Laker Welcome Events Schedule
Full Laker Welcome 2026 details will be announced later this summer! Please check back!
2026 Laker Kickoff
Friday, August 28, 2026
6:00
p.m.
Well be kicking the fall semester off with the first annual Laker Kickoff on Friday, August 28 from 6 to 11 p.m. Our newest students will join fellow Lakers and their living communities in Lubbers Stadium at 6 p.m. to start off the evening with a pre-p...
2026 Laker Kickoff
Friday, August 28, 2026
11:00
p.m.
Well be kicking the fall semester off with the first annual Laker Kickoff on Friday, August 28 from 6 to 11 p.m. Our newest students will join fellow Lakers and their living communities in Lubbers Stadium at 6 p.m. to start off the evening with a pre-p...
Beach Clean Up
Saturday, August 29, 2026
8:00
a.m.
Join fellow Grand Valley students and volunteer to clean up the beach in beautiful Grand Haven, Michigan. Meet in Kirkhof Pere Marquette Room 2204 at 8:00 am for check in and we will take the bus together. Buses leave at 8:30am. Contact us at service@g...
Global Laker Festival
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
12:00
p.m.
- 3:00
p.m.
All staff and students are welcome to join us for lawn games, international music, snacks, and other activities in front of the clocktower! Global Laker Festival Page TIE-DYE! & Free Global Laker t-shirts (while supplies last) LIVE MUSIC by Samuel Nala...
Study Abroad Fair
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
10:00
a.m.
- 3:00
p.m.
Start your journey at the Study Abroad Fair - the Padnos International Centers biggest event of the year! Browse study abroad programs, meet students that have participated in the programs and talk to faculty program directors! Get answers to questions...