BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GVSU//GVSU Calendar 0.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260922T143000 DTEND:20260922T153000 DESCRIPTION:The Gilman deadline is approaching! \;Now is the time to craft\, reflect \;and \;revise \;your \;essay drafts. This is \;a time for you to brainstorm content\, outline and discuss. \;By joining you will be taking steps toward a successful application. The IIE Gilman is a distinguished\, competitive fellowship\, a State Department program that is intended to help prepare students for future leadership in international engagement and for successful applications to fellowships such as Fulbright and Peace Corps and more.***What is the IIE Gilman International Scholarship? It is a US State Department fellowship for US students who are Pell recipients to help defray the cost of undergraduate study abroad. Here is the Gilman blurb\:The U.S. Department of States Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program enables students of limited financial means (Pell recipients) to study or intern abroad\, providing awards of up to $5\,000 for study-abroad programs. The program aims to encourage students to study and intern in a diverse array of countries or areas and world regions. The program also encourages students to study languages\, especially critical need languages (those deemed important to national security by adding a supplement of up to $3\,000 for intensive language study of designated critical need languages). \;Are you planning to study abroad? Are you eligible for the IIE Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship? Join us to learn more about the application process!AM I ELIGIBLE?- \;I am a U.S. citizen.- \; I am a GVSU undergraduate \;in good standing \;(not on probation\; with no conduct violations). \;Spring/Summer Applicants can walk at April graduation but their degree cannot be conferred until after they complete their study abroad program.- \; I am eligible for the \;Pell Grant. \; \; \;Not sure? \; Ask \;GVSU Financial Aid Office.OR \; \;dependent child of an active-duty \;military member(s) during the time of application. Parent/guardian must serve in the \;Air Force\, Army\, Marine Corps\, Navy\, or Coast Guard. Applicant must currently receive \;any type of Title IV federal financial aid. Study abroad program must meet all other Gilman eligibility. The \;Gilman-McCain Scholarship uses the same application as the Gilman Scholarship.Thinking about \;study abroad? Receive up to $5\,000 \;to go abroad \;as a college student if youre a U.S. citizen and Federal Pell Grant recipient! If \;youre studying a critical need language in a country \;in which the language is predominantly spoken\, you can apply \;for the supplemental Critical Need Language Award of up to $3\,000. If \;youre interested in conducting STEM-related research while studying or interning abroad\, you could receive an additional $1\,000 by applying for the \;STEM Supplemental Award.And this is ONLY ONE of MANY fellowship opportunities that help with the costs of study abroad - others include IIE Freeman-Asia\, Phi Kappa Phi\, Bridging (for study in Japan)\, Watanabe (for year-long study in Japan)\, Boren (for intensive language study of a critical need language) and more. SUMMARY:Virtual Information Session\: Gilman Scholarship (competitive award for study abroad) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260923T140000 DTEND:20260923T160000 DESCRIPTION:Share about your career journey with current GVSU students!\n\n\n\nThe Majors Fair is a chance for students to explore degrees and career paths before declaring or changing a major. Each major is represented by a table staffed by faculty and an alumni volunteer who can speak about real-world career experiences. That&rsquo\;s where you come in!\n\n\n\nStudents connect best with alumni who have been in their shoes. You don&rsquo\;t have to work in the same field you studied &ndash\; your perspective is valuable no matter your major. Choose a volunteer shift that fits your schedule.\n\n\n\nMajors Fair will take place over two days and the majors represented on each day are split out by theme\:\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 23\n\nEducation\, Nonprofit\, Public Service\, Healthcare\, Science and Research\n\n2 &ndash\; 4 p.m.\n\nGVSU Valley Campus (Allendale)\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 24\n\nBusiness and Management\, Communications and the Arts\, Engineering\, Technology\, and Data\n\n2 &ndash\; 4 p.m.\n\nGVSU Valley Campus (Allendale)\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP by September 16\n\n\n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:Majors Fair 2026 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260923T180000 DTEND:20260923T190000 DESCRIPTION:Explore the history and evolution of voting rights in the United States\, from past struggles to today'\;s challenges. Join the GVSU NAACP for an engaging discussion on the importance of protecting voting rights and advancing civic participation. SUMMARY:Democracy 101\: Voting Rights\, Then and Now with the GVSU NAACP PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260924T140000 DTEND:20260924T160000 DESCRIPTION:Share about your career journey with current GVSU students!\n\n\n\nThe Majors Fair is a chance for students to explore degrees and career paths before declaring or changing a major. Each major is represented by a table staffed by faculty and an alumni volunteer who can speak about real-world career experiences. That&rsquo\;s where you come in!\n\n\n\nStudents connect best with alumni who have been in their shoes. You don&rsquo\;t have to work in the same field you studied &ndash\; your perspective is valuable no matter your major. Choose a volunteer shift that fits your schedule.\n\n\n\nMajors Fair will take place over two days and the majors represented on each day are split out by theme\:\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 23\n\nEducation\, Nonprofit\, Public Service\, Healthcare\, Science and Research\n\n2 &ndash\; 4 p.m.\n\nGVSU Valley Campus (Allendale)\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 24\n\nBusiness and Management\, Communications and the Arts\, Engineering\, Technology\, and Data\n\n2 &ndash\; 4 p.m.\n\nGVSU Valley Campus (Allendale)\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP by September 16\n\n\n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:Majors Fair 2026 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260925T100000 DTEND:20260925T180000 DESCRIPTION:Laker Con is a three-day comics convention held at the Mary Idema Pew Library at GVSU to celebrate comics literacy and the scholarly merits of sequential storytelling (comics books\, graphic novels\, animation\, etc.) and exalting the entertainment arts. There will be panels\, workshops and portfolio reviews conducted by industry professionals\, an artist market\, cosplay contest and more!\n\n\n\nClick here for additional information SUMMARY:LAKER CON 2026 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260930T160000 DTEND:20260930T180000 DESCRIPTION:For the September 2026 session of Open Minds\, we will be reading and discussing When the Declaration of Independence Was News by Emily Sneff.