Students lead vibrant Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Hispanic culture was celebrated through food, art, music and a fashion show.
Oct 10, 2025
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Resources to Navigate Executive Orders
Grand Valley has a dedicated webpage to help Lakers navigate executive orders and other federal actions that could affect higher education or members of the GVSU community. To learn more about the university resources available to you, visit the Division of People, Equity and Culture's website.
Mission
We inspire and support learning for all Lakers.
Vision
To be a national leader in innovative and inclusive student affairs practice — where students and staff thrive, teams lead with heart, and impact lasts a lifetime.
Guiding Principles
Well-being
We promote holistic wellness and supportive systems that uplift
our community.
Equity, Belonging, and Accessibility
We cultivate inclusive environments where all people are seen,
heard, and empowered.
Community of Care
We nurture a culture of empathy, respect, and connection where
everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.
Accountability
We act with integrity, transparency, and responsibility, guided by
our principles and informed by data.
Relationships
We foster open communication and authentic partnerships to break
down barriers and reach shared goals.
Engagement
We enrich student life through dynamic, hands-on experiences that
spark reflection, growth, and lifelong learning.
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.
The Dean of Students Emergency Fund
The Dean of Students Emergency Fund helps students facing small one-time financial hardships.
Division of Student Affairs Departments
Upcoming Events
Bring Your Own Beta (BYOB) Bouldering Competition
November 9, 2025 8:15 AM - 4:00 PM
Our 27th Annual Climbing Competition at GVSU! This competition is as much, if not more about having some good times with friends and the climbing community as anything else. It's...
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Open Speaker Meeting
November 9, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
AA Open Speaker Meetings are open to all! These meetings are a great way to learn about what AA is, what it does, and what it does not do, too. During these meetings, a member of AA will share their...
Adult Children from Alcoholic/Addicted or Otherwise Unhealthy Family Systems (ACA)
November 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Alcohol & Other Drugs Services office will be holding a series of webinar topics related to substance abuse, impacts, and issues. Check out the variety of topics and join us via Zoom to get...
Bike Shop Breakdown
November 14, 2025 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Every Friday, release some stress by helping the bike shop breakdown and recycle the inventory of junk bikes. This volunteer opportunity is also a great introduction to basic bike maintenance; learning...
Top Managed Systems
November 16, 2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
This course introduces technical climbing systems implemented from the top of a climb such as found with some top-rope settings (e.g. Munising, MI & Devil's Lake, WI) and also in...
Nutrition for Managing Cravings, Withdrawal & Health
November 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Alcohol & Other Drugs Services office will be holding a series of webinar topics related to substance abuse, impacts, and issues. Check out the variety of topics and join us via Zoom to get...
GVNext News
'I am not at Grand Valley without dodgeball.' Tradition fuels GVSU Dodgeball's 2025-2026 title hopes
Since joining the National Collegiate Dodgeball Association in 2005, the Lakers have won 11 national championships and 10 Michigan Dodgeball Cup Championships.
Oct 6, 2025
Student Philanthropy Week spotlights student organizations
33 student organizations are participating in the week's events, which run October 6-13.
Oct 2, 2025
GVSU in photos, September 2025: Sand and sky, colorfully chalked sidewalks and a national title celebration
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Oct 1, 2025
Grand Valley receives gold-level veteran-friendly school status
The MVAA’s Veteran-Friendly School Program recognizes academic institutions of higher learning that are committed to supporting the needs of student veterans and their dependents.
Sep 22, 2025
GVSU faculty, researchers highlight AI’s role in future of medicine
As part of this year’s Tech Week Grand Rapids, “Tech Talks: Health & Technology,” hosted by Grand Valley and the Van Andel Institute, featured researchers and innovators to present their cutting-edge projects that are revolutionizing the health care sector.
Sep 16, 2025