Family Weekend is just one week away so grab your friends and family and get started with Friday night’s kickoff! Then on Saturday, work up a sweat at the Fun(d) Run, shop at the student small business market, and attend a concert featuring the Cook Carillon Clocktower. And make sure you don't miss Laker volleyball games, the Family Weekend Tailgate, and a Sunday golf outing to wrap up your weekend! 

Are you ready to start the semester strong with food and new friends? University Health and Well-being and Laker Food Co. are coming together to bring you FREE s’mores to satisfy your sweet tooth and improve your social wellness. 

Lakers, are you registered to vote? If not, get registered at the Cook-Carillon Clock Tower on National Voter Registration Day! Get prepped for the election at a convenient campus location. 

If you’ve been itching to use your passport, now is the time for you to investigate your options at the Study Abroad Fair! Explore the different programs and get answers about applications, funding, and available courses. Don’t miss the free snacks, drinks, and info! 

Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Pere Marquette (Kirkhof 2204)

Gain some knowledge from Dr. Adolph Brown, an internationally renowned educator, author, researcher, clinical psychologist, and more. This session of the Student Success Series is designed to help GVSU students explore the ways the structure of education in the United States contributes to social, economic, and political inequality.

Homecoming is around the corner and nominations for 2024 Homecoming Royalty are OPEN NOW. Homecoming Royalty represents the Grand Valley community and what it means to be a Laker. Hurry and nominate a Laker who you think should snatch the crown! 

Student Philanthropy Week is coming soon! Show your support for the hard-working student organizations on campus and participate in a fun-filled week of events like seed-ball making with the SAP, a scavenger hunt, and more!

Want to win $5,000? Join the Sustainable Energy Wins business plan competition! Get a team together and pitch your case on how to improve renewable energy practices in West Michigan. 

September is Sexual Health Awareness Month! The University Health and Well-Being Department offers free STI testing on the second Wednesday of every month, free condoms at various locations, and sexual health presentations. Put your health first this semester! 

Calling all Teach-In proposals! The Teach-In is a series of student-led sessions covering topics related to inequality and social justice at Grand Valley. If there’s a topic you’re passionate about, submit a proposal today!

At the Silent Disco last Friday, students connected over music and fun! Check out this article from the Lanthorn about how it went.