BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GVSU//GVSU Calendar 0.1//EN 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.We look forward to celebrating these Lakers' major accomplishments with you!2026 Hall of Fame Honorees\:Giianni Ferrero\,'16\, Men's SwimmingAshley (Botts) Wissink\, '13\, Women's SoccerDarien Thornton\, '16\, Men's Track &\; FieldAlyssa (Neumen) Davison\, '16\, Women's LacrosseJoe Pollard\, '79\, FootballSarah Hoffman\, '13\, Women's GolfBrandon McFarland\, '08\, Men's BaseballDeanne Scanlon\, Women's Volleyball CoachAdditional Details\:LOCATION\: GVSU - Raleigh J. Finkelstein Athletic Village\, upper arena lobby and arenaMAP\: 10915 N Campus Drive Allendale \;PARKING\: Lot C - Allendale Campus Map \;ATTIRE\: Business CasualPRICE\: $40 adults\, $25 student athlete\, $15 children 12 &\; underPlease RSVP by Wednesday\, October 28!REGISTER now SUMMARY:The 45th Annual GVSU Charles H. Irwin Athletic Hall of Fame Reception & Induction Ceremony 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:20261109T121500 DTEND:20261109T131500 DESCRIPTION:Join program directors Naoki Kanaboshi and Jennifer Marson as well as a representative from JCMU to learn more about the Criminal Justice in Japan program.\n\n\n\nMonday\, Nov. 9 at 12\:15pm @ DeVos 201D (City Pew Campus)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCriminal Justice in Japan - Summer 2027 \n\n\n\nHikone\, Japan - Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU)\n\n\n\nWe will explore the criminal justice system and Japanese culture that keeps Japan one of the safest countries in the world. We will explore and learn Japanese culture and history in the classroom setting and through cultural events and field trips to Tokyo\, Kyoto\, and Hiroshima. Subject to availability\, we will visit various criminal justice entities\, including policing organizations\, court\, a prison\, and a juvenile detention center. We also plan to visit an elementary school to explore Japanese education and its relations to social control and culture. This course is open to all majors\, including undergraduate and graduate students. No Japanese language skills are required. SUMMARY:Study Abroad Info Session\: Criminal Justice in Japan PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261109T170000 DTEND:20261109T190000 DESCRIPTION:Gather with fellow alumni for an evening of continuing education!\n\n\n\nJoin Alumni Relations and the Kirkhof College of Nursing for a free continuing education opportunity focused on pain management. You'\;ll have the opportunity to\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Hear from Dr. Nicole Harpold \;on evidence-based strategies and treatment options for improving patient relief outcomes.\n\n Earn free pain CEU that can be applied toward Michigan'\;s pain and pain symptom management CE requirement.\n\n Get the latest updates \;about KCON and nursing education at GVSU.\n\n Connect with fellow Laker nursing alumni \;over light refreshments.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe hope to see you there!\n\n\n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:Traverse City KCON Alumni Learning & Connecting PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261110T170000 DTEND:20261110T193000 DESCRIPTION:Help empower the next generation of Laker educators and connect with fellow alumni!\n\n\n\nThe Center for Educational Partnerships and GVSU Education Alumni Network invite you to \;join us for an evening with both current and future teachers. We'\;re looking for alumni volunteers to lead roundtable discussions to help students prepare for their careers in education. You'\;ll have the opportunity to apply your experience and provide real-time feedback to students as they share their resumes and cover letters for review.\n\n\n\nAfterwards\, all are welcome to stay and connect with fellow alumni who share your passion for education over light refreshments. Whether you participate in the roundtable or simply join us for the social\, we hope to see you there!\n\n\n\nRSVP for this event SUMMARY:Education Alumni Roundtable & Social PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261110T170000 DTEND:20261110T193000 DESCRIPTION:Help empower the next generation of Laker educators and connect with fellow alumni!The Center for Educational Partnerships and GVSU Education Alumni Network invite you to join us for an evening with both current and future teachers. We're looking for alumni volunteers to lead roundtable discussions to help students prepare for their careers in education. You'll have the opportunity to apply your experience and provide real-time feedback to students as they share their resumes and cover letters for review.Afterwards\, all are welcome to