4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
L. William Seidman Center, Pew Campus

Join us at the 2025 Faculty and Staff Fall Kickoff Celebration! Stop by the Retiree Advisory Board welcome table for your GVSU Retiree pin and directions to our social table.

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
DeVos Center, Pew Campus

Hosted by WGVU: Together, we’ll hear from Andrew Mateskon of Mateskon Law, a local attorney who will walk us through what a will is, why it matters, and how to take the first steps in creating one. Whether you're just starting to think about your wishes or looking to update your plans, this is a great opportunity to get your questions answered in a friendly, no-pressure environment. Light refreshments will be served. Register for Wills 101. 

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Lubbers Stadium

Cheer on the Laker Football team at their season opener on August 30 in Lubbers Stadium! Kickoff is at 1:00 p.m. Ticket and streaming information can be found online.

5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Loosemore Auditorium, Pew Campus

Join us for an inspiring double-feature event showcasing cutting-edge advancements in healthcare technology and human-centered artificial intelligence. Leading innovators, researchers, and changemakers will explore how technology is reshaping our world—improving lives, empowering creativity, and transforming the future. 

Whether you're curious about health, design, AI, or future-forward innovation, this event will challenge your thinking and expand your vision.  

September 16: Health & Technology
Explore the latest breakthroughs at the intersection of tech and medicine. Hear from top experts on how emerging technologies are revolutionizing patient care, diagnostics, and the future of healthcare delivery. In partnership with Van Andel Institute.

RSVP for Health & Technology.

September 18: AI & Human-Centered Design 
Discover how AI is being designed to enhance—not replace—human potential. From fostering creativity to advancing empathy in tech, this session highlights transformative ideas that put people at the center of innovation. 

RSVP for AI & Human-Centered Design.

Free and open to the public. Complimentary parking in the Seward Ramp.

Join us for the inaugural GV Technology Summit! Connect, collaborate, and contribute to the conversation about the future of technology at GVSU. Whether you're a seasoned expert, an emerging innovator, or simply curious, your participation will make this event a success! 

Submit your information and watch for more details to be communicated to you in coming months!  

Save the date and join thousands of alumni, faculty, staff, students, and fans to celebrate being Lakers! Homecoming activities will be happening all throughout the week and include the Class of 1975 Reunion, Homecoming Tailgate and Reunion Row, GV Football vs Michigan Tech, and more. Details and a full list of Homecoming events will be coming soon. 

Check out the Homecoming website for more updates as they are announced! 

Thank you to all who joined us at this year’s retiree summer social! It was a joy to be able to connect with and celebrate you. Whether it had been months or years since you had been on campus, your contributions to Grand Valley continue to make a lasting impact, and your ongoing connection to the Laker community is appreciated.

Take a peak at this photo gallery that captures some of the special moments from the evening!

The GVSU Retiree Advisory Board serves as advisors in partnership with Human Resources on retiree initiatives. They meet once per quarter with HR to share ideas and help with the planning of retiree initiatives.

If you're interested in joining the board, please contact GVRetiree@gvsu.edu. 

GVSU celebrates the lives of retired staff members Marie Noe, Robert "Bob" Bauer, Virginia "Ginny" Sietsema, and former campus minister Rev. Sherwin John "Chic" Broersma. Read more.

Looking for tickets to Laker sporting events? Purchase tickets online at gvsulakers.com/tickets or call (616) 331-3200 for football, wrestling, basketball, soccer, track and field, volleyball, swimming and diving, and lacrosse tickets.

If not, contact the Registrar’s Office to schedule an appointment at either the Allendale or Grand Rapids Campus. Learn more about Official Retiree ID cards.

If so, please submit your interest in joining the temporary hourly employment pool at GVSU. If a department is in need of a temporary employee, they will refer to this database and reach out to those with related skills to gauge interest.  

All GVSU faculty and staff members are assigned to an HR Business Partner to be their one-stop-shop for all employment needs, and that includes you! Jaime Guzior is your assigned point of contact for any HR related questions or inquiries you have regarding retirement, benefits, and more. In addition to retirees, Jaime supports several academic and non-academic areas throughout the university.

Contact Jaime: GVRetiree@gvsu.edu.

*If an inquiry is related to retiree benefits, a member of our benefits team will be included to assist.