Student Life Events
Craft with Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Get Crafty with Campus Activities Board (CAB)! Kick off the semester by creating something uniquely Laker! Join CAB to make your own GVSU-themed pennant to decorate your residence hall room or apartment, or design custom GVSU-inspired bracelets and key...
2026 Laker Kickoff
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
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. Please register for...
Tie Dye with Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Add some color to your Welcome Weekend with Campus Activities Board (CAB)! Join us on the Kirkhof East Lawn to create your own one-of-a-kind tie-dye masterpiece. Well provide all the tie-dye supplies, instructions, and everything you need to get creati...
CM Ultimate Frisbee & Yard Games
Whether you are mega athletic or not-so-much, come play some yard games, ultimate frisbee, or just hang out & get to know people! No matter what you like to do, we'd love to meet you at Field 1 :)Competencies:Connection and Belonging
Movie on the Field hosted by Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Unwind after Move-In Week with one of Campus Activities Boards (CAB) favorite traditions! Grab your blanket, bring your friends, and join us at Lubbers Stadium for an unforgettable movie night under the stars. Relax on the football field, enjoy the fre...
CM Open House
While GVSU is hosting Campus Life Night, we will be out in front of the Cook Dewitt Center to meet people and answer any questions you may have! Come stop by, say hi, and grab some free stuff on your way to or from seeing all the student organizations....
Campus Life Night
**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...
CM Kickoff Service
The first Campus Ministry service of the year! Come worship, learn, and hang out with us. You don't need to bring anything besides yourself, dress in a specific way, or have a specific faith background. All are welcome! This will get started just as Ca...
FREE Cookout & Carnival
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
Speed Friending with Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Looking to meet new people on campus? Join Campus Activities Board (CAB) for Speed Friending, a fun and low-pressure way to connect with fellow Lakers! Rotate through a series of quick conversations with other students, discover shared interests, and m...
CAB Mentalist featuring Christopher Carter
Get ready for a night that will leave you questioning whats possible! Join CAB for an unforgettable performance by Christopher Carter, one of the nations most acclaimed mentalists. Through incredible feats of mind reading, psychological illusion, audie...
To My Future Self Postcards Pop-Up with the UCC
Pause during Welcome Week and visit the University Counseling Center table in Kirkhof to write a postcard to your future self. Well mail it to you at the end of the academic year a simple way to start your year with intention and self-compassion!Com...
Meet the Greeks
Meet the Greeks is an exciting campus event where students can connect with members of Greek life organizations, learn about their values and traditions, and explore opportunities for leadership, service, scholarship, and friendship. Stop by to meet ch...
Football Home Opener
Kick off the season under the lights at Lubbers Stadium as the Grand Valley State University Lakers open the 2026 home football season on Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 p.m. Celebrate the first week of classes by joining thousands of Lakers fans for one...
Labor Day Cookout
Labor Day Cookout is a community gathering to celebrate the Labor Day holiday with great food, games, music, and fellowship. Join us for a relaxing afternoon of grilling, socializing, and enjoying the holiday with friends and neighbors.Competencies:Fun...
Non-Profit Volunteer & Internship Fair
Looking to Make a Difference or Gain Real-World Experience? Explore dozens of meaningful volunteer and internship opportunities at the Non-Profit Volunteer and Internship Fair at KIRKHOF CENTER NORTH LAWN, Allendale campus, GVSU.
CAB Silent Disco
One of GVSUs biggest and most popular traditions is back! Grab a pair of wireless headphones and dance the night away at CABs annual Silent Disco. With three live DJs spinning at the same time - DJ Composition, DJ Deeechild, and DJ Wrangler - you can s...
Panhellenic Recruitment: Preference Round
Panhellenic Recruitment Preference Round is the final stage of the recruitment process, offering potential new members a deeper look into the sororities they are most interested in joining. Through meaningful conversations and special chapter tradition...
Panhellenic Recruitment: Bid Day
Panhellenic Recruitment Bid Day is a celebratory event where potential new members receive and open their membership invitations from Panhellenic sororities. Join the excitement as new members meet their chapters, celebrate new friendships, and begin t...