Nicki Bonczyk '14
My favorite GVSU memory is probably senior project day. It was the last big event I participated in at GVSU and it was great to reach the finish line and graduate.
Padnos College of Engineering Alumni
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Alumni Resources
Grand Valley State University is committed to continuing to connect with and provide resources to alumni. The university provides a variety of resources to alumni including lifetime career center access and many networking opportunities. Stay connected to fellow GVSU alumni, take advantage of a $1000 scholarship to come back to Grand Valley for future classes, and use the resources available to you to further your career!
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Alumni Outcomes
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Alumni Spotlights
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Spotlights
David Luke '07
My favorite GVSU memories are probably related to the group road trips to Florence, Alabama for the 2005 and 2006 Division II National Championship football games.
Elizabeth Kalafut 2024 (Undergrad in AFN) 2025 (Grad in Clinical Dietetics)
One of my favorite memories is running the Boston Marathon on the Monday before graduation and then graduating on Saturday. Having my family, my best friend, and my roommate there meant everything. I also graduated alongside some of my closest friends, wh
Jake Vanderheyden '19
My favorite Grand Valley memory was when I proposed to my wife, Valerie, with the Laker Marching Band playing behind us. We met during our freshman year in the LMB and have now been together for almost 9 years.
Connor Cavallaro '20
My favorite GVSU memory is walking into my first GVSU career fair in downtown Grand Rapids and seeing all of the companies with booths. This sight was exciting and nerve-racking at the same time.