Phil Biggs '78
I formed a singer-songwriter trio in 1976 and 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:)
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Career Events
JCPenney Suit Up - Winter 2026
February 1, 2026 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Alumni Webinar: Burnout Proof Your Career with Kali Wolken
February 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
GVSU Winter 2026 Career and Internship Fair
February 19, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Alumni Webinar: Craft a Winning Resume with Abby Priebe
March 17, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Student Scholars Day 2026
April 8, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Alumni Spotlights
Paige Valensky '14
My favorite memory from GVSU is either Kleiner Late Night or when the pendulum went viral on Vine after Miley Cyrus' Wrecking Ball song released.
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.
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
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.