Office of Student Life

GVSU Lakers take on SVSU Cardinals during 15th Battle of the Valleys

Proceeds raised at Grand Valley will go to the Laker Children's Fund, established in 2014 to assist groups and local nonprofits that work with children.

Sep 20, 2017


Holi festival planned near carillon tower

It may be close to fall, but a collaborative effort by campus departments will turn Friday, September 15, into a spring festival of colors.

Sep 7, 2017


Program connects student residents to West Side

An orientation program September 7 invites students who reside on Grand Rapids' West Side to learn about the areas where they live, work and study.

Aug 31, 2017


Laker Remembrance to be held April 12

Members of the Grand Valley community who died during the past year will be remembered during a series of events April 12 on the Allendale Campus.

Apr 5, 2017


Three-day festival celebrates culture

Intercultural Festival will feature food, music, dance and displays from a variety of cultures. The celebration, organized by the Laker Tradition Team in the Office of Student Life, will take place on the Allendale Campus.

Mar 16, 2017


Grand Valley Magazine gets new look

The winter issue of Grand Valley Magazine features a redesigned, fresh look that is due, in part, to reader responses to a fall survey.

Mar 13, 2017


Holocaust survivor to visit Grand Valley

A woman who survived the Holocaust and escaped imprisonment will give a presentation at Grand Valley on March 15, as part of Women's History Month.

Mar 13, 2017


Lecture series will spotlight current public issues

The series, "Democracy 101: A Series of Critical Conversations," is organized by the Community Service Learning Center in the Office of Student Life. The first lecture will take place February 15 and address the challenges faced by third parties.

Feb 13, 2017


Faculty, staff recognized at Presidents' Ball

More than 4,500 students, faculty and staff members attended the color-themed ball, "Unchartered Color: A Journey Through the Meaning of Color," at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.

Feb 8, 2017


Fundraiser will benefit study abroad opportunities for students

Staff members at the Padnos International Center hope an old-fashioned spare change fundraiser will drive members of the campus community to support study abroad opportunities for students.

Feb 3, 2017