Student Life
GVSU Fall Class of 2020 to be recognized during virtual celebration
All graduates, families and supporters are invited to the celebration on Friday, December 11 at 7 p.m. on the universityýs Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Dec 7, 2020
Graduate student supports peers in planning first statewide virtual programming conference
When planning Fall 2020 programming, Caroline Murray said she found herself in a sticky situation. As a graduate student in Grand Valleyýs Office of Student Life, part of Murrayýs role is advising the Campus Activities Board. Planning virtual activities and events for students to make connections proved to be no easy task.
Nov 18, 2020
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
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
Student gains internship opportunities after Career Centers first virtual fair
More than 100 employers attended the fair and represented a variety of industries and fields of study. The fair concluded the Work Like a Laker conference, a 15-day conference with multiple tracks.
Oct 23, 2020
Indigenous Peoples Day: raising awareness about Native American community
Lin Bardwell, program coordinator for the Native American Student Initiative, said anytime conversations are prompted about Native Americans, it's a good thing.
Oct 12, 2020
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
Photos: GVSU move-in week 2020
New and returning Grand Valley students carried furniture, boxes and other personal items into living centers during move-in August 23-27.
Aug 27, 2020
GVSU students leading campaign to create healthy and safe campus culture
The Student Campus Culture work group has developed a peer-to-peer campaign to promote proper and frequent PPE usage, social distancing and hand washing to protect the overall health of the campus community. The group includes undergraduate, graduate, international and non-traditional students.
Jul 13, 2020
Staff member's passion for advocating for undocumented students leads to securing grant
Adriana Almanza, assistant director for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, is passionate about advocating for undocumented students and recently helped a coalition receive its first grant to support that work.
Feb 19, 2020