\n\n\n\n"\;Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States\, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nations founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776\, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. It explores how the Declaration was communicated to people in the new nation and around the Atlantic world and reveals the stories of the many people involved in the process of declaring independence\, from printers to soldiers to diplomats to translators."\;\n\n\n\nThe discussion for this book will be held on Wednesday\, September 30\, \;from 4\:00 to 6\:00 p.m. in the Richard M. DeVos Centers University Club located on the GVSU City Campus.\n\n\n\nThe Hauenstein Center will mail free copies of OMBC selections to GVSU students who register to attend the meeting.\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\nLearn more about the Open Minds Book Club and view all upcoming meetings at gvsu.edu/hc/bookclub. SUMMARY:Open Minds Book Club\: When the Declaration of Independence Was News PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261001T180000 DTEND:20261001T191500 DESCRIPTION:Writer \;and GVSU alum \;Katie Jean Shinkle (Writing major\, \;class of 2007) will share her \;work and discuss her \;creative process\, professional path\, and making a life as an artist. \;\n\n\n\nKatie Jean \;Shinkle \;is the author of five books and 10 chapbooks\, including \;The Only Way Out is Through \;(YesYes Books\, 2026)\, \;Transference \;(Gasher Press\, 2025)\, and \;Tannery Bay \;(coauthored with Steven Dunn\, FC2\, 2024). She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Alabama\, a PhD in Creative Writing and Literary Arts from the University of Denver\, and is an associate professor of creative writing and Director of the MFA in Creative Writing\, Editing\, and Publishing program at Sam Houston State University. \; SUMMARY:Grand Valley Writers Series presents Katie Jean Shinkle (INT 100 Approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261001T181500 DTEND:20261001T191500 DESCRIPTION:Please join us if you can for a Philosophy Alumni get-together the Thursday before GVSU homecoming\, Thursday October 1\, starting around 6\:15pm\, at the New Holland Brewery\n\non Bridge Street in Grand Rapids. We&rsquo\;ll be welcoming back Matthew Mansfield (BA in Philosophy 1999) as Philosophy&rsquo\;s CLAS Distinguished Alumni in Residence for 2026\, and philosophy faculty new and old will be in attendance\, as well as as many alumni as can muster. SUMMARY:GVSU Philosophy Alumni get-together PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261002T090000 DTEND:20261002T100000 DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome GVSU alumnus Joshua Munk back to campus to share his career journey\, leadership experiences\, and insights from working in professional and intercollegiate sports. \; SUMMARY:Alumni in Residence\: Joshua Munk PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261002T140000 DTEND:20261002T153000 DESCRIPTION:An Interactive Workshop &\; Q&\;A with 2026 Distinguished Alumna Hannah Gaff Join GVSU Theatre alumna Hannah Gaffinternational theatre creator\, Assistant Professor of Theater at the University of La Verne\, therapeutic clown\, and founder of Theatre for Climate Justicefor an energetic session exploring the transformative power of performance.This interactive event leads participants through hands-on work in play\, connection\, and creation\, followed by a documentary presentation and screening of The Garbage Monster. The session concludes with an open Q&\;A on applying theatre for social change\, using your skills to create impact in the world\, and life after GVSU. Note for attendees\: Please wear comfortable clothes suitable for movement if you'd like to participate! SUMMARY:Alumni in Residence\: Hannah Gaff\, Theatre \"Play\, Connection\, and Impact\: The Garbage Monster\" PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261002T150000 DTEND:20261002T180000 DESCRIPTION:Come to JCPenney at the Rivertown Mall in Grandville to save up to 50% off suits and other work apparel. This discount is available exclusively to Grand Valley students\, alumni\, faculty\, staff\, friends and family.\n\n\n\nClick here for additional information\n\n\n\nRSVP for this event SUMMARY:JCPenney Suit Up - Fall 2026 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261002T173000 DTEND:20261002T200000 DESCRIPTION:The GVSU Alumni Relations office proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 Alumni Awards. Three outstanding Lakers will be recognized for their dedication to the university and their significant contributions to their fields and communities\:'\;\n\n\n\n\n\n Kala Gibson &rsquo\;94\, \;Distinguished Alumni Award\n\n Kristen Vu &rsquo\;08 &\; &rsquo\;16\, Outstanding Educator Award\n\n Ashley Melton &rsquo\;24\, Young Alumni Award\n\n\n\n\n\nDue to limited venue capacity\, this celebration is by invitation only. If you would like more information on how to help celebrate with our award recipients\, please contact \;alumni@gvsu.edu \;or 616-331-3590.\n\n\n \n Click here for additional information\n SUMMARY:Alumni Awards Dinner PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 DESCRIPTION:Come network with the Master of Athletic Training Program Faculty\, Alum\, and current students.\n\n\n\nThe Master of Athletic Training Program Faculty as they kick off their 50th year at Homecoming. Joining them will be a tent full of alumni and current students. We are extending this invitation to any student wishing to pursue athletic training.\n\n\n\nIn 1977\, Doug "\;Doc"\; Woods established the second athletic training program and what is now one of the most successful Accredited Athletic Training Programs in the country. In 1999\, Dr. \;Shari \;Bartz-Smith was hired as the Program Director. In 2002\, Shari led the program through a degree declaration from a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with an athletic training emphasis to a Bachelor of Athletic Training. On \;May 20\, 2015\, the Commissioners of the \;CAATE \;(Commission of Accreditation \;of Athletic Training Education) and the Board of Directors of the \;NATA \;(National Athletic Trainers'\; Association)\, with the support of the \;BOC \;(Board of Certification) and the NATA Foundation\, announced the change to a professional degree in athletic training at the masters level. On April 27th\, 2018\, Dr. \;Shari \;Bartz-Smith\, with the support of her colleagues\, made the announcement that the GVSU Board of Trustees had given approval to move the program from the bachelor'\;s level to the Master of Athletic Training (MAT). \; In August of 2019\, the GVSU Athletic Training Program accepted its first \;MAT graduate cohort. \;On July 1\, 2021 the GVSU Athletic Training Program left the Department of Movement Science in the \;College of Liberal Arts and Science \;on the Valley Campus to move to the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training in the College of Health Professions located on the Health Campus on the medical mile in Grand Rapids\, MI. \;\n\n\n\nTo learn more about the program\, visit https\://www.gvsu.edu/athletictraining.