Have you heard the news? The Concert in the Arboretum is TOMORROW NIGHT. The event features awesome music by local artist Izzy Joy. Plus, free donuts and cider will be provided. So bring a blanket, and join your fellow Lakers in some fall fun! 

LakerCon starts tomorrow, and you don’t want to miss it! This free convention will have guest artists, an artist market, a cosplay contest, a comics gallery, animations, movies and more! Don’t miss out on this awesome event! 

QueeraPOOLooza is here! Save the date for the queer and trans pool party event hosted by the Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center. Enjoy free food, swimming, games, crafts, and more! 

Have a chance to compete in an Esports Guilty Gear Gaming Tournament here on campus! It's free to enter and all equipment will be provided. Stop by the Laker Esports Center tomorrow to enjoy free food and win prizes no matter your experience level! 

Don’t miss out on family fun with RecWell's Fun(D) Run! Register before 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, to participate in the event. The overall Top 10 finishers will receive a medal and prize pack. All proceeds will go directly to the Recreation & Wellness Program Fund, directly benefitting GVSU students.

Mark your calendars for Make a Difference Day 2025! This annual event is an opportunity for all students to give back to local nonprofit organizations from property cleanup to service craft activities. Spots are limited — register by Oct. 1 to save your spot and serve your community!

Join Student Senate, the Campus Activities Board (CAB), and the Promotions Office for FREE food and a chance to learn about campus community! Chat with these three departments and see how you can get involved. Meet new friends, and start your Laker experience today!

Want to learn more about bike maintenance and get some service hours while relieving stress? Come to the Bike Shop to help recycle junk bikes! No previous experience required and tools provided. 

There's still time to nominate a student who emulates what it means to be a Laker for Homecoming Royalty for 2025. The winner will be crowned at the Homecoming football game and will win a $500 scholarship. The deadline to nominate someone is October 7! 

CAB needs your help for the upcoming Haunted Library event! Who we gonna call? Lakers! Volunteer to be a zombie actor, and raise money for your club, or receive free dining dollars. Don't wait! The zombie registration DEADline is coming up on Friday, October 10!

SAGE is a student organization that facilitates a wide range of community-building activities and volunteer opportunities. Their focus is to foster lasting relationships between students and older adults in the Grand Rapids community. Read on to learn about how they impact the local community.