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The next Laker Club Talk on March 4 will feature Leah Breen, associate vice president for Education Innovation and School Services.
February 24, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 12)
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 next Laker Club Talk on March 4 will feature Leah Breen, associate vice president for Education Innovation and School Services.
February 24, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 12)
Retired NASA Astronaut Jeanette Epps will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Roger That! Conference.
February 10, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 11)
The Growing Connections Food Summit and Groundhog Day event both call attention to the university's sustainability efforts.
January 27, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 10)