\n\n\n\nMore details to come. SUMMARY:SAVE the Date - Master of Athletic Training 50th Kickoff Celebration PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261003T093000 DTEND:20261003T110000 DESCRIPTION:Join GVSU Rowing alumni for the 2026 \;Homecoming Celebration at the Boathouse on Saturday\, October 3!Enjoy coffee and donuts\, reconnect with teammates\, and hear an update on the team. Weather permitting\, we will also have opportunities for alumni to row.Event Details\:Date\: Saturday\, October 3Time\: 9\:30 - 11\:00 a.m. (Brief remarks at 10\:00)Location\: GVSU BoathouseParking\: Please park in the gravel lot and walk down the road. A limited amount of parking near the boathouse is available for those with accessibility needs. SUMMARY:Rowing Alumni Homecoming Celebration PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261003T110000 DTEND:20261003T130000 DESCRIPTION:Alumni Relations and the Peter Secchia Military &\; Veterans Resource Center (MVRC) invite you to explore the resource center'\;s newly renovated space and gather with fellow military and veteran alumni\, allies and families during Homecoming. You'\;ll also have the chance to connect with director Shane Scherer and hear more about how the center is supporting our military-affiliated and veteran students. This is an open-house style event\, so feel free to stop by anytime! Light refreshments will be provided. SUMMARY:Military & Veterans Resource Center Open House PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261003T120000 DTEND:20261003T150000 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy grab-and-go snacks\, yard games\, Laker-themed family activities\, and more! Bring your own beverages or grab a drink in the Alumni Tailgate Tent from Farmhaus Cider\, Long Road Distillers\, and Trail Point Brewing (while supplies last). Food will also be available for purchase from food trucks.\n\n\n\nRSVP to claim your two FREE \;drink tickets!\n\n\n \n Click here for additional information\n \n \n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:Alumni Homecoming Tailgate PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261003T120000 DTEND:20261003T160000 DESCRIPTION:During Homecoming\, stop by the Alumni House for cider and donuts\, relax in the Arend D. Lubbers Emeritus Study\, and tour the Alumni House.\n\n\n\nYou don'\;t need to RSVP. Just drop by! SUMMARY:Alumni House & Visitor Center Open House PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261003T120000 DTEND:20261003T130000 DESCRIPTION:In honor of their graduation\, fifty years ago\, we warmly invite the Class of 1976 to celebrate their Golden Reunion.Join us on Saturday\, October 3\, 2026 on the GVSU Valley Campus (Allendale) for a reunion celebration\, alumni tailgate\, and GVSU Football game.RSVP SUMMARY:Class of 1976 Golden Reunion PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261008T173000 DTEND:20261008T200000 DESCRIPTION:Learn what it takes to run for office and make an impact in your community. Join GVSU Student Senate and Running Start to explore women&rsquo\;s leadership in politics\, campaign basics\, and how you can get involved in public service.\n\n\n\nPlease register for this event by Oct. 2. SUMMARY:DEM 101\: Elect Her with GVSU Student Senate and Running Start PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261011T120000 DTEND:20261011T133000 DESCRIPTION:While enjoying a full day of exploring the zoo\, stop by our event tent inside the zoo entrance for lunch and connecting with fellow Lakers. There will be face painting for the kids between 12 and 1 p.m.\, and you'\;ll also be able to meet some of our summer research fellows and learn about their projects. Your $20 ticket includes zoo admission\, lunch\, and parking. \;Gluten-free and vegetarian lunch options are available upon request when you register.\n\n\n\nRSVP for this event SUMMARY:Alumni Day at John Ball Zoo PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261013T130000 DTEND:20261013T170000 DESCRIPTION:The Fall Career &\; Internship Fair is an excellent place to kick off your job or internship search\, or to begin networking with organizations looking to hire Grand Valley students and alumni of all majors! 200+ \;employers with immediate openings are expected to attend.\n\n\n\nCheck out our Student Preparation Site!\n\n\n\nAttend the Career Fair to\:\n\n\n\n\n\n meet with employers to discuss full-time positions\n\n learn about available internships and co-ops\n\n build your professional network and expand your job search\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for additional information\n\n\n\nRSVP for this event SUMMARY:GVSU Fall 2026 Career and Internship Fair PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261013T180000 DTEND:20261013T193000 DESCRIPTION:Midterm elections are often treated as a referendum on whoever holds the White House\, but the historical pattern is more complicated\, and more revealing\, than that framing suggests. Join us for Midterms 101\: Historical Patterns and Contemporary Stakes\, a discussion exploring what midterm elections across modern American history can tell us about presidential power\, public opinion\, and the shifting balance of American politics. Panelists will start with the big picture\, walking through the patterns that have emerged across decades of midterm cycles\, before turning to what those patterns suggest about the 2026 midterms specifically.The conversation will also offer an overview of key races to watch this cycle\, along with a discussion of what different outcomes could mean for the current political landscape. Come away with the historical context to understand this year's midterms as the latest chapter in a much longer American story.Register NowFeatured SpeakersDr. Julia Azari\, Professor of Political Science\, Marquette UniversityDr. David Dulio\, Chief Community Engagement Officer and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement\, Oakland UniversityRoger Moiles\, Affiliate Professor of Political Science\, Grand Valley State UniversityMegan Rydecki\, Director\, Hauenstein Center (Moderator)Program Schedule5\:00 p.m. Members Only Reception Begins5\:30 p.m. \;Doors Open &\; Check-In Available6\:00 p.m. \;Program Begins7\:30 \;p.m. \;Program ConcludesKnow Before You GoAll are welcome! We invite students\, faculty\, staff\, and community to attend.Admission is free\, but registration is required. Please check in when you arrive.We offer a free Community Conversations dessert reception following the program to reflect and chat about what you heard.In-person attendance is encouraged. However\, to ensure our events are accessible to all\, we offer a virtual option.This event takes place on GVSU's City Campus in downtown GR. Free parking is available with validation.About the Hauenstein CenterInspired by Ralph Hauensteins life of leadership and service\, the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is dedicated to raising a community of ethical\, effective leaders for the twenty-first century.