Black Excellence Orientation
The Black Excellence Orientation is an opportunity for students to participate in a three-day interactive orientation based on their affinity group. The orientation introduces students to campus by participating in specifically designed activities and connecting them with resources and support services — all to ensure academic, cultural, and emotional well-being. The orientation is free and it allows students an early opportunity to connect with other students, faculty, and staff. This program is intentionally designed to create culturally-responsive and educational spaces for our diverse communities. Programming is open to students regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, or other protected identity.
2024 Black Excellence Orientation Schedule
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Monday, August 19, 2024 |
Day 1 Activities |
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9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Move-in for Black Excellence/Laker Connections students Black Excellence/Laker Connections are encouraged to move in as early as possible. Please use the time prior to our kick-off to visit the bookstore and/or pick up any last-minute items from stores nearby, etc. *If you do not plan to live on-campus, please join us at our Black Excellence Welcome Reception Luncheon and check-in at 12:30 p.m. |
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11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Check-in Location: Fieldhouse Arena |
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1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Welcome Reception Luncheon Learn about Black Excellence, our community, and what to expect from our program. Location: Fieldhouse Arena |
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3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Break |
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6:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. |
Dinner *Students Only Location: Kleiner Commons |
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7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. |
Office of Multicultural Affairs Welcome/Student Organization Fair *Students Only Location: Fieldhouse Arena |
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024 |
Day 2 Activities |
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8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Breakfast Location: Kleiner Commons |
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9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |
Check-in Location: Kirkhof Center (RM 2250 - Grand River Room) |
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9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Introduction Black Excellence 365 Program Overview, Activities, Identity Presentation, and Introduction of Staff Location: Kirkhof Center (RM 2250 - Grand River Room) |
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11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Peer Mentor Session: GVSU 101 Location: Mackinaw Hall |
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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch Location: Kleiner Commons |
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1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Campus Tours Location: Starting at Kleiner Commons |
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3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions Location: Loutit Lecture Halls |
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4:30 p.m. - 5:00pm |
Group Photo |
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Dinner & Break Location: Kleiner Commons |
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8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Evening Activities: Rec Night or North Campus Housing Block Party All Laker Connections students are invited to hang out at the recreation center activities, including but not limited to basketball, dodgeball, and volleyball, or attend the Housing and Residence Life Block Party. (GVSU Rec Center and North Campus)
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Wednesday, August 21, 2024 |
Day 3 Activities |
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8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
Breakfast Location: Kleiner Commons |
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9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Faculty Panel Location: Loutit Lecture Hall |
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11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Activities & Peer Mentor Session 1 Location: Mackinaw Hall |
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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch Location: Kleiner Commons |
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1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Student Panel, Survey and Closing Location: Kirkhof Center (RM 2250 - Grand River Room) |
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8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
South Campus Housing Block Party (South Campus) |