Programs
Lakers Without Borders
We greatly appreciate students' dedication to creating and contributing to a welcoming, diverse, engaging, and inclusive environment at GVSU. As a gesture of our gratitude, we award Lakers for service and involvement in ISS programs, Uniting Nations (formerly Bringing Together the World) programming and campus engagement.
Lakers Without Borders Recipients
Students who volunteer 10 hours or more in an academic year can be certified as Lakers Without Borders. Lakers are to log their hours by submitting the online form linked below. Students can submit this form multiple times and the total hours will be considered for certification each semester within an academic year. Certificates are given at the end of each Fall and Winter semester.
Pineapple Awards
The Pineapple Awards recognize Grand Valley faculty, staff, community members, and students who advocate for international students and enrich their experience while they are in West Michigan. See previous Pineapple Winners via the button below. Nominations for the 2023-2024 academic year have closed. A link for nominations for the upcoming academic year will be made available in Winter 2025.