2026 Laker Kickoff

Friday, August 28, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Allendale Campus
Students

We'll be kicking the fall semester off with the annual Laker Kickoff on Friday, August 28 from 6 to 11 p.m. Our newest students will join fellow Lakers and their living communities in Lubbers Stadium at 6 p.m. to start off the evening with a pre-party featuring the Laker Marching Band, special performances, a welcome from President Mantella, and the 2026 class photo! This will be followed by a lawn party you won't want to miss over at the Kirkhof Center by the Cook Carillon Clocktower. This event will include fun activities, a DJ, carnival games, food options, and more. You'll want to stick around for the drone and fireworks show at 9:15 p.m. to really start off the fall semester with a bang! We'll see you there, Lakers!

Location Information

Lubbers Stadium and Kirkhof Center Lawn

Download parking map for the Allendale Campus

Contact Information

Megan Wierenga [email protected]

Hosting Department, Organization, or Business

Division of Student Affairs

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This event was added to the calendar by Megan Wierenga (wierenme@gvsu.edu) on Monday, June 1, 2026 and was last updated on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 11:56 a.m.