GVSU in photos, August 2024: A fresh start, hands for helping and connecting and the perfect spot on campus
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Sep 3, 2024
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Mission Statement
To elevate, challenge, and empower all learners to develop their passions and purpose in a healthy, inclusive, and equitable environment. The Division of Student Affairs positively impacts the university through engaging experiential learning and exceptional student support.
Vision Statement
Every learner will belong, persist, and create meaningful lives, careers, and communities.
Values Statement
As student affairs professionals, we value:
- Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Justice
- Creating a Community of Care and Respect
- Embracing Collaboration and Creativity
- Empowering Experiential and Engaged Learning
- Enhancing Health and Well-being
- Seeking Understanding Across Differences
Division of Student Affairs Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement
The Division of Student Affairs is committed to continued excellence by learning, growing, and acting within our GVSU Laker community. We center students in everything we do and strive to create a safe and supportive environment for people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We acknowledge that the United States has a complex history of embedded and structural inequities that create barriers for many people to full participation in public life, including in higher education. By offering dynamic opportunities for culturally informed and responsive programming, and by fostering environments for brave and rich dialogue, we strive to promote a university community that values difference. Through this work, Grand Valley Lakers are empowered to challenge oppressive systems and cultures and to create socially diverse and just environments within Grand Valley State University and our society.
Division of Student Affairs Departments
Upcoming Events
Panhellenic Primary Recruitment: Values Round
September 7, 2024 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
In this round, Potential New Members (PNMs) can visit up to 6 Panhellenic Sororities. During these visits, chapters will showcase their values and philanthropies, giving you a deeper understanding...
Waterski Club Competition
September 8, 2024 8:00 AM
Waterski Club hosts multiple at 8am. Click here for additional information
Panhellenic Primary Recruitment: Preference Round
September 8, 2024 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
In this round, Potential New Members (PNMs) can visit up to 2 Panhellenic Sororities. During these visits, you'll have the chance to experience a more intimate and meaningful connection with the...
Interfraternity Council Recruitment
September 9, 2024 9:00 AM
Are you looking to build lifelong connections, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact in your community? If so, consider joining a fraternity through the Interfraternity Council...
Outdoor Adventures - Dehydrated Meals Sampler Social
September 9, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
These are weekly social gatherings planned by and for GVSU students who are into hiking, camping, &/or backpacking. While we do plan to have a topic each week, it's meant to be a more informal...
Panhellenic Primary Recruitment: Bid Day
September 9, 2024 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Bid Day is the exciting conclusion of Panhellenic Recruitment! Potential New Members (PNMs) will receive bids and join their new sorority sisters on this day. This is a time for celebration and...
GVNext News
Campus comes alive: GVSU move-in 2024
After a quiet summer, Grand Valley's campuses were bursting with life once again as new and returning Lakers moved into living centers, preparing for the 2024-25 year.
Aug 29, 2024
Convocation speakers to new students: 'It's your turn'
Speakers during the Convocation ceremony gave their interpretations of what a Grand Valley education means and offered advice and encouragement to new students who gathered in the Fieldhouse Arena.
Aug 22, 2024
Allendale Campus once again filled with Lakers, energy
Move-in was focused on the Allendale Campus first; downtown's turn is later in the week.
Aug 21, 2024
Speed friending, s'mores and Campus Life Night: How to make new friends during GVSU Welcome Week
Welcome Week kicks off with a calendar full of events to help students get involved on campus and make new friends.
Aug 19, 2024
What's new at GVSU: 6 things for Lakers to know this year
Meet the Laker Dock, changes to Lubbers Stadium and so much more.
Aug 19, 2024