stay and connect with fellow alumni who share your passion for education over light refreshments. Whether you participate in the roundtable or simply join us for the social\, we hope to see you there!REGISTER now SUMMARY:Education Alumni Roundtable & Social 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:20261111T200000 DESCRIPTION:Gather with film and video professionals (current and future) to build your creative network!Join the Film and Video Production Alumni Network for an evening of connection and conversation with fellow alumni and students. Enjoy games\, refreshments\, and the chance to a Celebration Cinemas gift card as you meet Lakers at all different stages of their careers. Whether you're hoping to network with others in the industry or share your experience with current Grand Valley students looking to enter the field\, we hope to see you there!REGISTER now SUMMARY:Film & Video Alumni and Student Speed Networking 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:20261112T120000 DTEND:20261112T130000 DESCRIPTION:A positive workplace culture doesn't happen by accident. It's shaped by the people\, decisions\, and everyday interactions that define an organization. Join Heidi Hunt\, CEO of Community West Credit Union\, as she shares practical strategies and real-world examples of how employees and leaders at every level can help build and sustain a strong organizational culture.Register Now SUMMARY:Webinar\: Understanding and Contributing to Company Culture PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261112T173000 DTEND:20261112T193000 DESCRIPTION:Sip\, Stroll\, and Go Behind the Scenes at the Detroit Opera House\n\n\n\nJoin fellow Lakers at the Detroit Opera House for an evening of conversation\, refreshments\, and exploration. We&rsquo\;ll gather in the Cadillac Café\; for light snacks\, complimentary wine or water\, and opening remarks from Mary Kramer &rsquo\;79. Then\, we will take a guided tour of this Detroit landmark\, including select spaces rarely seen by the public. Weather permitting\, we&rsquo\;ll finish with a Skydeck photo opportunity and sweeping views of the city.\n\n\n\n5\:30 p.m. | Doors open\n\n6\:00 &ndash\; 7\:30 p.m. | Sip &\; Stroll Experience\n\n\n\nMary Kramer &rsquo\;79\, former GVSU trustee and board chair\, serves as a vice chair of the Detroit Opera board and recently retired as publisher and editor of Crain&rsquo\;s Detroit Business. Her dedication to Detroit&rsquo\;s revitalization makes her an ideal guide to the story behind the Detroit Opera House\, which is celebrating 30 years since its restoration and remains a major anchor for downtown&rsquo\;s renewal. Mary will share an inside perspective on the Opera House&rsquo\;s role in that transformation and downtown&rsquo\;s continued revitalization.\n\n\n\nPhoto credit\: Helmut Ziewers / Historic Detroit\n\n \;\n\nRSVP by November 5\n\n\n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:Detroit Opera House After Hours PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261112T173000 DTEND:20261112T193000 DESCRIPTION:Sip\, Stroll\, and Go Behind the Scenes at the Detroit Opera HouseJoin fellow Lakers at the Detroit Opera House for an evening of conversation\, refreshments\, and exploration. We'll gather in the Cadillac CafĂ© for light snacks\, complimentary wine or water\, and opening remarks from Mary Kramer '79. Then\, we will take a guided tour of this Detroit landmark\, including select spaces rarely seen by the public. Weather permitting\, we'll finish with a Skydeck photo opportunity and sweeping views of the city.5\:30 p.m. | Doors open6\:00  7\:30 p.m. | Sip &\; Stroll ExperienceMary Kramer '79\, former GVSU trustee and board chair\, serves as a vice chair of the Detroit Opera board and recently retired as publisher and editor of Crain's Detroit Business. Her dedication to Detroit's revitalization makes her an ideal guide to the story behind the Detroit Opera House\, which is celebrating 30 years since its restoration and remains a major anchor for downtown's renewal. Mary will share an inside perspective on the Opera House's role in that transformation and downtown's continued revitalization.Photo credit\: Helmut Ziewers / Historic DetroitRSVP by November 5REGISTER now SUMMARY:Detroit Opera House After Hours 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?  \;We will explore the world of nationally-competitive fellowship opportunities - most are for AFTER you graduate from GVSU! 