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Abigail Austin 2026
One of my favorite memories at Grand Valley was in my final year, actually! As a non-traditional, adult student, I drove onto campus for my classes and promptly left to make it to work. I didn't make connections with classmates easily during lectures or c
Archie Smith IV 2021, 2024
My favorite memory as a Laker was transferring to GVSU my sophomore year. I immediately found community through student organizations and from the moment I stepped on campus, I knew I'd be a Laker for a Lifetime.
Lauren Moine 2021
My favorite memory from GVSU has to be giving tours for the Admissions office. I loved getting to meet potential students and parents and share my love for the University. I made great friends with my fellow tour guides and I�m so thankful for that experi
Spandana Vemavarapu April 2025
One of my favorite memories was the moment when Grand Valley truly started to feel like home. Moving from India to the United States to pursue my graduate studies was a big transition, but the welcoming environment at Grand Valley made that journey much e
Melissa Ludke 2012
Making ancient Roman food for the last week of class.
Gregory Hyde 1982
Being on the first Grand Valley Cross-Country team to compete at the Nationals.
Heather Alberda 2000, 2026
Planning the Center for Health and Well-Being's inaugural 1 in 5K to support survivors of violence at GVSU.
Miranda Grunwell 2006
One of my favorite parts of my time at Grand Valley was all the amazing people I met while living on campus. Some of my best memories come from the fun we had outside of class whether we were playing board games in the lobby, exploring campus events to le
Elizabeth Greiter '22
No one specific memory reigns highest of them all for me but I look very fondly on going for a sweet treat at late night at the Blue Connection with my roommate and our neighbors.
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.