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Lawn Party

Lawn Party

Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Lawn party following the Laker Kickoff on 8/28!

Charter and Thompson Scholars In Kirkhof Lobby

Charter and Thompson Scholars Welcome Session

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Kick off your journey at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) by joining the Thompson and Charter Scholars Welcome Session. Connect with fellow scholars, meet your success coaches, and learn about the unique leadership and community service opportunities

Motivation Mondays Kickoff

Motivation Mondays Kickoff

Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m.

The first Motivation Monday of the 26-27 academic year.

TSSC Tailgate

TSSC Tailgate

Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tailgate for the first game of the year.

UPREP Group Coaching

UPREP Group Coaching

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Group coaching for first-year UPREP students.

A flag with GVSU's logo flies in Allendale against a blue sky.

Thompson & Charter Scholars Leadership Series: Session 1

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

What Is Leadership? – Explore your personal definition of leadership and how it shows up in your life.

UPREP Group Coaching

UPREP Group Coaching

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Group coaching for first-year UPREP students.

Mary Idema Pew (MIP) Seed Library

Mary Idema Pew (MIP) Seed Library

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Package seeds for GV's MIP Library.

UPREP Group Coaching

UPREP Group Coaching

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

Group coaching for first-year UPREP students.

A flag with GVSU's logo flies in Allendale against a blue sky.

Thompson & Charter Scholars Leadership Series: Session 2

Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

True Colors Assessment – Discover your communication and leadership style and how it connects with others.

UPREP Group Coaching

UPREP Group Coaching

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Group coaching for first-year UPREP students.

TSSC Fall Crafternoons

TSSC Fall Crafternoons

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join us in the TSSC (KC 1152) for a day of celebrating Fall!

TSSC Fall Crafternoons

TSSC Fall Crafternoons

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join us in the TSSC (KC 1152) for a day of celebrating Fall!

TSSC Fall Crafternoons

TSSC Fall Crafternoons

Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join us in the TSSC (KC 1152) for a day of celebrating Fall!

UPREP Group Coaching

UPREP Group Coaching

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Group coaching for first-year UPREP students.

A flag with GVSU's logo flies in Allendale against a blue sky.

Thompson & Charter Scholars Leadership Series: Session 3

Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Leading with Your Values - Clarify what matters most to you and how values guide effective leadership.

UPREP Group Coaching

UPREP Group Coaching

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Group coaching for first-year UPREP students.

UPREP Group Coaching

UPREP Group Coaching

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Group coaching for first-year UPREP students.

Thompson and Charter Scholars Graduate Celebration

Fall Graduate Luncheon

Date: Friday, December 4, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Calling all fall graduates! Come celebrate your accomplishment with fellow Charter and Thompson Scholars. Graduation cords will be handed out at this event. More details to come.

UPREP Group Coaching

UPREP Group Coaching

Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Group coaching for first-year UPREP students.

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