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 (INT 100/201 Approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261118T130000 DTEND:20261118T143000 DESCRIPTION:A 90-Minute Virtual Polarity Lab for Healthcare Leaders and Clinicians\n\n\n\nAI adoption can stall when healthcare teams feel forced to choose between competing priorities\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Efficiency AND Relationship\n\n Data-Driven Insight AND Clinical Judgment\n\n Innovation AND Safety\n\n Standardization AND Individualized Care\n\n\n\n\n\nThese tensions cannot always be resolved by choosing one side. They are ongoing polarities that must be managed intentionally.\n\n\n\nThis live\, interactive learning lab introduces participants to Polarity Thinking&mdash\;a practical method for moving AI adoption forward while protecting trust\, safety\, clinical judgment\, and human connection.\n\n\n\nThrough facilitated discussion and a guided Polarity Map exercise\, participants will work through a realistic point-of-care AI challenge and examine how each side of the tension contributes value&mdash\;and creates predictable risks when overemphasized.\n\n\n\nThis is not an AI overview\, technical training\, or product demonstration. It is a working session for healthcare professionals who want a practical framework for navigating the human and organizational challenges of AI adoption.\n\n\n\nRegister for This Event SUMMARY:AI at the Point of Care PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261119T180000 DTEND:20261119T200000 DESCRIPTION:Bring your partner\, best friend\, or family member for a fun evening in the kitchen with fellow Lakers! Led by Laker Food Co.\, this hands-on class will feature recipes using ingredients commonly found at Replenish.This Giving Tuesday\, the Grand Valley community is raising funds for Replenish\, which provides students with food and other everyday essentials. Your $35 donation to attend goes directly to Replenish and covers the cost of one student cooking demo bag\, complete with ingredients and a recipe card. Join us to learn something new and help a student put a meal on the table.Space is limited\; RSVP by November 12REGISTER now SUMMARY:Alumni Cooking Class PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261203T183000 DTEND:20261203T193000 DESCRIPTION:December 2026 grads\, join President Mantella and GVSU Alumni Relations to celebrate your graduation and what it means to be a Laker for a Lifetime. Enjoy dessert\, sparkling punch\, and a glass of champagne\, or a non-alcoholic variety. Take home your commemorative Laker for a Lifetime champagne flute.A valid state ID is requiredREGISTER now SUMMARY:Toast to the Class of 2026 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261203T183000 DTEND:20261203T193000 DESCRIPTION:December \;2026 \;grads\, \;join President Mantella and \;GVSU Alumni Relations \;to celebrate your graduation and what it means to be a Laker for a Lifetime. Enjoy dessert\, sparkling punch\, and a glass of champagne\, or a non-alcoholic variety. \;Take home your commemorative \;Laker for a Lifetime champagne flute.\n\n\n\nA valid state ID is required\n\n\n \n Click here for additional information\n \n \n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:Toast to the Class of 2026 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261205T090000 DTEND:20261205T110000 DESCRIPTION:Ring in the holiday season with your Laker family!Join fellow alumni and families for a holiday brunch. There will be crafts for the little Lakers\, photo opportunities with Santa and Louie\, food\, mimosas for the adults and more! Its a chance to come together with Laker friends and family to enjoy the holiday season on the GVSU campus. Alumni and family of all ages are welcome to join the fun.Tickets\:Adults - $20Kids (3-12 years old) - $10Little Lakers (under 3 years old) - Free!Limited spots are available.REGISTER now SUMMARY:Laker Family Holiday Brunch (Allendale) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261206T100000 DTEND:20261206T120000 DESCRIPTION:Ring in the holiday season with your Laker family!Join fellow alumni and families for a holiday brunch. There will be crafts for the little Lakers\, photo opportunities with Santa and Louie\, delicious food\, and more! Its a chance to come together with Laker friends and family to enjoy the holiday season on the GVSU campus. Alumni and family of all ages are welcome to join the fun.Tickets\:Adults - $10Kids (3-12 years old) - $5Little Lakers (under 3 years old) - Free!Limited spots are available.REGISTER now SUMMARY:Laker Family Holiday Brunch (Detroit) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261210T120000 DTEND:20261210T130000 DESCRIPTION:Every interaction is shaped by the person we bring into the room. In this interactive session\, we&rsquo\;ll explore how our perceptions\, patterns\, strengths\, and stress responses influence the way we communicate\, lead\, and experience others. Through reflection and conversation\, participants will consider how self-awareness can create greater choice\, strengthen relationships\, and help us lead with greater intention. The goal isn&rsquo\;t to change who we are&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s to become more aware of the impact we have and more intentional about how we show up.