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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
Jennifer Buck 1999
I have so many memories from my time at GVSU! My dad graduated from GVSU in 1975 (back then it was Grand Valley State College) and I moved in to the same dorm (Copeland) he lived in exactly 20 years later! I used to work in the computer lab - and one of m
Heather Alberda 2000, 2026
Planning the Center for Health and Well-Being's inaugural 1 in 5K to support survivors of violence at GVSU.
Debra Smith '03
Meeting fellow students who wanted to learn and grow in their profession
David Baum '80
Swinging on the grape vines at the bottom of the ravines.
Julie Quick '14
My favorite memories from GVSU were working at the Eberhard Center at the Conference Center, and getting to meet and serve students, faculty, staff and GVSU guests.
Jeff Domagala '14
Being a part of the Cook Leadership Academy and being afforded opportunities like speakers, mentors, self-development, and building bonds with diverse peers. I now have the pleasure of giving back to the program both financially and as a mentor.
KJ Tucker '13 & '15
My favorite memory is planning and executing the first big event for the GVSU Chapter of NAACP as the inaugural president. Our team wanted to create an entertainment event that truly resonated with students of color on campus.
Johnny Hufford '20
I have great memories from GVSU including welcome week freshman year, my first year Honors College sequence, traveling to Washington DC to present with a group of peers, and sharing research during Student Scholars Day.
Shannon Hall '03
I was given the opportunity to complete my teacher assisting in Stellenbosch, South Africa with a group of school of education students. We stayed with host families and also did some traveling for 6 weeks. It was the opportunity of a lifetime. 2.