Week-By-Week Program Schedule 2025
OURS Summer Scholar Programs 2025-2026 Schedule
NOTE: Dates below are subject to change. Please check back often for additional information as it becomes available.
WEEK 1, May 5-9, 2025
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, May 5 |
OURS Summer Scholar Programs Research Orientation |
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Multi-Purpose Room, Mary Idema Pew Library |
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Monday, May 5 |
Professional headshots (open to all scholars and mentors) |
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (tentative) |
Mary Idema Pew Library, Allendale |
WEEK 2, May 12-16, 2025
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday-Friday, May 12-16 |
Individualized Development Plan (IDP) Introduction, Development, & Discussions with Mentor |
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Monday, May 12 |
Scholar Seminar: Understanding Metacognition in the Research Process, Jen Torreano, University Libraries |
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
KC2266 |
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Friday, May 16 |
S3/MS3 and Library Scholars IDP Submission due (For Library Scholars please send IDP to [email protected]) |
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Friday, May 16 |
FERPA & Photo Releases due |
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Friday, May 16 |
Scholars’ CITI Training due |
WEEK 3, May 19-23, 2025
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, May 19 |
Scholar Seminar: Creating Boundaries and Managing Conflict in Research Environments, Takeelia Garett, Ombuds |
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
KC 2270 |
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Monday, May 19 |
Scholar Lunch and Learn: Team Building |
11:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
KC 2270 |
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Monday, May 19 |
Faculty Mentor Discussion, Mentorship in a Time of Uncertainty |
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
TBA |
WEEK 4, May 26-30, 2025
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, May 26 |
GVSU Closed for Memorial Day |
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Tuesday, May 27 |
Scholar Seminar: The Art of Feedback, Dr. Lauren Keogh, Mathematics |
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
KC 2270 |
WEEK 5, June 2-6, 2025
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, June 2 |
Scholar Seminar: Creating Mentoring Maps, Drs. Susan Mendoza & Anna Hammersmith, CUSE |
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
KC 2270 |
WEEK 6, June 9-13, 2025
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, June 9 |
Scholar Seminar: Writing in Community, Dr. Lindsay Ellis, Writing and SWS |
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
KC 2270 |
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Monday, June 9 |
OPTIONAL Presentation and Q&A about STEM Fellowships, Dr. Brenda Tooley, CUSE |
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Mary Idema Pew Library, Room 216 - Allendale |
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Monday, June 9 |
Faculty Mentor Discussion, Navigating and Maximizing Mentor Support Structures |
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
TBA |
WEEK 7, June 16-20, 2025
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, June 16 |
Scholar Seminar: Types of Presentations and Dissemination, Isaac Simon, Speech Lab and Communication |
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
KC 2270 |
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Monday, June 16 |
Scholar Lunch and Learn: Connecting with CUR, GVSU Alumni Panel |
11:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
KC 2270 |
WEEK 8, June 23-27, 2025
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, June 23 |
Scholar Seminar: Making Meaning and Curating Your Narrative, Dr. Bren Tooley, CUSE |
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
KC 2270 |
WEEK 9, June 30-July 4, 2025
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, June 30 |
Scholar Seminar: Translating your SSP Experience to Career and Professional Pursuits, Dr. Dana Hebreard, CCEL |
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
KC 2270 |
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Friday, July 4 |
GVSU Closed for Independence Day Observance |
WEEK 10, July 7-11, 2025
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, July 7 |
No scheduled events |
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Wednesday, July 9 |
Abstract for GVSU Summer Sholar Showcase due |
by 11:59 p.m. |
Submit abstract through online form. |
WEEK 11, July 14-18, 2025
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday, July 14 |
Scholar Seminar: Navigating Professional Communities and Conferences, Dr. Anna Hammersmith |
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
KC 2270 |
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Monday, July 14 |
Lunch and Learn: Faculty Chat Session |
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
KC 2270 |
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Monday, July 14 |
Faculty Mentor Discussion, Strategies for Cultivating Scholarly Independence |
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
TBA |
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Friday, July 18 |
RSVP for GVSU Summer Scholars Showcase due |
Submit your RSVP through the online form. |
WEEK 12, July 21-25, 2025
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DATE |
DESCRIPTION |
TIME |
LOCATION |
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Monday and Tuesday, July 21-22 |
Scholar Writing Retreat (scholars required and mentors are encouraged to attend lunch with their scholars) |
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Mary Idema Pew Library Multipurpose Room |
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Wednesday, July 23 |
Mid-SURE 2025 (optional opportunity) |
Hybrid (online and at MSU) |
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Friday, July 25 |
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
1008 SCB-Multi Purpose Room, Seidman College of Business, Grand Rapids |