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Get Boomin with BigXthaPlug

Friday, April. 10 | 7 p.m. | Fieldhouse Arena

Have you heard? This year's Spring Concert guest artist was revealed at the Presidents’ Ball over the weekend! In case you missed it, BigXthaPlug will be headlining the concert and performing at GVSU, and tickets are on sale now! 

Get your tickets for the Spring Concert
 

Get Involved

 

Back Again! Drop In Days of Service

Friday, March 6 | 2–4 p.m. | Kirkhof Center Thornapple Room (0058)

Gain service hours and help out the community during another Drop-In Day of Service! Learn about local nonprofit organizations, and participate in fun service activities such as making dog toys, cards for veterans, bookmarks, and more!

Check out this event and future Drop-In Days of Service
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MLK Keynote Presentation Rescheduled

Wednesday, March 18 | 10 a.m. | Kirkhof Center Grand River Room (2250)

The Division of People, Equity, and Culture invite all Lakers to hear the rescheduled Martin Luther King Junior Keynote presentation given by Derrick Johnson. After the presentation, Robert Shorty will facilitate a civil conversation and discussion.

Learn more about the keynote speaker
Derrick Johnson
 

GV’s Got Talent Is Back and Better Than Ever

Wednesday, March 18 | 7 p.m. | Louis Armstrong Theatre, Haas Performing Arts Center 

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GV’s Got Talent is around the corner! Cheer on your fellow Lakers as they compete for a chance at scholarship prizes and the chance to open for our Spring Concert guest performer!

More on this fun evening of Laker performances!
 

Volunteer for the Campus-Wide Day of Giving

Thursday, March 26 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Various Locations

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Participate in the annual Day of Giving! Swing by the Kirkhof Center, the Campus Health Center, and Seidman to attend events that support your school, community, and favorite student organization. Need service hours? Become a volunteer, and help out at one of three locations where events will take place. 

Register to volunteer for the
Day of Giving
 

Celebrate Women’s History Month

Notorious RBG Film + Conversation
Tuesday, March 3 | 5:30 p.m. | Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center

Craftivism! Banner Making for Women's History Month
Tuesday, March 17 | 3–5 p.m. | 1201 & 1240, Kirkhof Center 

We Fem the Past to Fem the Future: From Harriet Tubman to America's Founding Feminists
Thursday, March 19 | 1 p.m. | 2204 Pere Marquette Room, Kirkhof Center

Visit the GV events calendar for more Women's History Month events
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Campus Connections

 
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Guest Chef Pop-Up

Tuesday, March 3 | 11 a.m.–⁠3 p.m. | The Dish at Kleiner

Enjoy Spanish Paella de Marisco with Grilled Toast Points made by visiting Chef Will when you stop by the Dish at Kleiner on Monday. The classic rice dish includes yellow rice, grilled shrimp, and delicious spices and seasonings. Your tastebuds will thank you!

Guest Chef Pop-Up info
 

Inspire Financial Wellness With Vision Boards

Thursday, March 5 | 4–⁠5:30 p.m. | Kirkhof Center (2266)

The Center for Women and Gender Equity invites all Lakers to set financial and wellness goals during their Inspired-ish event. This event is designed to help attendees get ahead in financial planning and level up in all aspects of life.

RSVP and get inspired-ish!
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FREE STI Testing

Wednesday, March 11 | 3–⁠7 p.m. | Holton-Hooker Living Center (109)

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The Ottawa County Dept of Public Health is providing free walk-in STI testing for all Lakers. Confidential, free, and accurate; no appointment needed. If you cannot make it, don't fret! This event happens every second Wednesday of the month September through April. No HIV testing is provided at these sessions. 

Check out walk-in STI testing information
 

Show Some Love to Your Student Orgs!

Nomination Deadline: March 15

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Student Life Award nominations for 2026 are open now until March 15! Nominate your favorite Registered Student Organization and their leaders in a variety of categories such as Best New Organization, Program of the Year, Student Laker of the Year Award, and more! 

Check out the Student Life Award categories
 

Anchor Updates

 

Work Like a Laker Podcast Hits 100 Episodes!

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Did you know our Career Center on-campus has a podcast? Listen to our GVSU career advisors chat about career related topics while providing tips, tricks, and strategies for tackling the job world today. The 100th episode subject is Traverse City: is it a good place to live and work? Listen and find out!

Tune in to Work Like a Laker
 

Laker Food Co. Spring Break Meal Options

Laker Food Co. is offering new options for Lakers staying on-campus during break! Stop by the Lobby Shop inside the Kirkhof Center during Spring Break for new lunch choices! Enjoy hot turkey and swiss sandwiches on a pretzel bun, four cheese paninis, and chicken bacon ranch sandwiches. Hot soup and other options are available daily, and other dining halls will be open as well. 

Spring Break campus dining options
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