Civic Engagement at GVSU

Preparing students to become active, global citizens who are committed to a life of community engagement and democratic participation.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

-Margaret Mead

Upcoming Events

Democracy 101: Your Voice Matters | Student Voice and Action

September 25, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Democracy 101 is a series of civic engagement informational seminars. Our second session will feature a panel of student leaders from organizations and others around campus who have made change....

General Assembly

September 26, 2024 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

General meeting of the Student Senate. All meetings are open to the public. RSVP on LakerLink

Happy students after a successful service

Drop-in Days of Service

September 27, 2024 2:00 PM

Drop-in Days of Service are on-campus opportunities for students to "drop in" and complete service projects for service hours. They are located on GVSU's Allendale Campus in Kirkhof...

GVSU Votes! Tabling Downtown

October 1, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

GVSU Votes! tabling to help get students registered to vote, know their plan to vote, and check where they are registered to vote. We want to get the downtown campus engaged and excited! RSVP...

Voter Registration Drive - Hosted by Students Demand Action

October 2, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Stop by Kirkhof Center and get registered to vote at home or on campus! This is a nonpartisan voter registration tabling event organized by GVSU Votes! and in partnership with the Students Demand...

GVSU Votes! Coalition Meeting on October 3, 2024

These meetings will be used to update members of the Coalition on what is coming up next, sign up volunteers for events, inform people on their roles as volunteers, and answer any and all questions....

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