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Adult Children from Alcoholic/Addicted or Otherwise Unhealthy Family Systems (ACA)

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Growing up around addiction or unhealthy family dynamics can have lasting effects. Learn about common patterns experienced by adult children of addiction and unhealthy family systems and explore strategies for building healthier relationships and copin...

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...

Pumpkin Painting

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join AOD at our annual pumpkin painting event to celebrate this Halloween! Supplies will be provided and costumes are not required, but they're encouraged! Hope to see you there!

Co-occurring Issues (Substance Use & Mental Health)

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Substance use and mental health can influence each other in complex ways. Learn how anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns can intersect with substance use and where to find support.

Concert @ Cook Tower Carillon

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy casual live outdoor music on the 6-ton, 48-bell carillon of Cook Carillon Tower, the largest and most unique instrument on campus. Grab an adirondack chair or just stroll by and take in the soundscape. Concerts run weekly throughout the academic...

Concert @ Beckering Family Tower Carillon

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy casual live outdoor music on the 12-ton, 48-bell carillon of Cook Carillon Tower, the largest and most unique instrument on campus. Settle into the courtyard, the flag circle, or just stroll by and take in the soundscape. Concerts run weekly thro...

How to Help Someone with a Drinking/Drug Problem

Date: Thursday, November 5, 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.

Coffee & Climb

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

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...

Green Zone Training: Supporting Veterans and Military-Connected Students

Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Green Zone Training at Grand Valley State University is a professional development program designed for faculty and staff to strengthen their understanding of the experiences of student veterans and military-connected students. The training highlights...

Teach-In (INT 100/201 Approved)

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 8:15 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-...

Concert @ Cook Tower Carillon

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy casual live outdoor music on the 6-ton, 48-bell carillon of Cook Carillon Tower, the largest and most unique instrument on campus. Grab an adirondack chair or just stroll by and take in the soundscape. Concerts run weekly throughout the academic...

Concert @ Beckering Family Tower Carillon

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy casual live outdoor music on the 12-ton, 48-bell carillon of Cook Carillon Tower, the largest and most unique instrument on campus. Settle into the courtyard, the flag circle, or just stroll by and take in the soundscape. Concerts run weekly thro...

Teach-In (INT 100/201 Approved)

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 8:50 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-...

FREE HIV Testing

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Know your status, Lakers! Take care of your sexual health with FREE HIV testing through the GVSU Center for Health re testing routinely or simply want to know your status, theres no shame in getting tested. Know your status. Protect your health. Take c...

Adult Children from Alcoholic/Addicted or Otherwise Unhealthy Family Systems (ACA)

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

Growing up around addiction or unhealthy family dynamics can have lasting effects. Learn about common patterns experienced by adult children of addiction and unhealthy family systems and explore strategies for building healthier relationships and copin...

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...

Craftivism: Block Printing with OMA & ASAP

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join OMA and ASAP for a hands-on craftivism event exploring creativity and self-expression through block printing. Create your own unique designs, connect with fellow students, and learn how art can inspire community and advocacy. All supplies provided...

Conscious Uncovering 102

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Covering is described as the process of masking or concealing. Often used as a mechanism of protection, it can take many forms as individuals cover stigmatized and/or marginalized personal identities. This might be clothing to cover a gender identity,...

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