Office of Student Life

Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Five Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Apr 18, 2024


Alternative Breaks: Students provide service at organizations across the country

Through Alternative Breaks, student groups traveled across the country on six trips, including one to Ohio's largest no-kill animal shelter.

Mar 12, 2024


GVSU's work earns sustainability honor from national organization

Since 2013, an initiative among campus partners has been working to reduce landfill-bound trash at Lubbers Stadium as part of the National Wildlife Federation's GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge.

Feb 28, 2024


GVSU fosters voter engagement ahead of Michigan primary

GVSU's Office of Student Life is hosting events to educate the campus community and provide accessible voting opportunities.

Feb 20, 2024


Presidents' Ball award winners celebrate in style

Event included presentation of Laker of the Year awards, Presidential Appreciation Award, Student Award for Faculty Excellence

Feb 13, 2024


23 GVSU highlights from 2023

See some of the top stories, videos, social media and photos that captured life as Lakers.

Dec 19, 2023


Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime: December 2023 Commencement in photos

See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.

Dec 13, 2023


Commencement speaker is self-described 'hope dealer'

Shannon Cohen, '00 and '11, a self-described 'hope dealer,' will be the keynote speaker for the Fall Commencement ceremony on December 9 at Van Andel Arena.

Dec 6, 2023


Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on becoming Lakers

Four Lakers talk about connections, growth and lessons learned.

Nov 30, 2023


Student Philanthropy Week shines light on giving back, building community

Student Philanthropy Week shines a light on the importance of student organizations as a way to build community and serves to educate students on philanthropy.

Oct 5, 2023