Do you love walking through campus while all the trees turn red and orange? Do you cheer on the football team in blue, black, and white? Or maybe you always love the annual Lip Sync competition. Well, it is time to Remember the Laker Magic with family and friends at Homecoming on October 14 & 15. Come back to campus with fellow alumni and celebrate those GVSU fall traditions!
"Don't be afraid to go first," is '04 & '06 alum, George Bosnjak's motto to live by. In 10 questions, we also learned about how GVSU led to his strong professional connections in West Michigan, his family ties to the university, and more.
The Academic Major Fair offers an opportunity for students to explore major choice options by informal discussions with the faculty members of each department. But, they want to hear from you. Can you offer current students your experience, knowledge, and advice? Share your story with current students and on November 2nd, inspire them to make the right choice with their studies.
Looking for new career opportunities in Metro-Detroit? Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet with many of the nation's and area's most respected employers in various industries on October 26 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.inRoom 310 of The Cobo Center, Detroit.
Join fellow alumni on November 2 for an afternoon of networking. All professionals in, or interested in, the public service sector are invited to network and learn about career opportunities at the Hager Exhibition Hall, DeVos-E from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Please register to participate in this free event by logging into www.gvsu.edu/lakerjobs and selecting "Careers in Public Service" under Events.
Looking for a way to give back to Grand Valley and boost your résumé? If you're a Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies alum, this is for you! The BPS Mentor Program provides Brooks College students with the opportunity to connect with a GVSU Brooks alum. The GVSU Brooks alumni network helps our students receive continuous support and encouragement in order to pursue their career interests.
In the 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, Grand Valley ranked 3rd for "Top Public Regional Universities in the Midwest." Grand Valley also ranked 27th for "Best Regional University" in the Midwest and 55th for "Best in Undergraduate Engineering" programs.
Grand Valley State University will celebrate William Shakespere through a variety of stage performances and events during the annual Grand Valley Shakespere Festival. Performances run through October 9 at the Louis Armstrong Theatre. The festival concludes November 5 with the Bard to Go Performance.
Help shape upcoming Grand Valley advertising messages by taking this short survey. We value your opinion as we continue to help spread the word about Grand Valley and how the Laker Effect is being felt across Michigan and around the world.
"The network of alumni, faculty, and students that we have formed has helped us reach our goals." - Brittany Taylor, '14 and Briauna Taylor, '14 & '15.
Special Alumni Homecoming Deal
Are you ready for Homecoming on October 15? Get your essentials for the game with this alumni-only combo special: one ticket and one t-shirt for only $20. Use the promo code: ALUMNI16 to receive your Laker Pride gear!
Fall sports teams are off to an exciting start! Both the football team and the women's soccer team are currently undefeated. Check out all things GVSU sports below. Go Lakers!
GV grads and Laker fans can show their school spirit by purchasing a Grand Valley State license plateonline through the Secretary of State’s office. Each plate purchased includes a $25 contribution to the university benefitting the Alumni Heritage Scholarship Fund. Each time you renew a plate, GVSU receives an additional $10.
