Diven Honored with Award
Professor Polly Diven received the 2025 Hillman-Orr Award from the World Affairs Council of West Michigan.
Jun 23, 2025
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Avabella Madison awarded the Batchelder Political Science Scholarship
The Political Science Department is pleased to recognize Avabella Madison as our Batchelder Scholar for the 2025-2026 academic year.
May 13, 2025
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Paws on Campus
July 26, 2025 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Join Laker alumni and their furry friends for a tail-wagging good time! Enjoy a casual summer morning with fellow alumni and their pups. Register your dog to receive a sample of alumna-made dog...
Seidman Alumni Social - Founders Brewing Co.
August 6, 2025 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Join Laura Aikens and Andria Romkema for an inspiring conversation on West Michigan’s tech future. They’ll share how initiatives like Blue Dot and Tech Week GR are building a stronger talent...
Brainstorming Session
August 7, 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Help Shape the Future of Computing The College of Computing at Grand Valley State University invites you to a collaborative brainstorming session with industry leaders on Thursday, August 7, from...
Move-In 2025
August 20, 2025 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Help welcome our newest Lakers home on August 20 Move-In is one of the most exciting moments for incoming students, and you can be part of it! Help us create a warm Laker welcome by volunteering...
Why World War II Still Matters featuring Garrett Graff
September 3, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Historian, journalist, and author Garrett Graff joins the Hauenstein Center to discuss two major oral histories about the major turning points of World War II: the D-Day invasion of Europe...
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