Jason Black '99
I have too many memories but having to greet the incoming freshmen class in the field house during freshmen welcome week with Victor Cardenas is one of my most stressful memories.
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.
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Change My Career Path
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Career Events
Webinar: Understanding and Contributing to Company Culture
November 12, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Student Scholars Day 2027
April 14, 2027 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Alumni Spotlights
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!
Emily Rienks '21
My favorite Grand Valley memories are being down on the sideline for Laker football games cheering the team on for many Grand Valley Victories. Watching football from anywhere but the sideline will never be the same!
Mary McConner '08
One of my favorite memories from Grand Valley is the sense of community I found through my involvement in various student organizations. Being part of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (Nu Theta Chapter), serving as the 2007-08 President of the NPH
Tim O'Dea '19
Some of my favorite Grand Valley memories were enjoying all the Welcome Week festivities and attending the final Toast with T. Haas.