Explore the difference you can make by participating in Make a Difference Day. Volunteer with a variety of local nonprofits to help with service projects ranging from collecting native plant seeds to making snack bags to painting picnic tables. 

The LGBT Resource Center is hosting a multitude of events this fall. So stop by the Center for a film screening (with free popcorn and drinks), an open mic night, and evening club meetings! 

Hear ye, hear ye! Attend the 28th Annual Renaissance Faire, a two-day medieval event that is sure to fill your goblet. Don’t miss reenactments, costumes, markets, jesters, and jousts aplenty! 

Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 1-5 p.m.| DeVos Place Convention Center

Head to the Career and Internship Fair to meet with employers and learn about resume-building opportunities. 230 employers will be there with thousands of openings, so grab your resumes and take charge of your future, Lakers! 

Unsure about voting? Democracy 101 is here to help you get ready! These events are great opportunities to ask questions and make sure you have a voting plan before Election Day on Nov. 5. Plus, there's always free pizza!

Stop by Kirkhof next week to test your snack knowledge! This EatWell event is all about financial wellness, so see if you can taste the difference between name-brand and generic brand chips and dip. Bring a friend to try the free samples!

To celebrate the Cook Carillon Tower's 30th birthday, the bells will play Taylor Swift’s greatest hits! Stop by early to make a friendship bracelet and a flower bouquet. Check out some FREE local treats too! Don’t be sad once it's over, because the Carillon Concert Series will be BACK during Homecoming weekend!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Center for Women and Gender Equity (CWGE) is hosting events that support survivors and honor victims. Attend the candlelight vigil and take a moment of silence for those affected.

Save lives and donate blood this semester! The American Red Cross and Versiti are hosting multiple blood drives. So don’t “B negative” and choose to make “A positive” change this fall! 

Face your mental health head on! Next week clinicians from the Counseling Center will be across campus offering free and private mental health screenings. Drop in and take a quick 5-10 minutes to get screened. 

Who doesn’t love to reminisce on the good times? As Laker Welcome comes to a close, we are doing just that. Watch this recap and settle into the memories that will last a lifetime!