Office of Student Life
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
Election Day activities on campus include Walk to Vote, remarks from Mantella
In a final push to encourage the campus community to vote, Grand Valley will host activities and remarks from university and area leaders on Election Day.
Oct 28, 2020
GVSU community members march in solidarity for Black lives
More than 100 GVSU students, faculty and staff members marched through the Allendale Campus in solidarity for racial equality.
Oct 9, 2020
GVSU students able to vote at on-campus satellite clerk's office
A one-stop shop coming to Grand Valley's Allendale Campus will allow students to register to vote, request an absentee ballot and vote in person ahead of Election Day.
Oct 9, 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 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
Not a typical year: GVSU's virtual graduate celebration recognizes class of 2020
Grand Valley seniors had expected to gather in a large arena, hear inspiring speeches, listen for their name to be called and shake hands with President Philomena V. Mantella. However, this is not a typical year.
Apr 24, 2020
GVSU class of 2020 to be honored during virtual graduate celebration
Although the celebration for the class of 2020 will be different than originally planned, thousands of Grand Valley students will be recognized for achieving their degrees.
Apr 23, 2020
Graduating senior writes "An Original Song for the (COVID) Class of 2020"
Joseph VanArendonk wrote the piece while reflecting on his upcoming last week at Grand Valley.
Apr 21, 2020
Commencement celebrations detailed during town hall; staff meeting addresses return to campus
During a town hall for students on April 14, President Philomena V. Mantella announced details for a virtual celebration and in-person commencement ceremonies for 2020 graduates.
Apr 14, 2020
