2023 Laker Family Weekend Fun(d) Run
A new spin on the Laker Family Weekend tradition raises $1,300 to support students.
Sep 18, 2023
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We are the programing side of recreation at GVSU. Check out our offerings for club sports, esports, fitness, intramural sports, outdoor adventures & wellness programming.
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The Laker Weekly is curated by the Division of Student Affairs each week to provide information to students about upcoming events and resources on campus.
News
Student referee officiates at national basketball tournament
RecWell student staff David Stewart recently represented the department and officiated basketball at a college national championship event.
Apr 21, 2022
GVNext News
Lakers Keep Lakers Safe initiative invites students to build a stronger, healthier campus community
The new campus-wide initiative offers students the opportunity to take a pledge to take care of one another, and provides them with the resources needed to help themselves and others.
Sep 19, 2023
10 things every incoming Laker must know
Students are headed back to campus! As Grand Valley comes to life for another great year, here are 10 things that every incoming Laker should know.
Aug 18, 2023
Joining national network advances health promotion, prevention strategies
The network advances strategic initiatives around the well-being of students, faculty and staff members.
Feb 8, 2023
Upcoming Events
Women On the Wall
October 6, 2023 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Women on the Wall! This event is open to women and anyone who identifies as female or non-binary folks! Learn how to climb in a calm and safe environment surrounded by likeminded individuals and...
Women's Club Ice Hockey vs Adrian College
October 6, 2023 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Grand Valley State Women's Club Ice Hockey team hosts Adrian College at 7:30pm.
Club Pompon Varsity Football Halftime Appearance
October 7, 2023 All Day
The Club Pompon team will be making a halftime appearance at the Varsity football game against Kentucky State University.
Women's Club Volleyball Tournament
October 7, 2023 All Day
Grand Valley State Women's Club Volleyball team will host a tournament with teams and time TBD.
Men's Club Lacrosse Tournament
October 7, 2023 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Grand Valley State Men's Club Lacrosse team will host a tournament with teams such as Aquinas College and CalvinUniversity at 8am.
Recreation & Wellness is a department in the Division of Student Affairs at Grand Valley State University.