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November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)

four students standing behind tall table, screens in back read Toast

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 Room 

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

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This article was last edited on November 25, 2025 at 8:47 a.m.

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