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2026 Laker Kickoff
August 28, 2026 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
We'll 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...
Beach Clean-up
August 29, 2026 8:00 AM
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...
CM Ultimate Frisbee & Yard Games
August 29, 2026 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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...
CM Open House
August 30, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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...
Campus Life Night
August 30, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
**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...
CM Kickoff Service
August 30, 2026 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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....
FREE Cookout & Carnival
August 31, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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
To My Future Self Postcards Pop-Up with the UCC
September 1, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Pause during Welcome Week and visit the University Counseling Center table in Kirkhof to write a postcard to your future self. We�ll mail it to you at the end of the academic year � a simple way to...
Meet the Greeks
September 2, 2026 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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,...
Football Home Opener
September 3, 2026 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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...