We're crushing over this year's line-up of Valentine-themed campus events! Check out Flowers and Affirmations, a bake sale, and a Valentine's Party and hypnotist show! Need a date idea? The Grand Valley Opera’s Performance of She Loves Me, a romantic, comedic musical, is sure to impress and capture hearts. The GV Lanthorn has also curated a list of off-campus activities and destinations to check out with your besties or that special someone. Happy Valentine’s Week! 

The Center for Health and Well-being (CHWB) is providing a student-led, fun-filled week sharing sex-positive, inclusive, and affirming sexual health education with GVSU students. Attend an intimacy talk and free dinner, a cardio class, an improv show, and more! Free STI testing will also be available. Take this opportunity to learn more about sexual wellness.

494 Fashion Magazine is hosting a reception celebrating their gallery exhibition. Enjoy FREE food while admiring student art and networking with other students. This gallery is a culmination of work created by members featuring photos, writing, and video projects. 

Get creative at the Surreal Soireé! Head to the lobby of the Haas Center for Performing Arts for free cereal and collage making. Get inspired by Surreallist artwork from GVSU’s Art Museum collection and make your own art.  

Need some more service hours? Drop by Kirkhof Center to decorate lunch bags for Kids Food Basket! Help your community, and learn more about local nonprofits!

Support Laker athletics this week during the basketball game and track and field events in Allendale! Students get in FREE with their student ID!

Women’s Basketball:

Thursday, Feb. 12 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Fieldhouse Arena

Men’s Basketball:

Thursday, Feb. 12 | 7:30–9:30 p.m. | Fieldhouse Arena

Track & Field:

Thursday-Friday, Feb. 13-14 | 10 a.m. | Fieldhouse Arena

Night at the Museum: As We Rise

Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 5–8 p.m.

Reaching New Heights with Jeanette Epps: RSVP

Thursday, February 20, 2026 |10:30 a.m. –2:30 p.m.

Ignite The Culture: Black History Month Showcase

Thursday, February 21, 2026 | 8–11 p.m.

Sitting at Their Feet: The History of Black GVSU Panel

Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 5:30 p.m.

Interested in an internship or need career advice? It is time to prepare yourself for the Career and Internship Fair! Meet professionals, learn more about jobs and co-ops, and network your heart out at the fair! Kick off your job search and get involved with the career and internship fair. 

Head to GV Brew, on the main floor of the Mary Idema Pew Library, for endless tea and boba drink options thanks to their new BotRista machine! Ingredients like matcha powder, cane sugar, and fruit purees create thousands of trending cold drink options!

Whale Radio is GVSU’s student-led radio station, WCKS. Discover a range of shows dedicated to numerous topics while listening to awesome hits. Listen to interesting radio and talk shows hosted by students at Whale Radio on the RadioFX app.