Lakers, it’s your time to shine because GV’s Got Talent auditions are happening soon! You can sing, dance, do magic, or perform any talent you have up your sleeve. If you get through auditions, you’ll be able to perform at the big show on March 12! Talent show winners will receive academic scholarships and a chance to perform as the Spring Concert opener, so show off your skills in the competition of a lifetime! 

During February, celebrate Black History Month with different events around campus! Kick off the month at the Blackout, where you can learn how to get involved in Black student organizations. Attend can’t-miss events like a Live Museum presented by the GVSU National Pan-Hellenic Council and the Taste of Soul event where you can eat delicious food and learn about soul food’s historical significance. With activities going on all month, you better mark your calendars!

To all the trivia-heads out there, your cravings are about to be satisfied! Starting tonight, there will be trivia in Kirkhof every Thursday night. Tonight you have the chance to win campus dining gift cards and even if you don’t win, you’ll receive a Lobby Shop coupon for participating! Get ready to be quizzed on random facts and you might just win a $25 Laker Food Co card!

Accept the challenge to scale the summit! Tomorrow, the Leadership Summit is back to bring you a day full of insightful speakers, hands-on workshops, networking, and community projects. Register for the Leadership Summit and bring your leadership skills to a higher level!

This is your chance to nominate members of Student Organizations, their programs, leaders, and supporters. The accepted nominees and their nominators will be invited to a celebration at the end of the semester to receive their honorable award! 

Sex Ed Week is coming soon with lots of opportunities for open conversations about sexual health and relationships. Fortunately, it won’t be like your typical high school health class. Instead, there will be tons of fun events like workshops, a mocktail paint and sip, and STI-themed escape rooms! Learn all you need to know about all things sex in a judgement-free zone.

The Office of Student Life is hosting Drop-In Days of Service! Every month you can drop in, volunteer, and learn about nonprofit organizations. Next week, you can choose between decorating lunch bags for Kids Food Basket or packing sexual health supplies for the Ottawa County Department of Public Health. Get more involved in your community and earn service hours!

Looking for something to do in this chilly weather? These student organizations are hosting events that are open to all! Check them out. 

Monday, Feb. 10: Volunteer with Family Futures with Alternative Breaks.

Saturday, Feb. 15: Volleyball Tournament with Alzheimer’s Awareness Club

Saturday, Feb. 15: Queer Rave with Students for Democratic Society

Sunday, Feb. 16: Philippine Culture Night with Filipinx American Student Association

The Winter Career and Internship Fair is coming up, so now is a great time to polish up your resume and attend the Career and Internship Fair prep event! Drop in for tips on elevator pitches, resumes, and follow-ups. It’s never too late to start preparing for your future career!

If you’re interested in mental health and saving lives, attend the QPR Suicide Prevention Training hosted by the University Counseling Center. Examine the issue of suicide from multiple perspectives while learning about your role in preventing suicide with other students, faculty, and staff. There will be multiple sessions throughout the semester so be on the lookout for more information! 

Did you know? The Department of Alcohol & Other Drugs Services (AOD) offers a variety of support programs for students dealing with addiction:

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

• Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA)

• SMART Recovery

• Marijuana Anonymous (MA)

There’s never a bad time to find support for substance misuse, and these programs offer practical tools for recovery. The GVSU community is here for you!