What's happening on campus
The 30th anniversary of Student Scholars Day on April 8 highlights upcoming campus events.
March 31, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 14)
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What's happening on campus
Community outreach events, such as the regional Science Olympiad tournament, FIRST Robotics and Local History Roundtable, plus the rescheduled MLK Keynote Presentation highlight March activities on campus.
March 17, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 13)
What's happening on campus
The next Laker Club Talk on March 4 will feature Leah Breen, associate vice president for Education Innovation and School Services.
February 24, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 12)
What's happening on campus
Retired NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Roger That! Conference.
February 10, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 11)
What's happening on campus
The Growing Connections Food Summit and Groundhog Day event both call attention to the university's sustainability efforts.
January 27, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 10)
What's happening on campus
Events (like this Day of Service outing in 2025) honoring the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will run the week of Jan. 19-24.
January 13, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 9)
What's happening on campus
Upcoming events include Toast to the Class of 2025, Giving Tuesday and Fall Commencement.
November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)
What's happening on campus
Highlighted events include WGVU's book swap at a Bridge Street restaurant, the Teach-In and the Sustainability Showcase.
November 11, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 6)
What's happening on campus
Homecoming is Nov. 7-8. All Laker families are invited to the University Club Trunk or Treat on Oct. 30.
October 28, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 5)
What's happening on campus
Upcoming events include a Grand Rapids Symphony concert honoring Doug and Barbara Kindschi, and Poetry Night with Pulitzer Prize winner Tyehimba Jess.
October 14, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 4)
What's happening on campus
Highlighted events include a Hispanic Heritage Month event, the GV Technology Summit and Family Weekend activities.
September 30, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 3)
What's happening on campus
Highlighted events include the Study Abroad Fair, a walking tour of ArtPrize, Simulation Week activities and the two-day Majors Fair.
September 16, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 2)
What's happening on campus
Highlighted events include the Global Laker Festival, a Hauenstein Center lecture about the Greatest Generation and Art Night at the PAC.
September 2, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 1)
What's happening on campus
The Faculty and Staff Fall Kickoff is one of many events to welcome the new academic year.
August 12, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 21)
What's happening on campus
The Philosophy Department will host a free event, with discussion and watercolor painting, for the public at Kirk Park in West Olive. Summer Scholars Showcase will celebrate undergraduate research.
July 15, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 20)
What's happening on campus
The Sustainable Agricultural Project is back at the farm stand on Wednesdays; events in Grand Rapids and on campus will celebrate Juneteenth.
June 10, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 19)
What's happening on campus
Highlighted events include the fifth annual Cornhole Tournament and the Black Boys and Men National Symposium.
May 13, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 17)
What's happening on campus
Highlighted events include Commencement and a 60th anniversary event celebrating education programs.
April 22, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 16)
What's happening on campus
Highlighted events include Student Scholars Day, GVSU Pow Wow and the College of Computing Innovation Day.
April 7, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 15)
What's happening on campus
Events include a 5K to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Science Olympiad and a symposium on water justice.
March 25, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 14)