News from Grand Valley State University

Office of Student Life

Faculty, staff recognized at masquerade-themed Presidents' Ball

More than 4,500 Lakers dressed to the nines to attend the 32nd annual Presidents' Ball February 3 in Grand Rapids.

Feb 7, 2018


Student organizations host voter registration drives

Students, faculty and staff members can register to vote at one of the several registration drives scheduled to take place on campus during the winter semester.

Jan 29, 2018


Fair to feature area nonprofits

Students interested in volunteer and internship opportunities in the nonprofit industry are invited to attend a fair January 31 in Grand Rapids.

Jan 24, 2018


"I Am Grand Valley" nominations open

Nominations are due November 30 and can be submitted online at www.gvsu.edu/orgsync

Oct 31, 2017


Grand Valley student organization connects young students to animation profession through community project

Grand Valley students and faculty members are spreading the wonders of animation to local middle school students while solving the needs of local community partners. Members of Animator�s Guild, a student organization at Grand Valley, mentored 20 seventh- and eighth-grade students from North Park Montessori Academy in Grand Rapids as they created multiple stop-motion animation videos for Kent County Friend of the Court. The animations will help educate the community about the organization and its services.

Oct 9, 2017


Alumni gather for reunion row on Grand River

Alumni who were members of the Grand Valley rowing team in 1997 gathered September 23 for a 20-year reunion row.

Sep 26, 2017


Mobile registration unit to visit campus on National Voter Registration Day

Students, faculty and staff members can register to vote at the Secretary of State's Mobile Unit when it visits campus September 26 on National Voter Registration Day.

Sep 22, 2017


GVSU Lakers take on SVSU Cardinals during 15th Battle of the Valleys

Proceeds raised at Grand Valley will go to the Laker Children's Fund, established in 2014 to assist groups and local nonprofits that work with children.

Sep 20, 2017


Holi festival planned near carillon tower

It may be close to fall, but a collaborative effort by campus departments will turn Friday, September 15, into a spring festival of colors.

Sep 7, 2017


Program connects student residents to West Side

An orientation program September 7 invites students who reside on Grand Rapids' West Side to learn about the areas where they live, work and study.

Aug 31, 2017