Mark your calendars to commemorate the mission of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Attend a full week of events featuring keynote speakers, artistic performances, and a silent march. Join the Office of Student Life on January 24 for MLK Day of Service and Solidarity — a day of volunteering in honor of his legacy. Check out the list of organizations hosting volunteer sites and sign up today! Registration ends on January 21. 

Get service hours and help your community during the first Drop in Day of Service of the winter semester! Head to Kirkhof tomorrow to give back and learn about local non profits.

Celebrate the grand opening of the new curling space located adjacent to the Recreation Center on GVSU’s Valley Campus. Participate in outdoor curling while enjoying fire pits and free coffee and hot chocolate during this opening event. The space, named the Campus View Courtyard, offers a fun, accessible way to stay active and connect with others during the winter season.

Want to continue your fitness journey or start a new one this semester? Friday, January 17 is the last day to try a FREE group fitness class. Purchase a Semester Group Fitness Pass by January 17 and get a 10% discount! Enjoy FREE open climb at the Climbing Center through Saturday, January 18. Also, get a 25% off discount on intramural sports passes, using the coupon code: LAKERWEEKLY through Saturday, January 18. Registration is open until Wednesday, Jan. 21. 

Campus Life Night is happening again! Learn about hundreds of student organizations, and receive some free goodies and swag. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to get involved on campus this semester!

Register now for Sibs and Kids weekend! GVSU students, faculty, staff, and their siblings or kids are invited! Registration is $10 per sibling or kid with the option to add on a meal plan and t-shirts. Show your family the wonders of GV! 

All students get into GV athletic events free with their student ID! Here's what's happening in the world of Laker sports this weekend:

Women's Basketball | Tonight! 5:30 p.m. | Fieldhouse Arena

Men's Basketball | Tonight! 7:30 p.m. | Fieldhouse Arena

Track and Field: Bob Eubanks Open | Jan. 17, 1 p.m. | Kelly Family Sports Center

Swim and Dive team faces Davenport | Jan. 17,1 p.m. | Fieldhouse pool

You've got blood to give, so help someone live! Participate in the blood drive on campus hosted by You Beautiful Black Women. Every two seconds, somebody needs blood. Help out and donate! 

Have you heard the news? GVSU and the six Grand Rapids YMCA locations have partnered to offer all GV students a free YMCA membership. Visit any YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids branch with your GVSU ID to access basketball courts, weights, a wellness floor, two pools, and tons of group fitness classes for FREE!

The rumors regarding an STI outbreak at GVSU are false. After these posts began gaining traction, the University checked with the teams at the GVSU Campus Health Center and the Ottawa County Health Department to see if there had been any uptick in cases in the region. They were clear: there is no evidence of an STI outbreak of any kind in the GVSU community.

For students who may be concerned about STIs:

In partnership with the Ottawa County Department of Public Health, the university provides free and confidential STI testing on the second Wednesday of each month from 3-7 p.m. during the academic year. FREE Confidential HIV Testing will be offered at the Pew Campus DeVos C Student Study Center on Tuesday, February 10 from noon-3 p.m. Additional information and future dates are available through the Center for Health and Well-being.

Student Senate welcomes all GVSU students, faculty, and staff to their General Assembly Meetings held every Thursday. Discuss campus issues, hear from campus departments, and get updates from various committees and Senate! You can join via Zoom or in person. 

Also, through the new Spark Fund, Senate is currently working to support even more student-hosted campus events! Check out the Spark funded Royal Blue & White Ball this Saturday, January 17 at 9 p.m. in the Grand River Room (Kirkhof 2250), hosted by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.