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.
Welcome back, Lakers!
The Career Center is here to support you at all stages of your career: exploring options, creating a job search plan, preparing job search materials, practicing for interviews, or networking with employers and fellow alumni. We want to help you strategize, discover, and engage!
New Alumni Offering!
Take the next step in your career by joining this program created specifically for the GVSU alumni community.
Quick Links to Get Started
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Strategize
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Find a Job
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Advance or Upscale My Career
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Change My Career Path
Explore different resources that will help you with your career transition, wherever you are in the process.
Develop Professionally
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Career Events
Alumni Webinar: Ask an Advisor with Dayna Phillips and Stephanie Jensen
July 29, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Student Scholars Day 2027
April 14, 2027 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Alumni Spotlights
Matthew Marry '06
Working under incredible mentors of Todd Jager, Brian Hatzel, and Shari Bartz. In addition, working on the staff of the championship teams with legendary athletes and coaches.
Melissa Ludke 2012
Making ancient Roman food for the last week of class.
Ashlyn LaBrenz Kloska '20
I met 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.
Megan Philipp '14
Some of the greatest memories at GVSU include spend long nights with friends studying when the new library opened my last year(2013-2014).