Civic Engagement at GVSU

Preparing students to become active, global citizens who are committed to a life of community engagement and democratic participation.


"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

 -Margaret Mead


Upcoming Events

5 Days of Service - Enhancing Education: SLD Read

March 18, 2024 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join SLD Read in warping books for their Mystery Book Date giveaway and decorate them with clues on what the book is. For more information on the event, as well as other 5 Days of Service events,...

Meet the Candidates for Student Senate

March 18, 2024 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Come and meet the candidates for this year's Student Senate elections in the Kirkhof Lobby! This is a great opportunity to meet the students that are running to represent you, including the candidates...

Project Blue Heart Craft & Community Night

March 18, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for Monday, March 18th for a fun night of activities and crafts with others in the student community! This event is open to all and free. We'll have plenty of crafts, music, as well as...

5 Days of Service - Advocating for Animals

March 19, 2024 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Help support animals by making DIY toys and blankets for the Humane Society of West Michigan. For more information on this event, as well as other 5 Days of Service Events, visit juliorestrepo.comml.wikiwagsdisposables.com/service/5days....

5 Days of Service - Cultivating Community: Meals on Wheels

March 20, 2024 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join Meals on Wheels in decorating lunch bags to brighten the day of those who receive assistance from the organization. For more information on the event, as well as other 5 Days of Service events,...

5 Days of Service - Cultivating Community: Letters Against Depression

March 20, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join one of GVSU's student orgs, Connections Through Conversations, in writing letters to people who are struggling with depression as well as make "hugs" (bracelets, pictures, bookmarks,...

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Recognition

2020 Presidential Election "Gold Campus"

2020 Presidential Election "Gold Campus"

Excellence in Student Voter Engagement

2018 Midterm Election "Gold Campus"

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.

2016 Presidential Election "Bronze Campus"

Excellence in Student Voter Engagement

Voter Friendly Campus: We Empower Students to Engage with Democracy

2020-2021

Voter Friendly Campus!

NASPA 2019 CLDE Knowledge Community Collaborative Program Award

2019 NASPA Civic Learning Democratic

Engagement Collaborative Program Award 

NASPA 2019 gold Excellence Award for Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement

2019 NASPA Gold Excellence Award

GVSU Votes! 




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