Schedule of Events

Here are some of the fun activities families will enjoy during this year's Family Weekend.  Keep checking back for updates of 2009 activities!


Friday, October 2, 2009


8 p.m. Ethel Merman's Broadway*
Broadway Grand Rapids - DeVos Performance Hall

9 p.m.

GV's Got Talent
Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room

9 p.m.- 2 a.m.

Laker Late Night
Kirkhof Center


Saturday, October 3, 2009


8 a.m.

Meadows Golf Outing*
Meadows Golf Course

8:30- a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Family Pedometer Challenge Check- out
Kirkhof Center, Lobby
Arrive early to check out a pedometer. 
Sponsored by State Farm, agent Bob Visser

9- 10:30 a.m.

Meet the Staff
GVA, Murray, VanSteeland Living Centers

9:30 a.m.

Family Weekend 5K Run/Walk 
On site registration 8:30 a.m.
Kirkhof Center, Lobby

9:30 - 11 a.m.

Pancakes with Presidents
Kirkhof Center, River Landing

10 a.m.

W.G. Jackson Research Vessel Cruise*
Muskegon Lake / Lake Michigan

10 a.m.

Open Houses
Office of Multi-Cultural Affairs
Women's Center

10 a.m. H3- Honors Housing Hospitality
Calder and Niemeyer Living Centers

10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Farmer's Market
Kirkhof Center Metered Parking Lot

10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Lost and Found Sales
Kirkhof Center Metered Parking Lot

10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

 

Kirkhof Activities
Kirkhof Center
Humane Society Table
Carnival Games
Food
Prizes

11 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Learn to Row/Inter-squad Rowing Challenge
GVSU Boat House

11 a.m.

 

Hoops 4 Youth- 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament*
Outdoor Recreation Courts
Sponsored by Campus Recreation and Sigma Phi Epsilon
Registration required

11 a.m. UP
Movie playing in Kirkhof Center Theater

11 a.m.

Greenshow- Jack Juggler
Honors College Amphitheater

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Family Photos
Kleiner Commons
Sponsored by Kistler, Copeland, Robinson, Pew, Pickard, and DeVos Living Centers
12:00 p.m. TV Tailgater (MSU vs. U of M)
Kirkhof Center, Area 51 - watch the game on the big screen.
Hosted by His House

12 - 2 p.m.

Samples of Salsa*
Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room

12: 15 p.m.

Carillon Concert
Carillon Tower (GVSU Clock Tower)

1 - 2 p.m. Carillon Practice Room Open House
Performing Arts Center

1 p.m.

Meadows Golf Outing*
Meadows Golf Course

1 p.m.

W.G. Jackson Research Vessel Cruise*
Muskegon Lake/ Lake Michigan

1 - 4 p.m.

Art Gallery Open House
Performing Arts Center
"Mystic India, Land of Color and Tradition: Folk Art and Miniature Paintings from GVSU"

1 - 4 p.m. Laker Village North Carnival Games
Laker Village North Apartments

2 p.m.

Shakespeare Festival: Romeo and Juliet*
Performing Arts Center

2 p.m. UP
Movie playing in Kirkhof Center Theater

2 p.m.

Ethel Merman's Broadway*
Broadway Grand Rapids - DeVos Performance Hall

4 p.m.

W.G. Jackson Research Vessel Cruise*
Muskegon Lake/ Lake Michigan
Tickets are SOLD OUT

4 - 6 p.m.

Taste of West Michigan*
Fieldhouse Arena
Tickets are SOLD OUT

5 p.m. UP
Movie playing in Kirkhof Center Theater

7 p.m.

GVSU vs. Tiffin Football Game*
Lubbers Stadium

7:30 p.m.

Shakespeare Festival:  Romeo and Juliet*
Performing Arts Center

8 p.m.

Ethel Merman's Broadway*
Broadway Grand Rapids - DeVos Performance Hall

8 p.m. UP
Movie playing in Kirkhof Center Theater

9 p.m.- 2 a.m.

Laker Late Night
Kirkhof Center


Sunday, October 4, 2009


10:30 a.m.

Interdenominational Worship Service 
Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Family Weekend Brunch 
Fresh Food Company
Stop by the 2020 Information Desk and get your $1 off coupon

12 p.m.

Intramural Women's and Men's Tennis
Varsity Tennis Courts

2 p.m.

Shakespeare Festival: Romeo and Juliet*
Performing Arts Center

3 p.m.

Ethel Merman's Broadway*
Broadway Grand Rapids - DeVos Performance Hall

* These activities require pre-ordered tickets.


Check out the Calendar of Events page, listing all the exciting events happening on campus!

 
  Last Modified Date: October 1, 2009
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