Office of Student Life

Laker Life

Allendale Campus once again filled with Lakers, energy

Move-in was focused on the Allendale Campus first; downtown's turn is later in the week.

Aug 21, 2024

Two people stand on either side of a multi-tiered storage container while another person carrying bins stands behind them.

Laker Life

Speed friending, s'mores and Campus Life Night: How to make new friends during GVSU Welcome Week

Welcome Week kicks off with a calendar full of events to help students get involved on campus and make new friends.

Aug 19, 2024

A group of students in blue Laker for a Life shirts sit in the bleachers and hold their arms up to do the wave.

Laker Life

What's new at GVSU: 6 things for Lakers to know this year

Meet the Laker Dock, changes to Lubbers Stadium and so much more.

Aug 19, 2024

Division of Student Affairs

Operation United: Student veterans, Student Affairs staff volunteer time to improve veteran's yard

The project was part of the Heart of West Michigan United Way's Operation United, an annual event that mobilizes volunteers to assist veterans and active military families with house or yard projects.

May 10, 2024

Alex-Mari Ford works on spreading mulch in a yard. She stands next to a fence and holds a bag of mulch.

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, April 2024: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

May 1, 2024

Two graduates react with joy after receiving their diplomas.

Recreation and Wellness

Game Changers: Women-only esports team does well in premiere competition

The Laker Esports Center has intentionally hosted women-only game nights and recruited women and students from diverse genders to play on teams.

Apr 30, 2024

Sydney Lim from the back with her esports jersey on, No. 7 with name Slim, giving two thumbs up

Laker Life

Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Five Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Apr 18, 2024

A group of graduates wearing their caps during a ceremony is seen from above.

Office of Student Life

Alternative Breaks: Students provide service at organizations across the country

Through Alternative Breaks, student groups traveled across the country on six trips, including one to Ohio's largest no-kill animal shelter.

Mar 12, 2024

student hugs a dog who is outside in a pen at an animal shelter

Office of Sustainability Practices

GVSU's work earns sustainability honor from national organization

Since 2013, an initiative among campus partners has been working to reduce landfill-bound trash at Lubbers Stadium as part of the National Wildlife Federation's GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge.

Feb 28, 2024