BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GVSU//GVSU Calendar 0.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260430T180000 DTEND:20260430T200000 DESCRIPTION:The MVRC is thrilled to bring you our annual Waddle in Honor Graduation Celebration. In addition to GVSU'\;s commencement\, we want to honor the accomplishments of our military-affiliated students. All are welcome to attend!\n\n\n\nGraduate Registration\n\n\n\nGuest Registration SUMMARY:Waddle in Honor Graduation Celebration PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260501T190000 DTEND:20260501T200000 DESCRIPTION:Join the GVSU community as we celebrate our 2026 graduates! SUMMARY:Winter 2026 Commencement PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260502T100000 DTEND:20260502T110000 DESCRIPTION:Join the GVSU community as we celebrate our 2026 graduates! SUMMARY:Winter 2026 Commencement PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260502T121500 DTEND:20260502T141500 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a casual\, celebratory\, outdoor performance on the largest and \;most unusual instrument on campus\, the carillon! In celebration of our graduating Lakers\, University carillonist\, Jon \;Lehrer\, will be ringing out festive selections on the 12-ton\, 48-bell carillon of Beckering Tower\, located in the beautiful Pew Campus courtyard. Stop by campus\, or listen from anywhere within a 2-block radius with a clear tower view.\n\n\n\nSaturday\, May 2 at 12\:15&ndash\;1 p.m. and 1\:30&ndash\;2\:15 p.m. SUMMARY:Celebratory Commencement Carillon Performance PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260502T150000 DTEND:20260502T160000 DESCRIPTION:Join the GVSU community as we celebrate our 2026 graduates! SUMMARY:Winter 2026 Commencement PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260509T080000 DTEND:20260509T170000 DESCRIPTION:Dates\: \;May 9-13\, 2026\; \; \;8am-6pm\n\n\n\nWilderness First Responder (WFR)\, offered \;by Wilderness Medical Associates\, is the definitive course in medical training for outdoor educators\, guides\, Search and Rescue (SAR) team members\, and others who work or play in remote areas. The curriculum is comprehensive and practical\, including all of the essential principles and skills required to assess and manage medical problems in isolated and extreme environments. The 5-day hybrid format is for individuals and sponsors with less time available for on-site training and requires 25 hours of pre-course preparation \;and 45 hours of in-class instruction. \;\n\n\n\nCertification\n\n\n\nAll eligible students who successfully complete the course will receive Wilderness First Responder\, Anaphylaxis\, and Healthcare Provider level CPR certifications. The CPR course is based on the 2015 \;ILCOR/AHA guidelines. \;All WMA certifications remain valid for three years. \;The course is registered for 70 \;hours of continuing education credit through the \;CAPCE.\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\n\n\nStudents must be at least 18 years old to participate in the 5-Day hybrid WFR course. \;No previous medical training is required.\n\n\n\nFull-Course Fees\n\n\n\nGVSU Students\: $600\n\nGVSU Faculty\, Staff &\; Alumni\: $685\n\nGeneral Public\: $715\n\n\n\n* If you wish to register with a 50% deposit and pay the remainder on the start date\, use code DEPOSIT on the payment page.\n\n\n\nRecertification (limited availability)\n\n\n\nParticipants are welcome to use this course to recertify \;so long as the WFR is valid at the start of our course. Current certification does NOT need to be WMA. WMI\, SOLO\, etc. are also acceptable. \;WFR Recertification requires participants to attend only the first 2-days of the course (Sat. - Sun.) in addition to completing online content prior to the in-person. Participants wishing to recertify their WFR may register using the regular RSVP form.\n\n\n\nRecertification fees\n\n\n\nGVSU Students\: $350\n\nGVSU Faculty\, Staff &\; Alumni\: $375\n\nGeneral Public\: $400\n\n\n\nLodging\n\n\n\nLodging is available on-campus in one of our residence halls. A single room with 2 beds is available for $18 per person\, per night. $36 \;per person per night if you prefer a room to yourself. Participants must provide their own linens.\n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline\: Sunday\, April 12\n\n(to allow the instructor time to purchase necessary course materials and to ensure adequate time for completion of the online content.)\n\n\n\nWatch a highlight reel from one of our past courses\: \;https\://youtu.be/hBt3LTV9IWM\n\n\n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:Wilderness First Responder Certification Course PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR