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FREE HIV Testing

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Know your status, Lakers! Take care of your sexual health with FREE HIV testing through the GVSU Center for Health re testing routinely or simply want to know your status, theres no shame in getting tested. Know your status. Protect your health. Take c...

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

Date: Thursday, November 12, 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...

Unnatural Causes (INT 100/201 approved)

Date: Thursday, November 12, 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...

Wear the Rainbow

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Save the date for Wear the Rainbow, our annual clothing pop-up shop with gender affirming workshops. This event is entirely free, and takes place at the Hager-Lubbers Exhibition Hall at the City Campus (DEV105E). Donate your clean, gently-used clothing...

Adult & Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 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...

Craftivism: Block Printing with OMA & ASAP

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join OMA and ASAP for a hands-on craftivism event exploring creativity and self-expression through block printing. Create your own unique designs, connect with fellow students, and learn how art can inspire community and advocacy. All supplies provided...

Queer and Allied in Every Field: Nursing

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join faculty and staff from the Nursing department to learn more about what the degree has to offer while connecting with LGBTQIA+ and allied folks in the department! There will be snacks and activities, plus a chance to ask questions and explore the R...

Conscious Uncovering 102

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Covering is described as the process of masking or concealing. Often used as a mechanism of protection, it can take many forms as individuals cover stigmatized and/or marginalized personal identities. This might be clothing to cover a gender identity,...

Concert @ Cook Tower Carillon

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 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...

Concert @ Beckering Family Tower Carillon

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 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...

Queer & Allied in Every Field: Teacher Education

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Queer re an Education-related or would like to learn more, this event is for you! There will be time to meet your peers in the program, ask questions of faculty/staff, and explore the RRC!

Nutrition for Managing Cravings, Withdrawal & Health

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Learn how nutrition, hydration, and other healthy habits can support the body during cravings and withdrawal. Explore practical strategies for taking care of yourself while changing substance use.

Every Body Belongs: Movement, Self-Care & Social Justice

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Our bodies are constantly receiving messages about how they should look, move, perform, and take up space. Even self-care and wellness can become another set of expectations about what we should be doing to be healthy, productive, or worthy. This inter...

Trans Day of Remembrance Vigil

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a vigil in honor of Trans Day of Remembrance, in partnership with the GR Pride Center and GR Trans Foundation. There will be a program, free food, and community connection and support. Accessible parking in connected staff lot is available...

Women On the Wall

Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Learn about climbing and hang out in a fun and inviting space surrounded by women and anyone who identifies as female or non-binary. In addition to some rad climbing, we shoot to have a variety of snacks, music, etc. at each gathering! This recurring e...

QPR: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training

Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This program dispels common misconceptions about suicide, helps individuals recognize the warning signs of suicide, and empowers GVSU community members to save lives using the nationally-recognized QPR method of suicide prevention. It also allows stude...

Concert @ Cook Tower Carillon

Date: Tuesday, December 1, 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...

Concert @ Beckering Family Tower Carillon

Date: Tuesday, December 1, 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...

Adult First Aid CPR/AED

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 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...

Managing Stress & Building Healthy Habits to Change Use

Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Stress can make changing substance use more difficult. Learn practical ways to manage stress, build sustainable habits, and develop strategies that support changes in alcohol or other drug use.

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