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member. Members enjoy special benefits like pre-event receptions at events.More About MembershipINT 100/201 Approved SUMMARY:Midterms 101\: Historical Patterns and Contemporary Stakes PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261014T180000 DTEND:20261014T190000 DESCRIPTION:Hear from GVSU political science faculty as they discuss key issues shaping today'\;s elections. Gain nonpartisan insights\, ask questions\, and deepen your understanding of the topics influencing voters and the democratic process. SUMMARY:DEM 101\: Election Issues Panel with GVSU Political Science Department PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261016T160000 DTEND:20261016T180000 DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 20 Years of the LGBTQ+ Faculty &\; Staff Association\: Past. Present. Future.\n\n\n\nJoin the LGBTQ+ FSA \;on Friday\, October 16th from 4pm to 6pm in the Grand River Room in the Kirkhof Center as we commemorate two decades of community\, advocacy\, and belonging at Grand Valley State University. Together\, we&rsquo\;ll celebrate our past\, recognize our present\, and envision the future of the LGBTQ+ FSA. The evening will feature storytelling\, community connections\, and light refreshments as we honor 20 years of partnership and growth.\n\n\n\nRSVP for this event. SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ FSA 20th Anniversary Celebration PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261017T080000 DTEND:20261017T090000 DESCRIPTION:Make A Difference Day is an annual day of service where students are transported to local community non-profits to participate in service activities. Service activities range from cleaning up the properties to helping in senior homes.\n\n\n\nRegistration will be opening close to Fall Semester! Visit our website for updated info. SUMMARY:Make a Difference Day PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261021T120000 DTEND:20261021T140000 DESCRIPTION:Explore \;your \;future at the annual GVSU \;Graduate School Fair hosted by the GVSU Career Center on Wednesday\, \;October 21\, 2026\, from 12pm - 2pm in the Henry Hall Atrium on the Allendale campus. \; \;\n\n\n\nWe are excited to welcome you and several representatives from universities and colleges across the nation to this amazing in-person event. This is a great opportunity for you to learn about their graduate programs and connect with educational professionals from renowned institutions.\n\n\n\nTo view the list of Graduate Schools\, click here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here for additional information\n\n\n\nRSVP for this event SUMMARY:Graduate School Fair 2026 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261021T123000 DTEND:20261021T133000 DESCRIPTION:Welcome! Join us to explore the world of nationally competitive fellowships.Planning to apply for the Gilman to help defray the cost of GVSU undergraduate study abroad? Exploring Fulbright or another English Teaching Assistantship opportunity in Japan\, Spain\, South Korea or elsewhere? Intrigued by Fulbright US Student awards to fund a one-year master's degree in another country? Interested in the NSF Goldwater (for undergraduates \;planning on graduate research in STEM)? Curious about fellowship opportunities generally? Use this zoom link to chat with a GV Fellowships advisor. Bring your questions and your curiosity! There are many fellowship opportunities to explore!Fellowship opportunities fall under three major headings\:Study Abroad\: \;Undergraduate support for study abroad programs administered by Grand Valley.Undergraduate Opportunities\: Summer seminars and internships in the U.S. and beyond\, immersive\, fully-funded intensive language study not connected with Grand Valley (the Critical Languages Scholarship program)\, research at major federal labs in the U.S.\, and international research (DAAD-RISE for STEM research in Germany).Graduate/Post Commencement Opportunities\: \;Support for graduate school in specific countries\, at specific universities or in particular fields\, prestigious internships in peace and security\, nonprofit administration\, public policy\, urban planning\, social justice\, human rights\, and more\, and high-impact gap-year experiences like Peace Corps\, City Year\, JET (teaching English in Japan)\, NALCAP (teaching English in Spain)\, TAPIF (teaching English in France)\, and the Fulbright U.S. Student ETA and S/R programs.For much more information\, visit the GVSU Fellowships website. We are delighted to share these high-impact opportunities with GV students and alumni! \; SUMMARY:Fellowships Information Session\: Planning to apply for the Gilman? Exploring Fulbright? Interested in the NSF Goldwater for students planning on graduate research in STEM? Curious about fellowship opportunities generally? PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261021T160000 DTEND:20261021T180000 DESCRIPTION:For the October 2026 session of Open Minds\, we will be reading and discussing Gender Flashpoints\: The Power of Dialogue by Abigail C. Saguy.\n\n\n\n"\;Americans are deeply divided about gender. Like other issues in the US\, debates about gender are extremely polarized and can spark intense anger and conflict. These gender flashpoints include gender identity\, gender and parenting\, gender-neutral restrooms\, the use of identifying pronouns\, and participation in womens sports. Even the term gender itself has become contested. In this divisive social context\, advocates on both sides have reduced complex issues to all-or-nothing propositions. Many people are confused about these topics\, embarrassed about what they do not know\, or afraid that they will be called bigots if they say the wrong thing."\; Gender Flashpoints is a fascinating and comprehensive view of the deeply personal and divisive topic of gender that offers hope for finding common ground and a path forward."\;\n\n\n\nThe discussion for this book will be held on Wednesday\, October 21\, \;from 4\:00 to 6\:00 p.m. in the Richard M. DeVos Centers University Club located on the GVSU City Campus.\n\n\n\nThe Hauenstein Center will mail free copies of OMBC selections to GVSU students who register to attend the meeting.\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\nLearn more about the Open Minds Book Club and view all upcoming meetings at gvsu.edu/hc/bookclub. SUMMARY:Open Minds Book Club\: Gender Flashpoints PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261028T100000 DTEND:20261028T140000 DESCRIPTION:Cast your ballot right on campus with the Allendale Township Satellite Clerk'\;s Office in the Kirkhof Center. Eligible voters can register to vote\, update their voter registration\, request an absentee ballot\, and vote in person&mdash\;all in one convenient location. Visit the GVSU Votes website for dates\, hours\, and eligibility information. SUMMARY:Vote in Kirkhof PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261028T180000 DTEND:20261028T190000 DESCRIPTION:Test your civic knowledge through fun\, interactive games and friendly competition! Join Linc Up! for an engaging game night where you'\;ll learn about elections\, government\, and voting while connecting with fellow students. SUMMARY:DEM 101\: Election Game Night with Linc Up! PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261029T100000 DTEND:20261029T140000 DESCRIPTION:Cast your ballot right on campus with the Allendale Township Satellite Clerk'\;s Office in the Kirkhof Center. Eligible voters can register to vote\, update their voter registration\, request an absentee ballot\, and vote in person&mdash\;all in one convenient location. Visit the GVSU Votes website for dates\, hours\, and eligibility information. SUMMARY:Vote in Kirkhof PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261029T180000 DTEND:20261029T203000 DESCRIPTION:What is our collective responsibility for how we talk to one another in this country? How much is public discourse influenced by our individual choices online? And in what ways might our online participation be influenced by algorithms and artificial intelligence?