Skip to main content




Thomas Rogers '12

My favorite memory was meeting my future wife in the basement of Mackinaw Hall while in Genetics class.

Biochemistry Biomedical Sciences Cell and Molecular Biology

Published May 31, 2024

Olivia Brown '18

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is being an RA on campus was such a fun time. Never a dull moment and SO many stories are still talked about. My best friends came out of that experience and we are still close now!

Marketing Writing

Published April 15, 2024

Jamie Timm '16

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is having some of the very best professors and meeting some incredible people I still call friends.

Criminal Justice

Published April 10, 2024

Michael Peuler '77

As I was a military veteran and married when I entered GVSC, I was driven to excel in my education. The professors were excellent and I loved walking the then rough campus, including ropes to assist on the sidewalks in the winter.

Accounting Honors College

Published March 13, 2024

Stephanie Stacey '06

While attending GVSU, I lived on campus and had the opportunity to make lifelong friendships with my assigned roommates. Late-night Meijer, IHOP, and Steak n Shake runs will always make me smile.

Hospitality Tourism Mgt West Michigan

Published March 11, 2024

Tiffany Clarke '09 & '11

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is meeting my friends for lunch at the commons on Wednesdays each week. These meet ups included pizza and a lot of laughs!

Social Work West Michigan

Published March 5, 2024

Thomas Seffernick '14

One of my favorite memories I remember was the nights we spent in the editing suite trying to finish up our assignments.

Film And Video

Published February 19, 2024

Teresa Seidel '90 & '97

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is joining the Grand Valley track team my second year of college. It brought me new friends and new experiences - so many amazing memories.

Biology Public Administration

Published February 8, 2024

Joel James '12

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was rushing to Menna's Joint for a Fatty Dub before class.

International Relations Political Science

Published February 8, 2024

Melissa Bedell '07

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is poker nights with friends in the ravines, followed by a long drive to East GR for late-night hotdogs.

Education-Elem Middle Teaching Integrated Science

Published February 7, 2024

Aaron Poirier '11 & '14

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is moving into the dorms during freshmen year, meeting random strangers who have become lifelong friends.

Exercise Science Physical Therapy

Published February 7, 2024

Patrick Reinke '07

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is, In my 2nd year on campus. taking a job with GV Public Safety. Working with DPS introduced me to the world of policing. I soon after found myself changing my major and starting down a new career path.

Adv Public Relations Criminal Justice

Published February 7, 2024

Lindsay (Kramer) Thompson '06

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is getting through swim practice with my teammates and learning in the PE methods classes taught by Dr. Patti Rowe.

Health and Physical Education

Published February 7, 2024

Jermale Eddie '03

One of my favorite memories at GVSU was when Redman and Method Man came to campus for a concert. Once the lights went off, we found out that almost every member of the Wu-Tang Clan was there.

Education Social Studies

Published February 7, 2024

Jordan Brown '13

One of my favorite memories is living in North B during my freshman year was truly a transformative experience for me. As I settled into the second floor, I found myself becoming part of an incredible community that felt more like family than just friends

Health Communication Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership

Published February 7, 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

Russell Werra '16

My favorite memory at Grand Valley would have to be the many memorable friendships and relationships I was able to build given the nature of the welcoming environment set forth by the university.

Business Administration Marketing

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

Pamela Besteman '96

During a winter practice for the Rowing Team, our coach had us play soccer on the Ski Hill. We had so much fun running up and down the hill, chasing the ball, tackling each other, and laughing our heads off while trying to beat our teammates.

Health and Physical Education Psychology

Published February 2, 2024

Andy Beachnau '85

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was helping add lights to the varsity and intramural fields, truly a way to "play on, Lakers!"

Education

Published February 2, 2024

Page last modified October 23, 2026