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

State of the Student Body

February 13, 2025 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

As the official student government of Grand Valley State University, we work each day with our fellow Laker students, faculty, staff, and campus administration to improve the student experience...

Student Senate General Assembly

March 13, 2025 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM

General meeting of the Student Senate. All meetings are open to the public. RSVP on LakerLink

Drop-In Days of Service 3/18

March 18, 2025 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. They are located on GVSU's Allendale Campus in Kirkhof Center....

Student Senate General Assembly

March 20, 2025 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM

General meeting of the Student Senate. All meetings are open to the public. RSVP on LakerLink

Blood Drive 3/27

March 27, 2025 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Help with the need for blood donations with Versiti Blood Center of MI! Visit here for more details: https://www.gvsu.edu/service/blood-drives-59.htm RSVP on LakerLink

Drop-In Days of Service 4/8

April 8, 2025 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. They are located on GVSU's Allendale Campus in Kirkhof Center....

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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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