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Laker Round Up!
H October 11 – October 17 Detailed Schedule and Information
Team Competitions are in Laker Blue! Sunday, October 11th
4pm - Kick-Off Barbeque on Kirkhof West LawnJoin your fellow in a good old fashion free barbeque on the West Kirkhof Lawn. Free food, yard games and more! Sponsored by the Office of Student Life, funded in part by the GVSU Student Senate! 5pm - Square and Line Dancing Callers on Kirkhof West Lawn Taking the BBQ to a whole new level with professional square dance callers and line dancing. Get into the Western feel of Homecoming with music, food, and dancing: all for free! Sponsored by the Office of Student Life, funded in part by the GVSU Student Senate! Monday, October 12th
8am - Department/Office and Living Center challenge beginsStudents and Alumni are not the only ones to get into the Homecoming Spirit. Faculty and Staff are given two days to decorate their office for the Homecoming theme to earn the Laker Cup! Meanwhile, the Living Centers compete to see which area can decorate their area best to show their Laker Pride and utilize the theme of "Laker Round Up!" 10am - Student Senate T-shirt Swap Begins in Kirkhof Center Lobby Still walking around in Class of 2009 T-shirts from High School? Worse yet, are you wearing a Saginaw Valley or Ferris T-shirt on the Grand Valley Campus? Student Senate will fix this problem right away! Stop by Kirkhof Center Lobby with any shirt from High School or any other College or University and get a Brand New GVSU Laker T-shirt to show your Laker Pride. T-shirt sizes: S-XXL, Quanities Limited. All collected T-shirts will be donated to shelters. Noon-4pm - Wanted Photo Signs at Cook Carillon Tower (Rain Location: Kirkhof Center) Round up your pals and get a personalized full color Wanted Poster! 6pm - Homecoming Banners due to the OSL Front Desk (KC 1110) For full details seem the Homecoming Team Rules. 9pm - Homecoming Regent Serenades at Cook Carillon Tower See who has been nominated for Homecoming Regent and watch as they are serenaded by the organizations and/or residence halls that nominated them. At the end of the evening, 10 individuals will be announced as the Homecoming Court. For full details seem the Homecoming Team Rules. Tuesday, October 13th
12:01 AM - Voting for the 2009 Homecoming Regents Begins! Log in to vote at: www.gvsu.edu/studentlife/homecoming to vote for your choice for 2009 Homecoming Regent! 10am - Student Senate T-shirt Swap begins in Kirkhof Center Lobby Still walking around in Class of 2009 T-shirts from High School? Worse yet, are you wearing a Saginaw Valley or Ferris T-shirt on the Grand Valley Campus? Student Senate will fix this problem right away! Stop by Kirkhof Center Lobby with any shirt from High School or any other College or University and get a Brand New GVSU Laker T-shirt to show your Laker Pride. T-shirt sizes: S-XXL, Quanities Limited. All collected T-shirts will be donated to area shelters. 1pm - Homecoming Stampede at Cook Carillon Tower This team competition takes three men and three women from each team on an interactive race that is over three miles long! Participants of the race should not have a class before 3:00pm! For full details see the Homecoming Team Rules. 6pm - Lip Synch CD's Due to OSL Front Desk Please note the Office of Student Life closes at 6:00pm. For full details see the Homecoming Team Rules. 6pm - Homecoming Trivia Challenge in 2204 Kirkhof (Pere Marquette) How trivia savvy are you? Teams of three take on the other Homecoming Teams in this elimination style trivia extravaganza! For full details see the Homecoming Team Rules. Wednesday, October 14th
10am - Student Senate T-shirt Swap begins on Pew CampusStill walking around in Class of 2009 T-shirts from High School? Worse yet, are you wearing a Saginaw Valley or Ferris T-shirt on the Grand Valley Campus? Student Senate will fix this problem right away! Stop by Devos C on the Pew Campus with any shirt from High School or any other College or University and get a Brand New GVSU Laker T-shirt to show your Laker Pride. T-shirt sizes: S-XXL, Quanities Limited. All collected T-shirts will be donated to area shelters. 6pm - Homecoming Campfire at Robinson Field Sponsored by the Office of Housing and Residence Life 9pm - Lazer Tag "Shoot Out" at 9pm in 2250 Kirkhof Center (Grand River Room) Grand River Room transforms into an inflatable style Lazer Tag Shoot Out based on points scored. Teams will consist of two males and two females.The event will be a bracketed event. Lazer Tag will open at 8pm for practice, with the team competition begining at 9pm. For full details see the Homecoming Team Rules. Thursday, October 15th
Noon - 4pm Petting Zoo on Kirkhof West LawnKirkhof Lawn really goes Wild West when this USDA Approved Petting Zoo comes to town! Visit with Sheyland Sheep, Goats, a Llama, the Hinged Back Tortoise, a Prarie Dog, Giant Hissing Cockroaches and more! Don't forget your camera... you have always wanted a photo with a goat, right?Hand sanitizer will be onsite. . Noon - Student Senate T-shirt Swap begins in Kirkhof Center Lobby Any shirts that have not been swapped yet will be available for swapping out in Kirkhof Lobby! 9pm - Lip Synch Competition at 9pm in Fieldhouse Arena Grand Valley Students take the stage in one of Grand Valley's oldest Homecoming Traditions the Lip Synch! Performances are judged on Choreography, Lip Synch Performance, Transitions, Costume's/Props, Overall Entertainment Value and Use of Theme "Laker Round Up". Admission is free and doors open at 8pm, get there early for a good seat! Friday, October 16th
2pm - Homecoming Showdown at Kirkhof Center West Lawn(Basketball Relay, Horse Shoe Toss, Mechanical Bull, Tug of War) Let the Games Begin! Team Competitions jump into high gear with a host of challenges being held. Challenges include a Basketball Relay (Mini-Allstars), Mechanical Bull, Horse Shoe Elimination Challenge, Tug of War, and the Defender Dome Timed Challenge! Teams will need several men and women for each competition. For full details see the Homecoming Team Rules. 7pm - Spotlight Productions Homecoming Concert at Fieldhouse Arena Performer: Motion City Soundtrack Tickets will be sold at 2020 Desk in Kirkhof, Pricing: $5 for Students, $10 for Faculty/Staff and $15 General Admission. ID required for discounted tickets. Saturday, October 17th
8am - Homecoming Fun Run at Fieldhouse Arena7pm - Lakers take on Findlay at Lubbers Field Homecoming Regents Announced Homecoming Team Champs Announced The week ends with the crowning of the Homecoming Regents, the announcement of the Homecoming Team Champs an, of course, Laker Football! Need help or have questions? Email us at program@gvsu.edu
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