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Sustainability Month at GVSU recognized with events across campus

Throughout the month of October, Grand Valley will celebrate Sustainability Month with several events.

Oct 1, 2021


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


Virtual career and internship fair set for October

GVSU is hosting a virtual career and internship fair on October 7.

Sep 27, 2021


Koda Chronicles: GVPD explosives dog works first Laker football game

Koda, a new member of the Grand Valley Police Department, worked her first Laker football game at the season opener September 11.

Sep 13, 2021


Grand Valley community to honor 20th anniversary of 9/11

Grand Valley community members will reflect on the 20 year anniversary of 9/11 with a flag memorial and events at the first football game.

Sep 8, 2021


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


Beach cleanup encourages community service from Grand Valley students

Dozens of Grand Valley students participated in the Community Service Learning Center's beach cleanup event August 28 at Grand Haven State Park.

Aug 31, 2021


What fans should know about the Lakers' 2021 football season

The start of Grand Valley's 50th season of football will have to wait following the announcement the September 4 game with Edinboro is canceled due to COVID-19 protocols within the Edinboro program.

Aug 30, 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