\n\n\n\nAt a time when digital platforms increasingly shape public discourse\, the need to reflect on how to foster healthy dialogue has never been more urgent.  \;The 12th annual Padnos/Sarosik Civil Discourse Symposium\, \;Ethics &\; Responsibility in Online Spaces\, invites us to reflect upon ways public discourse is shaped by how we each participate online\, and how our critical engagement with digital technologies can help us resist these influences.\n\n\n\nPlease join us for a community conversation about the civic role of digital literacy skills as an ethical practice and responsibility to foster constructive discourse.\n\n\n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:12th Annual Civil Discourse Symposium\: Ethics & Responsibility in Online Spaces PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261030T100000 DTEND:20261030T140000 DESCRIPTION:Cast your ballot right on campus with the Allendale Township Satellite Clerk'\;s Office in the Kirkhof Center. Eligible voters can register to vote\, update their voter registration\, request an absentee ballot\, and vote in person&mdash\;all in one convenient location. Visit the GVSU Votes website for dates\, hours\, and eligibility information. SUMMARY:Vote in Kirkhof PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261103T080000 DTEND:20261103T200000 DESCRIPTION:Make your voice heard by voting on Election Day! Stop by our Election Day celebration for a fun\, nonpartisan event featuring music\, free popcorn\, campus spirit\, and resources to support your voting experience. Don'\;t forget&mdash\;if you'\;re in line by 8\:00 p.m.\, you can still cast your ballot. SUMMARY:Election Day Celebration PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261105T090000 DTEND:20261105T170000 DESCRIPTION:Humans in the Lead\: Community AI Summit\n\nBuilding Trustworthy and Sustainable AI\n\n\n\nThe community AI summit \;brings together the community\, public officials\, busin SUMMARY:Humans in the Lead\: Community AI Summit PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261106T174500 DTEND:20261106T210000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 45th Annual Charles H. Irwin Athletic Hall of Fame Reception \;and Induction Ceremony on November 6! The \;reception will begin at 5\:45 p.m. followed by the ceremony at 7\:00 p.m. \;\n\n\n\nWe look forward to celebrating these Lakers'\; major accomplishments with you!\n\n\n\n2026 \;Hall of Fame Honorees\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Giianni Ferrero\,'\;16\, \; Men'\;s Swimming\n\n Ashley (Botts) Wissink\, '\;13\, \;Women'\;s Soccer\n\n Darien Thornton\, '\;16\, \;Men'\;s Track &\; Field\n\n Alyssa (Neumen) Davison\, '\;16\, Women'\;s Lacrosse\n\n Joe Pollard\, '\;79\, Football\n\n Sarah Hoffman\, '\;13\, Women'\;s Golf\n\n Brandon McFarland\, '\;08\, Men'\;s Baseball\n\n Deanne Scanlon\, Women'\;s Volleyball Coach\n\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Details\: \;\n\n\n\nLOCATION\: \;GVSU - Raleigh J. Finkelstein Athletic Village\, upper arena lobby and arena\n\nMAP\: \;10915 N Campus Drive Allendale \;\n\nPARKING\: \;Lot C - Allendale Campus Map \;\n\nATTIRE\: \;Business Casual\n\nPRICE\: \;$40 \;adults\, $25 \;student athlete\, $15 \;children 12 \;&\; under\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP by Wednesday\, \;October 28!\n\n\n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:The 45th Annual GVSU Charles H. Irwin Athletic Hall of Fame Reception & Induction Ceremony PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261111T180000 DTEND:20261111T190000 DESCRIPTION:Join the GVSU Center for Civil Discourse for a guided conversation reflecting on the election\, its outcomes\, and what comes next. Engage in respectful dialogue\, share perspectives\, and explore how to stay civically engaged beyond Election Day. SUMMARY:DEM 101\: Post-Election Reflection with the GVSU Center for Civil Discourse PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261111T180000 DTEND:20261111T193000 DESCRIPTION:Grand Valley State University's Office of the President and Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies invite you to join us this Veterans Day as we come together to honor the service and sacrifice of West Michigan and Laker veterans past and present. This year's program will explore what leadership\, sacrifice\, and service look like at the highest levels of military life.We are honored to welcome Navy Captain J.J. Cummings\, a TOPGUN-trained fighter pilot and former commander of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford\, who will share reflections on his path of service and the lessons in leadership he's carried from the cockpit to the flight deck.For more information about Laker Vets and veteran resources on campus\, visit the Peter Secchia Military and Veterans Resource Center!Register NowAbout the SpeakerRetired Navy Captain J.J. Cummings is a former Navy fighter pilot and commanding officer of the most technologically advanced vessel in the world\, the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier \;USS Gerald R. Ford. \;He also served in leadership roles as the executive officer of the aircraft carrier \;USS Nimitz\, \;commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship \;USS Anchorage\, and commanding officer of an FA-18F Super Hornet squadron. \;Prior to assuming command positions\, J.J. was an F-14 Tomcat instructor pilot\, a TOPGUN graduate\, and successfully completed the prestigious Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program. He was the first Technical Advisor for the 2022 film\, \;Top Gun\: Maverick. He completed multiple overseas aircraft carrier deployments\, logged 3\,900 hours and 740 aircraft carrier landings in fighter aircraft\, and has 137 combat missions over Iraq and Afghanistan. \;Program Schedule5\:00 p.m. Free Public Veterans Celebration Reception Begins5\:30 p.m. \;Doors Open &\; Check-In Available6\:00 p.m. \;Program Begins7\:30 \;p.m. \;Program ConcludesKnow Before You GoAll are welcome! We invite students\, faculty\, staff\, and community to attend.Admission is free\, but registration is required. Please check in when you arrive.We offer a free Community Conversations dessert reception following the program to reflect and chat about what you heard.In-person attendance is encouraged. However\, to ensure our events are accessible to all\, we offer a virtual option.This event takes place on GVSU's City Campus in downtown GR. Free parking is available with validation.About the Hauenstein CenterInspired by Ralph Hauensteins life of leadership and service\, the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is dedicated to raising a community of ethical\, effective leaders for the twenty-first century.