Red Zone
What is the Red Zone?
We're not referring to something in football. The Red Zone on college campuses is the period of time for students that spans from welcome weekend through Thanksgiving break. This period is the time when more than 50% of all college sexual assaults are statistically found. In fact, it's the period of time with the highest risk of any violence of any kind occurs on campus. GVSU will be focusing on combating Hazing and spreading awareness about Violence Prevention during this time.
Red Zone Programming
In order to combat this phenomenon, Grand Valley is providing specific programming and events to create awareness of risks as well as how these situations can be prevented. On this website you can find Red Zone related events and resources occurring on campus.
GVSU Well-being Events
Concert @ Beckering Family Tower Carillon
October 20, 2026 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Enjoy casual live outdoor music on the 12-ton, 48-bell carillon of Cook Carillon Tower, the largest and most unique instrument on campus. Settle into the courtyard, the flag circle, or just...
Concert @ Cook Tower Carillon
October 20, 2026 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Enjoy casual live outdoor music on the 6-ton, 48-bell carillon of Cook Carillon Tower, the largest and most unique instrument on campus. Grab an adirondack chair or just stroll by and take...
Queer the Air
October 21, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us in the Rainbow Resource Center for an open mic and spoken word night in honor of National Coming Out Day! If you would like to perform at Queer the Air, complete this form !
Adult Children from Alcoholic/Addicted or Otherwise Unhealthy Family Systems (ACA)
October 22, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Growing up around addiction or unhealthy family dynamics can have lasting effects. Learn about common patterns experienced by adult children of addiction and unhealthy family systems and explore strategies...
Sacred Site Visit - Witches of West Michigan
October 22, 2026 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and GVSU's Religious Studies Department as we visit different sacred sites around the greater Grand Rapids area over the course of the 2026-2027 academic year. Our...