Civic Engagement at GVSU
Preparing students to become active, global citizens who are committed to a life of community engagement and democratic participation.
-Margaret Mead
Upcoming Events
Student Senate General Assembly
January 23, 2025 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
General meeting of the Student Senate. All meetings are open to the public. RSVP on LakerLink
Blood Drive 1/24
January 24, 2025 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Help with the need for blood donations with Versiti Blood Center of MI! Visit here for more details: http://t6kv.lsxythnjy.com/service/blood-drives-59.htm RSVP on LakerLink
Drop-In Days of Service 1/24
January 24, 2025 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Drop-in Days of Service are on-campus opportunities for students to "drop in" and complete service projects for service hours. They are located on GVSU's Allendale Campus in Kirkhof Center....
MLK Day of Service and Solidarity
January 25, 2025 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The MLK Jr. Day of Service and Solidarity represents a nationwide initiative where campuses across America join hands to serve and stand in solidarity with their communities, honoring the legacy...
Volunteer with Family Futures!
January 28, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Alternative Breaks will be hosting an event partnering with Family Futures! During this event we will help put together crafts boxes for the children they support while also stuffing envelopes...
Blood Drive 2/6
February 6, 2025 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Help with the need for blood donations with Versiti Blood Center of MI! Visit here for more details: http://t6kv.lsxythnjy.com/service/blood-drives-59.htm RSVP on LakerLink
Recognition
![2020 Presidential Election "Gold Campus"](/cms4/asset/33F3D097-CB88-79B9-7A7AB83A236D41C2/2020_presidential_election[1636493935].jpg)
2020 Presidential Election "Gold Campus"
Excellence in Student Voter Engagement
![2018 Midterm Election "Gold Campus"](/cms4/asset/33F3D097-CB88-79B9-7A7AB83A236D41C2/2018_gold[1618428592].jpg)
2018 Midterm Election "Gold Campus"
Excellence in Student Voter Engagement
![Bronze ribbon with text that reads "All In: Bronze Campus. 50-59% voting rate. Excellence in student voter engagement. Presidential 2016 election.](/cms4/asset/33F3D097-CB88-79B9-7A7AB83A236D41C2/2016_all_in_challenge_bronze_seal45[1684253605].jpg)
2016 Presidential Election "Bronze Campus"
Excellence in Student Voter Engagement
![Voter Friendly Campus: We Empower Students to Engage with Democracy](/cms4/asset/33F3D097-CB88-79B9-7A7AB83A236D41C2/voterfirendly[1615485127].jpg)
2020-2021
Voter Friendly Campus!
![NASPA 2019 CLDE Knowledge Community Collaborative Program Award](/cms4/asset/33F3D097-CB88-79B9-7A7AB83A236D41C2/naspa-logo1[1575393248].jpg)
2019 NASPA Civic Learning Democratic
Engagement Collaborative Program Award
![NASPA 2019 gold Excellence Award for Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement](/cms4/asset/33F3D097-CB88-79B9-7A7AB83A236D41C2/d7wqhavw0aae-tm_copy[1561580844].jpg)
2019 NASPA Gold Excellence Award
GVSU Votes!