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

Pictured is two students at an Elect Her Event

Elect Her (INT 100 approved)

March 19, 2026 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Running Start, the non-profit organization that runs the Elect Her program, brings campaign training and real-world experiences from currently-elected officials to college campuses across the U.S....

Blood Drives

March 24, 2026 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Help with the need for blood donations! You can donate with both Versiti and the Red Cross.

Blood Drives

March 25, 2026 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Help with the need for blood donations! You can donate with both Versiti and the Red Cross.

Thompson & Charter Scholars in Action Day of Service

March 28, 2026 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

The Thompson and Charter Scholars in Action Day of Service is the First Annual event designed to bring together Thompson and Charter Scholars for a unified day of giving back. Inspired by the generosity...

Democracy 101: "Strongmen and How to Get Rid of Them" (INT 100/201 approved)

March 30, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for a broad, quick survey of various “strongmen” that came to power more-or-less democratically throughout the past century, then subverted democracy and became autocrats. There...