Note: These events are intended for current GVSU students. Faculty and staff may attend if they wish to join-in.

Virtual Event: Laker Tank

Do you think your organization has what it takes to impress the sharks? This fully virtual “Shark Tank”-style competition gives any participating student organization the chance to compete for $1,000 in challenge funds and show off your creativity along the way. Participation is optional for Student Philanthropy Week organizations, so opt in if you are ready to make your pitch to our panel of alumni judges.

Prizes:

• Overall Winner: Engineers for Accessibility: $500
• Most Creative Video: Rowing Club: $250
• Most Innovative Use of Funds: Engineers for Accessibility: $250

Thank you to Len '94 & Christy Van Popering for the generous challenge gift that made this event possible. 

Monday, October 6

Floats for Philanthropy | Fountain behind Student Services, Valley Campus | 1 - 4 pm.

Kick off the week with ducks, floats, and a splash of philanthropy! The fountain will be filled with rubber ducks waiting to be scooped up. Just like a carnival game, grab a duck to win a prize. Special ducks unlock bonus dollars for featured student organizations. You’ll get to keep your duck as a souvenir, enjoy a fresh-scooped root beer float, and learn about opportunities to volunteer in your community.

Prize winners:

• Boxing Club: $100
• Engineers for Accessibility: $100
• Laker Dance Team: $100
• Soil Judging Club: $50
• Bowling Club: $50
• Rotaract Club: $50
• MSWSO: $50

Thank you to Emily '14, '20 & Rory Miller '14 for their support with this challenge gift. 

Tuesday, October 7

Thanks a Bunch Scavenger Hunt | Valley & City Campuses

Sharpen your sleuthing skills and get ready for the Thanks a Bunch Scavenger Hunt! As part of Student Philanthropy Week, items will be hidden around the Valley & City Campuses, with clues to their location being posted by @GVSU on Instagram. Students who find the items will have an opportunity to choose one of the participating student organizations to receive an extra donation.

Prize winners: 

• Esports Club: $375
• Bowling Club: $250
• Soil Judging Club: $125
• Beekeepers Club: $125
• Student Nurses' Association: $125

Thanks to Mike '11 & Rachel '12 Goorhouse for their gift supporting this event. 

Wednesday, October 8

Cash Cart | Valley Campus 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

We’re putting our own Laker spin on the Cash Cab game show! Institutional Advancement staff will be driving a golf cart around campus and quizzing Lakers on their GVSU and philanthropic knowledge. Participants will have an opportunity to win cash to donate to one of the participating student organizations.

Results:

• Water Ski Club Team: $250
• Boxing Club: $150
• Bowling Club: $100
• PRSSA: $100
• Project Blue Heart: $100
• Pre-Veterinarians Club: $50
• Student Nurses’ Association: $50
• Master of Social Work Student Organization: $50
• Women’s Ice Hockey Club: $50
• Wrestling Club: $50
• Rowing Club: $50

Thanks to a generous challenge gift from President Philomena V. Mantella, which made this event possible. 

Thursday, October 9

Seed ball creation with the SAP | Kirkhof Center Lobby 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Philanthropy isn’t all about donating money. Giving your time is just as valuable! Join Institutional Advancement staff and the Sustainable Agriculture Project for a seed ball creation event in the Kirkhof Center Lobby. Stop by for a few minutes and make a seed ball to later be planted on the GVSU farm. All participants will receive GVSU swag as a thank you.