What's happening on campus
Upcoming events include Toast to the Class of 2025, Giving Tuesday and Fall Commencement.
November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)
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.
Upcoming events include Toast to the Class of 2025, Giving Tuesday and Fall Commencement.
November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)
Highlighted events include WGVU's book swap at a Bridge Street restaurant, the Teach-In and the Sustainability Showcase.
November 11, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 6)
Homecoming is Nov. 7-8. All Laker families are invited to the University Club Trunk or Treat on Oct. 30.
October 28, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 5)