Jamie Allen '14 & '15
Two notable memories are my first football game in the student section and the Seidman College of Business Accounting Recruiting event where I received significant exposure to professional networking.
Published March 10, 2021
Melissa Vanderwiel '01
My favorite memories are the Kistler 3K ('95/'96), Friends & Euchre nights, ABX Sorority, and getting lavaliered by Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity.
Published February 25, 2021
Cory Jackson '12
There are so many great memories! As an overarching theme, I participated in Alternative Breaks and those collectively were some of my best memories from GVSU. I met my wife through the program and made some life-long friends.
Published February 23, 2021
Justin Ruehs '00
As a transfer student from Grand Rapids Community College and a commuter, I was so proud to have been elected to lead as the President of GVSU's chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). I would say that is my favorite memory.
Adv Public Relations Health Communication LGBTQ+
Published February 23, 2021
Vicki Zwart '92
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is being lucky enough to snag a reporting internship my first semester at the University's public radio station. I continued to work there until I graduated, covering stories all over the area.
Published February 22, 2021
Jamie Munson '13
I have so many great memories from GVSU. If I had to pick one, it'd be my freshman year watching our football team in the playoffs on an ESPN-televised game. It was absolutely freezing out. We won the game and all the students stormed the field afterward.
Published February 16, 2021
Katie Dehn '06
My favorite experience was working on the GVSU Summer Film Project: The Gospel According to Roy. It was a unique experience that was just like working on a professional set with professional actors and crew.
Published February 13, 2021
Kristina Pepelko '12 & '19
My favorite Grand Valley memories were made by being a part of student organizations, especially the Humane Society of Grand Valley and the Student Environmental Coalition.
English Public Administration Writing
Published February 10, 2021
Sharese Mathis(Shannon) '05
I spent the majority of my time at GVSU serving as a Multicultural Assistant and being a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. A specific memory was traveling to Alabama in 2001 for the Football National Championship with my good friend Yolan
Published February 10, 2021
Kay Augustyniak-Miller '85
It's been incredible to see the campus' growth over the past 36 years and remember back to what it used to be. My spouse and I met my senior year, and my son met his wife also at GVSU.
Published February 10, 2021
Angela McCulley '13
My favorite GV memories are working as the Graduate Assistant for the School of Communications and working closely with Dr. Penning.
Published February 10, 2021
Samantha Klokkert '20
Because our graduation and social work hooding and pinning ceremonies were canceled due to COVID-19, my favorite memory would have to be our virtual celebration and Zoom toast in the social work department.
Published February 9, 2021
Ellyanne Rosenthal '11
I have quite a few good memories at Grand Valley. My absolute favorite memory was studying abroad in Schwäbisch Gmünd in 2009 and 2010. I also loved being a Resident Assistant allowing me to meet lots of wonderful and interesting people.
German International Relations
Published February 9, 2021
Emily Sharick '14
My favorite memory is one day I was sitting in Devos C prepping for class and T. Haas happened to be passing through. He stopped in the middle of the walkway and yelled, "Good luck on your finals, Lakers!" and continued on his way. Devos went nuts!
Published February 9, 2021
Melissa Harris '06
The years have changed most of my memories into fond ones, including walking from my dorm to my class with wet hair that was frozen solid by the time I crossed Little Mac.
Published February 9, 2021
Eric Drewry '07
My favorite memory is probably a collection of memories that I have while working as a dispatcher at the Grand Valley Police Department. I have life-long friends that I met there, I've even officiated two weddings for friends I met at the dispatch desk.
Biology Criminal Justice Psychology
Published February 9, 2021
Becky Seely '89
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is, I remember one weekend, they went around to each room and forced us to go to the football game. I had the best time despite not wanting or planning to go!
Accounting Business Administration Mathematics
Published February 9, 2021
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
Jennifer Connors '08
My favorite GV memories are all of my memories hanging out with my friends at my job at the 2020 Info Desk, Voices of GVSU Gospel Choir, and my sorority sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Legal Studies Women and Gender Studies
Published February 9, 2021
Alexis Gerard '19
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is being involved in dance troupe while in undergrad. Being able to choreograph and lead such a wonderful organization helped me build close friendships and is where I found my place at GV.
Exercise Science Occupational Therapy Psychology
Published February 9, 2021