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)
May 13, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 17)
Pick a teammate and register for the fifth annual Cornhole Tournament on May 22.
Photo Credit: Kendra Stanley-Mills
See more events online. Highlighted events through mid-June are listed below.
Groundswell Student Project Showcase: Wednesday, May 14, 5-6:30 p.m., DeVos Center; interactive event with participating PK-12 schools, including picnic and games
Global Accessibility Awareness Day Virtual Event: Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m.-noon, virtual session; join University Libraries, Student Accessibility Resources, eLearning Technologies and University Marketing to learn best practices for making digital content accessible; RSVP for part or the whole session here
Insights and Ideas Staff Session: Thursday, May 15, 9-10:30 a.m., Mary Idema Pew Library; President Philomena V. Mantella and senior leaders will provide space for open dialogue, light breakfast served; RSVP here
Sandwich Generation Meeting: Thursday, May 15, noon, virtual session; connect with faculty and staff members to share stories and resources, led by Joy Gianakura; RSVP to receive meeting link
Fifth Annual Cornhole Tournament: Thursday, May 22, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., lawn outside Mary Idema Pew Library; pick a teammate and join, RSVP here
Inclusion and Equity Institute: Wednesday, June 4, 10-11:30 a.m., virtual session; Kaufman Interfaith Institute staff Zahabia Ahmed-Usmani and Liz English will lead "Interfaith Dimensions of Campus Inclusion"; RSVP via Workday Learning
Black Boys and Men National Symposium: June 11-13, Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids; keynote speakers Judge Greg Mathis, Two Men and a Stool, and Steve Pemberton highlight the fourth annual symposium, RSVP here
This article was last edited on May 8, 2025 at 2:15 p.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)