Student Senate

Campus partners will host OER symposium

More than 75 percent of students surveyed reported they skipped buying or renting a textbook due to the cost. This statistic, from a survey by University Libraries, calls to attention the expense of textbooks. University Academic Senate, Student Senate and the Office of the Provost, along with other campus partners support a universitywide commitment to Open Educational Resources (OER).

Oct 15, 2019


President Haas, Marcia Haas honored by students during Haasta La Vista

About 1,500 students packed the Fieldhouse Arena April 19 to honor President Thomas J. Haas and his wife, Marcia Haas, for their 13 years of service to the university.

Apr 23, 2019


GVSU student selected as finalist for prestigious Truman Scholar Award

Grand Valley State University student Cameron Jones has been selected as a finalist for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Award, the nation's most prestigious domestic award for undergraduate students. 

Apr 3, 2019


Presidents' Ball food distributed to Grand Rapids families

Although Grand Valleyýs annual Presidentsý Ball event was canceled due to weather, the more than 500 hot meals that had been pre-prepared for the event didnýt go to waste.

Feb 1, 2019


Ottawa County Commissioners meeting to be held on campus

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners will hold its November meeting on the Allendale Campus.  The meeting will take place November 15 from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center Pere Marquette Room and is open to the public.

Nov 14, 2018


Teach-In will offer 60 sessions

Sixty collaborative presentations are scheduled for the sixth annual Teach-In, set for Wednesday and Thursday, November 7-8.

Nov 6, 2018


Alumni named Teachers of the Year return to campus

Tracy Horodyski and Luke Wilcox's presentation, "Teacher Leadership Matters," will take place from 7-9 p.m. in the Cook-DeWitt Center on the Allendale Campus.

Feb 22, 2018


Candlelight vigil honors Parkland victims

About 100 people gathered at the Cook Carillon Tower February 21 for a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the Parkland, Florida, high school shooting.

Feb 21, 2018


Today: GVSU students hosting vigil for Parkland shooting victims

The vigil will start at 6 p.m. at the Cook Carillon Tower on the Allendale Campus.

Feb 21, 2018


Fifth annual Teach-In to feature 55 sessions

The fifth annual Teach-In on Thursday, November 9, will feature 55 sessions on topics meant to engage participants in dynamic and challenging conversations: microaggressions, Confederate monuments and resegregation, to name a few.

Oct 31, 2017