Laker Life

Grand Valley's Toast to the graduating class returns

Hosted by GVSU Alumni Relations and President Mantella, the event will return after a three-year hiatus on April 13 in the Eberhard Center.

Apr 7, 2023

Two Champagne glasses that say "Laker for a Lifetime" sit on a table at a former toast to the graduating class.

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, March 2023: Impactful research, children's bright smiles and an honorable Laker visitor

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Apr 3, 2023

Sun rising partly behind a building, light streams across the grass and glows through the glass of the building on the right. A carillon tower is silhouetted to the left of the frame as well.

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

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, February 2023: Lakers gather to welcome sibs, honor faculty members and to remember

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Mar 1, 2023

A college student wearing a warm coat is illuminated by candlelight during a vigil.

Center for Women and Gender Equity

GVSU to celebrate Women's History Month with campus events

Grand Valley is marking Women's History Month with campus events throughout March including Girls of Color Summit & the 20th annual EqualiTEA.

Feb 28, 2023

A yellow mug on a table setting that reads "Women's Center"

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Q&A: Alisha Davis

Recently appointed the assistant vice president for the social justice centers and director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Davis shares how she focuses on supporting marginalized students and creating a sense of belonging on campus.

Feb 13, 2023

A portrait of Alisha Davis. She is standing in front of a piece of artwork, with it broken apart to look like a mosaic.

Laker Life

GVSU in photos, January 2023: A march of silence and reverence, colorful inflatable art and a rare January sunbeam

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Feb 1, 2023

A building, it's lit up windows showing blue and yellow/orange, reflect in water.

Office of Student Life

Faculty, staff, recognized at first Presidents' Ball since 2020

"The Night Time Stands Still" attracts more than 3,500 Lakers to DeVos Place.

Jan 30, 2023

Student Body President Faith Kidd and Grand Valley President Philomena Mantella address attendees

Black History Month

GVSU to celebrate Black History Month with events throughout February, March

Grand Valley's Office of Multicultural Affairs will host an array of educational events allowing students to connect with Black student groups and organizations.

Jan 30, 2023