Volunteer opportunities, an interview with alumna Sarah Daniels, and more.
Volunteer opportunities, an interview with alumna Sarah Daniels, and more.
News & Events October 2018
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ALUMNI NEWS
Alumni Brunch Laker family poses with Louie at the Homecoming Tailgate Laker runs in Homecoming 5K
What a Celebration!
Over the weekend, alumni were back on campus in full force for Homecoming 2018, including the Class of 1968 for their 50th reunion. Fun was had and memories were made. It sure is great to be a Laker for a Lifetime!
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Academic Majors Fair
Volunteer at the Academic Majors Fair
Share what it's like to work in your particular field. The Academic Majors Fair on November 7 is an opportunity for undecided students to explore a variety of degrees and career paths before declaring a major. Each major offered at GVSU will be represented with a table staffed by faculty who teach in that discipline, along with an alumni volunteer who works in that field.
Volunteer
Sarah Daniels '09

Alumni in 10 Interview: Sarah Daniels '09 
Sarah Daniels, '09, earned a bachelor's degree in psychology while at Grand Valley. She now works as the Territory Manager and Communications Lead at Kraft Lake Insurance/Farmers Insurance. She has served on the Young Alumni Council for five years, growing friendships and developing leadership skills while giving back to her alma mater. Read on to learn more about Sarah's Laker Effect!
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Looking for Your Next Career Move? 
Attend the GVSU Fall Career Fair to meet face-to-face with organizations looking to hire Grand Valley alumni. Employers from 230+ various industries will be attending with thousands of immediate job openings. The fair takes place on October 16 from 1-5 p.m. at the DeVos Place Convention Center in downtown Grand Rapids. Get on the path to the career of your dreams! 
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CAMPUS NEWS
Grand Valley Archway
GVSU Named Best in Region, Best Value, Most Innovative by U.S. News
Grand Valley State University has once again been named a top university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. In the "2019 Best Colleges rankings" Grand Valley ranked 1st among Michigan's public universities and 3rd overall in the category for "Top Public Regional Universities in the Midwest." GVSU is also ranked among Midwest universities for "Best Value" (14th), "Most Innovative" (9th), and "Best Colleges for Veterans" (19th).
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Sixth Annual GVSU Teach-In 
The sixth annual Teach-in, entitled Power, Privilege, and Difficult Dialogues takes place November 7 and 8. Sessions are held in Allendale and Grand Rapids and address topics related to inequality and systems of oppression, as well as social justice and liberation. Alumni are encouraged to attend.
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Alumni AJ Smith and Jessica Gregory sampling vegetation in Atqasuk, Alaska.
GVSU Receives $1 Million Grant to Study Impact of Climate Change on Arctic Vegetation
A Grand Valley faculty member has been awarded a $1 million grant by the National Science Foundation to work with students to study the impact climate change has on vegetation in the Arctic tundra. The funding will support the next five years of research by Robert Hollister, professor of biology, and a team of five Grand Valley undergraduate and graduate students in northern Alaska. The team will specifically explore how climate change impacts vegetation in the regions of Utqiagvik, Atqasuk, and Toolik Lake.
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ATHLETICS NEWS
Irwin Athletic Hall of Fame
Seven Included In 2018 GVSU Athletic Hall of Fame
The 2018 Grand Valley State Athletic Hall of Fame class was inducted at the Hall of Fame banquet on Friday, Oct. 5. New members include: Danielle (Alexander) McGuckin, volleyball (05-08); Aaron Beebe, swimming (09-12); David Kircus, football (98-02); Steve Lyon, baseball head coach (99-12); Krista O'Dell, cross country/track (02-05); Pete Trammell, men's basketball (05-09); and Crystal (Zick) Strickland, women's basketball (04-08).
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Lakers Finish Strong At Loyola Lakefront Invitational
The Grand Valley men's and women's cross country teams traveled to Chicago for the 41st Loyola Lakefront Invitational at Montrose Beach on Saturday (Sept. 29) and saw strong performances from both squads. The women finished as the top Division II team and second overall with 79 points, while the men claimed the team title as they recorded 59 points.
Grand Valley's women's cross country team racing in Chicago
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Vintage Grand Valley Jersey
Purchase an Authentic Adidas Football Jersey
Get your light blue vintage football jersey before they're gone! Numbers 1-99 are available. The jerseys are $100 each and will be mailed to you directly by Athletics. Email merchand@gvsu.edu to place your order.

SUPPORT GV
Exterior rendering of the Jamie Hosford Football Center
Jamie Hosford Football Center Expansion
The football center will be expanded and named the Jamie Hosford Football Center. Jamie, who passed away in 2014, was the first athlete in Grand Valley history to receive 12 varsity letters and earn All-American honors in two sports.This expansion is a critical step in continuing the excellence that has made Grand Valley’s football program the most successful in NCAA Division II history. All gifts given will be recognized by name on the donor wall in the building.
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Laker Effect - Grand Valley State University
Increase Your Laker Effect With a Matching Gift
With matching gifts you can sometimes double or even triple your gift! Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please enter your employer's name below.
Employer Match Database

UPCOMING EVENTS
LGBT Alumni Chapter Past Gathering Photo
LGBT Alumni Chapter Fall Mixer
10/18
GVSU Alumni New York City Club
New York City Area Alumni Club One World Fall Gathering

10/18
GVSU Alumni Metro Detroit Club
Metro Detroit Alumni Club Volunteers With The Parade Company
10/20
Pops at the Park logo
Tampa Bay Area Alumni Club's Pops at the Park
10/20
Global Laker Celebration logo
6th Annual Global Laker Celebration
11/2
Academic Majors Fair
Acadmic Majors Fair Volunteers Needed
11/7
Grand Valley State University Logo
GVSU Teach-In
11/7
GradFest
Volunteer at GradFest
11/28 & 11/29
Detroit Red Wings GVSU Night logo
Detroit Red Wings GVSU Night
2/24
Events Calendar

EVENT PHOTOS
Two men golfing at the Laker Sports Alumni Chapter Day
Laker Sports Alumni Chapter Day
Photo of two women at the Laker Legacy Family Brunch
Laker Legacy Family Brunch
3 women at the Kirkhof College of Nursing Alumni Reception
KCON Alumni Reception
Some of the attendees at the GVSU Volleyball Alumni Day Tailgate
GVSU Volleyball Alumni Day Tailgate
Tailgaters with Louie and a life-size picture frame at the Homecoming Alumni Tailgate
Homecoming 2018: Vintage Valley
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