What's happening on campus
Events (like this Day of Service outing in 2025) honoring the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will run the week of Jan. 19-24.
January 13, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 9)
November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)
Students who will graduate in December can join Alumni Relations and President Mantella for a special toast on December 4 in the Eberhard Center.
Photo Credit: Cory Morse
See more events online. Highlighted events through early December are listed below.
Giving Tuesday: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., various locations; donate, decorate grocery bags, contribute meal swipes and more to support Replenish
Winterfest Student Small Business Market: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Kirkhof Center; shop for a holiday gift from student entrepreneurs
Faculty and Staff Annual Holiday Gathering: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 3:30-5 p.m., Kirkhof Center, Grand River RoomÂ
Sacred Site Visit: Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6-7:30 p.m., Temple Emanuel, 1715 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids; join the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and the Religious Studies Department to visit different sacred sites; RSVP here
Toast to Class of 2025: Thursday, Dec. 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Eberhard Center; students who will graduate in December can join Alumni Relations and President Philomena V. Mantella for a toast to their success; RSVP here
Laker Family Holiday Brunch: Saturday, Dec. 6, 9-11 a.m., Alumni House; crafts, photo opportunities with Santa and Louie the Laker and more; RSVP here
Fall Commencement: Saturday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m., Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids; more details here
This article was last edited on November 25, 2025 at 8:47 a.m.
Events (like this Day of Service outing in 2025) honoring the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will run the week of Jan. 19-24.
January 13, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 9)
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)