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)
October 28, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 5)
Homecoming events are Nov. 7-8.
Photo Credit: Kendra Stanley-Mills
See more events online. Highlighted events through mid-November are listed below.
Lemmen Library and Archives Event: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Seidman House; "Get a Clue: Rare BOOks Open House," solve the mystery in the stacks, enjoy treats
Inclusion and Equity Institute: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1:30-2:30 p.m., virtual session; the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX team will present "Understanding the Title IX and Civil Rights"; RSVP here
Sacred Site Visit: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 6-7:30 p.m., West Michigan Hindu Temple; Kaufman Interfaith Institute, Religious Studies team to offer trips to different sacred sites; RSVP here
Spooktacular: Thursday, Oct. 30, 5-9 p.m., Calder Arts Center; the eighth annual event by Visual Media and Arts faculty and students features 2D, 3D, video and animation pieces inspired by all things nightmarish and strange
University Club Trunk or Treat: Thursday, Oct. 30, 5:30-7 p.m., Meadows Parking Lot; join GVS University Club members and decorate your car and hand out treats; all faculty and staff and their families are invited
Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies Summit: Thursday, Oct. 30, 6-7:30 p.m., DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium; Progressive/Conservative Summit features two recent ambassadors to NATO: Julianne Smith and Kay Bailey Hutchison; RSVP here
Campus Food Drive: Nov. 3-Dec. 4, various drop-off locations; to support Replenish ahead of Giving Tuesday, non-perishable items will be collected at these locations
GVSU Arts Celebration: Monday, Nov. 3, 7-8 p.m., Haas Center for Performing Arts; Dayton Contemporary Dance Company will perform; tickets can be purchased here
Homecoming: Nov. 7-8, various events and locations
This article was last edited on October 24, 2025 at 9:31 a.m.
Upcoming events include Toast to the Class of 2025, Giving Tuesday and Fall Commencement.
November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)
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)
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)