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Laker Welcome Events Schedule

Should you require special accommodations or have accessibility needs during these events, please reach out to our 
Student Accessibility Resources team and they can assist you.

CAB Concert in the Arb

Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Kick off Homecoming Weekend with an evening of live music, cozy fall treats, and great company at Concert in the Arb! Grab a blanket, find a spot in the beautiful VanSteeland Arboretum, and relax while enjoying performances from talented local musician...

On-Campus Renaissance Fair

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Come out and experience the wonder, excitement, and whimsy of a Renaissance Festival - for FREE! Gather around our fighting arena to watch fully armored Knights duel, stroll through the transformed Kirkhof lawn and Clocktower square check out dozens of...

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...

Weekly Hikes (on campus)

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come join us for weekly hikes every Tuesday on the trails around campus!Meeting at the Zumberge Pond at 6p on TuesdaysRSVP here for September Hikes!RSVP here for October Hikes!

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...

Weekly Hikes (on campus)

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come join us for weekly hikes every Tuesday on the trails around campus!Meeting at the Zumberge Pond at 6p on TuesdaysRSVP here for September Hikes!RSVP here for October Hikes!

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...

Weekly Hikes (on campus)

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come join us for weekly hikes every Tuesday on the trails around campus!Meeting at the Zumberge Pond at 6p on TuesdaysRSVP here for September Hikes!RSVP here for October Hikes!

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