What's happening on campus
The College of Computing Innovation Day, a visit from Grand Rapids' poet laureate and a Board of Trustees meeting highlight campus events through April.
April 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 15)
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.
The College of Computing Innovation Day, a visit from Grand Rapids' poet laureate and a Board of Trustees meeting highlight campus events through April.
April 14, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 15)
The 30th anniversary of Student Scholars Day on April 8 highlights upcoming campus events.
March 31, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 14)
Community outreach events, such as the regional Science Olympiad tournament, FIRST Robotics and Local History Roundtable, plus the rescheduled MLK Keynote Presentation highlight March activities on campus.
March 17, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 13)