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Laker Esports Center Is Now Open

Recreation & Wellness opened the Laker Esports Center (LEC) on December 1 for drop-in gaming for the GVSU community.

Dec 1, 2021

Rec Fest 2021 promotes the importance of recreation, wellness at GVSU

First year students learned about opportunities to get involved in RecWell programs, and won prizes at RecFest.

Aug 30, 2021

Club Sports: It's More Than Playing

Community, learning, playing. Participating on a club sports team provides many opportunities for Lakers.

Jul 22, 2021

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Laker Esports Center opens, team competes against Davenport

The Laker Esports Center, located in the lower level of Kirkhof Center, officially opened January 18 when the club team competed against Davenport University.

Jan 18, 2022

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Laker Life

Laker Family Appreciation Weekend Begins October 8

The Laker Family Appreciation Weekend, October 8-10, offers many in-person events for students and their supporters

Sep 28, 2021

A graphic with a black background and pause button, white text that reads: press pause. rest, relax, refresh. #GVPressPause

Division of Student Affairs

Rest, relax and recharge: Recreation & Wellness encourages pressing pause

Just like your laptop and cell phone, you need time to recharge. The Recreation & Wellness team developed the Press Pause campaign to encourage students, faculty and staff members to rest, relax and refresh.

Feb 19, 2021

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