Retiree Spotlight

Thank you for taking the time to share your story with us! All questions are optional; We ask that you answer as many or as few as you'd like. Your submission will be reviewed, lightly edited, and published on Retiree Spotlight at the discretion of the Human Resources Office. It may also be shared through other university communication channels (e.g., webpages, emails, social media, etc.).

This is a wonderful way for fellow retirees and the campus community to hear what you've been up to and to spark new connections. We appreciate your contributions to our university. Go Lakers!

Who You Are

First Name *

Last Name *

What year did you retire? *

What was your former area of work? (former department or division?) *

Email *

Share Your Memories

What originally attracted you to GVSU?

Share a favorite Grand Valley memory:

What was your proudest achievement during your time at GVSU?

Who was a mentor or colleague who made a significant impact on your career?

What advice would you give to someone first starting their career at GVSU?

Your Retirement Journey

What have you been doing since retiring, or what do you hope to do in retirement? Tell us about your hobbies, interests, and anything new you would love to learn.

Upload a Photo

Share a photo of you from your time at GVSU or a current photo! *
Please upload a file with the extension .pdf, .jpeg, .jpg, or .png with a maximum size of 10 MB.

Human Verification *

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