The Making Waves Initiative has been involved in many events from partnerships with other organizations to more centralized projects. From the beginning, the initiative organized Big Splash Week 2019, and from there we have continued to provide students, faculty, and the community opportunities to get out and experience more in the hopes of bringing water to the forefront of people's learning and lives.

Big Splash Week 2019 was a week of events intended to kick-off the start of the Making Waves Initiative. A mix of education and entertainment, the week gave Lakers and the surrounding community a glimpse into the initiative's goals for future engagement. 

Schedule of Events

Sunday, September 15 - Friends and Family Day

Monday, September 16 - Speaker and GVSU Water Showcase

Tuesday, September 17 - Kayaking at the Confluence

Wednesday, September 18 - Making Waves Mingle & DEM101 PFAS Panel

Thursday, September 19 - Speaker and GVSU Water Showcase with Live Music by the Pond

Friday, September 20 - Distractions at the Divide

Saturday, September 21 - Beach Clean Up and Adventures

As a part of Big Splash Week 2019, one event brought Laker's kayaking at the Confluence at the Grand Ravines Park. Participants were encouraged to bike or hike to the park to join Making Waves leaders as well as other GVSU leaders, including President Philomena Mantella and Provost Maria Cimitile, for kayaking, food, and fun.

Interested in a kayaking experience of your own? Contact us at [email protected] to learn more!