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October 28, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 5)

graduate in black coat takes a selfie with Louie the Laker

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

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This article was last edited on October 24, 2025 at 9:31 a.m.

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