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August 12, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 21)

blue umbrellas line the sidewalk between the Seidman Center and the Grand River, people sitting at black tables under the umbrellas

The annual Faculty and Staff Fall Kickoff Celebration is August 20 at the L. William Seidman Center.

Photo Credit: Cory Morse

See more events online. Highlighted events through early September are listed below.

SAP Farm Stand: Wednesday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Cook Carillon Tower area; every Wednesday through September 24, purchase produce from the SAP and enjoy lunch from Louie's Lunchbox

FTLC Annual Conference: Thursday, Aug. 14, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Eberhard Center; breakout sessions and keynote presentation by Peter Felten, professor of history, executive director of the Center for Engaged Learning, and assistant provost for teaching and learning at Elon University; RSVP here

Faculty and Staff Fall Kickoff: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 4-7 p.m., L. William Seidman Center; join colleagues to celebrate the start of the academic year with music and refreshments; RSVP here

University Address: Friday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-noon, Haas Center for Performing Arts; President Philomena V. Mantella will give remarks; RSVP here

Laker Kickoff: Friday, Aug. 22, 6-7 p.m., Lubbers Stadium; welcome new students at this new event, followed by class photo

Campus Life Night: Sunday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m., parking lot H1; students can learn about local businesses, campus departments and student organizations at this popular event

Rainbow Social: Wednesday, Aug. 27, noon-3 p.m., Kirkhof Center east lawn; the Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center will host this welcome event

Philosophy in Nature: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2-4 p.m., Blandford Nature Center, 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW; free, public humanities series organized by Areins Pelayo in which participants read favorite passages then enjoy journaling or watercolor painting in a scenic setting; RSVP here

Global Laker Festival: Wednesday, September 3, noon-3 p.m., Cook Carillon Tower area; the Padnos International Center will host lawn games, international music, snacks and other activities

 

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This article was last edited on August 11, 2025 at 3:43 p.m.

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