ExtravaGRANDza & Lakerpalooza

ExtravaGRANDza and Lakerpalooza are opportunities for Lakers to celebrate all they have accomplished in the past year. During this week of campus traditions, GVSU offers stress relief events, as well as interactive programs, food trucks, crafts, and more!

ExtravaGRANDza: 4/20-4/23

Join us for some end-of-the-year, fun and destressing events! Check out the schedule below

Monday, April 20: Exam Jam Bingo / 5-7 p.m. / KC Thornapple 0058

Tuesday, April 21: Picture Frame Decorating / 6-7:30 p.m. / KC Thornapple 0058

Wednesday, April 22: Candy Salad Bar / 12-1:30 p.m. / KC Lobby

Thursday, April 23: Keychain Making / 6-7:30 p.m. / KC 2259

Lakerpalooza: 4/24

Lakerpalooza will take place on the Kirkhof Lawn from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on April 24! Join us for food trucks, inflatable activities, caricatures, and more!

Stop by the 48West table for a free Lakerpalooza t-shirt while supplies last!

Liability Waivers

In order to participate on inflatable activities, you must fill out the waiver form below.

For those under 17, the form for minors must be filled out by a guardian.

Show your completed format the check-in table to receive your wristbands! These wristbands will show that you are able to use the inflatables. You will not be let on without them.

Waivers available soon.

Participating Partners

This year, we're grateful to welcome on and off campus partners to this event! They want to help celebrate you with free giveaways and activities!

On Campus Partners:

Louie's Lunchbox
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Center for Women and Gender Equity
Rainbow Resource Center
University Libraries
Dean of Students Office
Center for Health and Well-being
Alumni Office
University Counseling Center
Alcohol and Other Drugs
GVPD

Off Campus Partners:

Bliss Allendale
Chik-fil-A
Uccello's

Students enjoying live music on Kirkhof Lawn
Two students smiling with their arms up
Student doing the "Anchor Up" hand signal while on a green inflatable
Students playing on an inflatable attraction
Student smiling on the bull ride
Two students smiling on Kirkhof Lawn

ExtravaGRANDza & Lakerpalooza are coordinated by the Campus Activities Board in the Office of Student Life, which is a department of the Division of Student Affairs of Grand Valley State University.



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