BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GVSU//GVSU Calendar 0.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260804T180000 DTEND:20260804T190000 DESCRIPTION:Bring a blanket or lawn chair and settle in \;for a live \;outdoor concert in the heart of Grand Valley'\;s beautiful Allendale campus! \;Enjoy inspiring performances from nationally touring concert artists on the 12-ton\, 48-bell carillon of Cook Carillon Tower\, the largest and most unique instrument on campus.\n\n\n\nPerformers\:\n\n\n\n6/30 - Prof. Julianne Vanden Wyngaard\: GVSU Carillonist 1994-2020\n\n\n\n7/7 - Prof. Jeremy Chesman\: Missouri State University Carillonist\n\n\n\n7/14 - \;John Widmann\: Carillonist of Baker Park\, Frederick\, MD\n\n\n\n7/21 - Ellen Dickenson\: University Carillonist\, Yale University\n\n\n\n7/28 - Margaret Pan\: Freelance Carillonist\, Boston\, MA\n\n\n\n8/4 - David Hunsberger\: Asst. \;Carillonist\, UC Berkeley SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series at Cook Carillon Tower PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260805T143000 DTEND:20260805T170000 DESCRIPTION:For our 30-year anniversary of the Occupational Science &\; Therapy department\, we are hosting a Summer Speaker Series.\n\n\n\nOur third guest speaker will be GV Alum Megan Doornbos\, OTRL\, CLT\, from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Center.\n\n\n\nRegister now for session 3.\n\n\n\nCheck-in time will be 2\:30pm\, with the event beginning promptly at 3\:00pm.\n\n\n\nA virtual option will be offered and emailed to those that RSVP.\n\n\n\nContact hour certificates will be emailed out to all participants after the session has ended.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for this event SUMMARY:GVSU Occupational Therapy Department's Summer Speaker Series - session 3 - RSVP PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260806T133000 DTEND:20260806T143000 DESCRIPTION:To help you get ready for Homecoming this fall\, join Mike Przydzial\, Director of Alumni Relations\, for a virtual info session. You&rsquo\;ll hear about exciting updates to this year&rsquo\;s celebrat SUMMARY:Homecoming Virtual Info Session PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260806T170000 DTEND:20260806T200000 DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, August 6\, \;for a fun evening of Pickleball and Happy Hour. This Pickleball Outing is a great way to support the GVSU Tennis Program\, get some exercise\, socialize\, and compete SUMMARY:Pickleball Outing - August 6\, 2026! PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260807T190000 DTEND:20260807T200000 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of baseball and Laker connection as the Traverse City Pit Spitters take on the Battle Creek Battle Jacks.\n\n\n\nYour registration includes seats on the Oberon Deck\, full buffet meal including soda and water\, and free parking. The buffet will open at the first pitch of the game and food will be served for 90 minutes. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available upon request.\n\n\n\nAlso\, feel free to stay and enjoy fireworks after the game. It'\;s sure to be a wonderful evening\, and we hope to see you there!\n\n\n\nCost\: $35 per person\n\nRSVP by July 24\n\n\n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:GVSU Night at the Pit Spitters PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260807T190000 DTEND:20260807T200000 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of baseball and Laker connection as the Traverse City Pit Spitters take on the Battle Creek Battle Jacks.