Recreation and Wellness
Joining national network advances health promotion, prevention strategies
The network advances strategic initiatives around the well-being of students, faculty and staff members.
Feb 8, 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
Lakers Dance Team wins national championships, goes viral on social media
Grand Valley won two national titles thanks to the help of a celebrity choreographer while a video of its performance has drawn more than 1.7 million views on TikTok.
May 12, 2022
Laker Esports Center opens, team competes against Davenport
The Laker Esports Center, located in the lower level of Kirkhof Center, officially opened January 18 when the club team competed against Davenport University.
Jan 18, 2022
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
Rest, relax and recharge: Recreation & Wellness encourages pressing pause
Just like your laptop and cell phone, you need time to recharge. The Recreation & Wellness team developed the Press Pause campaign to encourage students, faculty and staff members to rest, relax and refresh.
Feb 19, 2021
Photos: Explore parks and trails near GVSU
Whether you're looking for a quiet, outdoor place to study, or a Saturday hiking adventure, you don't have to go far from GVSU to find picturesque nature and outdoor activities.
Nov 2, 2020
GVSU students encourage positive wellness behavior through new outreach program
The Laker Outreach Ambassador program, within Recreation and Wellness in the Division of Student Affairs, began on the Allendale Campus this week.
Sep 23, 2020
GVSU recreation and athletic facilities reopen doors after months-long closure
Some of Grand Valley's athletic and recreation facilities reopened their doors Monday, Sept. 14 after equipment was left unused for months.
Sep 14, 2020
Signing out: Recreation and Wellness says unplug from technology and attend healthy events
How frequently do you look at your phone or other electronic devices? How often do you check e-mail, respond to a text message or scroll through social media? According to the Pew Research Center, 81 percent of adults say they go online on a daily basis.
Feb 24, 2020
