Shannon Hall '03
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is getting the opportunity to complete my teacher assisting in Stellenbosch, South Africa with a group of school of education students. We stayed with host families and also did some traveling for 6 weeks.
Biology Education-Elem Middle Teaching
Published August 19, 2024
Darcy Marckini '10 and '12
I love how small my program was at the time. I made some great friends with both students and faculty in my program. I never would have had that experience at a larger university, and I truly believe that set me up for success post-graduation!
Cell and Molecular Biology West Michigan
Published August 13, 2024
Joshua Lee '13
One of my favorite memories was meeting and interacting with the residents on my floor. I enjoyed getting to know them and helping them as they started their journey at Grand Valley.
Cell and Molecular Biology Honors College
Published August 7, 2024
Ryan Lennon '09 & '12
My favorite memory was randomly being filmed for the "LipDub" in 2010 and playing GVSU Rugby with my best mates!
Published July 24, 2024
Jake Vanderheyden '19
My favorite Grand Valley memory was when I proposed to my wife, Valerie, with the Laker Marching Band playing behind us. We met during our freshman year in the LMB and have now been together for almost 9 years.
Published July 2, 2024
Emily David '18
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is having the opportunity to learn more about my favorite subjects on one campus was so special. I will never forget how thankful I felt to be able to live the dream of pursuing both dance and biology.
Cell and Molecular Biology Dance Honors College
Published July 1, 2024
Nate Engle '09
My favorite memories ls my time as a graduate fellow at the Van Andel Global Trade Center was indispensable in creating and obtaining a formative experience at GVSU. It's one of the best service-delivery-to-community programs that the university has.
Published July 1, 2024
Bruce Costen '68
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was being a member of the university's first basketball team.
Education Social Studies West Michigan
Published July 1, 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
Judith Majnun Miller-Lindsey '78
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is learning to develop & print black and white film as well as color - doing it the old-fashioned way. Professor Whitney Sevin was an amazing teacher.
Photography Studio Art Women and Gender Studies
Published July 1, 2024
Rhye Mirch '14
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is leading my first Alternative Breaks trip to Baltimore, MD for the affordable housing trip. All of my AB experiences were transformational but the one I site lead was probably my favorite.
Published July 1, 2024
Breanne Dalm '19 & '22
It's so hard to choose one favorite Grand Valley memory, but I would say attending the football games with my parents would be my favorite. My brother was in the Grand Valley marching band so we would always enjoy watching him play.
Education-Middle Second Teach School Counseling Social Studies West Michigan
Published July 1, 2024
Grace Bommarito '12
My favorite memory from Grand Valley was meeting my best friend and navigating life together as young adults.
Cell and Molecular Biology Chemistry Criminal Justice Honors College West Michigan
Published June 8, 2024
Brooke Grimaldi '18
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was working in Dr. Khoo's lab. Those were some of the best times of my college experience.
Cell and Molecular Biology West Michigan
Published June 7, 2024
Anna Barry-Wolbers '17 & '18
One of my favorite memories is meeting Dr. Hart and talking about cancer biology research. That conversation has kept me motivated throughout the years and will continue to help me persevere and have confidence in my abilities.
Biology Cell and Molecular Biology
Published June 5, 2024
Madison Spratt '19
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is late night Orgo study sessions, making friends who I'm still close with today in lab, taking courses that pushed me out of my STEM comfort zone.
Cell and Molecular Biology Honors College
Published June 4, 2024
Madison Schmidtmann '18
One of my favorite memories is choreographing an intro-level hip-hop dance for the GVSU Dance Troupe with my roommate/best friend. We had a lot of fun working out the choreography together, tie-dying the group's costumes, and getting to dance!
Cell and Molecular Biology Honors College
Published June 2, 2024
Mike Michalski '18
My favorite memory was working late in Kindschi Hall on pouring an agarose gel for electrophoresis but I had mistakenly poured the gel too thick. I remember just laughing with my classmates because I'd review the progress hourly and nothing would change.
Cell and Molecular Biology West Michigan
Published June 2, 2024
Kali Smolen '17
My favorite memories at Grand Valley were made at the Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP). That is where I met my best friends, learned how to cook, became passionate about sustainability, and learned to keep bees.
Cell and Molecular Biology Honors College
Published June 1, 2024
Kara Rickenberg '19
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is being lucky enough to have my honors freshman sequence downtown. I enjoyed exploring and learning about the city of Grand Rapids.
Allied Health Sciences Honors College Psychology
Published May 31, 2024