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.
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)
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)
