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Grand Valley State University’s Allendale Campus will seem a little fuller this weekend when students and their families gather for the annual Family Weekend – three days packed full of Olympic-themed events.
Friday through Sunday, families can take part in dozens of activities and events on campus, including the Ravine Romp, the Shakespeare festival, Pancakes with the President, and a 5k run/walk. On Saturday, among other events, there will be a Taste of the Olympics special, which features GVSU alumna and Olympic athlete Sarah Zelenka, along with the Olympic Chef Paul, who traveled and cooked for the athletes in London.
“My family always likes coming in to see what I do for school,” said senior Jessica Wagley. She said the event is a great way for families to get involved with GVSU, but also for GVSU to get involved with the community.
“It brings the community together with ArtPrize, so it’s not just highlighting our campus, but Grand Rapids in general,” Wagley said.
For families that aren’t all able to get into Mojo’s Dueling Piano Bar in downtown Grand Rapids, the Main Street Dueling Pianos are coming to GVSU to give audiences an all-request interactive music experience, with a twist of comedy.
The all-ages event is free and located in the Grand River Room of the Kirkhof Center. Snacks and prizes for the intertwined Olympic and GVSU trivia questions will be provided by 48 West apartments.
Wagley said the trivia should help more families get involved with campus, as well as have a chance to win free prizes.
“It’s a pretty cool event for family’s to come to,” Wagley said.
To finish off the weekend, the Padnos International Center is hosting the Monde Centric International Fashion Show and Brunch. The event is co-sponsored by the International Students Club and the Grand Valley Fashion Club, and gives families an opportunity to learn about international dress and cultures. Along with the fashion show, families have a chance to test their global trivia knowledge and win prizes.
“We are very excited to announce that Padnos International Center will be giving away Study Abroad application fee vouchers to the winner of our global trivia game,” said Alissa Lane, Padnos International Center outreach coordinator.
The event runs from 10 a.m.-noon and is $8, which includes an international tea and food tasting, trivia, and henna tattoos. Lane said 20 models will be wearing the international fashions.
The weekend features several events that are already sold out, including an ArtPrize tour with GVSU Art Gallery Director Henry Matthews. For a complete list of all Family Weekend events, go to www.gvsu.edu/familyweekend.
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Courtesy Photo/Joe Kargula and Erik Peterson run the Marathon leg of the Ironman Triathlon
GVL / Robert Mathews Quarterback Heath Parling (12) leading the offense past Notre Dame College.
GVL / Eric Coulter Senior Jake Isaacson placed eigth in the Spartan Invitational. Isaacson's time of 25:04 was the highest among Division II athletes.
GVL/Jessica Hollenbeck Student Senate President Jack Iott speaks to the assembly during Thursday's meeting.
Courtesy / gvsu.edu President Haas and Montcalm Community College President Robert C. Ferrentino sign the transfer agreement
Courtesy Photo/ GVSU Athletic Department Sophomore Chris Cunningham lines up a putt at a past match.
Courtesy Photo / GVSULakers.com Andrew Darrell prepares to return the serve earlier this season.
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".
GVL / Archive Forward Briauna Taylor (31) chases down a lose ball in a game last season
Courtesy Photo / Dean Breest Sophomore Allyson Winchester was named the GLIAC Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year after finishing first with a time of 20:48.8.
GVL / Archive GVSU's Breland Hogan rises and fires over three defenders last season.
GVL/Bo Anderson Briauna Taylor leads the fast break during a game earlier this season.
GVL / Robert Mathews Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning, James Moyer, leading a walk through of the Mary Ideam Pew Library
Courtesy Photo / GVSU DII Men's Hockey Jeremy Christopher chases down a puck during a matchup last season.
GVL / Bo Anderson Students and faculty danced under the spectacular light show in the Devos Place Ballroom
GVL / Robert Mathews Martin L�wenberg, holocaust survivor, speaking at the Genocide Awareness Night presentation in the Grand River Room.
Courtesy / Dean Breest Senior Sam Lockhart finishes her indoor career with two individual national championships in weight throw and shot put at the 2013 National Championships.
Archive / Robert Mathews Giancarlo Brugnoni (40) rounding the bases during a previous game.
GVL/Bo Anderson Seniors Christ Koppenaal, Bill Madsen, and Mitch Weber measure the exterior of the Wesley House as part of an energy audit.
GVL / Robert Mathews Senior Anthony Campanella pitching against Tiffin University during the Lakers double header.
GVL / Eric Coulter Brother Jed Smock, a member of Campus Ministry USA, speaks with fervor to a student. Many students, all with differing views, came to watch the Campus Ministry members speak.
GVL / Sean Mouton A passing walker stops to admire some recently constructed pieces of Art Prize 2012.
GVL Archive Senior Nick Gunthorpe follows through and watches his shot at the Ardenson last year. This weekend the team will be playing in South Haven.
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GVL / Robert Mathews Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons under construction.
GVL / Archive The Grand Valley Rowing Team during Spring Training in Florida last spring.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
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