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)
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.
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)
Retired NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Roger That! Conference.
February 10, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 11)
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)