Office of Student Life
Virtual Convocation celebration to be webcast August 28
Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella will address incoming students during a virtual Convocation ceremony Friday, August 28.
Aug 26, 2020
GVSU staff member to present in statewide virtual summit on student voting
The Michigan Student Voting summit is sponsored by Campus Vote Project and the All-In Campus Democracy Challenge. GVSU hosted the summit in the spring of 2019 and is assisting with planning this year's event.
May 20, 2020
Not a typical year: GVSU's virtual graduate celebration recognizes class of 2020
Grand Valley seniors had expected to gather in a large arena, hear inspiring speeches, listen for their name to be called and shake hands with President Philomena V. Mantella. However, this is not a typical year.
Apr 24, 2020
GVSU class of 2020 to be honored during virtual graduate celebration
Although the celebration for the class of 2020 will be different than originally planned, thousands of Grand Valley students will be recognized for achieving their degrees.
Apr 23, 2020
Graduating senior writes "An Original Song for the (COVID) Class of 2020"
Joseph VanArendonk wrote the piece while reflecting on his upcoming last week at Grand Valley.
Apr 21, 2020
Commencement celebrations detailed during town hall; staff meeting addresses return to campus
During a town hall for students on April 14, President Philomena V. Mantella announced details for a virtual celebration and in-person commencement ceremonies for 2020 graduates.
Apr 14, 2020
Student group raises $50,000 for cancer research, finds support in Student Life resources
Nearly two weeks before Relay for Life of GVSU was to be held on campus, members of the Grand Valley chapter of the American Cancer Society Colleges Against Cancer found out they could no longer hold their fundraiser in person. An event they had been planning since June 2019.
Apr 10, 2020
GVSU student a cappella group sings virtual message of hope
Members of Euphoria, a student a cappella group at Grand Valley, posted a virtual video message of hope to the university community.
Mar 30, 2020
Student newspaper celebrates 100 distribution sites
In a changing environment of news distribution, staff members for the Grand Valley Lanthorn are celebrating a milestone for the newspaper's print product.
Jan 31, 2020
Student Senate holds first State of the Student Body address
Student Senate President Eric-John Szczepaniak and other senators shared the senate's recent accomplishments and upcoming events during first State of the Student Body address January 16.
Jan 16, 2020
