March 24, 2012 March 26-31, 2012 April 10, 2012 April 10, 2012 April 13, 2012 April 14, 2012 April 16-19, 2012 April 18-20, 2012 April 20-22, 2012 April 23, 2012 April 25, 2012 May 10, 2012 May 16, 2012 May 24, 2012
Tigers Spring Training Alumni Event
Community Outreach Week
Alumni Volunteer Celebration
Graduate Showcase
GVSU Relay For Life
Spring Football Game and Cash Draw
GradFest
Hawaii Alumni Club Dinner Events
Voices of GVSU Reunion
Washington D.C. Alumni Reception
Detroit Alumni Reception
NYC Club Yankees Game
Bridging 31 Alumni Reception
Chicago Club Bowling Event
Don't Miss Your Chance to Reach Out to Your Community!
After months of planning, Community Outreach Week is finally here. Join the Alumni Association and the Community Service Learning Center during the week of March 26-31, 2012 and show your community how much Grand Valley Lakers care. The volunteer opportunities are limitless. Build houses, clean up a local park, pack meals for children and their families, or create your own event.
Lakers around the globe are rolling up their sleeves and giving back to their communities and you can too! No matter where you are in the world, it’s not too late to join or create a project. Questions? | Facebook
Nominate a Fellow Graduate for the Young Alumni Award
Do you know a recent graduate who is doing exceptional things in his or her community? Nominate them for the Young Alumni Award and let their efforts and accomplishments be recognized. This year's winner will be honored the weekend of September 22, 2012.
View the full list of award criteria and past recipients. Get your nominations in before the April 2, 2012 deadline.
The Football Spring Classic Celebration
Join the Grand Valley State University Football Program for the 17th annual Spring Classic on April 14, 2012. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. with the spring game kickoff at Houseman Field and continues with a post-game celebration and raffle at the Eberhard Center at 7:30 p.m. Meet Laker Football Head Coach Matt Mitchell and the rest of the Laker coaching staff.
Help New Graduates at the Spring GradFest
Welcome the newest graduates to the alumni community during this year’s Spring GradFest April 16-19, 2012. The festivities are held at both the Allendale and Pew Campus. Alumni volunteers are needed to assist the new grads with commencement necessities and information about the perks that come with alumni membership.
Share your memories and experiences as proud GVSU alumni and show these new grads that you're a Laker for a Lifetime! Sign up to volunteer by emailing Alumni Relations at alumni@gvsu.edu
Allendale Campus GradFest | Pew Campus GradFest
Inspire Future Entrepreneurs Today!
Calling all business owners and entrepreneurs! The Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation wants to hear your story and share it with undergraduate and graduate students. Let your success motivate the entrepreneurs of tomorrow and inspire them to keep the Laker standards high.
Share your story by filling out a simple questionnaire. Any business type or sector is welcomed and appreciated. For information on how to become a mentor, email the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation or visit www.gvsu.edu/cei.
Florida Alumni to Root for the Tigers at Spring Training
Spring Training is underway in Florida! Tampa Club Leader Tara Crow, 97 invites alumni and friends to Joker Marchant Stadium to watch the Tiger’s go head to head with the New York Yankees on March 24, 2012.
Get your fill of hotdogs at the all-you-can-eat ballpark lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Then watch the game from the reserved alumni seats along the left field line. The game starts at 1:05 p.m.
Hawaii Alumni Dinners Being Hosted on Three Islands
Traveling or living in Hawaii this spring? The Alumni Association and Padnos College of Engineering and Computing Dean Paul Plotkowski invite you to a complimentary dinner the weekend of April 18-20, 2012. Hawaii alumni have three options to catch up on all things GVSU. Choose the date, time and island that works best for you!
RSVP by April 11. Email alumni@gvsu.edu for more information.
Washington D.C. Area Alums to Gather at Reception
Join GVSU Board of Trustees Chair Noreen Myers, '72, Alumni Relations Director Chris Barbee, '88 and GVDC Club President David Slentz, '06 on April 23, 2012 for a networking reception at the Lorien Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia. Get updates on the latest advancements at the university and enjoy complimentary food and drinks.
