Events - Office of Student Life - Grand Valley State University

Featured Events

Laker Kickoff

Start the year off STRONG with food trucks, inflatables, a DJ, lawn games, a foam pit, fireworks, and MORE!

Campus Life Night

Meet your new community at Campus Life Night through the 400+ student organizations, campus departments, and local businesses/non-profits in attendance at the event. This is a great time to hear what everyone has planned for the fall semester and beyond!

Campus Life Night

Upcoming Events

Summer Movie Night

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Competencies:Fun and Enjoyment

2026 Laker Kickoff

Friday, August 28, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Well be kicking the fall semester off with the annual Laker Kickoff on Friday, August 28 from 6 to 11 p.m. Our newest students will join fellow Lakers and their living communities in Lubbers Stadium at 6 p.m. to start off the evening with a pre-party f...

Beach Clean-up

Saturday, August 29, 2026
8:00 a.m.

Join fellow Grand Valley students and volunteer to clean up the beach in beautiful Grand Haven, Michigan. Meet in Kirkhof Pere Marquette Room 2204 at 8:00 a.m. for check-in and we will take the bus together. Buses leave at 8:30 a.m. Contact us at servi...

Campus Life Night

Sunday, August 30, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

**What is Campus Life Night?** The best spot on campus to... get involved and learning something new about GVSU! **Why should you go to Campus Life Night?** MAKE CONNECTIONS Meet your new community at Campus Life Night through the 300+ student organiza...

FREE Cookout & Carnival

Monday, August 31, 2026
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Come hang out on the LIbrary Lawn for FREE food, inflatables, yard games, and cool people! No catch, just come hang out!Competencies:Fun and EnjoymentConnection and Belonging

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