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North Neighborhood Party

Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Get ready to kick off the school year with Housing t want to miss!

Rainbow Social

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Rainbow Social is a free event for GVSU students, faculty, and staff to gather, enjoy food, and explore campus and community resources. This year we will have free BBQ and ice cream, as well as three local artists bringing their talent for face paintin...

MVRC Open House/Welcome Back #3 (DCIH)

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Whether youre visiting the Military and Veterans Resource Center for the first time or youre one of our regulars, stop by our Open House and Welcome Back event! Explore the space, enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks, and meet the MVRC staff and stu...

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting

Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey, experience, strength, and hope in recovery, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether y...

Unnatural Causes (INT 100/201 approved)

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race, socioeconomic standing, geography, and gender in its examination of well-being and lon...

Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse Family Weekend Open House

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Come and visit the beautiful plant collection located in the Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse! We are located on the second floor of the Kindschi Hall of Science, room 2241. There will be some free plants for the first 200 visitors!

QueeraPOOLooza!

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Join the RRC for our bi-annual queer and trans pool party! Our fall edition has a Halloween theme. Join us for free pizza, swimming, rock climbing, and a crafting activity.

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting

Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey, experience, strength, and hope in recovery, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether y...

Queer the Air

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Join us in the Rainbow Resource Center for an open mic and spoken word night in honor of National Coming Out Day! If you would like to perform at Queer the Air, complete this form !

Unnatural Causes (INT 100/201 approved)

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race, socioeconomic standing, geography, and gender in its examination of well-being and lon...

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey, experience, strength, and hope in recovery, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether y...

Teach-In

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The GVSU Teach-In: Lifelong Learning toward Educational Equity and Action is a campus-wide, student-centered learning experience dedicated to advancing educational equity across the university. Bringing together students, faculty, and staff, the Teach...

Teach-In

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The GVSU Teach-In: Lifelong Learning toward Educational Equity and Action is a campus-wide, student-centered learning experience dedicated to advancing educational equity across the university. Bringing together students, faculty, and staff, the Teach...

Unnatural Causes (INT 100/201 approved)

Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race, socioeconomic standing, geography, and gender in its examination of well-being and lon...

Wear the Rainbow

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Save the date for Wear the Rainbow, our annual clothing pop-up shop with gender affirming workshops. This event is entirely free, and takes place at the Hager-Lubbers Exhibition Hall at the City Campus (DEV105E). Donate your clean, gently-used clothing...

Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a vigil in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance, in partnership with the GR Pride Center and GR Trans Foundation. There will be a program, free food, and community connection and support. Accessible parking in connected staff lot is available...

QPR: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training

Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This program dispels common misconceptions about suicide, helps individuals recognize the warning signs of suicide, and empowers GVSU community members to save lives using the nationally-recognized QPR method of suicide prevention. It also allows stude...

How to Help Someone with a Drinking/Drug Problem

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Worried about someones alcohol or drug use? Learn how to recognize signs of a problem, start a supportive conversation, set healthy boundaries, and connect someone with appropriate resources.

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting

Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey, experience, strength, and hope in recovery, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether y...

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting

Date: Sunday, January 10, 2027
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey, experience, strength, and hope in recovery, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether y...

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