LSSU’s Great Lake State Weekend Features 75th Anniversary and More.
Traditionally each fall since 1995, the Laker Community gathers for LSSU’s version of homecoming known as Great Lake State Weekend (GLSW). It is a campus-wide celebration to welcome alumni and friends as well as prospective students and their families on the weekend of October 15 to 17, 2021.
The overarching theme of GLSW 2021 will be celebrating the institution’s 75th Anniversary. This will entail a fireworks display on the north side of the Cisler Student and Conference Center immediately after Friday night’s Laker Hockey game. Everyone is welcome.
Here are some other special events during the weekend:
LSSU Alumni Awards Reception & Ceremony –
Friday, October 15th – 4:30 p.m., LSSU Arts Center
Annually, the LSSU Alumni Association recognizes awardees with four awards for their outstanding contributions in their respective communities while also advancing the University. This year’s recipients are:
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Jan Bednarz ’72 ~ Outstanding Alumnus Award
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Cynthia Williams ’76 ~ Kenneth J. Shouldice Alumni Achievement Award
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Hannah Pierson-Compeau ’05 ~ Paul Ripley Award for Young Alumni ~
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To be named ~ Mansfield Parents of the Year
LSSU Athletic Hall of Fame Reception & Induction
Saturday, 1:30 p.m., LSSU Arts Center
Since 1999, the Laker Athletic Hall of Fame honors athletes, coaches and administrators for their successes while at Lake Superior State University. This year’s class includes:
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Tom Borrelli, Wrestling Coach (1986-91)
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Becky Marquardt-King ’07, Women’s Basketball
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Anthony Pavicic ’07, Track & Cross Country
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Megan (LaMothe) Schwab ’09, Women’s Tennis
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Sean Tallaire ’96, Hockey
Laker Pre-Gamer on the Courts
Saturday 5 p.m., Norris Center Outdoor Tennis Courts
This is a revised version of past “Tailgates” that have been located on the tennis courts. This year there will be activities for all ages with activities for kids, music, food, refreshments and a cash bar. The culmination of the ceremonial Laker Athletics Women’s Walk and raffle drawings will occur at the event.
The Pre-gamer is a way to warmup for Laker Hockey Vs St. Thomas Tommies hockey and the raising of LSSU’s 2020 WCHA Championship Banner during Saturday’s game.
This year the LSSU Alumni Association is introducing the GLSW Power Pack, which provides discounted access to many of the weekend’s festivities and includes a special edition 75th Anniversary wristband and long-sleeve t-shirt.