Thursday, October 20
3 – 6 pm, Career Fair – Cisler Center
You can check out the list of 67 registered employers at https://bit.ly/3zpqVgs.
An added bonus this year – A representative from UP MichiganWorks! will be available during the career fair to take headshots for students!
7 pm, Speaker Sophie Chandauka MBE – Library Learning Commons
One of Lake Superior State University’s most distinguished graduates, Sophie Chandauka MBE, will speak on Oct. 20 about her successful career in law and business, offering advice to area students and others on how to succeed in today’s complex professional market.
Her talk, “The Power and Attributes for Career Success in a Global Hybrid World: A Remarkable International Career—from the Soo to Wall Street and Big Tech,” will be presented at 7 PM in the Kenneth J. Shouldice Library and is free and open to students, alumni, and the general public. Click here to learn more about Sophie.
8 pm, Apple Bottom Jitters – Live Country Music – Galley
Friday, October 21
10 am – 4 pm, Welcome Center – Lukenda Alumni House
Stop by any time during our hours to pick up information about the weekend. This is an opportunity to visit with other attendees in a social setting and for us to welcome you to campus.
12 pm – 4 pm, Campus Duck Hunt – LSSU Campus
Search for rubber ducks for a chance to win prizes. Ducks will be hidden in the common areas of the CAS building, Crawford, Considine, Library, Cisler Center, Arts Center and the Norris Center.
2 pm, Laker Volleyball vs Purdue Northwest – Bud Cooper Gymnasium
Tickets are available at the door ($10 adults, $8 senior, $6 children 17 & under). Tickets can also be purchased online at https://lssulakerstickets.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx
4 pm, Alumni Awards Reception & Ceremony – Cisler Center – Superior Room
We will recognize some of LSSU’s most accomplished alumni in the Superior Room at Cisler Center. Tickets are $10. Reception begins at 4 pm and program at 4:30 pm. Reservations required. Read about the recipients in the latest Laker Log (lakerlog.lssu.edu).
4 pm – 6 pm, Parents’ Happy Hour – Live Music – Cisler Plaza/Galley
Enjoy a beverage at The Galley in the Cisler Center while listening to live music by Tyler Detloff, before the puck drops.
7 pm, Laker Hockey vs U of M – Taffy Abel Arena
Tickets are available at the door ($22 adults, $14 children 17 & under). First intermission will feature on-ice introductions of the alumni award recipients. Tickets can also be purchased online at https://lssulakerstickets.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx
10 pm, Post-game Fireworks – Cisler Center Plaza
Following the game there will be a social with a cash bar in the Galley of the lower level of the Cisler Center. When the timing is right, a fireworks display will light up the sky to celebrate GLSW.
Saturday, October 22
9 am – 1 pm, Welcome Center – Lukenda Alumni House
Stop by any time during our hours to pick up information about the weekend. This is an opportunity to visit with other attendees in a social setting and for us to welcome you to campus.
9 am, GLSW 5k Fun Run – Norris Center
Join in the fun on Great Lake State Weekend and participate in the KINS Club 5k Fun Walk/Run. Get your photo with Seamore, ring the Victory Bell upon completion of the race and win one of the many door prizes donated by our wonderful sponsors. Medals will be provided for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers for men and for women. The cost is $20.00 if registered prior to race day and $25.00 to register on the day of the race. Registration can be completed at the following link:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/SaultSainteMarie/LSSUGLSWKinesiologyClub5K
9 am – 1 pm, Open House for Prospective Students – Arts Center
Lake Superior State University will be hosting an open house featuring campus and experiential lab tours, academic information, campus life highlights, and a preview of your life at Lake State!
https://www.lssu.edu/admissions/schedule-campus-visit/
11 am – 1 pm, Campus Brunch – Quarterdeck
Enjoy brunch on campus in the Quarterdeck. Stop by the Welcome Center in the Lukenda Alumni House to receive a discount coupon.
11 am – 11:45 am, Meet the Dean – LIB 112
Meet Christy Wenger, the new Dean of Education & Liberal Arts and the College of Criminal Justice and Emergency Responders.
11:45 am – 12:30 pm, Tour of Education Classrooms – LIB 112
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm, Campus and Laboratory Tours – Meet in Huron Room, Cisler Center
The following tours will begin from the Huron Room in Cisler at noon:
Aquaponics Lab, Barch Center for Freshwater Research and Education, Cannabis Center for Excellence featuring Agilent Technologies and Lion Labs Institute for Cannabis Processing, Kinesiology Lab, Nursing Simulation Center, Robotics Lab.
12 pm – 2 pm, Community Graffiti – Pleger Commons
Visitors can leave their mark on a large canvas to commemorate GLSW 2022. The canvas will be displayed on campus.
12 pm – 2 pm, Oozeball (Volleyball in the mud) – Pleger Commons
Teams will compete for the coveted Oozeball trophy and bragging rights for the year. Oozeball is a 3-on-3 volleyball tournament played in mud. You will not want to miss this opportunity to compete with and against your classmates, coworkers and friends. Oozeball is open to all students, faculty/staff, alumni, and university friends/family/community members. You can have up to 5 members on a team. Spots are limited so follow this link to sign up today! https://www.lssu.edu/norris/oozeball-2022/
1 pm – 4 pm, Laker Leaders Camp (ages 6-14) – CAS Lobby
Laker Leaders, hosted by CAMP LSSU, will have academic activities and experiments planned for Great Lake State Weekend for kids ages 6-14 years old. This camp will run from 1pm to 4pm on October 22, 2022.
https://www.lssu.edu/admissions/schedule-campus-visit/
1 pm – 4 pm, Camp Seamore (ages 3-7) – Peacock Cove
Camp Seamore, hosted by CAMP LSSU, will be offering camp for kids ages 3-7 years old during Great Lake State Weekend. We will be having arts and crafts, games, and educational activities for kids from 1pm to 4pm on October 22, 2022. https://www.lssu.edu/admissions/schedule-campus-visit/
2 pm – 4 pm, Chemistry 75th Anniversary Celebration – Crawford Hall
Join us for drinks and appetizers celebrating 75 years of Chemistry at LSSU! Consider sponsoring your favorite element on the LSSU Chemistry Alumni Periodic Table. https://alumni.lssu.edu/lssu-75th-anniversary-chemistry-celebration/
2 pm – 4 pm, Miss Mermaid Michigan – Norris Pool
From the University that brought you Unicorn Hunting, we are pleased to offer the opportunity for your children to swim with Miss Mermaid Michigan. Bring your children to the Norris Center pool for this exciting opportunity!
2 pm – 5 pm, Face Painting – Norris, Student Activity Center
Show some Laker Spirit and get your face painted for the game! Kids of all ages are welcome!
4 – 6 pm, Pre-Game Tailgate – Norris, Student Activity Center
Enjoy food, music, games, cash bar and socializing with fellow Lakers and friends.
6 pm, Laker Hockey vs U of M – Taffy Abel Arena
Tickets are available at the door ($22 adults, $14 children 17 & under). First intermission will feature on-ice introductions of the ’72 and ’92 Championship hockey teams. Tickets can also be purchased online at https://lssulakerstickets.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx
(All LSSU Students get into Athletic Games with LSSU ID)
LSSU Barnes & Noble Bookstore Hours:
Friday 9 am-4pm, Saturday 9 am-4pm, Sunday-Closed
Questions? Email alumnirelations@lssu.edu or call 906-635-2844