Week-By-Week Program Schedule 2026
Week 1
Monday, May 11
- OURS Summer Scholar Program Research Orientation
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. KC 2204 Pere Marquette
Monday, May 11
- Professional headshots (open to all scholars and mentors)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Library Atrium
Week 2
Monday-Friday, May 18-22
- Individualized Development Plan (IDP) Introduction, Development, & Discussions with Mentor
Monday, May 18
- Scholar Seminar #1
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
Week 3
Monday, May 25
- Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26
- Scholar Seminar #2
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. KC 2266
Week 4
Monday, June 1
- Scholar Seminar #3
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. KC 2266
- Scholar Lunch and Learn
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. KC 2266
- Faculty Mentor Discussion #1
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. SCB 4002
Week 5
Monday, June 8
- Scholar Seminar #4 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. KC 2266
Week 6
Monday, June 15
- Scholar Seminar #5
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
Week 7
Monday, June 22
- Scholar Seminar #6
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. KC 2266
- Scholar Lunch and Learn
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. KC 2266
Week 8
Monday, June 29
- Scholar Seminar #7
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. KC 2266
Friday, July 3
- Independence Day Recess
Week 9
Monday, July 6
- No scheduled events
Week 10
Monday, July 13
- Scholar Seminar #8
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.
Week 11
Monday, July 20
- Scholar Seminar #9
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)
Week 12
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