Mission
We empower students to discover their passions while building inclusive communities of belonging through experiential learning in campus programming, civic engagement, and student organizations.
Vision
Through transformative experiences, all learners will create lifelong memories, develop transferable skills, and be prepared to lead with integrity in a dynamic society.
Values
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND JUSTICE: We advocate for all students to have access to resources and equity in opportunity.
CONNECTION AND BELONGING: We support students in building meaningful relationships and communities of belonging.
DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT: We inspire students to discover meaning and purpose as they engage, learn and grow.
FUN AND ENJOYMENT: We design fun and unforgettable GVSU traditions that instill Laker Pride.
COLLABORATION: We partner across campus and communities to enhance the student experience.
Meet the Staff
Shyceka Armstrong (she/her)
Event Services Assistant
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gvsu.edu/eventservices
Melissa Baker-Boosamra (she/her)
Associate Director,
Civic Engagement & Assessment
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gvsu.edu/service
Justin Brown (he/him)
Assistant Director,
Fraternity & Sorority Life
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/greeklife
Destini Dorkins
Graduate Assistant, Civic Engagement
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gvsu.edu/service
Leah Erben (they/she)
Marketing Communications Manager
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gvsu.edu/promotions
gvsu.edu/studentlife
Katie Garrett (she/her)
Assistant Director, Programming
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gvsu.edu/cab
Sofi Grover (she/they)
Graduate Assistant, Student Organizations
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/lakerlink
gvsu.edu/sos
Valerie Guzman (she/her)
Director of Student Life
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gvsu.edu/studentlife
Bren Jorgensen (she/her)
Graduate Assistant, Programming
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/cab
Lauren Palencik (she/her)
Graduate Assistant, Event Services
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/eventservices
Jeremy Paul (he/him)
Associate Director, Student Organizations
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/greeklife
Kellie Pnacek-Carter (she/her)
Associate Director, Kirkhof Center and Event Services
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/eventservices
Jadyn Punzel
Graduate Assistant, Programming
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/cab
Andromeda Rodriquez (she/her)
Office Assistant
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gvsu.edu/studentlife
Bri Slager (she/her)
Assistant Director, Student Organizations
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/lakerlink
gvsu.edu/sos
Nick Smith (he/him)
Assistant Director, Event Services
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/eventservices
Carlie Toering (she/her)
Graduate Assistant,
Fraternity & Sorority Life
[email protected]
gvsu.edu/greeklife