Monday, May 11

• OURS Summer Scholar Program Research Orientation, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. KC 2204 Pere Marquette (RSVP HERE)
• Professional headshots (open to all scholars and mentors), 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Library Atrium

Monday, May 18

• Scholar Seminar #1: Crafting your Individual Development Plan (IDP), 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. KC 2266

Friday, May 22

• S3/MS3 and Library Scholars IDP Submission due (for Library Scholars please send IDP to [email protected])
• FERPA & Photo Releases due
• Scholars’ CITI Training due

Monday, May 25

• Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 26

• Scholar Seminar #2: How to Conduct Ethical Research in the World of AI, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. KC 2266

Monday, June 1

• Scholar Seminar #3: Research Communication: How to Share your Research beyond Academia, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. KC 2266
• Faculty Mentor Meetings #1 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. SCB 4002

Monday, June 8

• Scholar Seminar #4: Research Writing in your Discipline, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. KC 2266

Monday, June 15

• Scholar Seminar #5: Drawing Mentor Maps, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. KC 2266
• OPTIONAL Presentation and Q&A about STEM Fellowships (tentative) 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. LIB 216
• Faculty Mentor Discussion #2 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. SCB 4002

Monday, June 22

• Scholar Seminar #6: Making Meaning out of your Experience and Crafting a Narrative , 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. KC 2266
• Scholar Lunch and Learn, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. KC 2266

Friday, June 26

• OPTIONAL Meijer Gardens Trip, 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Fredrick Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park

Monday, June 29

• Scholar Seminar #7: How to Find and Get the Most of Out of Academic Conferences, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. KC 2266

Friday, July 3

• Independence Day Recess

Monday, July 6

• No scheduled events 

Monday, July 13

• Scholar Seminar #8: Drafting Effective Presentations, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. KC 2266

Wednesday, July 15

• Abstract for GVSU Summer Scholar Showcase due by 11:59 p.m. Submit abstract through online form.

Monday, July 20

• Scholar Seminar #9: Applying Research Skills to your Career or Graduate Studies, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. KC 2266
• Lunch and Learn 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. KC 2266
• Faculty Mentor Discussion #3 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. KC 2270

Wednesday, July 22

• RSVP for GVSU Summer Scholars Showcase due Submit your RSVP through the online form.
• Mid-Sure 2026 (optional)

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. LIB 030 - Multi-purpose Room

Friday, July 31

• GVSU Summer Scholars Showcase 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 1008 SCB-Multi Purpose Room, Seidman College of Business, Grand Rapids