\n\n\n\nYour registration includes seats on the Oberon Deck\, full buffet SUMMARY:GVSU Night at the Pit Spitters PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260811T180000 DTEND:20260811T200000 DESCRIPTION:Join \;Mike Przydzial '\;12\, Director of Alumni Relations\, \;at Grand Dane Pub &\; Brewing Co. \;Enjoy appetizers and drinks while celebrating what it means to be part of the GVSU comm SUMMARY:Madison Laker Social PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260812T160000 DTEND:20260812T190000 DESCRIPTION:Reconnect with alumni\, expand your professional network\, and enjoy complimentary appetizers and two drink tickets while hearing brief remarks from Dean Lawson\, on experiential learning\, new academi SUMMARY:Seidman Alumni Social PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260822T093000 DTEND:20260822T110000 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a casual summer morning with fellow alumni and their pups. Receive a free GVSU bandana and a sample of alumna-made treats for your dog\, and treat yourself to complimentary coffee and donuts. SUMMARY:Paws on Campus PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260826T083000 DTEND:20260826T120000 DESCRIPTION:Help welcome our newest Lakers home on August 26!\n\n\n\nMove-In is one of the most exciting moments for incoming students\, and you can be part of it! Help us create a warm Laker welcome by volunteering to greet students and their families and lend a hand as they move onto campus.\n\n\n\nYou'\;ll receive a t-shirt\, breakfast\, drinks\, and snacks. This is an adult-only volunteer opportunity that involves physical activity and takes place rain or shine.\n\n\n\nRSVP by August 5 \;to guarantee your t-shirt size.\n\n\n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:Move-In 2026 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260826T083000 DTEND:20260826T120000 DESCRIPTION:Help welcome our newest Lakers home on August 26!\n\n\n\nMove-In is one of the most exciting moments for incoming students\, and you can be part of it! Help us create a warm Laker welcome by volu SUMMARY:Move-In 2026 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260829T093000 DTEND:20260829T103000 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the \;GVSU Men'\;s Basketball Golf Outing! Connect with teammates\, friends\, and supporters of our \;basketball team. \;Join our coaches\, staff\, and current Laker playe SUMMARY:GVSU Men's Basketball Golf Outing 2026 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260829T093000 DTEND:20260829T103000 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the \;GVSU Men'\;s Basketball Golf Outing! Connect with teammates\, friends\, and supporters of our \;basketball team. \;Join our coaches\, staff\, and current Laker players for fun and friendship on the green.\n\n\n\nRegister \;  \;Sponsor (includes golfers) \;  \;Sponsor (no golf)\n\n\n\n&mdash\; ADDITIONAL DETAILS &mdash\;\n\n\n\nDate\: Saturday\, August 29\, 2026\n\nTIME\: \;Registration/Practice Range at 8\:00 a.m.\, Shotgun Start at 9\:30 a.m.\n\nLOCATION\: \;The Meadows Golf Course\n\nMAP\: \;4645 W Campus Dr.\, Allendale\, MI 49401\n\nPARKING\: \;On site\n\nATTIRE\: \;Casual/Laker Gear/Golf Course Attire\n\nPRICE\: \;$135 \;per person includes 18 holes with cart\, practice range\, lunch\, post-golf awards.\n\n\n\nPost-Golf Lunch Only\: If you would like to join us for the post-golf meal and awards\, the cost is $25. Register today\: Lunch Only Registration \;\n\n\n\nSponsorship Opportunities\: \;\n\n\n\n\n\n $150 - name on tee box/recognition at lunch\n\n $300 - name on tee box/recognition at lunch/two (2) 2026 LS Drifit GLIAC Championship shirts\n\n $900 \; - foursome with cart\, name on tee box/recognition at lunch\, (4) \;2026 LS Drifit GLIAC Championship shirts\n\n Other sponsorship opportunities are available - to discuss\, please reach out to DJ Mocini direct at mocinid@gvsu.edu\n\n\n\n\n\nAll proceeds benefit GVSU Men'\;s \;Basketball. \; SUMMARY:GVSU Men's Basketball Golf Outing 2026 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260830T100000 DTEND:20260830T110000 DESCRIPTION:Join us on the green for our first annual GVSU Golf "\;combined"\; Team Outing! This outing will take place on Sunday\, August 30\, \;at The Meadows Golf Club in Allendale. \;Your registration fee includes\: 18-hole four-person scramble (with cart) PLUS a GV CURRENT GOLF TEAM MEMBER or GOLF TEAM ALUM\, two drink tickets\, lunch\, awards\, raffle and more! You will have the unique opportunity to golf 18-holes with a top ranked DII Laker golf team member!  \; \;\n\n\n\nAll money generated through the outing will directly benefit both golf teams at GVSU. By choosing to support our outing you are making an investment in excellence \;and helping our men'\;s and women'\;s golf programs \;create a championship experience. \;\n\n\n\nRegistration \;Title Sponsor \;Eagle Sponsor \;Birdie Sponsor\n\n\n\nPrintable Brochure\n\n\n\nTIMELINE\n\n\n\n\n\n 8\:30 a.m. Registration\, open practice range\n\n 10\:00 a.m. Shotgun Start\n\n 3\:00 p.m. Dinner/program/awards\n\n\n\n\n\nLOCATION/MAP\n\n\n\n\n\n The Meadows Golf Course \;/ \;4645 W Campus Dr.\, Allendale\, MI 49401\n\n\n\n\n\nATTIRE\n\n\n\n\n\n Golf/Casual/Laker Gear\n\n\n\n\n\nINDIVIDUAL COSTS\:\n\n\n\n$250 \;per person \;\n\n\n\nVIP PACKAGE\:\n\n\n\n$100 per person\n\n\n\n\n\n Coffee with coaches\n\n Lesson on the range/indoor simulator prior to the outing \;\n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES\:\n\n\n\nTitle Sponsor\: $10\,000\n\n\n\n\n\n Two foursomes\, VIP package for 8 people\, recognition on golf carts\, electronic scoreboard\, tee box sponsor signs on holes 1 &\; 18\, eight \;GV hats\, GVSU Athletics Fund benefits.  \;\n\n\n\n\n\nEagle Sponsor\: \;$5\,000\n\n\n\n\n\n Foursome\, VIP Package for 4 people\, two \;tee box sponsor signs\, recognition on electronic scoreboard\, four GV hats\, GVSU Athletics Fund benefits. \;\n\n\n\n\n\nBirdie Sponsor\: $2\,000\n\n\n\n\n\n Foursome\, two \;tee box sponsor signs\, recognition on electronic scoreboard\, GVSU Athletics Fund benefits.\n\n\n\n\n\nRAIN DATE POLICY\n\n\n\n\n\n The day'\;s events will take place regardless of weather. If inclement weather prohibits play\, rain checks will be distributed to the prepaid participants. The tournament will not be rescheduled and refunds are not applicable. \;\n\n SUMMARY:GVSU Men's & Women's Golf Team Outing 2026! PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260903T180000 DTEND:20260903T220000 DESCRIPTION:Kick off the football season at Lubbers Stadium as GVSU takes on West Texas A&\;M.\n\n\n\nEnjoy a special ticket package for $22\, which includes your game ticket\, parking\, a drink ticket\, and SUMMARY:Young Alumni Night at GVSU Football PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260903T180000 DTEND:20260903T220000 DESCRIPTION:Kick off the football season at Lubbers Stadium as GVSU takes on West Texas A&\;M.\n\n\n\nEnjoy a special ticket package for $22\, which includes your game ticket\, parking\, a drink ticket\, and a buffet dinner on The Deck. Come early to connect with fellow recent grads before cheering on the Lakers.\n\n\n\nGates open at 6\:00 p.m. | Kickoff at 7\:00 p.m.\n\n\n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:Young Alumni Night at GVSU Football PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260910T173000 DTEND:20260910T193000 DESCRIPTION:Gather with fellow alumni for a hands-on generative AI experience and discussion on emerging technologies like AI and Virtual Reality. At this free event\, you'\;ll learn more about how these innovations are impacting the future of Laker students while enjoying light refreshments and connecting with others who share your curiosity.\n\n\n\nAlso\, get a sneak peek of what'\;s happening on campus during \;Grand Rapids Tech Week! \;\n\n\n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:Work Reimagined\: AI & Immersive Tech PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260910T173000 DTEND:20260910T193000 DESCRIPTION:Gather with fellow alumni for a hands-on generative AI experience and discussion on emerging technologies like AI and Virtual Reality. At this free event\, you'\;ll learn more about how these inno SUMMARY:Work Reimagined\: AI & Immersive Tech PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260912T083000 DTEND:20260912T093000 DESCRIPTION:Join alumni and friends \;at the annual Grand Valley State Men'\;s Wrestling Golf \;Outing! \;Also\, get a chance to meet the Lakers \;2026-2027 \;team. All proceeds will directly b SUMMARY:GVSU Men's Wrestling Golf Outing 2026 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260919T120000 DTEND:20260919T150000 DESCRIPTION:Support alumni- and student-owned businesses during \;