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GVSU Night with the Detroit Red Wings and Boston Bruins (25 Photos)

On Sunday, March 12, 2023, GVSU alumni met at Little Caesar's Arena to watch the Detroit Red Wings take on the Boston Bruins. 

Three alums standing together by the Alumni Relations backdrop.
Two alums posing together by the backdrop.
Six alums at the Red Wings game together.
Two alums putting anchors up at the event.
A family of five standing together by the Alumni Relations backdrop.
A family of four standing together by the Alumni Relations backdrop.

GVSU Municipal Employee Alumni Reception 2023 (6 Photos)

On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, GVSU alumni working in municipal government gathered at Eberhard Center to reconnect, catch up with GVSU faculty members, and network with current students.

Seven alums standing together at the reception.
Five alums standing together at the event.
Two alums standing together at the reception.
Four alums smiling together at the event.
Two alums talking with each other at the reception.
Four alums posing for a photo together at the event.

San Francisco Alumni Reception 2023 (23 Photos)

On Thursday, January 19, 2023, Lakers in San Francisco reconnected at the San Francisco Alumni Reception and met President Mantella and Alumni Relations Director, Susan Proctor '98 & '20. 

Three alumni talking at the event.
Two alumni standing together for a picture.
San Francisco alums standing together with Susan Proctor.
Three alums standing together.
Three San Francisco alums talking with Susan Proctor.
An alumnus standing with President Mantella and Susan Proctor.

Orlando Alumni Reception 2023 (25 Photos)

On Friday, January 6, 2023, Orlando alumni reconnected at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort and met with President Mantella!

President Mantella smiling at the reception.
The welcome screen at the event.
Overview of the reception.
Two alumni talking at the reception.
Two alumni speaking with President Mantella at the reception.
President Mantella hugging an alumnae at the reception.

Santa & Louie Holiday Brunch 2022 (38 Photos)

On Saturday, December 3, 2022, GVSU alums and their families came together at the Alumni House & Visitor Center for a Holiday Brunch with Santa & Louie. There were crafts, photo opportunities with Santa and Louie, food, and mimosas for the adults!

Two daughters of alumni sitting with Santa.
A family of five sitting with Santa.
Two sisters sitting with Santa.
An alumnus and his three sons sitting with Santa.
A family of four sitting with Santa.
A family of five with Santa & Louie.

Seidman Alumni Social (16 Photos)

On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Seidman College of Business alumni gathered at the University Club of Grand Rapids to reconnect with each other. 

Current GVSU students with Seidman alumni.
Four Seidman alumni reconnecting at the event.
Six Seidman alumni at the event.
Four Seidman alumni at the event.
Three Seidman alumni talking at the event.
Two alumni smiling together at the event.

Black Alumni Network (17 Photos)

The GVSU Black Alumni Network is hosted a series of events during Homecoming weekend including a Meet & Greet Welcome Reception, Homecoming Tailgate, After Tailgate Kickback, After Party, and Morning Service.

Black Alumni Network members post for a photo at the tailgate.
Two black alumni smile for a photo in Lubbers Stadium.
Black Alumni Network members pose for a photo in front of a GVSU backdrop.
A group of alumni pose for a photo at the tailgate.
A group of alumni pose for a photo at the tailgate before the football game.
Alumni dancing at the tailgate.

Alumni Homecoming Tailgate 2022 (31 Photos)

Over 500 alumni gathered to cheer on the Lakers in 70-degree weather and sunshine. Tailgaters enjoyed outdoor games, a Beverage Garden featuring alumni-owned products, Laker-themed family activities, a live DJ set, 360° photo booth, and visits from President Mantella and Louie the Laker. Thank you to all who volunteered and attended.

Two alumni holding up an anchor.
Three alumni holding up a past Louie the Laker sign.
Three alumni standing together in the tent.
Two alumni standing in the tent.
President Mantella holding up an anchor.
President Mantella standing with an alumni.

Class of 1972 Golden Reunion (20 Photos)

Alumni of the class of 1972 commemorated their 50th reunion, with fellow graduates from the classes of 1967-77 who were also present to help celebrate the milestone. Classmates reconnected and shared memories during brunch and a reunion toast at the Alumni House and via digital live stream. The group enjoyed a special message from President Emeritus Don Lubbers, a then and now slideshow, perusing memorabilia from the University Archives, and took a campus tour to experience how much their alma mater has grown over the past 50 years, before attending the Alumni Tailgate and football game.

Three alumni talking at the brunch.
Two alumni looking at past pictures.
Alumni having fun talking to each other.
Two alumni drinking the celebratory mimosas.
Three alumni laughing together.
Three alumni sitting together, laughing.

Alumni Awards Celebration 2022 (23 Photos)

On Friday, October 21, 2022, friends, family, and fellow alumni came to celebrate the four recipients at the Alumni Awards Celebration. Marisa Kwiatkowski is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, Adrienne Wallace is the recipient of the Outstanding Educator Award, Ricardo Benavidez is the recipient of the Young Alumni Award, and Janean and Michael Couch are the recipients of the Alumni Service Award. 

Adrienne Wallace standing with President Mantella outside the Alumni House.
Janean and Michael Couch standing with President Mantella outside the Alumni House.
Marisa Kwiatkowski standing with President Mantella outside the Alumni House.
Marisa Kwiatkowski, Adrienne Wallace, and President Mantella standing together outside the Alumni House.
Ricardo Benavidez standing with President Mantella outside the Alumni House
President Mantella standing with the award recipients.

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