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RSO Homecoming Competition

Want to win BIG for your Student Organization?

Schedule of Events

Date, Time, Location

Event

Description

Guidelines

Monday, November 3

8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Office of Student Life (Kirkhof 1110)

Lakers Cruisin' Creations!

Show your school pride by decorating your car or living center door for Homecoming! 

Pics Here

Option 1: Car Decorating

  • RSOs can check out a set of car decorating markers from the Office of Student Life (Kirkhof 1110) between 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • A valid Student ID is required for checkout.
  • 2-hour checkout time limit.

Option 2: Door Decorating

  • RSOs can create a door decoration for their living center door at the Creation Station (Kirkhof 1110)

Note: Submission on LakerLink is required for on of the two options to receive points.

Tuesday, November 4

8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Office of Student Life (Kirkhof 1110)

Laker Change Makers!

Complete a drop-in service project or donate an item to Replenish for team points! 

Option 1: Service Projects (In-Person)

  • Complete a hands-on service activity in the Office of Student Life, including:
    • Card making for nursing homes
    • Kid’s Food Basket bag decorating
    • Bravery bracelet making

Option 2: Replenish Donation

Note: Scan-in on LakerLink is required for one of the two options to receive points.

Wednesday, November 5

7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Fieldhouse Arena

Aux Cord Wars

Aux Cord Wars: Live Musical Gameshow is a brilliantly packaged musical experience that is perfect for ALL crowds, large and small. For over two hours, audience members get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to control the music and win cash or prizes on the spot!

  • Hosted by Black Student Union, Campus Activities Board, and Student Senate
  • Students who attend and scan into the event through LakerLink earn points for their RSO
  • Participants must be listed on the organization’s LakerLink roster to receive points

Thursday, November 6

8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Valley & Pew Campus

Anchor Up! RSO Homecoming Scavenger Hunt

Your mission is to find hidden QR codes scattered across campus. The QR code can be scanned once per student to earn points. To collect more points, team up with your fellow organization members to find as many locations as possible. The more students involved, the more points your organization can earn! Work together, explore, and most of all, have fun!

  • A student can only scan one of the codes once for points, work with your organization members to gain more scan-in's.
  • 10 locations on both the Valley & Pew Campus.
  • Clues will be available on Thursday, November 6 at 8 a.m., linked here. 

Friday, November 7

10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Kirkhof Lobby

Laker Blue Photobooth

Scan in to get your photo taken at the Laker Blue Photobooth in the Kirkhof Lobby and upload it to this task! Pics Here

  • Stop by the photo booth to get your picture taken and upload the photo on LakerLink.
  • Earn bonus points for your organization by posting your photo to Instagram by November 8 at 11:59pm and tagging @gvsustudentlife!

Cruisin Creations!

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Replenish Needs List

Replenish Needs List

Laker Blue Photobooth

An individual holding up a GVSU foam finger
Two individuals holding gvsu foam fingers, with a Go Lakers! sign and wearing hats
four individuals holding various gvsu signs
two individuals wearing black puffer jackets
An individual holding up a GVSU foam finger and a blue and white pompom
An individual holding up a GVSU foam finger and a blue and white pompom
An individual holding up a GVSU foam finger wearing a black vest
four individuals each holding up a blue and white pompom
three individuals, one on the left holding up a foam finger, one in the middle holding up a Go Lakers! sign and a pompom, one on the right also holding up a foam finger
an individual wearing a white vest
two individuals, one on the left holding a blue and white pompom and a foam finger, one on the right holding gvsu flag
three individuals, one on the left holding up a foam finger, one in the middle holding up two pompoms wearing a blue cowboy hat, one on the right also holding up a pompom
four individuals, one on the left smiling wearing a blue cardigan, two in the middle both holding the same dollar bill, one on the right wearing a gvsu student senate sweater
two individuals, one on the left holding two pompoms wearing blue sunglasses , one on the right holding a gvsu foam finger wearing a blue cowboy hat
An individual wearing a blue cowboy hat
three individuals, one on the left holding up the anchor up finger sign wearing a blue cowboy hat, one in the middle holding up a pompom, one on the right pointing a foam finger at the individual on the left
three individuals, one on the left holding up a foam finger, one in the middle holding up a Go Lakers! sign, one on the right with hands behind their back
two individuals, one on the left holding a gvsu foam finger, one on the right holding a #gvsu sign
three individuals, one on the left wearing a sailor hat, one in the middle wearing a blue cowboy hat, one on the right holding up a foam finger

Anchor Up! RSO Homecoming Scavenger Hunt Clues

Goes live on Thursday, November 6 at 8 a.m.!

