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

Project Blue Heart Campus Cleanup

October 14, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Roll up your sleeves and make a difference! Take a break from homework and enjoy some fresh air while making campus a cleaner space. Join us on Monday, October 14th, for our campus cleanup in Allendale!...

GVSU Votes! Tabling Downtown

October 15, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

GVSU Votes! tabling to help get students registered to vote, know their plan to vote, and check where they are registered to vote. We want to get the downtown campus engaged and excited! RSVP...

Developmental Language Awareness Day

October 18, 2024 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

The day is organized by Raising Awareness of Developmental Language Disorder (RADLD) to educate the public about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). NSSLHA is partnering with Dr. Karasinski...

Democracy 101: Your Voice Matters | What's on the ballot? APPROVED INT 100/201!

October 23, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Democracy 101 is a series of civic engagement informational seminars. Our fourth seminar will be our last seminar before the 2024 General Election, and will educate students on what their ballot will...

Student Senate General Assembly

October 24, 2024 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

General meeting of the Student Senate. All meetings are open to the public. Special Guests: Chief Brandon DeHaan, Sgt. William O'Donnell, Office Paul Weaver, and a surprise guest from the Department...

Drop-in Days of Service

October 25, 2024 2:00 PM

Drop-in Days of Service are on-campus opportunities for students to "drop in" and complete service projects for service hours. They are located on GVSU's Allendale Campus in Kirkhof...

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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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