Photo Galleries

GradFest: April 15-18, 2019 (499 Photos)

GradFest is a traditional event held before Commencement celebrating students' success. Alumni volunteer to welcome them to the Alumni Association.

Alumni Volunteer Celebration & Service Award: May 1, 2019 (33 Photos)

We celebrated alumni who gave their time to GVSU and the Alumni Association over the past year and also honored Emily Miller, ’14, as the 2019 Alumni Service Award recipient.

Traverse City Graduation Celebration: May 2, 2019 (43 Photos)

Graduates in Traverse City gathered at the Botanic Garden at the Historic Barns Park to celebrate the completion of their coursework. The new graduates enjoyed a reception, an update from the Traverse City Alumni Club leaders, and remarks from 2006 Liberal Studies Alumnus Rob Hanel.

Distinguished Alumni & Outstanding Educator Awards Luncheon: April 29, 2019 (106 Photos)

A reception, luncheon, and awards ceremony was held in honor of the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Dr. Mark Smith, ‘91, and the 2019 Outstanding Educator Award recipient, Dr. Shinian Wu. To learn more about our award program, visit gvsu.edu/alumni/awards

Lakers on the Lakeshore - Muskegon: April 25, 2019 (5 Photos)

GVSU lakeshore alumni gathered at the alumni owned Pigeon Hill Brewing Company.

They enjoyed cold brews, heard about the latest developments at Grand Valley, and learned more about the Watch Muskegon Campaign.

Community Outreach Week 2019 (18 Photos)

Volunteers came together for Community Outreach Week to be a powerful example of the Laker Effect. During this award-winning week of service, Lakers united from around the country to give back to their local communities in the name of Grand Valley. 

Chicago Alumni Reception with President Thomas J. Haas & Marcia J. Haas: March 21, 2019 (58 Photos)

Chicago alumni came together to network and celebrate the leadership and service of President Thomas J. and Marcia J. Haas.

Detroit Red Wings GVSU Night: February 24, 2019 (33 Photos)

The Grand Valley community gathered together to watch the Detroit Red Wings take on the San Jose Sharks. 

Life Beyond The Classroom: February 25, 2019 (19 Photos)

The African American and Latin@ Alumni Chapters “Life Beyond on the Classroom” alumni panel discussion provided students with the opportunity to hear from alumni professionals about what it takes to prepare for life in the working world. Alumni in Detroit via video hookup connected with Allendale panelists and students for the hour and a half discussion.

GVSU Alumni Night at the Grand Rapids Drive: February 20, 2019 (34 Photos)

Fellow GVSU alumni and friends gathered for a night of basketball at the Grand Rapids Drive, the Detroit Pistons NBA G League Affiliate, took on the Erie Bayhawks! Before the game, they enjoyed a Q&A with Piston’s legend, four-time NBA All Star, four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, World Champion, and Drive part-owner Ben Wallace.