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Family Weekend

Sept. 18-20

Invite your people to campus for a family-friendly weekend of fun!

Family Weekend

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Fall Fest

Events on Oct. 2, 10, and Nov. 6-7

Don't miss Concert in the Arboretum, a Drag Show, a Rocky Horror Picture Show screening, and Haunted Library!

Fall Fest

Upcoming Events

Mental Health Screening Day

Mental Health Screening Day

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mental Health Screening Days shine the spotlight on various mental health concerns by educating our campus, spreading a message of hope, and putting lifesaving resources into the hands of those in need. The University Counseling Center is offering free...

Niara; Schoolin Life

Niara; Schoolin Life

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Niara is a mentorship centered around the experience of women of color. We host monthly events to facilitate a space between factulty, staff, and community partners, and students. This months event is a scholarship portfolio workshop! Come out and join...

Black Male Scholars

Black Male Scholars

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Black Male Scholars program is specifically designed for students who identify as Black/African American men. This year-long program provides a strong support system, enhancing engagement and connection to numerous opportunities. Students will have...

DEM 101: Elect Her with GVSU Student Senate and Running Start (INT 100/201 Approved)

DEM 101: Elect Her with GVSU Student Senate and Running Start (INT 100/201 Approved)

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Learn what it takes to run for office and make an impact in your community. Join GVSU Student Senate and Running Start to explore womens leadership in politics, campaign basics, and how you can get involved in public service. Please register for this e...

Kirkhof Center Trivia Night

Kirkhof Center Trivia Night

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

Join us Friday Octobr 9th at 7 p.m. for a fun filled night of Trivia! Located in the Kirkhof Center Lounge (by the Rainbow Resource Center) Questions vary in topic so there is always something you might know! Fly solo or bring some friends! All are wel...

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5 Days of Service

Two students at Beach Clean Up

Beach Clean-up

A student sitting in a chair and getting their blood drawn

Blood Drives

Students sitting on the field at Lubbers Stadium and watching a movie on the big screen

CAB Laker Welcome Events

A group of students at Campus Life Night

Campus Life Night

A student sitting in a chair, singing into a mic, and playing guitar in the arboretum

Concert in the Arb

A student and a staff member stand at the front of a room with their right hands raised

Democracy 101

Two students sitting at a table and coloring on brown paper bags

Drop-In Days of Service 

Students sitting at a round table, chatting and laughing

Elect Her

Louie the Laker holding up a sign that says "vote all together"

Election Day Celebration

A student petting a fluffy brown sheep

ExtravaGRANDza & Lakerpalooza

Students and their family members smile for the camera at a Family Weekend Tailgate event

Family Weekend

A group of students holding another student up in the air

Fraternity & Sorority Life Recruitment

Fraternity and Sorority members posing for a photo

Greek Week

Three students dancing onstage

GV's Got Talent

Two students dressed as zombies pushing through yellow caution tape in the library

Haunted Library

Louie the Laker holding a gold crown

Homecoming

Student dancing on the Kirkhof Lawn

Labor Day Cookout

Two students in a cloud of bubbles at Laker Kickoff

Laker Kickoff

A student presenting in front of a crowd

Leadership Summit

Two students planting plants in the ground

Make a Difference Day

Students preparing food in a kitchen

MLK Jr. Day of Service and Solidarity

Two students wearing Greek letters and dancing on the Kirkhof Lawn

Meet the Greeks

A red, white, and blue sign that says "Register to vote here!"

National Voter Registration Day

Two students chatting and laughing on the Kirkhof Lawn

Nonprofit Volunteer and Internship Fair

A crowd of formally-dressed students dancing at Presidents' Ball

Presidents' Ball

A student and a child smiling and working on a craft

Sibs & Kids Weekend

Students dancing at Silent Disco

Silent Disco

A crowd of students cheering at the Spring Concert in the Fieldhouse Arena

Spring Concert

Two students roasting marshmallows over a fire

Winterfest

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