What's happening on campus
Highlighted events include the Sustainability Showcase, Adult Learner Pop-Ups and two days dedicated to the Teach-In.
November 12, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 6)
October 31, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 5)
See more events online. Highlighted events through early November are listed below.
Campus Food Drive: November 1-28, various drop off locations; campus community is invited to drop off non-perishable food items to support the Replenish Basic Needs Center
Majors Fair: Wednesday, November 1, 1-4 p.m., Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room; all majors represented, alumni on hand to discuss career options
Día de los Muertos Alter Celebration: Thursday, November 2, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Kirkhof Center, room 1240; join the Office of Multicultural Affairs at noon for coffee and sweet bread
Board of Trustees: Friday, November 3, 11 a.m.-noon, L. William Seidman Center
University Club Event: Friday, November 3, 4:30 p.m., Long Road Distillers 537 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids; join colleagues for a distillery tour; apply to become a GVS University Club member
Laker Open House: Saturday, November 4, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Kirkhof Center; prospective students and their supporters will tour the Mary Idema Pew Library and other campus buildings, explore majors and student services in a morning fair, and have opportunities for optional downtown tours available in the afternoon; RSVP online
Energizing Our Weekend: Saturday, November 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Padnos Hall; free event for middle school students and their families
Faculty Fulbright Presentation: Monday, November 6, noon-2:45 p.m., DeVos Center, University Club Room; Salvatore Alaimo, associate professor of nonprofit management, shares his Fulbright experience at the University of Ostrava
Teach-In: November 8-9; Wednesday sessions on Pew Grand Rapids Campus, Thursday sessions on Allendale Campus
"Braiding Sweetgrass" Presentation: Wednesday, November 8, 11:15 a.m., Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room; Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding Sweetgrass, will discuss her best-selling book
Veterans Day Breakfast: Friday, November 10, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Alumni House; special guest is Lt. Jason Redman, retired Navy SEAL; RSVP by November 3
This article was last edited on October 24, 2023 at 2:32 p.m.
Highlighted events include the Sustainability Showcase, Adult Learner Pop-Ups and two days dedicated to the Teach-In.
November 12, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 6)
Highlights include a trunk or treat hosted by UClub members and a special look at spooky books by the staff at Special Collections and University Archives.
October 29, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 5)
Highlighted events include the Board of Trustees meeting, CLAS Faculty Research Colloquium and GVSU Poetry Night.
October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)