What's happening on campus
The College of Computing Innovation Day, a visit from Grand Rapids' poet laureate and a Board of Trustees meeting highlight campus events through April.
April 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 15)
What's happening on campus
January 27, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 10)
The campus community will join farmers, business owners and nonprofit leaders at the annual Growing Connections Food Summit on February 6 at the DeVos Center.
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See more events online. Highlighted events through early February are listed below.
Laker Outlet Pop-Up Shop: Jan. 28-29, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Kirkhof Center lobby; support student entrepreneurs who will sell their products through this Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation initiative
Alumni Webinar: Wednesday, Jan. 28, noon-1 p.m., virtual meeting; Marouane Kessentini, dean of the College of Computing, will will explore how AI+X is reshaping careers across disciplines; RSVP to receive webinar invitation
Meet New Alumni Director: Thursday, Jan. 29, 4-6:30 p.m., Alumni House; meet the new alumni relations director, Mike Przydzial '12, during a reception; RSVP here
Sibs and Kids Weekend: Jan. 30-31, various locations; a slate of activities is planned for young Lakers, some events need registration
Philippine Culture Night: Saturday, Jan. 31, 5-9 p.m., Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room; the campus community is invited to join the Filipinx American Student Association for a night of music, food and fun; tickets on sale
Groundhog Day Celebration: Monday, Feb. 2, 9-10 a.m., Lake Ontario Hall, room 179; celebrate the university's sustainability and tour the Lake Ontario basement to see the tunnels; refreshments and giveaways planned
Inclusion and Equity Institute: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 10-11:30 a.m., virtual meeting; CECI faculty Chasity Bailey-Fakhoury and Laila McCloud will lead a presentation, "Generations in the Workplace"; RSVP via Workplace Learning
Political Science Lecture: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2:30-3:45 p.m., Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room; NPR correspondent Emily Feng will explore identity and belonging in China, sponsored by the Joseph Stevens Freedom Fund
Board of Trustees Meeting: Friday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m.-noon, DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health, rooms 102/104
Growing Connections Food Summit: Friday, Feb. 6, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium; the community will explore solutions for local, sustainable food economies; RSVP here
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This article was last edited on January 23, 2026 at 10:29 a.m.
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