RSVP by April 16. Questions? E-mail alumni@gvsu.edu
Detroit Alumni will Mingle at Skyline Club
Detroit Club Leader Brad Gibbons, ’08 invites GVSU alumni to the exclusive Skyline Club in Southfield, Michigan on April 25, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy the view from the 28th floor while networking, reminiscing, and getting updated on the latest GVSU news.
RSVP by April 20, 2012. For more information, contact gvsudetroitalumni@gmail.com or check out the Detroit Alumni Club on Facebook.
NYC Alumni Outing at Yankee Stadium
If you missed the brunch event in February or had so much fun you can’t wait to get together again, NYC Alumni Club Leader Darryl Nicholson, ’08 is hosting an event at Yankee Stadium for all NYC alums and their family and friends on May 10, 2012. Enjoy a pre-game luncheon with fellow Lakers at 5:05 p.m. then watch the Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays at 7:05 p.m.
For more information about the event, visit the alumni events page or email darrylnicholson@gmail.com.
Limited tickets available! RSVP by May 3, 2012.
Bridging 31 - Lakeshore Alumni Event in May
The Alumni Association, President Thomas Haas, Athletic Director Tim Selgo, and Alumnus J.P. Huntington, '02 invite you to bridge the gap between Holland, Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Spring Lake on May 16, 2012.
Join fellow Lakers at the Holiday Inn in Spring Lake for an evening of boat tours, networking, and GVSU updates.
Details | RSVP by May 11, 2012.
Chicago Lakers will Reunite at Lucky Strike 
Alumni Club Leaders Brian Dutkiewicz, '02 and Rachel Vanderwiel,'09, along with Lisa Davis, ’06, invite you to an evening that’s right up your alley. Join fellow Lakers at the Lucky Strike on May 24, 2012 for networking, socializing, and bowling.
The event will include games, shoe rental, and a heavy appetizer buffet. Prizes will be given to the best bowlers, those with the most Laker spirit, and attendees that can answer current GVSU trivia.
For more information, visit the alumni events page and be sure to RSVP by May 21, 2012.
Brunch in the Big Apple Brings out Recent Grads
Krista Hillman, '05, MIke Schulz, '11, and Angela Antoino, '11 (pictured right) enjoyed brunch and sangria with fellow GVSU alums at the New York City Alumni Club event at Calle Ocho located inside the Exelsior Hotel in Manhattan. GVSU's most recent accountability report was a hot topic of discussion.
The next New York Alumni Club event is a Yankees game scheduled for May 10, 2012.
GVSU Football Fan Trip to Oregon
Attention football fans! The Alumni Association invites you to live it up Laker-style at this year’s Laker football fan trip to Oregon August 30-September 2, 2012. The trip includes airfare, ground transportation, hotel, wine tour, tailgater, and a game day football ticket.
Due to airline deadlines, registration must be paid in full by May 25, 2012. Space is limited so make your reservation today!
To register for the trip or for more information, contact Kim Schmidt at schmidtk@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-3592
First Women's Lacrosse Game At GVSU
Grand Valley State University will host its first varsity women’s lacrosse game in history on March 16, 2012. The game will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the brand new Lacrosse Complex located beyond the Laker Soccer Field.
Be a part of history and show your Laker support!
Graduate Showcase 2012
Join the Office of Graduate Studies and the Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence for the Graduate Showcase 2012 on April 10, 2012. The event will start at 3:30 p.m. in the Loosemore Auditorium on the downtown Pew Campus.
The Graduate Showcase highlights and awards the outstanding graduate students and the research conducted by them and their mentors.
Women Get Ready to Run for Office
The Grand Valley State University Women’s Center invites you to Ready to Run on Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This all-day campaign training program prepares and educates women who want to engage more in their government and run for office. Learn how to fundraise, use the media, and develop key campaign strategies.
Admission includes breakfast and lunch. Register by April 1, 2012 to receive a discounted rate. There are also a limited number of scholarship opportunities for those who qualify.
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Voices of GVSU Celebrates 25 Years
The Voices of GVSU will gather this April to mark their 25th anniversary of making music. The weekend of activities includes: April 20, 2012 at 7 p.m. “In the Fellowship” in the Grand River Room; April 21, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. “Morning Glory” Breakfast in the Alumni House; April 21, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. “Family Reunion Concert” at Allendale High School Performing Arts Center; and April 22, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. “Another Day of Thanks” at Lighthouse Full Life Center Church.
More info: Cassonya Carter at carterc@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-5782