Public Gathering Space/Expressive Activity
The Cook Carillon Tower and the Transformational Link are the two locations on Grand Valley State University’s campus that permit Expressive Activity, this includes:
- Meetings and other group activities by students and student organizations
- Speeches, performances, demonstrations, rallies, vigils, and other events by students, student organizations, and outside groups invited by student organizations
- Distributions of literature (i.e. leaflets and pamphlets)
- Any other expression protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution
Quick Points
- There is no cost for Expressive Activity in our Public Gathering Spaces.
- The Cook-Carillon Tower has three locations for Expressive Activity.
- The Transformational Link has one location for Expressive Activity.
- Space may be reserved by contacting Event Services.
- A reservation will take precedence over a spontaneous Expressive Activity.
- Reservation requests will be processed and granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Expressive Activity must adhere to the rules outlined in the Grounds and Facility Usage Policy.
- Visit the Expressive Activity page for more information.
- Expressive Activity must stay within 50 feet of each of these landmarks: Cook-Carillon Tower--the outer edge of the circle of bricks; and the Transformational Link--the inside edge of the octagon of bricks. Maps are provided below for reference.
Cook Carillon Tower
Transformational Link
Event Services is a part of the Office of Student Life, which is a department of the Division of Student Affairs of Grand Valley State University.