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

Rotaract Club Spring Blood Drive

March 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Join us for this lifesaving event in the Kirkhof Center, hosted by the Rotaract Club! Blood drive will be held in Kirkhof Rooms 2215/2216. Donate and get a select style Versiti pet bandana, while...

Drop-In Days of Service

April 5, 2024 2:00 PM

Drop-in Days of Service are on-campus opportunities for students to "drop in" and complete service projects for service hours. They are located on GVSU's Allendale Campus in...

Volunteer with Adopt-A-Highway

April 7, 2024 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Alternative Breaks has been a part of the Adopt-A-Highway program for many years and we love to host highway cleanups throughout the year! You can learn more about this program here. Come and join...

Versiti Jaden Blake Memorial Blood Drive

April 16, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Join us for the Jaden Blake Memorial Blood Drive, and help with the need for blood donations! RSVP on LakerLink

Versiti Jaden Blake Memorial Blood Drive

April 17, 2024 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for the Jaden Blake Memorial Blood Drive, and help with the need for blood donations! RSVP on LakerLink

Sustainability Community Service Day

April 19, 2024 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This event will include an opportunity to give back through volunteering for the Sustainable Agriculture Program (SAP), New City Neighbors Urban Farm, and the 2024 local Juneteenth celebration. This...

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Recognition

2020 Presidential Election "Gold Campus"

2020 Presidential Election "Gold Campus"

Excellence in Student Voter Engagement

2018 Midterm Election "Gold Campus"

2018 Midterm Election "Gold Campus"

Excellence in Student Voter Engagement

Bronze ribbon with text that reads "All In: Bronze Campus. 50-59% voting rate. Excellence in student voter engagement. Presidential 2016 election.

2016 Presidential Election "Bronze Campus"

Excellence in Student Voter Engagement

Voter Friendly Campus: We Empower Students to Engage with Democracy

2020-2021

Voter Friendly Campus!

NASPA 2019 CLDE Knowledge Community Collaborative Program Award

2019 NASPA Civic Learning Democratic

Engagement Collaborative Program Award 

NASPA 2019 gold Excellence Award for Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement

2019 NASPA Gold Excellence Award

GVSU Votes! 




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