Civic Engagement
Dozens of GVSU students vote on campus; Mantella encourages dignity and respect
Dozens of Grand Valley students waited in line on Election Day to cast their ballot at the satellite Allendale Township Clerk's Office on campus.
Nov 3, 2020
Faculty, staff can use paid time off to vote, work polls November 3
Faculty and staff members can use paid time off to vote and/or work the polls in the 2020 presidential election under new guidance from Human Resources.
Oct 8, 2020
Four from GVSU recognized for service by Campus Compact for Michigan
Four Grand Valley community members were recognized for their civic contributions by Campus Compact of Michigan, a 24-member coalition of institutions dedicated to expanding opportunities for civic engagement and community service.
Jun 5, 2020
GVSU staff member to present in statewide virtual summit on student voting
The Michigan Student Voting summit is sponsored by Campus Vote Project and the All-In Campus Democracy Challenge. GVSU hosted the summit in the spring of 2019 and is assisting with planning this year's event.
May 20, 2020
Sec. Benson encourages GVSU students to vote during visit
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's visit September 24 was in recognition of National Voter Registration Day. Students, faculty and staff members had the opportunity to register to vote at the secretary of state's mobile unit.
Sep 24, 2019
Mobile registration unit to visit GVSU on National Voter Registration Day
Students, faculty and staff members at Grand Valley can register to vote at the Secretary of State's Mobile Unit when it visits the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses.
Sep 19, 2019
Westside project team wins Laker Effect Challenge
A team of Kirkhof College of Nursing students and faculty and The Other Way Ministries staff members won $5,000 during the Laker Effect Challenge to implement their idea of promoting disaster preparedness through a Halloween fun house.
Apr 25, 2019
Partnerships highlighted at Civic Engagement Showcase
Thirty teams of students, faculty and staff, and community members illustrated their collaborative projects and initiatives at the Civic Engagement Showcase held April 11 at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Apr 12, 2019
Deadline nears for Laker Effect Challenge teams
Teams that want to participate in the Laker Effect Challenge can submit a proposal through March 18.
Mar 13, 2019
Making Waves initiative announces winning logo
Sarah Tibbe, a graduate student in the College Student Affairs Leadership program, created the winning logo for the university's Making Waves initiative.
Mar 1, 2019
