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See more events online. Highlighted events through mid-May are listed below.

Commencement ceremonies: May 1-2, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids

Commencement Carillon Concert: Saturday, May 2, Beckering Carillon, City Campus; Jon Lehrer, university carillonneur, will play a selection of celebratory songs at 12:15-1 p.m. and also 1:30-2:15 p.m.

AP Social: Wednesday, May 6, 3-6 p.m., New Holland, 417 Bridge St. NW, Grand Rapids; build connections with AP staff in a casual setting

Small Business Resource Fair: Thursday, May 7, noon, Goei Center, 818 Butterworth St. SW, Grand Rapids; an open house hosted by the Michigan Small Business Development Center; RSVP here

Groundswell Student Project Showcase: Wednesday, May 13, 5-6:30 p.m., DeVos Center; celebrate a year of K-12 students learning and experiencing the outdoors

GVSU Cornhole Tournament: Tuesday, May 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., lawn outside Mary Idema Pew Library; register for the sixth annual tournament

faculty member on right next to a new graduate taking a selfie during the December commencement at Van Andel Arena

Three Commencement ceremonies are scheduled May 1-2 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Photo Credit: Emily Riddle

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