Lakers are stepping into the spotlight at GV’s Got Talent. The winner of this talent show will be opening for our Spring Concert guest, BigXthaPlug! Show up and show support for your peers at GV’s Got Talent! 

Kick off the spring season and check out the first home lacrosse game of the year! The women's team will be facing off against Ashland University. Show your Laker spirit, and support our lacrosse team! 

5 Days of Service is a fantastic way to serve the campus and greater Grand Rapids community. Get service hours by participating projects like park cleanups, kitchen help, and organizational tasks at non-profit offices. The organization and individual with the highest attendance over all 5 days will get a special shout out during the Service Fair on Friday! 

Save some space in your calendars for these amazing campus events!

Native American Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Workshop
Monday, March 16 | 5–6:30 p.m. | North C Living Center Room 0137

Shamrock Social
Monday, March 16 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Kirkhof Center Thornapple Room (0058)

Ramadan Celebration - 3rd Weekly Iftar
Tuesday, March 17 | 7:30–10 p.m. | Kirkhof Center Room 2263

Queer Rave
Saturday, March 20 | 7:30–10 p.m. | Kirkhof Center Grand River Room (2250)

Getting Quirky At Kirky! Improv Show
Saturday, March 20 | 8–9:15 p.m. | Kirkhof Center Pere Marquette Room (2204)

Duke's Ball
Saturday, March 21 | 6:30–9 p.m. | Kirkhof Center Pere Marquette Room (2204)

Eid Night
Saturday, March 21 | 7–9:30 p.m. | Kirkhof Center Room 2263

The Student Life Awards celebrate our Registered Student Organizations (RSOs), their leaders, and their supporters. There are multiple categories such as Emerging Leader Award and Most Improved Organization. The nomination deadline is TODAY, so make sure to celebrate your favorite GVSU clubs and get your nominations submitted!

The Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) and LakerFoodCo are going to be giving out free smoothie samples in the Kirkhof Center Lobby. All smoothies are made with fresh produce from the SAP! This special green themed smoothie contains arugula, spinach, mustard greens, chickweed, and beets.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by reconnecting with nature while trying to find a four-leaf clover. We've got some tips to help you on your hunt for this leafy lucky charm (and some suggestions for local parks and trails to explore)! 

Also, if you are planning to paint the town green this St. Paddy's Day, stay safe with tips from Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD). Take care during the festivities by planning ahead to secure rides, locations, and groups and to ALWAYS call 911 if there is an emergency. 

The GVSU community stunned on the red carpet during this year's Presidents' Ball! You totally served silver screen realness, showed out, and rocked the party. Check out these photo galleries to reminisce on this fun night, or see what you missed if you didn't attend this year. Pres ball will be back again in 2027 — until next year Lakers!

Election week will begin tomorrow, at 8 a.m. and ends on Monday, March 23 at 5 p.m. These student senators serve as your direct lines of contact to the administration, and they help provide the student perspective in decisions at all university levels. So make sure to vote!

Kickstart your political journey at the ElectHER event happening this week! Learn about the importance of women running for office, and meet leading women currently elected in the community. You'll have the change to give your elevator pitch about an issue you care about, collaborate with others, and map out your network. Also, listen in on a Q&A session with some of the members of the Student Senate Cabinet.