Events
Upcoming Events
Have a question about an upcoming event?
Contact Morgan Knapp at [email protected] or (616) 331-2185.
Laker Club Talks
Explore the full Laker Club Talks series, dive into past events, and get details about the upcoming conversation by clicking the button below.
President's Forum
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Veterans Day Luncheon
Save the Date! The Veterans Day Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, November 11 at the Grand River Room located in the Kirkhof Center. More details will be shared during Fall semester.
Annual Holiday Gathering
Save the date! This year's Holiday Gathering will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. at the Grand River Room in the Kirkhof Center. More details will be shared during Fall semester.
Service Awards Celebration
The next celebration will take place in January 2027, guests will receive a direct invitation to their GVSU email.
Learn more about the Service Awards Celebration.
Past Events
University Address
President Mantella and Provost Drake share the university's priorities and aspirations for the 2026–27 academic year.
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Louis Armstrong Theatre (LAT), Haas Center for Performing Arts
Valley Campus
Faculty & Staff Fall Kickoff Celebration
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
L. William Seidman Center
Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus
The photo gallery will be shared soon!
Stewardship Across Time: A Conversation with Grand Valley Presidents
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Loosemore Auditorium & Livestream
At a time when higher education is navigating significant change — from evolving workforce demands to rapid technological innovation and shifting public expectations — this discussion offers a unique opportunity to hear how leadership across generations has positioned Grand Valley to adapt, innovate, and expand opportunity for students and the region.
Insights and Ideas
Each discussion will provide space for open dialogue to discuss topics important to you and for leadership to provide deeper insight into our priorities and key initiatives. Our goal is to keep these sessions small to maximize the conversation and sometimes space will be limited. Following each session, we’ll share key themes and topics with the entire community so that everyone is connected to these important discussions.
Michigan Listens
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | L.V. Eberhard Center | City Campus
This gathering created space to pause and truly hear from our fellow Michiganders as they reflected on a simple yet profound question: What do you value and why? Through their stories, we were reminded that listening is not an act of agreement, but of presence and an opportunity to connect with one another through openness, curiosity, and grace.
2025 Tech Talks
The Future of Innovation—From Health Tech to Human-Centered AI
Health & Technology
Presented by GVSU and Van Andel Institute as part of Tech Week GR.
Explore the latest breakthroughs at the intersection of tech and medicine. Hear from top experts on how emerging technologies are revolutionizing patient care, diagnostics, and the future of healthcare delivery.
Tech Talks: Health & Technology
AI & Human-Centered Design
Discover how AI is being designed to enhance—not replace—human potential. From fostering creativity to advancing empathy in tech, this session highlights transformative ideas that put people at the center of innovation.