Civic Engagement at GVSU

Preparing students to become active, global citizens who are committed to a life of community engagement and democratic participation.


"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

 -Margaret Mead


Upcoming Events

Versiti Blood Drive

September 27, 2023 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Help with the need for blood donations! RSVP on LakerLink

Drop in Days of Service

September 29, 2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Drop-in Days of Service are opportunities that help give students an opportunity to "drop in" and complete service projects for service hours. They are located on the GVSU Allendale campus...

American Red Cross Blood Drive

October 4, 2023 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Help with the need for blood donations! RSVP on LakerLink

Make a Difference Day 2023

October 14, 2023 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Make A Difference Day is an annual day of service where students are transported to local community non-profits to participate in service activities. This year, there are 13 different sites for...

Versiti Blood Drive

October 19, 2023 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Help with the need for blood donations! RSVP on LakerLink

Drop-in Days of Service

October 27, 2023 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Drop-in Days of Service are opportunities that help give students an opportunity to "drop in" and complete service projects for service hours. They are located on the GVSU Allendale campus...

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Recognition

2020 Presidential Election "Gold Campus"

2020 Presidential Election "Gold Campus"

Excellence in Student Voter Engagement

2018 Midterm Election "Gold Campus"

2018 Midterm Election "Gold Campus"

Excellence in Student Voter Engagement

Bronze ribbon with text that reads "All In: Bronze Campus. 50-59% voting rate. Excellence in student voter engagement. Presidential 2016 election.

2016 Presidential Election "Bronze Campus"

Excellence in Student Voter Engagement

Voter Friendly Campus: We Empower Students to Engage with Democracy

2020-2021

Voter Friendly Campus!

NASPA 2019 CLDE Knowledge Community Collaborative Program Award

2019 NASPA Civic Learning Democratic

Engagement Collaborative Program Award 

NASPA 2019 gold Excellence Award for Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement

2019 NASPA Gold Excellence Award

GVSU Votes! 




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