywall, paint, and ventilation ducts takeover inside. Go behind the scenes at The Bridge, DeVos Communication Center, and the Prince Conference Center.

January 22, 2002 On such a sunny day the theme seems to be windows. Glass, brick, and drywall abound on the east campus. Three galleries bring you the highlights: The Bridge, DeVos Communication Center, and Prince Conference Center

December 18, 2001 How much can be built in one month? A ton. Three galleries bring you all the highlights from the Bridge, DeVos Communication Center, and the Prince Conference Center.

November 16, 2001 Bricks and stairs climb up the bridge towers, walls take shape on the second floor of DeVos, and the Prince building gains a magnificent conference space.

November 2, 2001 The last span was placed around 4 pm completing the approximately 400 foot long pedestrian overpass. The finished bridge will be enclosed in glass with a rounded roof. Preparations and Connecting | Lifting and Finishing | People

October 22, 2001 The steel work surrounding the DeVos and Prince buildings moves ahead rapidly while plumbing and showers fixtures are installed in the conference center.

October 20, 2001 From midnight to 5:30 a.m. construction took place over the north bound lane of the East Beltline with the installation of the third bridge span. Check out the action: Preparations | Connecting | Lifting | Finishing | People

October 9, 2001 The second span of the bridge gently swung into place over the west campus road. The span is the shortest of four total making up the 400 foot bridge.

October 6, 2001 From midnight to 5:30 a.m. construction took place over the south bound lane of the East Beltline with the installation of the first of four bridge spans. Five photo galleries cover the action: Preparations | Connecting | Lifting | Finishing | People

October 2, 2001 Masonry work for the towers, and more steel shapes the Prince Conference Center entry.

September 14, 2001 Ironworkers from Wolverine Construction display their support of America after the tragic events of September 11th.

September 7, 2001 According to ironworker's tradition, and at the suggestion of Dr. Spoelhof, a flag atop a new building is good luck. Thus flies the maroon and gold.

September 4, 2001 The pedestrian overpass towers move ahead with the MDOT's approval and the steel framework encloses the DeVos Communication Center.

August 21, 2001 Steel columns are up! The DeVos Communication Center takes shape with its new support columns. These 3000 lbs columns went up in under 7 hours.

August 20, 2001 Walls and floors everywhere. The Prince building gets a second floor and the DeVos building gets an elevator tower and the steel arrives for columns.

July 27, 2001 Things are taking shape. The tunnels are built, the walkway continues to rise, and new walls give hints of windows.

June 26, 2001 Construction workers set an incredible pace with their many machines. Walls, tunnels, and large piles of dirt continue to grow above and below the ground.

May 30, 2001 Power for the East Campus will be generated at the recently expanded Hekman facilities. Concrete utility tunnels will bring the services to the new campus.

May 1, 2001 The celebration of "Stepping East by God's Grace" will commence construction of the DeVos Communication Center and the Prince Conference Center. Read "East of Calvin" by Quentin J. Schultze, Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences, Calvin College.

April 24, 2001 Excavation and site preparations have already begun.

April 6, 2001 Press Release  "Construction Begins on East Campus"

Extras Screen Saver & Wallpaper of nighttime construction images of the bridge over the East Beltline.