Lake Superior State University welcomes students, alumni, families, and community members to celebrate Great Lake State Weekend from Sunday, October 18 through Saturday, October 24. The week will feature campus activities, live entertainment, athletic events, academic showcases, and opportunities to reconnect with the Laker community.

Highlights include bowling, Wing Night, the Battle of the Bands, a career fair, an Engineering and Technology Open House, the Great Lake State Weekend 5K Fun Run, a Center for Freshwater Research and Education Open House, the Engineering Expo and Design Competition, and alumni awards and Hall of Fame ceremonies.

The celebration concludes with a full Saturday of Laker athletics and traditions, including volleyball against Ferris State, the Laker Hockey Ring of Honor induction ceremony, a pregame tailgate and Laker Hockey against Bowling Green at Taffy Abel Arena.

Most Great Lake State Weekend events are open to the public unless otherwise noted. Some activities require tickets or advance registration. Visit LSSU’s Great Lake State Weekend website for the complete schedule, registration information, and tickets.