Campus Life
10 things every incoming Laker must know
Students are headed back to campus! As Grand Valley comes to life for another great year, here are 10 things that every incoming Laker should know.
Aug 18, 2023
Top 10 events to attend during your first months at GVSU
Students are back and campus has come to life! University departments are hosting many events during the next few months that you won't want to miss. Below is a list of events that you should check out during your first few months at Grand Valley.
Aug 22, 2022
Laker Family Appreciation Weekend Begins October 8
The Laker Family Appreciation Weekend, October 8-10, offers many in-person events for students and their supporters
Sep 28, 2021
One year later, a reminder of Lakers' adaptability during the pandemic amid signs of hope
Here is how Grand Valley persevered through one year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 15, 2021
Work Like a Laker: Virtual conference includes GVSU Career, Internship and Summer Job fair
To help students prepare for the virtual world of work, the GVSU Career Center is hosting the fully virtual Work Like a Laker conference, which includes the virtual Career, Internship and Summer Job Fair.
Mar 4, 2021
Rest, relax and recharge: Recreation & Wellness encourages pressing pause
Just like your laptop and cell phone, you need time to recharge. The Recreation & Wellness team developed the Press Pause campaign to encourage students, faculty and staff members to rest, relax and refresh.
Feb 19, 2021
Winterfest events bring students together on campus
Winterfest, a Grand Valley tradition from years past, is back and will run through February 14 on the Allendale Campus.
Feb 8, 2021
Donations help Replenish end the semester on a high note
'Tis the season of giving, and several Grand Valley staff members took the saying to heart to help Replenish, the university's food pantry and food resource for students.
Dec 17, 2020
Candlelight vigil held to remember GVSU student
Flowers, photographs and written messages were laid against the Cook Carillon Tower on the Allendale Campus, during a candlelight vigil held in memory of first-year student Taylor DeRosa.
Dec 16, 2020
Graduate student supports peers in planning first statewide virtual programming conference
When planning Fall 2020 programming, Caroline Murray said she found herself in a sticky situation. As a graduate student in Grand Valleyýs Office of Student Life, part of Murrayýs role is advising the Campus Activities Board. Planning virtual activities and events for students to make connections proved to be no easy task.
Nov 18, 2020
