Save-the-Date for GLSW 2025!

The LSSU Alumni Association is excited to announce Great Lake State Weekend, happening on October 24-25, 2025! Mark your calendars now for a weekend packed with excitement, including Laker hockey games vs. Bowling Green, the Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame ceremony, a Tailgate Party, and much more. Stay tuned for more details – we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Check back with this page for updated information as it becomes available!

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