Student Senate Elections have already begun, but you still have time to vote. There are multiple positions on the ballot, so make your voice heard! Make sure to get involved in this election, because Student Senate works to make changes on campus that directly impact you, Lakers. Voting will be open until March 24 at 5 p.m. 

Do you like to get tricked by trivia? Or are you a knowledgeable natural? Kirkhof Trivia Nights are here every Thursday night to challenge your fun fact memorization skills. Winners will take home a Laker Food Co. gift card and, as a special treat for showing up, everyone in attendance will receive a Lobby Shop coupon! Bring your friends for a fun evening of tricky trivia and prizes.

Looking to try new food, crafts, and deepen your understanding of other cultures? Do all that and more at Multicultural Night! Student organizations, faculty and staff, and various campus departments will be there to offer an interactive experience so you can explore the rich diversity of Grand Valley. 

Thanks to January’s snow storms, LaTosha Brown’s keynote presentation from MLK Jr. Commemoration Week has officially been rescheduled for next week. Brown is the co-founder of Black Voters Matter, the Black Voters Matter Fund, and the Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute. Don’t miss out on hearing this amazing speaker!

Start your leadership journey by attending the ElectHer event to learn about the importance of women running for office. There will be networking opportunities, a Q&A with student senate members, and a panel featuring elected officials from the West Michigan area. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to advance your leadership skills! 

Join the Office of Student Life for 5 Days of Service! This is a great chance to work with local non-profits and make an impact on the Grand Rapids community. Make a difference, connect with other students, and support important causes! (Get some service hours too!)

Next week is Trans Visibility Week! An empowerment assembly, kickoff, and lunch will be followed by keynote speakers and Pride Prom later in the week. There’s no better time for you to recognize trans history and resilience! Check out the full schedule of events and mark your calendar.

Join the Day of Giving celebration today at three campus locations (Kirkhof Center Lobby, Siedman Center Lobby, and Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences)! There will be fun activities, free treats, and prizes available at each one. 

Day of Giving helps fund resources that aid students on their path to graduation. This year, those who give $30 or more will receive a pair of exclusive GVSU socks. Also new this year, play a few rounds of Louie Kart and win money for a fund of your choice!

Need some new swag for interviews or just to look cool? All Grand Valley students and alumni are invited to the JCPenney Suit Up Event! Come to JCPenney at RiverTown Crossings Mall and receive an extra 30% off on top of pre-existing discounts. Or, you can text GVSU to 67292 to virtually receive your coupon.

Happy 10th Birthday to the Laker Store! Enjoy a week of special promotions, including select $10 tees and 10% off GVSU gifts (exclusions apply) from March 24-29. There will be drinks, cookies, music, games, prizes, and Starbucks samples at the celebration on Wednesday.  Don’t miss the chance to snap a photo with Louie from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m!

“Nearly 300 middle and high school students from 20 schools kicked off Women’s History Month events at Grand Valley at the seventh annual Girls of Color Summit February 28. 

The summit, hosted by the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity, brought sixth-12th graders together for a day of education and hands-on workshops. The theme for the summit was “To go through it, you’ve got to grow through it.”...”