Week-By-Week Program Schedule 2026
OURS Summer Scholar Programs 2026 Schedule
NOTE: Dates below are subject to change. Please check back often for additional information as it becomes available.
WEEK 1, May 11-15, 2026
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
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LOCATION |
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Monday, May 11 |
OURS Summer Scholar Program Research Orientation |
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
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Monday, May 11 |
Professional headshots (open to all scholars and mentors) |
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (tentative) |
WEEK 2, May 18-22, 2026
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday-Friday, May 18-22 |
Individualized Development Plan (IDP) Introduction, Development, & Discussions with Mentor |
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Monday, May 18 |
Scholar Seminar #1 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
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Friday, May 22 |
S3/MS3 and Library Scholars IDP Submission due (for Library Scholars please send IDP to [email protected]) |
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Friday, May 22 |
FERPA & Photo Releases due |
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Friday, May 22 |
Scholars’ CITI Training due |
WEEK 3, May 25-29, 2026
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, May 25 |
Memorial Day |
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Tuesday, May 26 |
Scholar Seminar #2 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
WEEK 4, June 1-5, 2026
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, June 1 |
Scholar Seminar #3 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
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Monday, June 1 |
Scholar Lunch and Learn |
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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Monday, June 1 |
Faculty Mentor Discussion #1 |
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
WEEK 5, June 8-12, 2026
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, June 8 |
Scholar Seminar #4 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
WEEK 6, June 15-19, 2026
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, June 15 |
Scholar Seminar #5 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
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Monday, June 15 |
OPTIONAL Presentation and Q&A about STEM Fellowships (tentative) |
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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Monday, June 15 |
Faculty Mentor Discussion #2 |
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
WEEK 7, June 22-26, 2026
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, June 22 |
Scholar Seminar #6 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
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Monday, June 22 |
Scholar Lunch and Learn |
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
WEEK 8, June 29-July 23, 2026
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, June 29 |
Scholar Seminar #7 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
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Friday, July 3 |
Independence Day Recess |
WEEK 9, July 6-10, 2026
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, July 6 |
No scheduled events |
WEEK 10, July 13-17, 2026
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, July 13 |
Scholar Seminar #8 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
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Wednesday, July 15 |
Abstract for GVSU Summer Scholar Showcase due |
by 11:59 p.m. |
Submit abstract through online form. |
WEEK 11, July 20-24, 2026
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, July 20 |
Scholar Seminar #9 |
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
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Monday, July 20 |
Lunch and Learn |
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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Monday, July 20 |
Faculty Mentor Discussion #3 |
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday, July 22 |
RSVP for GVSU Summer Scholars Showcase due |
Submit your RSVP through the online form. |
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Wednesday, July 22 |
Mid-Sure 2026 (optional) |
WEEK 12, July 27-31, 2026
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday and Tuesday, July 27-28 |
Scholar Writing Retreat (scholars required and mentors are encouraged to attend lunch with their scholars) |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Friday, July 31 |
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
1008 SCB-Multi Purpose Room, Seidman College of Business, Grand Rapids |