Find Your Next Laker Experience
Whether you're looking to reconnect with classmates, grow your career, cheer on the Lakers, or make new memories, there's always something happening in the GVSU alumni community.
Browse upcoming events by category, date, or location to discover:
- Athletics & game-day events
- Social gatherings & networking
- Virtual webinars & workshops
- Professional development
- Family-friendly activities
- Volunteer & community service opportunities
Secchia Breakfast Lecture - Universities, Business, and the Common Good: Time for a Realignment?
PANELISTSMichael DeWilde, Moderator and Panelist Director of Koeze Business Ethics Initiative and Professor of ManagementWendy Falb, PanelistExecutive Director, Literacy Center of West MIBrett Crawford, Panelist Associate Professor of ManagementLaSandr...
AI at the Point of Care
A 90-Minute Virtual Polarity Lab for Healthcare Leaders and Clinicians AI adoption can stall when healthcare teams feel forced to choose between competing priorities: Efficiency AND Relationship Data-Driven Insight AND Clinical Judgment Innovation AND...
Native American Heritage Month Keynote: Walking in Beauty: Re-aligning Modern Health & Wellbeing
Explore holistic wellness, traditional healing, and the vital role of Indigenous knowledge in higher education, which has much to teach us about what it means to care for one another and the places we call home.
Alumni Cooking Class
Cook, Connect, Give Back. Bring your partner, best friend, or family member for a fun evening in the kitchen with fellow Lakers! Led by Laker Food Co., this hands-on class will feature recipes using ingredients commonly found at Replenish.
Toast to the Class of 2026
December 2026 grads, join President Mantella and GVSU Alumni Relations to celebrate your graduation and what it means to be a Laker for a Lifetime. Enjoy dessert, sparkling punch, and a glass of champagne, or a non-alcoholic varie
Volunteer at Replenish
This Giving Tuesday, the Grand Valley community is coming together to support Replenish, GVSU’s Basic Needs Center, by donating food and other essentials for students in need. Help us put that generosity into action!
Laker Family Holiday Brunch (Allendale)
Get into the holiday spirit at the Laker Family Holiday Brunch! Join us December 5 in Allendale for festive activities, photos with Santa & Louie, delicious food, and plenty of Laker cheer.
Laker Family Holiday Brunch (Detroit)
Get into the holiday spirit at the Laker Family Holiday Brunch! Join us December 6 in Detroit for festive activities, photos with Santa & Louie, delicious food, and plenty of Laker cheer.
Webinar: The Leader You Bring to the Room: Self-Awareness, Communication and the Impact We Have on Others
Every interaction is shaped by the person we bring into the room. In this interactive session, we'll explore how our perceptions, patterns, strengths, and stress responses influence the way we communicate, lead, and experience others. Through reflec
College of Engineering Alumni Gathering
Join Alumni Relations and the Padnos College of Engineering for an evening of conversation and connection.