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“Sitting for three months has not been good to my body,” said Andrew Borja, left, as he runs sprints with Thomas Bruni, right, as they do some conditioning on July 9, 2020 at Grand Valley State University. The two are both students who run for Cros...

Events Calendar



Weekly Hikes (on campus)

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come join us for weekly hikes every Tuesday on the trails around campus!Meeting at the Zumberge Pond at 6p on TuesdaysRSVP here for October Hikes!

Smoky Mountains National Park - OA Fall Break Trip

Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: All Day

Trade the classroom for the trail and spend Fall Break exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Hike scenic mountain ridges, discover hidden waterfalls, camp beneath star-filled skies, and experience the outdoors like never before. This adventure...

MONSTER MASH Dance Party!

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

We are BACK with our annual MONSTER MASH Dance Party! Put on your costume and join us for a fang-tastic evening of music, dancing, goodies, and glow lights! Count on us to bring the sPoOky vibes and electric energy! Sign up NOW... if you DARE! Trust. Y...

Bike Breakdown Session 2

Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

A volunteer opportunity helping OA break down the inventory of abandoned/ broken bikes. Well break things down to save what we can for other students to use in their own repairs, recycle as much as possible, leaving minimal parts for the landfill. This...

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...

Coffee & Climb

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

Adult First Aid CPR/AED

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

American Red Cross Adult First Aid CPR/AED Blended learning certification Course

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...

28th Bring Your Own Beta Bouldering Competition

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: All Day

Our competition is as much, if not more about having good times with friends and the climbing community as anything else. Its a great event for those who are new to competing. Multiple categories to best fit your climbing ability and 2 blocks of compet...

Adult & Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Red Cross Adult & Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED Blended Learning Certification

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...

Dehydrated Meal Social Sampler

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ever wonder what hikers and campers eat out on the trail? Come hang out at the climbing wall to sample a variety of dehydrated meals and learn how to prepare them for your next outdoor adventure! Stick around afterward to climb, have fun, and challenge...

Women On the Wall

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Learn about climbing and hang out in a fun and inviting space surrounded by women and anyone who identifies as female or non-binary. In addition to some rad climbing, we shoot to have a variety of snacks, music, etc. at each gathering! This recurring e...

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, November 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...

Outdoor Mindfulness Mondays

Date: Monday, November 30, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Monday mindfulness: an excuse to slow down. Come join us in the arboretum to meet new people and sit with nature. We will discuss/practice grounding techniques, self portraits depicting our energy flow, and other healthy coping strategies. Gatherings w...

Adult First Aid CPR/AED

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

American Red Cross Adult First Aid CPR/AED Blended learning certification Course

Wilderness State Park Winter Retreat

Date: Friday, December 4, 2026
Time: All Day

Come join us as we head north to explore scenic trails, breathtaking Lake Michigan shoreline views, and the peaceful wilderness surrounding the park. One of the highlights of the trip is experiencing Wilderness State Park's designation as an Internatio...

Coffee & Climb

Date: Friday, December 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

Coffee & Climb

Date: Monday, December 14, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

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