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
Blood Drives
March 25, 2026 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Help with the need for blood donations! You can donate with both Versiti and the Red Cross.
Thompson & Charter Scholars in Action Day of Service
March 28, 2026 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM
The Thompson and Charter Scholars in Action Day of Service is the First Annual event designed to bring together Thompson and Charter Scholars for a unified day of giving back. Inspired by the generosity...
Democracy 101: "Strongmen and How to Get Rid of Them" (INT 100/201 approved)
March 30, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join us for a broad, quick survey of various “strongmen” that came to power more-or-less democratically throughout the past century, then subverted democracy and became autocrats. There...
Drop-In Days of Service
April 3, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Drop-in Days of Service are on-campus opportunities for students to "drop in" and complete service projects for service hours.
Jaden Blake Memorial Drive
April 14, 2026 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The drives aim to address blood shortages and the lack of donors in African American communities, highlighting the critical need for diverse donors.
Jaden Blake Memorial Drive
April 15, 2026 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The drives aim to address blood shortages and the lack of donors in African American communities, highlighting the critical need for diverse donors.
Recognition
2020 Presidential Election "Gold Campus"
Excellence in Student Voter Engagement
2018 Midterm Election "Gold Campus"
Excellence in Student Voter Engagement
2016 Presidential Election "Bronze Campus"
Excellence in Student Voter Engagement
2020-2021
Voter Friendly Campus!
2019 NASPA Civic Learning Democratic
Engagement Collaborative Program Award
2019 NASPA Gold Excellence Award
GVSU Votes!
