Spencer Covey '05
My favorite GV memory is the Beta Alpha Psi pub crawls.
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Career Events
JCPenney Suit Up - Winter 2026
February 1, 2026 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Alumni Webinar: Burnout Proof Your Career with Kali Wolken
February 11, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
GVSU Winter 2026 Career and Internship Fair
February 19, 2026 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Student Scholars Day 2026
April 8, 2026 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Alumni Spotlights
Eric Drewry '07
My favorite memory is probably a collection of memories that I have while working as a dispatcher at the Grand Valley Police Department. I have life-long friends that I met there, I've even officiated two weddings for friends I met at the dispatch desk.
Lynn Marie Francis 2025
One of my favorite memories at GVSU was working with Kate VanDerKolk. From the moment I was admitted, she became an invaluable resource and guiding presence throughout my journey. Whether helping me navigate the accelerated bachelor's program or talking m
Daniel Shirkey 2004
Traveling with classmates to attend multiple National Championship football games in Alabama!
Ellyanne Rosenthal '11
I have quite a few good memories at Grand Valley. My absolute favorite memory was studying abroad in Schwäbisch Gmünd in 2009 and 2010. I also loved being a Resident Assistant allowing me to meet lots of wonderful and interesting people.