What's happening on campus
Upcoming events include Toast to the Class of 2025, Giving Tuesday and Fall Commencement.
November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)
November 26, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 7)
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cook Carillon with the final concert of the series on December 5.
Photo Credit: Kendra Stanley-Mills
See more events online. Highlighted events through early December are listed below.
Greenhouse Open House: December 2-6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kindschi Hall of Science, room 2241; explore the six different growing areas including tropical and arid plant rooms
Toast to the Class of 2024: Monday, December 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Eberhard Center; December graduates are invited to join President Philomena V. Mantella in a celebratory toast
Giving Tuesday: Tuesday, December 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Kirkhof Center lobby; support the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund in an on-campus event that includes student meal swipes, food drive, bag decorating
Student Success Series: Tuesday, December 3, noon-4 p.m., Kirkhof Center; "Promising Practices for Increasing Student Success Conference" with sessions by faculty and staff; RSVP here
Triennial Jewish, Christian, Muslim Dialogue: Thursday, December 5, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Eberhard Center; the Kaufman Interfaith Institute presents a signature event with speakers Rabbi Donniel Hartman, Elaine Pagels and Mustafa Akyol, who will give presentations throughout the day; RSVP here
Carillon Concert: Thursday, December 5, 3 p.m., Cook Carillon Tower; join fellow Lakers and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Cook Carillon with the final concert of the series; retired university carillonneur Julianne Vanden Wyngaard will play a selection of holiday music; cookies and hot chocolate will be available
Faculty and Staff Holiday Gathering: Thursday, December 5, 3:30-5 p.m., Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room; remarks at 4 p.m.; RSVP here
Fall Commencement: Saturday, December 7, 4 p.m., Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
This article was last edited on November 22, 2024 at 2:38 p.m.
Upcoming events include Toast to the Class of 2025, Giving Tuesday and Fall Commencement.
November 25, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 7)
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)