Convocation
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
GVSU in photos, August 2021: Beginnings, goodbyes and a wooden shoe regatta
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Sep 1, 2021
Convocation speakers encourage students to find their communities, begin strong journeys
New and returning students were welcomed to the 2021-2022 academic year by Convocation speakers who also lent advice, gave messages of support and asked questions.
Aug 27, 2021
Grand Valley to welcome back students as they move into living centers, attend Convocation
Convocation will be held August 27 at Lubbers Stadium.
Aug 19, 2021
Convocation speakers usher in new academic year with messages of resilience, opportunities
President Philomena V. Mantella and other university leaders welcomed new students to campus during a live-streamed Convocation address August 28. The speakers acknowledged students' resiliency for sticking to their goals of attending college during the challenges COVID-19 brings.
Aug 28, 2020
Virtual Convocation celebration to be webcast August 28
Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella will address incoming students during a virtual Convocation ceremony Friday, August 28.
Aug 26, 2020
GVSU move-in begins August 23, week to conclude with virtual Convocation
More than 5,000 new and returning Grand Valley students will move to campus August 23-27, following a procedure developed to keep everyone as safe as possible.
Aug 18, 2020
New tradition lights up Convocation ceremony
In her first Convocation address, President Philomena V. Mantella led the audience of first-year students, faculty and staff members, and guests through a new tradition she said symbolizes a commitment to individual success and a connection to the campus community.
Aug 23, 2019
