GLSW 2024

Tentative Schedule – check back often as we add to our line-up of events!

Wednesday, October 16th

5pmLake State After HoursTBD

Thursday, October 17th

3pm-6pmLSSU Career FairCisler Center – Superior Room
6pm-7:30pmDr. Steve Mulholland Kenneth Shouldice Library
7:30pmBattle of the BandsLSSU Arts Center

Friday, October 18th

11am-4pmWelcome CenterNorris Center Lobby
4pm-6pmArts Center 20th Anniversary Open HouseArts Center Lobby & Art Gallery
7pmLaker Hockey vs. Stonehill CollegeTaffy Abel Arena, Norris Center

Saturday, October 19th

9am-12pmWelcome CenterNorris Center Lobby
9amGLSW 5k Fun RunNorris Center
9am-2pmOpen House for Prospective StudentsArts Center
10am-4pmCFRE Discovery Center – Salmon SaturdayBarch Center for Freshwater Research & Education
11:30amAlumni Awards and Hall of Fame Reception and EventCisler Center – Superior Room
12pm-2pmOozeball (Volleyball Tournament in the mud)Volleyball Courts (near Bookstore)
4pm-6pmPre-Game TailgateStudent Activity Center, Norris Center
6pmLaker Hockey vs. Stonehill CollegeTaffy Abel Arena, Norris Center
9pmTaps TakeoverThe Galley-lower level Cisler Center

Reunite with College Friends

Want to get your group together for a reunion during Homecoming? How about roommates who lived in Brady Hall or maybe alumni from a certain era or academic department? Whatever and whenever you want to make something happen, give us a call. We have the addresses and contacts that will make your program a success.
See past LSSU Alumni Mini-Reunions.

Great Lake State Weekend
Great Lake State Weekend (GLSW) began in 1995 and is LSSU’s Homecoming Weekend for students, alumni, families and the Sault Ste. Marie community.

LSSU Students: Nominate your parents for the Bud & Mary Mansfield Parents of the Year Award

Every year, LSSU students nominate their Parents for this award. Honorees will receive:

  • Free hotel room (Friday & Saturday) during Great Lake State Weekend
  • Free tickets to Alumni Awards Banquet, award presented by LSSU President
  • Free hockey tickets for Friday & Saturday games
  • Free GLSW package including t-shirts and discounts

See GLSW photos from previous years