Articles by Julianna Schrier

Lakers Keep Lakers Safe initiative invites students to build a stronger, healthier campus community

The new campus-wide initiative offers students the opportunity to take a pledge to take care of one another, and provides them with the resources needed to help themselves and others.

Sep 19, 2023

A woman speaks to a student over a table covered in small hand-outs.

Office of the President

Make-A-Wish and Grand Valley cover tuition for new Laker & cancer survivor

Grand Valley and the Make-A-Wish Foundation each offered $6500 in tuition assistance to Connor Pung, covering the costs of his first semester.

Sep 8, 2023

Connor Pung holds a gift basket being presented to him during his move-in.

REP4

Nerves give way to ideas, opportunity at REP4 summit

Michigan high schoolers participated in the Midwest Learner Design Summit, a program with the REP4 Alliance, on July 27 & 28, where they pitched ideas on how to improve higher education.

Jul 28, 2023

Students stand at the front of a classroom and give a presentation.

REP4

President Mantella showcases REP4 Alliance at Capitol Hill briefing

President Mantella joined leaders from other REP4 founding members in Washington D.C. on July 26, where they met with elected officials to showcase the national alliance at the first Unified Day of Advocacy.

Jul 26, 2023

President Mantella and Representative Hillary Scholten stand on the Capitol steps together and hold a GVSU flag.

Educational Equity

GVSU Set to be Institution-Wide Sponsor at Grand Rapids & Holland Pride Festivals

Grand Valley will be an institution-wide sponsor at the Holland and Grand Rapids Pride Festivals this year.

Jun 16, 2023

Buttons with various pride flags sit in a pile. They all read GVSU.

Office of Student Life

Blood drive to be held in memory of student athlete Jaden Blake

The Office of Student Life and Versiti Blood Center of Michigan will host a blood drive on March 29-30 in memory of Jaden Blake, a Grand Valley student athlete who passed away in November 2022.

Mar 28, 2023

Office of Sustainability Practices

Office of Sustainability Practices recognizes Champion Award recipients

The 2023 Sustainability Champion Awards recognized students, faculty, staff, community members and organizations for their outstanding contributions to sustainability efforts on and around campus.

Mar 24, 2023