Rock the Vote

Grand Valley State University’s student senate will host a Rock the Vote concert Friday, Sept. 30. The event will include performances from Michigan-based bands as well as an on-site voter registration booth. The concert will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the east field of Lubbers Stadium. In the event of rain, the concert will be moved to the Grand River Room of the Kirkhof Center. All students are welcome to attend to enjoy music, food and learn more about voter turnout and the importance of voter registration. The event is LIB 100/201 approved.

Great Laker Weekend

Instead of going home for the weekend, Grand Valley State University students are encouraged to stay on campus for the Great Laker Weekend, a weekend of events and activities organized by the Laker Traditions Team. Events will take place Friday, Sept. 30 through Sunday, Oct. 2 in Allendale and Grand Rapids. Students are able to attend ArtPrize, a rowing workshop, fashion show and more. For a full list of events and dates, visit www.gvsu.edu/lakerweekends

Saturday Night Dive

Spotlight Productions will host the first of two Saturday Night Dive events Saturday, Oct. 1. All Grand Valley State University students are welcome to showcase their stand-up and improve comedy skills. The event will take place in the Kirkhof Center lounge from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Spotlight Productions is also looking for an emcee for the upcoming Lip Sync show during homecoming and encourages anyone interested to participate in the Saturday Night Dive. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Commencement Expansion

Grand Valley State University will be expanding the April commencement to three ceremonies. Students graduating from the Seidman College of Business, College of Community and Public Service Padnos College of Engineering and Computing will walk across the stage on April 28. On April 29, the 10 a.m. ceremony will include the College of Health Professions, Kirkhof College of Nursing and science programs from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The 3 p.m. ceremony will include the College of Education, Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies and liberal arts programs from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.