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member. Members enjoy special benefits like pre-event receptions at events.More About MembershipINT 100/201 Approved SUMMARY:Veterans Day Celebration PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261113T120000 DTEND:20261113T130000 DESCRIPTION:Welcome! Join us to explore the world of nationally competitive fellowships.Exploring Fulbright or another English Teaching Assistantship opportunity in Japan\, Spain\, South Korea or elsewhere? Intrigued by Fulbright US Student awards to fund a one-year master's degree in another country or to pursue an academic year of research at a host university?  \;Use this zoom link to chat with a GV Fellowships advisor. Bring your questions and your curiosity! There are many fellowship opportunities to explore!Fellowship opportunities fall under three major headings\:Study Abroad\: \;Undergraduate support for study abroad programs administered by Grand Valley.Undergraduate Opportunities\: Summer seminars and internships in the U.S. and beyond\, immersive\, fully-funded intensive language study not connected with Grand Valley (the Critical Languages Scholarship program)\, research at major federal labs in the U.S.\, and international research (DAAD-RISE for STEM research in Germany).Graduate/Post Commencement Opportunities\: \;Support for graduate school in specific countries\, at specific universities or in particular fields\, prestigious internships in peace and security\, nonprofit administration\, public policy\, urban planning\, social justice\, human rights\, and more\, and high-impact gap-year experiences like Peace Corps\, City Year\, JET (teaching English in Japan)\, NALCAP (teaching English in Spain)\, TAPIF (teaching English in France)\, and the Fulbright U.S. Student ETA and S/R programs.For much more information\, visit the GVSU Fellowships website. We are delighted to share these high-impact opportunities with GV students and alumni! \; SUMMARY:Fellowships Information Session (for GVSU Graduate Students)\: Exploring Fulbright? Intrigued by Peace Corps? Curious about fellowship opportunities generally? PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261117T130000 DTEND:20261117T141500 DESCRIPTION:Networked surveillance cameras like Flock Safety cameras are quietly reshaping how movement is tracked across the country. As these cameras spread across municipal roads and university campuses nationwide\, the line between safety and surveillance is becoming increasingly complex. Where does our university fit into this shifting landscape? How do our local campus security choices reflect national questions of privacy\, data control\, and civil liberties? Who has access to the data collected? Under what standards may law enforcement search collected data?\n\n\n\nJoin students\, staff\, and faculty for a multi-perspective campus conversation on the ethical dynamics of automated tracking.\n\n\n\nThe Campus Conversation series offers a space for students\, staff\, and faculty to gather and collectively reflect on how current issues impact the campus community. Hosted by the Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse\, the goal of this non-partisan conversation series is to increase awareness\, understanding\, and mutual support on campus. Conversation can strengthen community. SUMMARY:CAMPUS CONVERSATION\: Are You Being Watched? A Conversation About Networked Surveillance Cameras PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270126T180000 DTEND:20270126T193000 DESCRIPTION:The Founders had strong\, and often conflicting\, beliefs about the proper relationship between religion and government\, beliefs that still shape how Americans debate religious liberty today. Our panel will examine what the founders truly believed about religion and government\, how much they actually agreed or disagreed\, and how much weight that historical record should carry in how we interpret church-state separation today.The conversation will also turn to contested church-state disputes in American law and public life\, considering how the principles and virtues drawn from the Founders' traditions might guide our thinking on them. It's a chance to move past the slogans and get at what the Founders actually argued\, and why it still matters.This event is presented by the Hauenstein Center in partnership with the Acton Institute.Registration for the Hauenstein Center's 2027 events will open on December 1st\, 2026.Featured SpeakersDr. Katherine Carté\, Professor of History\, Southern Methodist UniversityDr. Paul Cornish\, Professor of Political Science\, Grand Valley State UniversityDr. John C. Pinheiro\, Director of Research and Publications\, Acton InstituteMegan Rydecki\, Director\, Hauenstein Center (Moderator)Program Schedule5\:00 p.m. Members Only Reception Begins5\:30 p.m. \;Doors Open &\; Check-In Available6\:00 p.m. \;Program Begins7\:30 \;p.m. \;Program ConcludesKnow Before You GoAll are welcome! We invite students\, faculty\, staff\, and community to attend.Admission is free\, but registration is required. Please check in when you arrive.We offer a free Community Conversations dessert reception following the program to reflect and chat about what you heard.In-person attendance is encouraged. However\, to ensure our events are accessible to all\, we offer a virtual option.This event takes place on GVSU's City Campus in downtown GR. Free parking is available with validation.About the Hauenstein CenterInspired by Ralph Hauensteins life of leadership and service\, the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is dedicated to raising a community of ethical\, effective leaders for the twenty-first century.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member. Members enjoy special benefits like pre-event receptions at events.More About MembershipINT 100/201 Approved SUMMARY:Common Ground\: The Separation of Church & State PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270127T160000 DTEND:20270127T180000 DESCRIPTION:For the January 2027 session of Open Minds\, we will be reading and discussing Artificial Intimacy\: Who We Become When We Talk to Machines by Sherry Turkle.\n\n\n\n"\;Artificial Intimacy is unique in how it traces our new habit of talking to machines through the lifecycle\, from children'\;s earliest attachments to how we face death. But technology\, by offering to do everything\, teaches us that we neither need nor have the capacity to take risks\, have hard conversations\, struggle through uncertainty or insecurity\, or rely on our own faculties and judgment. Turkle has spent decades studying how digital technologies isolate us from one another. Now\, in her long-awaited follow-up to Reclaiming Conversation\, she offers both a cautionary tale and a roadmap for reclaiming our humanity in the age of AI."\;\n\n\n\nThe discussion for this book will be held on Wednesday\, January 27\, \;from 4\:00 to 6\:00 p.m. in the Richard M. DeVos Center'\;s University Club located on the GVSU City Campus.