Lynn Marie Francis '25
One of my favorite memories at GVSU was working with Kate VanDerKolk. From the moment I was admitted, she became an invaluable resource and guiding presence throughout my journey.
Published July 2, 2025
Melissa Ludke '12
My favorite Grand Valley memory is making ancient Roman food for the last week of class.
Published July 2, 2025
Gregory Hyde '82
My favorite Grand Valley memory is being on the first Grand Valley Cross-Country team to compete at the Nationals.
Published July 1, 2025
Heather Alberda '00 & '26
My favorite Grand Valley memory is planning the Center for Health and Well-Being's inaugural 1 in 5K to support survivors of violence at GVSU.
Criminal Justice Public and Nonprofit Admin Traverse City
Published July 1, 2025
Miranda Grunwell '06
Some of my favorite Grand Valley memories came from the friendships I built and the fun we had while living on campus.
Published July 1, 2025
Natalie Deland '23
My favorite memory at Grand Valley was racing for the Ski and Snowboard Club, the experience gave me lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories.
Published April 28, 2025
Elizabeth Greiter '22
No one specific Grand Valley memory reigns highest of them all for me but I look very fondly on going for a sweet treat at late night at the Blue Connection with my roommate and our neighbors.
Published April 25, 2025
Kelsey Gipe '20
One of my favorite college memories is meeting the friends who would become like family. We bonded over late-night study sessions, spontaneous adventures, and just always showing up for each other. Another highlight was playing intramural sports!
Published April 12, 2025
Nathalie Ferry '23
Football games and tailgating at Mystic were some of my favorite Grand Valley memories.
Published April 2, 2025
Ashlyn LaBrenz Kloska '20
My favorite Grand Valley memory is meeting my husband at Grand Valley! We met in September 2017 through the Fencing Club. We were recently married, December 19th, 2024 in Grand Rapids! I have also met several of my closest friends through GV.
Philosophy Political Science West Michigan
Published March 28, 2025
Talia Simons '23
My favorite Grand Valley memory is going to Ghana with KCON! I learned so much about the Ghanaian people, medicine, community, and I made lifelong friends along the way.
Biology Honors College Nursing West Michigan
Published March 28, 2025
Olivia Hearth '24
My favorite Grand Valley memory is joining the Seidman Mentorship Program as it was a transformative experience for me. Through the guidance and encouragement of my mentors, I gained the confidence to believe in myself and my abilities.
Published March 21, 2025
Jim Zwarensteyn '75
That was a long time ago, but my favorite times at school where the annual band tours. Each year the band would board busses in the spring and spend 3 days visiting different Michigan communities.
Published February 15, 2025
Madison Moore '24
There are too many favorite Grand Valley memories! Living in my sorority house, studying abroad in Italy, and working as a student assistant at the Alumni House, to name a few.
Communication Sciences and Disorders Speech-Language Pathology
Published February 11, 2025
Judi Majnun Miller - Lindsey '78
I loved playing my guitar and singing my original songs in the local coffee house so I would say that was one of favorite Grand Valley memories.
Art Education Environmental Studies Women and Gender Studies
Published February 5, 2025
Phil Biggs '78
My favorite Grand Valley memory is forming a singer-songwriter trio in 1976. We performed around campus, singing some favorite songs from the mid-70's. Then, we started writing our own tunes - my English background served me well:)
English Honors College Political Science West Michigan
Published February 5, 2025
Debra Smith '03
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was meeting fellow students who were passionate about learning and growing in their professions.
Health Administration Public and Nonprofit Admin West Michigan
Published February 4, 2025
William Van Lente '69
My favorite course was Social Psychology under Dr. James Lundy given it bridged my interest in psychology with organizational development. My most fun course was Field Techniques in Anthropology which was an actual physical anthropology excavation.
Published February 4, 2025
David Baum '80
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was swinging on grapevines at the bottom of the ravines.
Education Environmental Studies
Published February 4, 2025
Zachariah Brevis '99
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is traveling by passenger van to Wichita, Kansas, with a motley group of GVSU students to frame a house as part of the Alternative Spring Break (ASB) program.
Business Administration Finance History
Published February 4, 2025