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Jeff Domagala '14

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is being a part of the Cook Leadership Academy and being afforded opportunities like speakers, mentors, self-development, and building bonds with diverse peers.

Education -Higher Education

Published October 14, 2024

KJ Tucker '13 & '15

My favorite memory is planning and executing the first big event for the GVSU Chapter of NAACP as the inaugural president. Our team wanted to create an entertainment event that truly resonated with students of color on campus.

Education -Higher Education Public and Nonprofit Admin West Michigan

Published October 12, 2024

Kathleen Bell '81 & '99

It was the mid to late 70s and I'm sure like many, it was a great time to be a grand valley. The best was being in the first marching band ever and all the craziness that was and co-authoring the GVSC Fight Song.

Education -Higher Education Nursing West Michigan

Published July 1, 2024

Zach Oborne '20

Besides networking with my CSAL Cohort, my favorite memory was competing in the Sawyer competition in 2018. The competition called for students to dress like a sawyer for an opportunity to be showcased at one of the games.

Education -Higher Education

Published February 7, 2024

Matthew D'Oyly '06

One of my favorite GVSU memories is the first snowfall, walking across the bridge and seeing the large blue art piece lightly covered in snow.

Education -Higher Education

Published February 7, 2024

Takeelia Garrett '96 & '00

My favorite GVSU memory is singing at the football stadium with the Voices of GVSU. That was so much fun even though it was cold.

Education -Higher Education International Relations Political Science

Published October 18, 2022

Nathan Axdorff '16

My graduate assistantship provided some very fond memories and experiences. I loved working for GVSU's Career Center, and I made so many lifelong friends in the CSAL program. GVSU was truly a special place that allowed me to excel in my graduate work.

Education -Higher Education

Published January 26, 2022

Sarah Tibbe '16 & '19

I'm a bit of a nerd, so my favorite memories were always in the classrooms. Particularly in my capstone coursework where we would have great conversations and debate about big issues.

Economics Education -Higher Education International Relations

Published February 9, 2021

Kraig Lee Whitmyer '18

My favorite memory of GVSU is enjoying my first Laker bowl celebration with my Freshmen roommates after our 'Come Sail Away' jam session with T-Haas at the Fieldhouse.

Criminal Justice Education -Higher Education French

Published January 6, 2021

Samantha Hardenburgh '03 & '05

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was that one winter where part of campus lost power in a blizzard. We played games by candlelight, went sledding and overall had a great time!

Education -Higher Education

Published December 23, 2020

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