\n\n\n\nThe Hauenstein Center will mail free copies of OMBC selections to GVSU students who register to attend the meeting.\n\n\n\nRegistration for the Hauenstein Center'\;s 2027 events will open on December 1\, 2026.\n\n\n\nLearn more about the Open Minds Book Club and view all upcoming meetings at gvsu.edu/hc/bookclub. SUMMARY:Open Minds Book Club\: Artificial Intimacy PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270215T120000 DTEND:20270215T133000 DESCRIPTION:Every presidency leaves behind lessons in leadership\, but few offer as clear a window into the daily decisions of power as a firsthand account from inside the room. Join us for our annual Presidents' Day Luncheon featuring Frank Lavin\, who will draw on his new book\, Inside the Reagan White House\, for a conversation about presidential leadership and the qualities that separate great leaders from the rest. Lavin will share stories and insights from his time working within the Reagan administration\, offering a rare\, close-up perspective on how leadership actually functions at the highest level of government.The conversation will also explore the timeless lessons great leaders leave behind\, and how those lessons apply well beyond the presidency. A complimentary lunch will be provided for all attendees.Registration for the Hauenstein Center's 2027 events will open on December 1st\, 2026.About the SpeakerDiplomat\, author\, and international business advisor Frank Lavin is active in U.S.-Asia policy\, U.S. domestic politics\, and trade policy matters. He served as a Fellow at the University of Southern California and previously as a Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. In government\, Lavin served as Under Secretary for International Trade at the U.S. Department of Commerce and as U.S. Ambassador to Singapore\, where he helped negotiate the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement.Additionally\, he served in the Bush (41) and Reagan Administrations\, working in the Department of Commerce\, Department of State\, National Security Council\, and White House. In the Reagan Administration\, Lavin served as White House Political Director.Lavin is the author of Inside the Reagan White House\, \;The Smart Business Guide to China E-Commerce\, co-author of Export Now\, and author of Home Front to Battlefront\, a World War II history book. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations\, and has participated in two humanitarian missions to Ukraine. He formerly served as a Lt Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserves.Program Schedule11\:30 a.m. \;Doors Open &\; Check-In Available12\:00 p.m. \;Buffet Lunch &\; Welcome12\:20 p.m. Program Begins (Livestream Begins)1\:30 \;p.m. \;Program Concludes &\; Book Sales BeginKnow Before You GoAll are welcome! We invite students\, faculty\, staff\, and community to attend.Admission is free\, but registration is required. Please check in when you arrive.In-person attendance is encouraged. However\, to ensure our events are accessible to all\, we offer a virtual option.This event takes place on GVSU's City Campus in downtown GR. Free parking is available with validation.About the Hauenstein CenterInspired by Ralph Hauensteins life of leadership and service\, the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is dedicated to raising a community of ethical\, effective leaders for the twenty-first century.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member. Members enjoy special benefits like pre-event receptions at events.More About MembershipINT 100/201 Approved SUMMARY:Presidents' Day Luncheon PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270224T160000 DTEND:20270224T180000 DESCRIPTION:For the February 2027 session of Open Minds\, we will be reading and discussing The Constitution of Knowledge\: A Defense of Truth by Jonathan Rauch.\n\n\n\n"\;Disinformation. Trolling. Conspiracies. Social media pile-ons. Campus intolerance. On the surface\, these recent additions to our daily vocabulary appear to have little in common. But together\, they are driving an epistemic crisis\: a multi-front challenge to Americas ability to distinguish fact from fiction and elevate truth above falsehood. By explicating the Constitution of Knowledge and probing the war on reality\, Rauch arms defenders of truth with a clearer understanding of what they must protect\, why they must do soand how they can do it. His book is a sweeping and readable description of how every American can help defend objective truth and free inquiry from threats as far away as Russia and as close as the cellphone."\;\n\n\n\nThe discussion for this book will be held on Wednesday\, February 24\, \;from 4\:00 to 6\:00 p.m. in the Richard M. DeVos Centers University Club located on the GVSU City Campus.\n\n\n\nThe Hauenstein Center will mail free copies of OMBC selections to GVSU students who register to attend the meeting.\n\n\n\nRegistration for the Hauenstein Center'\;s 2027 events will open on December 1\, 2026.\n\n\n\nLearn more about the Open Minds Book Club and view all upcoming meetings at gvsu.edu/hc/bookclub. SUMMARY:Open Minds Book Club\: The Constitution of Knowledge PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270318T153000 DTEND:20270318T163000 DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in teaching English abroad? Are you curious about studying for a Master's degree abroad? Eager to pursue research with international partners? The Fulbright program might be for you! Join me to learn more!For more Information about Fulbright possibilities and application procedures1) Explore the Fulbright U.S. Student website.2) Search Types of Awards and take a look at which countries Fulbright may take you.3) Explore Fulbright Tutorials to learn more about grant types and eligibility.4) Visit the Getting Started page to learn more about next steps.Graduate students who are interested in a high-impact gap year abroad (teaching English abroad\, pursuing a second Masters degree\, or engaging in an academic year of research with established international partners at a host university or other research organization) are likely to find the Fulbright US Student program to be of interest. Join us to learn more! SUMMARY:Graduate Student - All about the Fulbright US Student Program - Virtual Information Session PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270325T180000 DTEND:20270325T193000 DESCRIPTION:Not every major foreign policy decision ages well\, and looking back at the ones that succeeded\, and the ones that failed\, reveals as much about the nature of American power as any single success story could. Join us for Top 10 Best and Worst Foreign Policy Decisions\, held at Loosemore Auditorium in the DeVos Center. Our panel will work through the Council on Foreign Relations' picks for the ten best and worst foreign policy decisions in U.S. history\, unpacking the reasoning\, and the consequences\, behind each one.The conversation will also explore what these decisions reveal about presidential decision-making under pressure\, and what lessons they offer for how American power is exercised