What's happening on campus

April 22, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 16)

students in black graduation robes and caps stand, smile and look to their supporters in the audience

Commencement ceremonies at Van Andel Arena are scheduled for April 25-26.

Photo Credit: Cory Morse

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

Adult Learner End of the Semester Event: Thursday, April 24, 5-7 p.m. Laker Club, Upper-Level Commons; join fellow adult learners, faculty and staff to celebrate; RSVP here

Board of Trustees Meeting: Friday, April 25, 11 a.m.-noon, L. William Seidman Center

Winter 2025 Commencement: Friday, April 25, 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Van Andel Arena, 130 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids; details here

TIAA Financial Consulting On Campus: Tuesday, May 6, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Kirkhof Center, room 2242; schedule a one-on-one meeting with a TIAA financial consultant; RSVP here

2025 Small Business Resource and Financing Fair: Wednesday, May 7, noon-4 p.m., Goei Center, 818 Butterworth St. SW Grand Rapids; free, open-house style event where entrepreneurs can connect with local resource providers, support organizations and lenders; RSVP here

60th Anniversary of Education at GVSU: Wednesday, May 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Eberhard Center; the College of Education and Community Innovation and the Education Alumni Network are celebrating 60 years of education programs; RSVP here

Tired Moms Club: Thursday, May 8, noon-1 p.m., L. William Seidman Center, room 1013; a welcoming space for moms who are navigating the beautiful chaos of motherhood; RSVP here

West Michigan Foundations, Endowments & Family Offices (FEFO) 2025 Macroeconomic Outlook Spring Seminar: Friday, May 9, 7:30-9:30 a.m., L. William Seidman Center, room 1008; Paul Isely will unpack the macroeconomic landscape, interpret key data signals and forecast what these developments mean; RSVP here