Former Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss to address GVSU graduates
Bliss will offer remarks during the April 25 ceremony.
Apr 15, 2025
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Resources to Navigate Executive Orders
Grand Valley has a dedicated webpage to help Lakers navigate executive orders and other federal actions that could affect higher education or members of the GVSU community. To learn more about the university resources available to you, visit the Division of People, Equity and Culture's website.
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
Lakerpalooza
April 18, 2025 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Come join us for an evening of fun with bounce houses, a petting farm, food trucks, caricatures, and more! RSVP on LakerLink
Intro to Outdoor Climbing (gym to crag)
April 19, 2025 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
While many of our workshops provide skills that can be useful in an outdoor climbing setting, this workshop specifically bridges the gap for gym-to-crag skills (skills that indoor climbers...
Exam Jam! Quiet and Cozy Study Zone at CWGE
April 21, 2025 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Center for Women and Gender Equity welcomes all to our lobby/lounge in 1201 Kirkhof for free snacks and coffee and a cozy place to study during Exam Jam!
Campus Wellness Walk: Honoring National Health Promoting Campus Week
April 21, 2025 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Campus Wellness Walk: Honoring National Health Promoting Campus Week Join us in celebrating National Health Promoting Campuses Week from April 21 to 25, 2025! Higher education institutions across...
Therapy Dogs
April 21, 2025 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Do finals have you feeling overwhelmed? Come destress with the University Counseling Center and West Michigan Therapy Dogs! While therapy dogs are trained to interact with...
Exam Jam! Quiet and Cozy Study Zone at CWGE
April 22, 2025 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Center for Women and Gender Equity welcomes all to our lobby/lounge in 1201 Kirkhof for free snacks and coffee and a cozy place to study during Exam Jam!
GVNext News
GVSU Women's Basketball turned championship hopes into reality in historic season
The Lakers' season came to a close with confetti falling and a trophy hoisted in the air.
Apr 2, 2025
Leveling Up! Esports program expands
Esports, the largest student organization on campus, will host a 24-hour live broadcast beginning March 19 for Day of Giving.
Mar 18, 2025
Engineering students find community in the chaos of FIRST Robotics
Students who are alumni of FIRST Robotics hosted a tournament for 11 teams.
Feb 20, 2025
TRIO programs celebrate resources, community
To celebrate National TRIO Day, Grand Valley's 12 TRIO programs were displayed during an open house February 19 in the Kirkhof Center.
Feb 19, 2025