Lakers, get your boogie shoes ready for the Silent Disco! You'll need to bring a valid GVSU student ID to get your headphones before hitting the dance floor. Join us and bring your friends for some head-banging fun! 

Democracy 101 is back! Attend this series of critical conversations and open your mind to different perspectives on democracy. And also get some free pizza. The first session of the semester will be covering the importance of individual voters. Enter open-minded and leave empowered!

Thursday, Sept. 12 | 1-4 p.m. | LGBT Resource Center
(Kirkhof 1161)

The LGBT Resource Center is partnering with the Michigan Organization on Adolescent Sexual Health (MOASH) for INclued, their inclusive sexual education workshop. Use this workshop as an opportunity to learn about your own sexual health and stay safe in the future. If you are between the ages 17-24 and attend the full workshop, you’ll earn a $30 gift card! Register by clicking the button below. Have questions? Reach out to Jarred.Daniels@moash.org.

Next week, the Kaufman Interfaith Institute is throwing a Multifaith Mixer! Walk, skip, or wander over to the library for free food, prizes, and yard games. All students are welcome — religious, spiritual, secular, or anywhere in-between.

Family Weekend is almost here and there are endless fun activities waiting for you and your loved ones to enjoy. There will be tie dye, tailgating, the Student Small Business Market, a Fun(d) Run that benefits GVSU students, and more! Also, don’t miss your chance to snag some deals on Laker Store merch. 

Everyday stressors can take a mental toll on the people around you. It can be frustrating not to have the tools to keep them safe. Suicide Prevention Training can teach you about common misconceptions and how to recognize the warning signs in peers, friends, and family. No sign-up needed! 

It's important to know how to celebrate safely. Drinks come in different sizes, so it can be hard to know what actually counts as one drink. Take a look at these different drink sizes and keep track of your servings!

As a student, managing your personal wellness can easily get buried in your busy life. Focusing on these 8 dimensions can help you keep balance in all areas, and Grand Valley has all sorts of resources available to help you take care of your physical and mental health!

As Laker Welcome comes to a close, we hope you are reminiscing on all the memories you made, food truck food you ate, and free swag you got. Check out this Laker Welcome photo album and take a walk down memory lane from the start of what will be a great semester!