Welcome to the hunt!

Your mission is to find hidden QR codes scattered across campus. The QR code can be scanned once per student to earn points. To collect more points, team up with your fellow organization members to find as many locations as possible. The more students involved, the more points your organization can earn! Work together, explore, and most of all, have fun!

There is only one QR code for this scavenger hunt, and it leads to the same link for everyone. Each student can only scan the code once to earn points. Make sure everyone on your team scans it to collect points individually—working together helps maximize your team’s total score!

Below you will find 17 clues, one for for each campus location. There are ten (10) QR Codes to find in the Valley Campus and ten (10) QR Code to find in the City Campus. Twenty (20) in total. 

Each student can only scan one QR Code, so that means you need many people from your organization to participate for more points! Students have to be on your organization roster in order to count for points.

Valley Campus Clues

Location #1

Look up high where the bells ring out across the lawn.

Time stands tall here, helping Lakers move on.

Find the tower that chimes to mark each hour!

Location #2

Find the calm water near the President where ducks like to swim.

Sit by the benches and listen to the fountain’s hymn.

You’ll know you’re close when you see your reflection in the pond.

Location #3

Where campus events are planned and clubs come alive,

Find the place that helps Lakers thrive.

If you want to get involved or meet new friends,

This is where the fun never ends!

Location #4

Step off the busy paths and into the trees,

Where nature whispers softly in the breeze.

Find the quiet place where plants and flowers grow—

It’s GVSU’s secret garden, waiting for you to go!

Location #5

Two blue arcs reach high in the air,

A symbol of change and ideas to share.

Near the bridge where students stop and think,

But take care where you wander—don’t walk below,

It’s said that’s bad luck, as all Lakers know

Location #6

Where the crowd goes wild and the band plays loud,

Blue and white spirit fills the crowd.

Find the field where the Lakers play,

And cheer rings out on game day!

Location #7

Stretching high above the deep ravine,

This silver bridge glimmers and gleams.

Cross it to see the trees and the stream,

A link between campuses—like a dream!

Location #8

Where voices soar and music plays,

And actors shine on bright-lit stage days.

Find the hall where talent takes flight,

Bringing stories and songs to light

Location #9

Outside the place where students find support and aid,

A gentle splash makes a refreshing parade.

Near Student Services, where help is in sight,

Find this cool spot shining bright in the light.

Location #10

Colors change here day by day,

Messages and art on full display.

A spot where Lakers make their mark,

Look for the place that’s bright and stark!

City Campus Clues

Location #1

(Two QR Codes)

Beneath the watchful silent face,

Waters ripple with quiet grace.

Seek the spot where time meets flow,

A hidden dance you’ll soon know.

Location #2

Named for a leader who made a mark,

This center shines both bright and stark.

Where business and learning come alive,

Find the place where future thrives.

Location #3

Where numbers crunch and futures grow,

This building helps your knowledge flow.

Business minds meet, learn, and plan—

Find the place where leaders began.

Location #4

(Two QR Codes)

Where wheels arrive and people wait,

A place to start or change your fate.

Find the spots where buses pause,

Connecting journeys without a cause.

Location #5

On the path where healing thrives,

A majestic figure quietly arrives.

With hooves set firm and gaze so bright,

Find the horse that guards the light.

Location #6

A place where students live and grow,

With friendly faces all aglow.

Find the center where community thrives,

And campus life truly arrives.

Location #7

(Two QR Codes)

Standing tall with bells that chime,

Keeping rhythm, marking time.

Find the tower that watches o’er,

A campus landmark you can’t ignore.

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