\n\n\n\nPresenter\n\nDr. Catherine L. Meyer-Looze\n\nProfessor and Unit Head for Educational Leadership and Counseling\n\nGVSU College of Education and Community Innovation\n\n\n\nAlumni Relations is offering this professional development opportunity in partnership with \;GVSU Omni.\n\n\n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:Webinar\: The Leader You Bring to the Room\: Self-Awareness\, Communication and the Impact We Have on Others PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261210T120000 DTEND:20261210T130000 DESCRIPTION:Every interaction is shaped by the person we bring into the room. In this interactive session\, we'll explore how our perceptions\, patterns\, strengths\, and stress responses influence the way we communicate\, lead\, and experience others. Through reflection and conversation\, participants will consider how self-awareness can create greater choice\, strengthen relationships\, and help us lead with greater intention. The goal isn't to change who we areit's to become more aware of the impact we have and more intentional about how we show up.PresenterDr. Catherine L. Meyer-LoozeProfessor and Unit Head for Educational Leadership and CounselingGVSU College of Education and Community InnovationAlumni Relations is offering this professional development opportunity in partnership with GVSU Omni.REGISTER now SUMMARY:Webinar\: The Leader You Bring to the Room\: Self-Awareness\, Communication and the Impact We Have on Others PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261210T173000 DTEND:20261210T193000 DESCRIPTION:Gather with fellow alumni who share a passion for engineering\, enjoy drinks and light appetizers\, and learn more about different ways you can stay engaged with the college. You'll also have the chance to explore some of the exciting and innovative projects current engineering students are bringing to life. \;We hope to see you there!Register Now SUMMARY:College of Engineering Alumni Gathering PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261218T180000 DTEND:20261218T220000 DESCRIPTION:Gather at Little Caesars Arena to watch the Detroit Pistons take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Before the game\, be sure to join us at Mike's Pizza Bar on the lower concourse for complimentary pizza and connecting with fellow Lakers!This special package includes\:Your ticket(s) to the gameAn exclusive co-branded Pistons/GVSU windbreakerAdmission into Mikes Pizza for a pre-game social\, including pizza\, breadsticks\, and one non-alcoholic drink ticket6\:00 p.m. | Alumni Social @ Mike's Pizza Bar7\:30 p.m. | Tip-offBUY TICKETSProceeds from every ticket support the GVSU Student Support Fund. It's a great way to enjoy a night out while supporting a great cause. We hope to see you there! SUMMARY:GVSU Night with the Detroit Pistons PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270121T173000 DTEND:20270121T073000 DESCRIPTION:Please note\: This event has been rescheduled to January 21. We hope you can join us!Beyond Grand Valley is a new speaker series that brings Lakers together to hear from alumni who are making a difference in their careers and communities\: starting with Aaron Radelet\, '98. Aaron is a nationally recognized communications leader whose work has helped shape the reputation of some of the world's most recognizable brands.The evening will include time to socialize with light refreshments\, with the program beginning at 6\:30 p.m.RSVP by January 14register now SUMMARY:Beyond Grand Valley with Aaron Radelet '98 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270121T173000 DTEND:20270121T073000 DESCRIPTION:Please note\: This event has been rescheduled to January 21. We hope you can join us!\n\n\n\nBeyond Grand Valley is a new speaker series that brings Lakers together to hear from alumni who are making a difference in their careers and communities\: starting with Aaron Radelet\, '\;98. Aaron is a nationally recognized communications leader whose work has helped shape the reputation of some of the world'\;s most recognizable brands.\n\n\n\nThe evening will include time to socialize with light refreshments\, with the program beginning at 6\:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nRSVP by January 14.\n\n\n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:Beyond Grand Valley with Aaron Radelet '98 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 CartĂ©\, 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