Events
Career Center Welcome and Help Tent
Stop by the Career Center Tent! Need help finding your way around campus the City Campus? Have a question? Or just want to grab some snacks and GVSU swag? Stop by the Career Center tent in the DeVos Center Courtyard!
First Day of School Photos
Celebrate the start of a new academic year at Grand Valley State University! Join the Dean of Students office for first-day-of-school photos outside the Clock Tower as we kick off a new semester. Whether youre a new student or returning to campus, wed...
FREE Cookout & Carnival
Come hang out on the LIbrary Lawn for FREE food, inflatables, yard games, and cool people! No catch, just come hang out!Competencies:Fun and EnjoymentConnection and Belonging
Speed Friending with Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Looking to meet new people on campus? Join Campus Activities Board (CAB) for Speed Friending, a fun and low-pressure way to connect with fellow Lakers! Rotate through a series of quick conversations with other students, discover shared interests, and m...
CAB Mentalist featuring Christopher Carter
Get ready for a night that will leave you questioning whats possible! Join CAB for an unforgettable performance by Christopher Carter, one of the nations most acclaimed mentalists. Through incredible feats of mind reading, psychological illusion, audie...
Career Center Welcome and Help Tent
Stop by the Career Center Tent! Need help finding your way around campus the City Campus? Have a question? Or just want to grab some snacks and GVSU swag? Stop by the Career Center tent in the DeVos Center Courtyard!
To My Future Self Postcards Pop-Up with the UCC
Pause during Welcome Week and visit the University Counseling Center table in Kirkhof to write a postcard to your future self. Well mail it to you at the end of the academic year a simple way to start your year with intention and self-compassion!Com...
Rainbow Social
Rainbow Social is a free event for GVSU students, faculty, and staff to gather, enjoy food, and explore campus and community resources. This year we will have free BBQ and ice cream, as well as three local artists bringing their talent for face paintin...
On-Campus Job Fair
The 2026 On-Campus Job Fair will take place on Wednesday, September 2 from 3pm-5pm in the atrium of Henry Hall on the Valley campus. This is a great opportunity for students and supervisors to connect with one another to fill open positions on campus....
Meet the Greeks
Meet the Greeks is an exciting campus event where students can connect with members of Greek life organizations, learn about their values and traditions, and explore opportunities for leadership, service, scholarship, and friendship. Stop by to meet ch...
Lubber's Sunset Yoga
Join Fitness re brand new to yoga or have an established practice, this session is designed to help you de-stress, recharge, and connect with fellow students. Come take a deep breath, set your intentions, and begin the academic year feeling refreshed a...
Football Home Opener
Kick off the season under the lights at Lubbers Stadium as the Grand Valley State University Lakers open the 2026 home football season on Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. Celebrate the first week of classes by joining thousands of Lakers fans for one...
Labor Day Cookout
Labor Day Cookout is a community gathering to celebrate the Labor Day holiday with great food, games, music, and fellowship. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of grilling, socializing, and enjoying the holiday with friends and neighbors.Competencies:Fun...
Non-Profit Volunteer & Internship Fair
Looking to Make a Difference or Gain Real-World Experience? Explore dozens of meaningful volunteer and internship opportunities at the Non-Profit Volunteer and Internship Fair at KIRKHOF CENTER NORTH LAWN, Allendale campus, GVSU.
Opening Reception: Margin to Mainstream
View the exhibition, hear our keynote speaker, socialize with your friends, and enjoy refreshments. Guests and visitors may use LOT H2 on the Allendale campus across the street from the Haas Center for Performing Arts. ADA parking is available in the K...
Grand Valley State University Women's Volleyball vs Lake Superior State - Wear Blue
Grand Valley State University Women's Volleyball vs Lake Superior State - Wear Blue
CAB Silent Disco
One of GVSUs biggest and most popular traditions is back! Grab a pair of wireless headphones and dance the night away at CABs annual Silent Disco. With three live DJs spinning at the same time - DJ Composition, DJ Deeechild, and DJ Wrangler - you can s...
Panhellenic Recruitment: Preference Round
Panhellenic Recruitment Preference Round is the final stage of the recruitment process, offering potential new members a deeper look into the sororities they are most interested in joining. Through meaningful conversations and special chapter tradition...
Panhellenic Recruitment: Bid Day
Panhellenic Recruitment Bid Day is a celebratory event where potential new members receive and open their membership invitations from Panhellenic sororities. Join the excitement as new members meet their chapters, celebrate new friendships, and begin t...
Alpha Sigma Kappa Info Night
Attend and learn more about GVSU's only social sorority for women & nonbinary individuals in STEM, Alpha Sigma Kappa. Sign up for our recruitment here: and BelongingLeadership and Career Development