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Student Life

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


Sec. Benson encourages GVSU students to vote during visit 

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson's visit September 24 was in recognition of National Voter Registration Day. Students, faculty and staff members had the opportunity to register to vote at the secretary of state's mobile unit. 

Sep 24, 2019


Sec. Benson to visit GVSU today

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson will visit the Allendale Campus today, September 24, in recognition of National Voter Registration Day.

Sep 24, 2019


Students protest proposed Title IX changes

Grand Valley students held a rally and silent march January 16 to protest the U.S. Department of Education's proposed Title IX changes related to sexual assault.

Jan 16, 2019


Voices of GVSU to host conference for students

The student organization Voices of GVSU will host its first conference for young women November 17 at the DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium.

Nov 14, 2018


Campus community to celebrate founders of Grand Valley

ýOn October 25, the Grand Valley community will celebrate the 282 individuals who came together nearly 60 years ago to start the vision for Grand Valley.

Oct 19, 2017


GR 101: Students invited to explore Grand Rapids

GR 101 is organized by local colleges and universities, including Grand Valley. Students can attend special events and receive college rates at cultural attractions, restaurants and businesses.

Sep 7, 2017


Hundreds attend Holocaust survivor's presentation

Holocaust survivor Madga Brown asked the audience during her presentation March 15 to leave with three ideals: protect your freedom, think before you hate, and stand up against deniers.

Mar 20, 2017


Three-day festival celebrates culture

Intercultural Festival will feature food, music, dance and displays from a variety of cultures. The celebration, organized by the Laker Tradition Team in the Office of Student Life, will take place on the Allendale Campus.

Mar 16, 2017