Homecoming, Alumni Awards, Where's Louie, alumni discounts, trivia & more!
GVSU Alumni News | September 2026 |
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Return to campus Saturday, October 3, for a full day of Laker traditions. Celebrate the Class of 1976 Golden Reunion, tailgate with friends and cheer on GVSU Football against Wayne State. There’s something for Lakers of all ages!
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Celebrating outstanding Lakers
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Meet this year’s Alumni Award recipients: Kala Gibson ’94, Distinguished Alumni Award; Kristen Vu ’08 & ’16, Outstanding Educator Award; and Ashley Melton ’24, Young Alumni Award.
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Homecoming T-shirts: order by September 6
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Show your Laker pride with the limited-edition Homecoming T-shirt. Order yours for $30 by September 6. This design won’t be printed again! Plus, 40% of every purchase supports current students.
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The game is back! Where's Louie?
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First introduced in 2019, Where’s Louie returns to help you get into the Homecoming spirit. Put your detective skills to the test and see how many times you can find Louie!
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On September 19, stop by the Alumni & Student Small Business Market during Laker Family Weekend to discover unique apparel, artwork, and food created by students and alumni.
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Celebrate Homecoming from anywhere
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Can’t make it back to campus? Bring Homecoming home with a box packed with Laker gear: sunglasses, sticker sheet, playing cards, pet bandana and more! Available while supplies last.
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Save 50% on GVSU Athletics tickets
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Your Alumni Benefits Card gets you half-price tickets to most GV games, plus discounts and perks on and off campus. Don't have a card? Update your info and we’ll mail one to you.
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Share your career journey with students
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Volunteer at the Majors Fair on September 23 or 24 and help current students explore majors and career paths by sharing your real-world experience. Sign up for a 2-hour shift that works with your schedule.
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I think she told me to put the link here and to say to buy the shirt.
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P.S. Where’s Louie isn’t the only game hidden on the GVSU website. Can you find the others? Reply to this email and let us know! 🔎
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Grand Valley State University • Alumni Relations
Alumni House & Visitor Center, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI 49401
T (616) 331-6000 • alumni@gvsu.edu • gvsu.edu/alumni
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