LSSU Alumni Association

10/02/2026

🏐💦 GET READY TO GET MUDDY! 💦🏐

Oozeball is BACK, Lakers — and it’s about to get gloriously messy. 🤘

Join us for the annual GLSW Oozeball Tournament on Saturday, October 24th from 3–5 PM at Cooper Field, right off the SAC!

It’s 3-on-3 mud volleyball with up to 5 players per team, so grab your crew and get ready to dive, spike, splash, slip, slide, and probably eat a little mud. 😂

🏆 Winning team: The coveted Oozeball Trophy + a full year of bragging rights
🏖️ Every participant: A Laker-branded towel
🍺 Spectators 21+: The bar will be open featuring Lake State’s own BEERBONI!

Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer the mud? Spots are LIMITED, so rally your team and register today!

📩 Register your team by emailing Justin Fountain at [email protected]
📌 Subject line: “GLSW Oozeball 2026”

Come for the volleyball. Stay for the chaos. Leave covered in mud. 😎

10/01/2026

The first Hockey game of the season is coming up! Now is the time to show our Laker Pride just as our alumni did by being bold, loud, and proud in our student section!

09/29/2026

Get ready for the premier event of Great Lake State Weekend!

The Alumni Awards & Hall of Fame Ceremony is happening Saturday, October 24 at 11:30 AM, and it’s going to be an unforgettable celebration of Laker excellence.

This event will sell out, and tickets will NOT be available at the door — so don’t wait!

Grab your spot now: https://conta.cc/4yuQglp

09/24/2026

Welcome, Darrin! 💙💛⚓️

Lake Superior State University welcomes Darrin Madeley back to the Laker family as the new Director of Athletic Development! ⚓️

Madeley was part of LSSU’s 1992 NCAA Division I National Championship team before going on to a professional hockey career, including time in the NHL with the Ottawa Senators and San Jose Sharks.

He later spent more than 20 years in athletic leadership and education at Lake Forest Academy.

Now, Madeley returns to LSSU to help strengthen philanthropic support for Laker Athletics and build relationships with alumni, donors, fans, corporate partners, and the broader Laker community.

“I am beyond excited, honored, and proud to announce that I am returning to Lake Superior State University,” Madeley said.

Welcome home, Darrin!

Read the full announcement: https://www.lssu.edu/laker-hockey-great-darrin-madeley-returns-to-lssu-as-director-of-athletic-development/

09/24/2026

📅 Mark Your Calendar: Bud Denker ’80 Is Coming to LSSU for GLSW!

LSSU alum Bud Denker ’80 will be on campus during Great Lake State Weekend on October 22 at 6 p.m. to share his insights on leadership in today’s environment.

Join us in the Kenneth J. Shouldice Library for this special GLSW event!

Learn more about Bud and his upcoming visit in the Summer 2026 Laker Log:
https://lakerlog.lssu.edu/summer2026/leadership-in-todays-environment-bud-denker-to-speak-october-22/

Lake Superior State University

What does it take to lead when things don’t go according to plan? For Bud Denker ’80, those moments are often where the greatest lessons are found. A 1980 graduate ...

09/24/2026

As classes kick up, we show our appreciation to our student's pets! This we highlight Machelle Jaruzel, a previous student and fellow alumna, as she poses with an adorable yet vocal kitten on her shoulder.

09/23/2026

Hey Alumni, this one’s for you! 💙💛

Laker alumni can now get 15% off an annual FloCollege subscription through the FloCollege Alumni Program.

Follow your favorite teams in action and watch matchups, conference rivalries, and postseason pushes available through FloCollege — wherever you are.

With your alumni subscription, you’ll also get access to 25+ FloSports channels, live or on-demand.

Keep up with the Lakers all season long and take advantage of your alumni discount! Visit the link below to learn more.

🔗 https://flosports.link/4r4WFAW

09/22/2026

TIME CHANGE! The Laker Hockey pregame social in Essex, Ontario, will now begin at 1 p.m. ET.

Join fellow alumni, friends, and fans on Saturday, October 3, before the Lakers face off against the University of Windsor Lancers. Enjoy food, drinks, and some Laker camaraderie before heading to the game! Game tickets sold separately.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
🕐 Pregame Social: 1 p.m. ET
🎟️ Free — RSVP requested
📍 Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill, Essex, Ontario
🔗 Pregame RSVP & Game Tickets: https://alumni.lssu.edu/lssu-lakers-at-the-university-of-windsor/

09/18/2026

Thank you, Laker Community! You showed up for 906 Day, and together we made it a success!

🎉 $23,320 raised
🎯 $20,000 overall goal exceeded
☑️ Full $5,000 matching gift for the Campus and Community Partnership Fund met

Your generosity is supporting a variety of areas across Lake State, including new projects and partnerships that bring LSSU and the surrounding community closer together.

Thank you to everyone who made a gift and helped make this year’s 906 Day Giving Challenge possible. We’re grateful for your generosity and Laker pride!

09/17/2026

It's the last Thursday of this summer season, so we'll reminisce about all the fun we had and how much we'll miss the warm weather and lack of homework!
This , we see a student in a custom sailor hat that freshman used to wear as a tradition! I'm sure they were just as sad as us when the cold and snow came rolling in.
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