First Name *

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Are you a GVSU Faculty or Staff member? *
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GVSU Department or Unit *

Please list your community affiliation or organization *

Have you previously volunteered for Student Scholars Day? *
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If you would like to request a specific volunteer role(s), please indicate below.
Student Registration
Greeter
Room Host
Reviewer
Poster Judge
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Please indicate which shift(s) you are available to volunteer on Wednesday, April 8. Multiple shifts are appreciated! *
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Volunteer Shift
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Volunteer Shift
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Volunteer Shift
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Volunteer Shift
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Volunteer Shift
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Volunteer Shift
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Volunteer Shift
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Volunteer Shift
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Volunteer Shift

Are you curious about what you may be doing at Student Scholars Day? Please see the volunteer role descriptions below for more information. 

Student Registration

• Welcome student presenters to Student Scholars Day.
• Check in students using the provided registration list.
• Give each student their nametag and SSD packet.
• Direct candidates to their presentation/poster location.
• Location:  This volunteer role is located in both the Kirkhof Center and Henry Hall.

Greeter

• Escort students to their room or poster presentation location.
• Escort guests/community members to their location.
• Answer general questions about Student Scholars Day.
• Please note: This position requires a significant amount of walking/standing.
• Location:  This volunteer role is located in both the Kirkhof Center and Henry Hall.

Room Host (Faculty & Staff Only)

• Volunteers are assigned to an oral presentation room.
• Introduce the student presenters (unless mentor wishes to do so).
• Keep presentations running on schedule.
• Location:  This volunteer role is located in the Kirkhof Center.

Reviewer

• Volunteers are assigned to an oral presentation room.
• This role involves attending student presentations to support student researchers.
• Location:  This volunteer role is located in the Kirkhof Center.

Poster Judge

• Volunteers are assigned to a poster presentation location.
• Converse with and provide feedback to the student's poster presentation
• Judges will be assigned 5-8 undergraduate posters to assess, which requires a time commitment of 1-3 hours.
• Judges will assess the student’s poster for content, clarity, visuals, and understanding of the subject material.
• Location:  This volunteer role is located in both the Kirkhof Center and Henry Hall.

There are additional volunteer opportunities in support of Student Scholars Day.  Please find details below.

Student Scholars Day Keynote Speaker
Dr. Keivan G. Stassun, Stevenson Professor of Astrophysics and the Director of the Frist Center for Autism & Innovation, Vanderbilt University.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
2204 Kirkhof Center, Pere Marquette Room, GVSU Valley Campus

Student Scholars Day Art Exhibition & Reception
Thursday, April 9, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Calder Art Center, GVSU Valley Campus

Are you interested in volunteering on Tuesday, April 7 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm? *
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Are you interested in volunteering on Thursday, April 9 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm? *
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Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, for a 45-minute virtual training session. There have been a few updates to the event, and this training will provide a helpful overview for even the most seasoned volunteers. Please note: If your schedule does not allow you to participate in the virtual training, the session will be recorded and shared with all registered volunteers. 

Student Scholars Day Volunteer Training & Overview (virtual)
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Platform: Zoom

Are you available to participate in the Virtual Volunteer Training scheduled on Tuesday, March 24, 2026? *
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