Are you looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month? Black History Month is necessary to build empathy, promote critical thinking, and bind communities together. Read this article about a few great ways to celebrate Black history at Grand Valley, around Grand Rapids, and on your own.

It’s your last chance to register for Sibs & Kids Weekend for access to dozens of fun Camp Louie events for all ages throughout the weekend. Registration closes on Feb. 22 at 10 a.m., so don’t wait! GVSU students, faculty, and staff can also register in person during check-in in the Kirkhof Lobby. 

Do you have a donut-sized hole in your calendar? Stop by the Dean of Students Office, have a donut, and meet the Dean of Students and the office staff. Grab and go with your sweet treat or stick around for a chat!

If you haven’t already, nominate a fellow Laker for I am Grand Valley! The award recognizes students who show leadership, dedication, and hard work throughout the semester. Don’t forget to get your nominations in before April 1!

If you’re looking for something to fill that gap in your schedule, these student organizations have you covered. Get out there and check out these events!

Friday, Feb. 21: The S’more Improv Show with Subject to Change

Wednesday, Feb. 26: Tote Bag Painting with Frederik Meijer Honors Student Council

Thursday, Feb. 27: Pajama Party with Honors Affinity Alliance 

Tuesday, Mar. 11: Ramadan Weekly Iftars with Muslim Student Association

Fight off the afternoon slump with a pit stop at the library to refresh with a nap and a snack! Get creative with puzzles, coloring pages, and journaling. These restful opportunities will happen every Tuesday in March, so fit some relaxation in your schedule.

If you are facing an emergency, need a safe walk, or have lost something important, the Department of Public Safety is here to help! Explore their website for resources like lost and found, Safewalk, Title IX reporting, awareness programs, and more. You can also download the Laker Guardian app and look out for GVSUAlert! messages for campus updates. GVSU is committed to keeping Lakers safe!

“Grand Valley State University’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) hosted the annual Presidents’ Ball on Friday, Jan. 31. The tradition, which has taken place since 1987, featured music, dancing, food and plenty of photo opportunities. This year’s dance took place at GLC Live at 20 Monroe and flaunted a disco theme…”

“Enter the Baking Club, a budding community that celebrates creativity, connection and, of course, sweet treats. The club’s founding members, including Rylee Hotchkiss, had a clear goal in mind from the start. They wanted to create a space where students of all skill levels could come together to share recipes, make baked goods and form friendships…”

Have you heard about the six new student organizations on campus? If you’re looking for new opportunities to get involved and grow your passions, check out the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), Phi Delta Theta, Triangle, Diplomacy 101, Ornithology Club, and Voices for Justice. Join these new orgs while they’re hot!

The pre-professional student organization, GrandPR, held its eighth annual CreateAThon on Feb. 7 and it was a huge success! Members expanded their public relations experience while giving back to the non-profit community. The 24-hour creative bender resulted in campaigns for five non-profit clients to increase community impact. If you’re curious about this overnight sensation, read this article for more deets from one of the GrandPR Account Executives.