November 28, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 7)
Graduates at an April commencement smile for a camera; the fall semester event is December 9 at Van Andel Arena.
Photo Credit: Kendra Stanley-Mills
See more events online. Highlighted events through early December are listed below.
Sustainability Showcase: Nov. 27-Dec. 2, in-person presentations Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Kirkhof Center, room 2204; visit gvsu.edu/ens/fall2023showcase for details
Honors Faculty Seminar Series: Wednesday, November 29, noon-12:45 p.m., Niemeyer Learning and Living Center; Elizabeth Gansen will present "The son-and-dance Caribbean Areíto: A 16th Century Context Reexamined"
Toast to Class of 2023: Thursday, November 30, 7-8 p.m. Eberhard Center; December graduates are welcome to join President Mantella for a celebratory toast
Opera Theatre: Dec. 1-3, various times; "Rent" performances at Haas Center for Performing Arts; purchase tickets online
MVE-Lab Final Pitch and Showcase: Monday, December 4, 5-9 p.m., Kool Family Community Center, Battle Creek; support area veterans as they pitch their business startups
Annual Faculty, Staff Holiday Gathering: Thursday, December 7, 3-5 p.m., Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room
Fall Commencement: Saturday, December 9, 3 p.m., Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
This article was last edited on November 28, 2023 at 11:31 a.m.
Community outreach events, such as the regional Science Olympiad tournament, FIRST Robotics and Local History Roundtable, plus the rescheduled MLK Keynote Presentation highlight March activities on campus.
March 17, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 13)
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)
