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“Sitting for three months has not been good to my body,” said Andrew Borja, left, as he runs sprints with Thomas Bruni, right, as they do some conditioning on July 9, 2020 at Grand Valley State University. The two are both students who run for Cros...

Events Calendar



Women's Soccer vs Western

Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.

Womens Soccer vs Western

Men's Soccer vs Central Michigan University

Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 1:30 p.m.

Mens Soccer vs Central Michigan University

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...

The Human-AI Polarity at the Point of Care (Part of Tech Week GR)

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Join GVSUs Bonnie Wesorick Center for Healthcare Transformation and the Interprofessional Simulation Center at this years Tech Week GR, where they will be hosting a thought-provoking conversation entitles The Human-AI Polarity at the Point of Care. Wit...

Weekly Hikes (on campus)

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come join us for weekly hikes every Tuesday on the trails around campus!Meeting at the Zumberge Pond at 6p on TuesdaysRSVP here!

Intro to Indoor Climbing

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For GVSU students and staff who would like a more formal and private introduction to the basic equipment and techniques involved in indoor rock climbing. By the end of this hands-on, small-group workshop, participants should be confident in their abili...

Coffee & Climb

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

2026 Laker Family Weekend Fun(d) Run

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.

Join us along a fun, two mile course across campus during Family Weekend!

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...

Weekly Hikes (on campus)

Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come join us for weekly hikes every Tuesday on the trails around campus!Meeting at the Zumberge Pond at 6p on TuesdaysRSVP here!

Women On the Wall

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Learn about climbing and hang out in a fun and inviting space surrounded by women and anyone who identifies as female or non-binary. In addition to some rad climbing, we shoot to have a variety of snacks, music, etc. at each gathering! This recurring e...

Climbing Skills Series: Knots

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Explore common knots, bends, and hitches that will help you be efficient and improvise solutions to many outdoor climbing situations. These knots will be essential in all subsequent skill sessions including: Gym to Crag (intro to outdoor sport), Top ro...

Sleeping Bear Dunes Day Trip

Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: All Day

Join us for a day trip to Sleeping Bear dunes on September 27th! Full day to include travel, hiking, sand dune climbs, seeing the fall colors, and stopping at the visitor center! Cost: $45 per personPlan to eat breakfast before and pack a sack lunch. B...

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...

Weekly Hikes (on campus)

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come join us for weekly hikes every Tuesday on the trails around campus!Meeting at the Zumberge Pond at 6p on TuesdaysRSVP here!

Intro to Indoor Climbing

Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For GVSU students and staff who would like a more formal and private introduction to the basic equipment and techniques involved in indoor rock climbing. By the end of this hands-on, small-group workshop, participants should be confident in their abili...

Intro to Backpacking- Manistee River Trail

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: All Day

Take your first step into backcountry adventure on our Intro to Backpacking Overnight Trip along Michigan's scenic Manistee River Trail. Designed for beginners, this overnight experience will introduce participants to essential backpacking skills, back...

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...

Coffee & Climb

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...

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