today.Registration for the Hauenstein Center's 2027 events will open on December 1st\, 2026.Dr. Adriane Lentz-Smith\, Associate Professor of History\, Duke UniversityDr. James Lindsay\, Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy\, Council on Foreign RelationsDr. Christopher McKnight Nichols\, Chair in National Security Studies and Professor of History\, The Ohio State UniversityMegan Rydecki\, Director\, Hauenstein Center (Moderator)Program Schedule5\:00 p.m. Members Only Reception Begins5\:30 p.m. \;Doors Open &\; Check-In Available6\:00 p.m. \;Program Begins7\:30 \;p.m. \;Program ConcludesKnow Before You GoAll are welcome! We invite students\, faculty\, staff\, and community to attend.Admission is free\, but registration is required. Please check in when you arrive.We offer a free Community Conversations dessert reception following the program to reflect and chat about what you heard.In-person attendance is encouraged. However\, to ensure our events are accessible to all\, we offer a virtual option.This event takes place on GVSU's City Campus in downtown GR. Free parking is available with validation.About the Hauenstein CenterInspired by Ralph Hauensteins life of leadership and service\, the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is dedicated to raising a community of ethical\, effective leaders for the twenty-first century.Consider supporting our work by becoming a member. Members enjoy special benefits like pre-event receptions at events.More About MembershipINT 100/201 Approved SUMMARY:Top 10 Best and Worst Foreign Policy Decisions PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270331T160000 DTEND:20270331T180000 DESCRIPTION:For the March 2027 session of Open Minds\, we will be reading and discussing A Bell for Adano by John Hersey.\n\n\n\n"\;This classic novel and winner of the Pulitzer Prize tells the story of an Italian-American major in World War II who wins the love and admiration of the local townspeople when he searches for a replacement for the 700-year-old town bell that had been melted down for bullets by the fascists. Although situated during one of the most devastating experiences in human history\, John Herseys story speaks with unflinching patriotism and humanity."\;\n\n\n\nThe discussion for this book will be held on Wednesday\, March 31\, \;from 4\:00 to 6\:00 p.m. in the Richard M. DeVos Centers University Club located on the GVSU City Campus.\n\n\n\nThe Hauenstein Center will mail free copies of OMBC selections to GVSU students who register to attend the meeting.\n\n\n\nRegistration for the Hauenstein Center'\;s 2027 events will open on December 1\, 2026.\n\n\n\nLearn more about the Open Minds Book Club and view all upcoming meetings at gvsu.edu/hc/bookclub. SUMMARY:Open Minds Book Club\: A Bell for Adano PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270414T090000 DTEND:20270414T170000 DESCRIPTION:The Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement\, the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) and the Student Scholars Day Faculty Planning Committee are thrilled to welcome you to the 31st annual Student Scholars Day conference. This year'\;s theme will be announced in the Fall Semester\, and the registration process to participate in SSD will open early in Winter Semester 2027. Keep an eye on this page and on your email inbox for more information as it becomes available.\n\n\n\nStudent Scholars Day (SSD) celebrates scholarship\, research\, and creative work performed by GVSU students. Beginning as a single-day research symposium almost 30 years ago\, SSD evolved into a multi-day event that celebrates the scholarly process and showcases faculty-mentored student work. Student presentations will be on Wednesday\, April 14\, 2027. This event is coordinated by the \;Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship. \; We anticipate an inspiring day of scholarship\, discovery and dialogue. \;\n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to Student Scholars Day 2027.\n\n\n\nClick here for additional information SUMMARY:Student Scholars Day 2027 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270422T180000 DTEND:20270422T193000 DESCRIPTION:The second president of the United States inherited an office with no real playbook and a nation already pulling in different directions\, making his choices about how to lead all the more consequential. Join us for a conversation with historian Lindsay Chervinsky\, who will tell the story of John Adams' turbulent term as the second U.S. president. Chervinsky will explore how Adams navigated a divided nation and an untested office\, and the precedents he established that helped keep American democracy stable for generations to come.The conversation will also examine what Adams' presidency reveals about the fragility\, and resilience\, of the American system in its earliest years\, and what that history offers us today.Registration for the Hauenstein Center's 2027 events will open on December 1st\, 2026.About the SpeakerDr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky is a historian of the presidency\, political culture\, and the government. She is the executive director of the George Washington Presidential Library. Her research can be found in publications from op-eds to books\, speaking on podcasts and other media\, and teaching for every kind of audience.Dr. Chervinskys book\, \;The Cabinet\: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution\, was published on April 7\, 2020 (paperback February 2022). She also co-edited Mourning the Presidents\: Loss and Legacy in American Culture (February 20\, 2023). She is a regular guest on podcasts and appears frequently on Listening to America podcast. She is the creator of the Audible course\: The Best and Worst Presidential Cabinets in U.S. History. Her newest book\, Making the Presidency\: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic\, was published on September 5\, 2024.She regularly writes for public audiences in the \;Wall Street Journal\, The Bulwark\, Time Magazine\, USA Today\, \;CNN\, \;and the \;Washington Post.Program Schedule5\:00 p.m. Members Only Reception Begins5\:30 p.m. \;Doors Open &\; Check-In Available6\:00 p.m. \;Program Begins7\:30 \;p.m. \;Program Concludes &\; Book Sale\,Signing \;&\; \;Dessert Reception Begins8\:00 p.m. \;Book Sale\, Signing \;&\; \;Dessert Reception ConcludesKnow Before You GoAll are welcome! We invite students\, faculty\, staff\, and community to attend.Admission is free\, but registration is required. Please check in when you arrive.We offer a free Community Conversations dessert reception following the program to reflect and chat about what you heard.In-person attendance is encouraged. However\, to ensure our events are accessible to all\, we offer a virtual option.This event takes place on GVSU's City Campus in downtown GR. Free parking is available with validation.About the Hauenstein CenterInspired by Ralph Hauensteins life of leadership and service\, the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is dedicated to raising a community of ethical\, effective leaders for the twenty-first century.Consider s SUMMARY:John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR