Haters gonna hate, players gonna play, but you should get down to the sick beat at the Cook Carillon Tower Concert! Hear the bells play Taylor Swift’s greatest hits and enjoy food trucks, activities, and FREE t-shirts (while supplies last, so arrive "swiftly"!) Enjoy the concert with your fellow Lakers and celebrate the anniversary of this iconic GV landmark!

Passionate about social justice? Sign up with a faculty or staff member to conduct a Teach-In session to foster dialogue around a social topic of your choice. 

What's your voting plan? Absentee voting might be the perfect option for you if you're busy on Election Day or are registered to vote back at your hometown. You can request your absentee ballot online 15 days or more before the election. To apply, you just need your driver’s license/valid ID, the last four digits of your social security number, and your mailing address.

Election Day is coming up on November 5, which can mean hard conversations with peers, family, or coworkers. Grand Valley is home to many ways to express your thoughts in a controlled environment. Connections Through Conversations hosts meetings every other Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. and gives you the opportunity to sharpen your civil discourse skills through themed discussions. 

Also, find political and advocacy organizations on LakerLink to get involved and fight for the causes that matter most to you.

Are you a first-year student and you’re unsure how to use your handy student ID? Or are you a returning student and want to know how to get more out of the little card that’s been sitting in your wallet for years? Look no further! Your ID lets you use meal swipes, get free transportation, receive essential discounts, and more. 

Get Yourself Tested (GYT) for free on the second Wednesday of every month! Many young adults don’t know they’re infected because the most common symptom of STIs is no symptoms at all. Be proactive by getting a quick and confidential test on campus.

Group counseling is a space for collaborative peer support. The Counseling Center offers 28 different groups, including How to Worry Well, Black Girl Safe Space, Yoga Therapy for Stress, and more. Get started with a group by calling the office at (616) 331-3266.

Allow us to introduce you to the Tutoring and Reading Center! If you don’t already know them, they offer free tutoring for most 100 and 200 level courses in one convenient location. Whether you make an appointment or stop in for a “Just in Time Appointment”, their student tutors can help you with a variety of needs. 

Transform your major into a career with Career Communities! Joining a Career Community gives you access to a newsletter with career-specific information and opportunities. 

GVSU’s libraries can aid your reading, research, and studying needs. There are four locations to choose from: Mary Idema Pew Library and Seidman House on the Allendale Campus, Steelcase Library on the Pew Campus, and the Frey Learning Commons on the Health Campus. Help the libraries help you!

Meet the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)! NPHC is the governing body of our historically Black sorority and fraternity chapters at Grand Valley. Find out more about NPHC and how you can get involved from the president himself, Antonio Green!