Laker Welcome 2023 Schedule


Welcome Week (August 20 - August 27) *

Date

Time

Event

Location

Sunday, August 20, 2023 and Monday, August 21, 2023

1-4 p.m. both days

Laker Food Co. - Student Hiring Fair

Commons Lower Level (Below Fresh Food Co.)

Monday, August 21, 2023 and Tuesday, August 22, 2023

11a.m.-2 p.m. both days

Campus Ministry Front Porch

Clock Tower Lawn - Allendale Campus

Monday, August 21, 2023

4-6 p.m.

Downtown Move-In Mixer

Downtown Pew Campus

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

8-10 p.m. 

North Campus Block Party

Holton-Hooker Basketball Courts 

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Contemplative Labyrinth with the Kaufman Interfaith Institute

Library North Lawn

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

3-4 p.m.

Campus Tours by Dean of Students Office

Meet Up at Clock Tower - Allendale

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

8-10 p.m.

South Campus Block Party

South Apartments Lawn

Thursday, August 24, 2023

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

TRIO Orientation

Kirkhof Center Room 2204

Thursday, August 24, 2023

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Replenish-SNAP Benefits Workshop

Kirkhof Center Room 0073

Thursday, August 24, 2023

 

12-2 p.m.

Games with Success Coaches by the Student Academic Success Center

Clock Tower Area

Thursday, August 24, 2023

2-3 p.m.

College of Health Professions (CHP) Information Session

Kirkhof Center 2250 (Grand River Room)

Thursday, August 24, 2023

2-3 p.m.

Exploratory Advising Information Session

Kirkhof Center 2263

Thursday, August 24, 2023

3-5 p.m.

Friendship Bracelet Making

Clock Tower Area

Thursday, August 24, 2023

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Preprofessional Student Information Session

Kirkhof Center Room 2250 (Grand River Room)

Thursday, August 24, 2023

7 p.m.

Fall 2023 Convocation

Fieldhouse Arena

Thursday, August 24, 2023

8 p.m.-12 a.m. 

Meijer Back to College Event

Bus pick-up/drop-off at Mackinac Hall and Kirkhof Center, event will take place at

Standale Meijer - 315 Wilson Avenue, Grand Rapids

Friday, August 25, 2023

10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Steps To Become a Teacher Information Session

Kirkhof Center Room 2263

Friday, August 25, 2023

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

TRIO Orientation Part 2

Kirkhof Center Room 2204

Friday, August 25, 2023

11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Social Justice Centers Block Party

Kirkhof Center Lobby 

Friday, August 25, 2023

12-2 p.m.

Games with Success Coaches by the Student Academic Success Center

Clock Tower Area

Friday, August 25, 2023

1-2 p.m.

Campus Tours by Dean of Students Office

Meet Up at Clock Tower - Allendale

Friday, August 25, 2023

6-10 p.m.

Laker Kickoff

Kirkhof Center Lawn

Saturday, August 26, 2023 - Friday, September 1, 2023

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Poster Sale

Mary Idema Pew Library NE Plaza - Allendale

Saturday, August 26, 2023

12-5 p.m.

Book Rush: Extended Hours - Laker Store

GVSU Laker Store - Allendale

Saturday, August 26, 2023

8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Beach Clean Up

Kirkhof Center Pick Up, Service Project at Grand Haven State Park

Saturday, August 26, 2023

9-10:30 a.m.

Campus Wide Sprint, Drag, Carry Competition

Kirkhof Lawn

Saturday, August 26, 2023

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

ROTC Welcome BBQ

Kirkhof Lawn

Saturday, August 26, 2023

3-5 p.m.

Laker Welcome: Tie-Dye

Kirkhof Center North Lawn

Saturday, August 26, 2023

7-10 p.m.

Ultimate Frisbee & Yard Games with Campus Ministry

GVSU Rec Field #1 - 10645 Laker Village Drive, Allendale Campus

Saturday, August 26, 2023

8-10 p.m.

Movie on the Field - Super Mario Bros. Movie

Lubber's Stadium

Saturday, August 26, 2023

9:30-11:30 p.m.

Queer Rave

Kirkhof Center Room 2250 (Grand River Room)

Sunday, August 27, 2023

1-11 p.m.

Laker Esports Center (LEC) Fall Reboot

Laker Esports Center, Kirkhof Center Lower Level

Sunday, August 27, 2023

12-5 p.m.

Book Rush: Extended Hours - Laker Store

GVSU Laker Store - Allendale

Sunday, August 27, 2023

6-8 p.m.

Campus Life Night

Parking Lot H1 Near Kirkhof Center

Sunday, August 27, 2023

7 p.m.

Campus Ministry Kickoff Service

Clock Tower Lawn

Sunday, August 27, 2023

 8:15 p.m.

Class of 2027 Photo

Lubbers Stadium

*All events are taking place on the Allendale campus, unless otherwise noted.*




Page last modified August 27, 2023