Ken Horne '11
I met the woman who is now my wife during my first year at GVSU. My favorite memory is proposing to her in the arboretum during our final year.
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Career Events
GVSU Accounting Career Fair 2026
September 18, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
JCPenney Suit Up - Fall 2026
October 2, 2026 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
GVSU Fall 2026 Career and Internship Fair
October 13, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Graduate School Fair 2026
October 21, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Student Scholars Day 2027
April 14, 2027 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Alumni Spotlights
Samantha Klokkert '20
Because our graduation and social work hooding and pinning ceremonies were canceled due to COVID-19, my favorite memory would have to be our virtual celebration and Zoom toast in the social work department.
Manfred Tatzmann '70
One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is experiencing the wild late 60's Viet Nam era on campus. TJC, although I was not part of it. Being a co-founder of WGVSU radio with two other students.
Cheryl VerStrate '11 & '15
There are way too many favorite GV memories to mention. I spent 8 years of life at GVSU after I completed graduate school. I have met some incredible people and have very fond memories of going through some major life transitions together.
Tim O'Dea '19
Some of my favorite Grand Valley memories were enjoying all the Welcome Week festivities and attending the final Toast with T. Haas.