GVSU in Photos: Celebrating Lakers for a Lifetime at December 2024 Commencement
See the images at Van Andel Arena that caught our eye.
Dec 10, 2024
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Mission Statement
To elevate, challenge, and empower all learners to develop their passions and purpose in a healthy, inclusive, and equitable environment. The Division of Student Affairs positively impacts the university through engaging experiential learning and exceptional student support.
Vision Statement
Every learner will belong, persist, and create meaningful lives, careers, and communities.
Values Statement
As student affairs professionals, we value:
- Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Justice
- Creating a Community of Care and Respect
- Embracing Collaboration and Creativity
- Empowering Experiential and Engaged Learning
- Enhancing Health and Well-being
- Seeking Understanding Across Differences
Division of Student Affairs Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement
The Division of Student Affairs is committed to continued excellence by learning, growing, and acting within our GVSU Laker community. We center students in everything we do and strive to create a safe and supportive environment for people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We acknowledge that the United States has a complex history of embedded and structural inequities that create barriers for many people to full participation in public life, including in higher education. By offering dynamic opportunities for culturally informed and responsive programming, and by fostering environments for brave and rich dialogue, we strive to promote a university community that values difference. Through this work, Grand Valley Lakers are empowered to challenge oppressive systems and cultures and to create socially diverse and just environments within Grand Valley State University and our society.
The Dean of Students Emergency Fund
The Dean of Students Emergency Fund helps students facing small one-time financial hardships.
Division of Student Affairs Departments
Upcoming Events
GYT: STI Testing
January 8, 2025 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM
We are offering FREE and confidential STI testing on-campus again this year! Testing will be the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 3:30-7:30pm. Holton-Hooker Multi-Purpose Room. Gonorrhea...
Seated Volleyball
January 9, 2025 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Want to try something new and exciting? Join us for seated volleyball! In this dynamic game, players stay seated on the floor and use their upper bodies to pass, set, and spike the ball. It’s...
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Open Speaker Meeting
January 12, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
AA Open Speaker Meetings are open to all! These meetings are a great way to learn about what AA is, what it does, and what it does not do, too. During these meetings, a member of AA will share their...
QPR: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training APPROVED INT 100/201!
January 16, 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
This program dispels common misconceptions about suicide, helps individuals recognize the warning signs of suicide, and empowers GVSU community members to save lives using the nationally-recognized...
The Mentalist
January 16, 2025 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Come for a night of entertainment by mentalist Noah Sonie! His show mixes magic, mind reading, and hypnosis, and is sure to be a mind-blowing show! Hosted by GVSU Campus Activities Board (CAB) Learn...
IM Bouldering League
January 24, 2025 7:00 PM
The Climbing Center has partnered with Intramural Sports to offer a 4-week bouldering league! The intramural bouldering league (IMBL) implements a handicap system that levels the playing field so newer...
GVNext News
GVSU in Photos, November 2024: A time of light, reflections and this particular month's many moods
See the images that caught our eye in the last month.
Dec 2, 2024
Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers
Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.
Dec 2, 2024
GVSU honors Veterans Day with special events
Audiences heard from a trailblazing military figure as part of the gatherings.
Nov 11, 2024
GVSU promotes student participation in presidential election with on-campus events
GVSU’s Office of Student Life hosts a variety of events leading up to and following the election to encourage student voter participation. For many students, this is their first opportunity to participate in a presidential election.
Nov 5, 2024
Eliminating barriers: Let's Talk offers appointment-free counseling sessions through Counseling Center
The program gives GVSU students the opportunity for free, virtual conversations with licensed counselors.
Oct 24, 2024