The purpose of the Laker Connections Student Success Programs  is to help students achieve success at GVSU. As a participant you will:

• Engage in intentional communities that foster a sense of belonging; importantly, you will engage with caring faculty and staff and develop meaningful relationships with other students.
• Receive academic support through intentional outreach and partnership with university services and resources.
• Explore passion, purpose, and career preparation opportunities.
• Develop leadership skills and/or identify leadership opportunities.

Students will…

• Develop a sense of belonging and deeper connections to students, faculty, and staff 
• Connect with campus and community networks of support
• Build relationships with faculty and staff mentors

Students will…

• Feel a sense of confidence and agency in their ability to lead
• Understand their strengths and growth areas
• Identify opportunities on campus and/or in the community to serve as leaders

 Students will…

• Understand the academic rhythm of the year and key milestones
• Connect to academic resources
• Develop confidence in their ability to succeed as a student

 Students will…

• Explore what brings them joy and meaning
• Find pathways to explore career interests
• Develop skills necessary for life after graduation

Register for Asian Student Achievement Program

• Boba Welcome Reception - 9/21/2021 from 4-5:30pm, room TBD
• Laker Connections Counseling Center (Mental Health) - 10/6/2021 from 6-7:30pm in 2263 KC
• Movie Night - 10/27/2021 from 6-9pm in Cook DeWitt Center
• Laker Connections Academic Success Strategies  - 11/10/2021 from 6-8pm in Pere Marquette, KC
• Resume Building and Professional Headshots - 11/17/2021 from 6-7:30pm in 2263 KC
• Study Tables - 12/13/2021 from 3-5pm in Mary Idema Pew Library
• Study Tables - 12/16/2021 from 3-5pm in Mary Idema Pew Library

Register for Black Excellence

• First Friday's - 9/3/2021 from 11-1 in 1240 KC
• Intercultural Student Reception - 9/8/2021 from 4-6pm in the Grand River Room, KC
• Goal Get It! - 9/22/2021 from 6-8pm in KC
• First Friday's - 10/1/2021 from 5-7pm in 1240 KC
• Laker Connections Counseling Center (Mental Health) - 10/6/2021 from 6-7:30pm in 2263 KC
• First Friday's - 11/5/2021 from 11am-1pm in 1240 KC
• Laker Connections Academic Success Strategies  - 11/10/2021 from 6-8pm in Pere Marquette, KC
• Oh Give Thanks! with Black History Month - 11/15/2021 from 4-6pm in Cook DeWitt Center
• Alumni Panel & Etiquette Dinner - 11/18/2021 from 6-8pm in TBD
• First Friday's - 12/3/2021 from 11am-3pm in 1240 KC
• Exam Cram: Arts & Crafts/Snacks - 12/7/2021 from 10am-3pm in 1240 KC
• Exam Cram: Yoga & Relaxation - 12/8/2021 from 10am-3pm in 1240 KC
• Exam Cram: Games/Food - 12/9/2021 from 10am-3pm in 1240 KC

Register for Black Male Scholars

• Black Excellence First Friday's - 9/3/2021 from 11-1 in 1240 KC
• BMSI Kickoff meeting - 9/16/2021 at 5:30pm in 2266 KC
• Career Exploration - 9/30/2021 at 5:30pm in 2266 KC
• Black Excellence First Friday's - 10/1/2021 from 11am-1pm in 1240 KC
• Laker Connections Counseling Center (Mental Health) - 10/6/2021 from 6-7:30pm in 2263 KC
• Managing your Finances - 10/7/2021 at 5:30pm in 2266 KC
• Alumni Panel - 10/21/2021 at 5:30pm in 2266 KC
• Mental Health & Wellness - 11/4/2021 at 5:30pm in 2266 KC
• Black Excellence First Friday's - 11/5/2021 from 11am-1pm in 1240 KC
• Laker Connections Academic Success Strategies  - 11/10/2021 from 6-8pm in Pere Marquette, KC
• Leadership and Engagement - 11/18/2021 at 5:30pm in 2266 KC
• Exam Preparation - 12/2/2021 at 5:30pm in 2266 KC
• Black Excellence First Friday's - 12/3/2021 from 11am-1pm in 1240 KC

Register for Laker Familia

Laker Familia Fall Programming 2021

• Laker Familia Welcome Back Kick-Off
  • Date: Thursday, September 9^th
  • Location: Holten Hooker
  • Time: 5-7 PM

• Hispanic Heritage Celebration keynote speaker: Rukia K.
  • Date: Thursday, September 30^th
  • Location: 2263 KC
  • Time: 3:00 PM

• Hispanic Heritage Celebration keynote speaker: Dr. William (Bill) Lopez
  • Date: Thursday, October 7^th
  • Location: 2250 KC
  • Time: 4:00PM
• Laker Connections Counseling Center (Mental Health)
  • Date: Wednesday, October 6th
  • Location: 2263 KC
  • Time: 6-7:30 PM
• Laker Connections Vision Boards
  • Date: Thursday, October 21^st 
  • Location: Grand River Room
  • Time: 5-7 PM

• Laker Connections Academic Success Strategies
  • Date: Wednesday, November 10 
  • Location: Pere Marquette, KC
  • Time: 6-8 PM

• Laker Familia End of Semester Celebration
  • Week of December 6^th
  • Location: TBD

Register for the Mno’chigewin:  Native Student Success Program

• Finding Your Gifts Part 1 - 9/22/2021
• Laker Connections Counseling Center (Mental Health) - 10/6/2021 from 6-7:30pm in 2263 KC
• Finding Your Gifts Part 2 - 10/20/2021
• Laker Connections Academic Success Strategies  - 11/10/2021 from 6-8pm in Pere Marquette, KC
• Medicine Wheel Teachings - 11/17/2021
• End of Semester  Celebration - 12/9/2021 from 5-7pm in Neimeyer Honors College Multipurpose Room