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Adult Children from Alcoholic/Addicted or Otherwise Unhealthy Family Systems (ACA)

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Growing up around addiction or unhealthy family dynamics can have lasting effects. Learn about common patterns experienced by adult children of addiction and unhealthy family systems and explore strategies for building healthier relationships and copin...

Illegality in the Heartland: Latinidad, Indigeneity, and Immigration Policies during Times of Hate (INT 100 & 201 APPROVED)

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join GVSU Department of Sociology Alumna, Andrea Gmez Cervantes, Assistant Professor at Wake Forest University, for a public talk discussing her new book, Illegality in the Heartland: Latinidad, Indigeneity, and Immigration Policies during Times of Hat...

Unnatural Causes (INT 100/201 approved)

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race, socioeconomic standing, geography, and gender in its examination of well-being and lon...

Pumpkin Painting

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join AOD at our annual pumpkin painting event to celebrate this Halloween! Supplies will be provided and costumes are not required, but they're encouraged! Hope to see you there!

Medley

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Join us for an evening of global artistry at Medley The Department of Modern Languages invites you to our annual Medley, an evening celebrating international poetry, dance, short films, theater, music, painting, and puppetry. Students take the stage wi...

Co-occurring Issues (Substance Use & Mental Health)

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Substance use and mental health can influence each other in complex ways. Learn how anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health concerns can intersect with substance use and where to find support.

Purple Strides: A DVAM Virtual 5K

Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: All Day

Join The Center for Health and Well-being: Victim s Violence Prevention Taskforce this Domestic Violence Awareness Month by participating in the Purple Strides Virtual 5K on October 30th! Run, walk, roll, or move anytime, anywhere as we raise funds to...

Is Halloween Lowkey...GAY?! An Open Door Discussion (INT 100/201 Approved)

Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Join us for an open door discussion about Halloween! Explore the ways Halloween has been important for LGBTQIA+ people throughout time, as well as the ways it has resisted purity culture. This event is student-led, open to all, and INT 100/201 approved.

Concert @ Beckering Family Tower Carillon

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy casual live outdoor music on the 12-ton, 48-bell carillon of Cook Carillon Tower, the largest and most unique instrument on campus. Settle into the courtyard, the flag circle, or just stroll by and take in the soundscape. Concerts run weekly thro...

Concert @ Cook Tower Carillon

Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy casual live outdoor music on the 6-ton, 48-bell carillon of Cook Carillon Tower, the largest and most unique instrument on campus. Grab an adirondack chair or just stroll by and take in the soundscape. Concerts run weekly throughout the academic...

How to Help Someone with a Drinking/Drug Problem

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Worried about someones alcohol or drug use? Learn how to recognize signs of a problem, start a supportive conversation, set healthy boundaries, and connect someone with appropriate resources.

Coffee & Climb

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us for a morning climbing session and light refreshments!

Adult First Aid CPR/AED

Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Hands-on training covering lifesaving skills. Intended for individuals to use in the workplace and schools Classes that meet OSHA Guidelines for First Aid Programs Basic courses and do not meet any type of advanced or professional rescuer type of crede...

Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.

Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey, experience, strength, and hope in recovery, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment. Whether y...

Green Zone Training: Supporting Veterans and Military-Connected Students

Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Green Zone Training at Grand Valley State University is a professional development program designed for faculty and staff to strengthen their understanding of the experiences of student veterans and military-connected students. The training highlights...

Teach-In Keynote Speaker: Dr. Rosie Perez (INT 100/201 Approved)

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

At the GVSU Teach-In: Lifelong Learning toward Educational Equity and Action, keynote speaker Dr. Rosie Perez will present Teaching to Transgress: Using the Ecological Validation Model to Promote Student Learning, Development, and Success. This keynote...

Teach-In (INT 100/201 Approved)

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 8:15 p.m.

The GVSU Teach-In: Lifelong Learning toward Educational Equity and Action is a campus-wide, student-centered learning experience dedicated to advancing educational equity across the university. Bringing together students, faculty, and staff, the Teach-...

Concert @ Beckering Family Tower Carillon

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy casual live outdoor music on the 12-ton, 48-bell carillon of Cook Carillon Tower, the largest and most unique instrument on campus. Settle into the courtyard, the flag circle, or just stroll by and take in the soundscape. Concerts run weekly thro...

Concert @ Cook Tower Carillon

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy casual live outdoor music on the 6-ton, 48-bell carillon of Cook Carillon Tower, the largest and most unique instrument on campus. Grab an adirondack chair or just stroll by and take in the soundscape. Concerts run weekly throughout the academic...

Teach-In (INT 100/201 Approved)

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 8:50 p.m.

The GVSU Teach-In: Lifelong Learning toward Educational Equity and Action is a campus-wide, student-centered learning experience dedicated to advancing educational equity across the university. Bringing together students, faculty, and staff, the Teach-...

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