We hope you have had a wonderful holiday season, Lakers! We want to wish a Merry Christmas, a Happy final night of Hanukkah and a Heri Za Kwanzaa to all who celebrate!

GVSU will move to REMOTE STATUS for Friday, December 19, 2025 due to forecasted weather conditions. Check your email for more information.

Congratulations to the recruits from Thursday's Police Academy graduation ceremony! We look forward to seeing your future careers in law enforcement unfold. We are proud to welcome Gabriel Alvarado to our team! He will be joining us for the upcoming winter semester.

Northbound Seward Ave has re-opened. The previous post has been archived.

Make sure you have a plan for storing your personal transportation device this winter. GVSU does NOT allow bicycles and other PTDs to be stored in its buildings. Take your PTD home during the holiday break, or find an alternative storage location.

Be Winter Ready! As the temperatures get colder, it is important to wear appropriate attire. Keep yourself insulated and wear layers in extreme cold. Check out this infographic for more information ❄️

Happy Thanksgiving, Lakers! We’re grateful to be a part of this community, and we hope you all have a safe and wonderful holiday!

Are you traveling this holiday season? Travel safety can start with simple steps. Check out this infographic for some safety tips on traveling during the holidays.

Winter weather can be beautiful in Michigan, but it can also present hazards, especially on our roadways. Check out this infographic for some safety tips while driving in winter weather.

Scooters and other personal transportation devices (PTD) can be a great way to get around campus quickly, but it is also a privilege. Check out these tips to help ensure you're operating your ride safely. You can read the full GVSU PTD policy here: https://t.co/GupQHvdWue

It can be difficult to decide if you think someone is drunk enough to warrant medical intervention. But the consequences of not getting help in time can be far more serious. Learn about Michigan’s Medical Amnesty Law in this infographic

We're looking for candidates for security staff position at GVPD. If you are interested in working with out team, we'd love to hear from you! You can apply at the link here: https://t.co/SXoYTVQ604

Today is mental health screening day at GVSU. The University Counseling Center is offering free and completely confidential mental health screenings to all GVSU students, faculty, and staff. We encourage you to participate and spread the word!

UPDATE: The persons of interest have been identified and the post has been archived. Thank you.

It's not too late to sign up for the Campus Night Tours! This is an opportunity for the GVPD team and GVSU students, faculty and staff to hold a dialogue about safety on our campuses. Sign up today: https://t.co/lKNnrleJoc

GVSU conducting a scheduled test of the GVSUAlert! system. This is only a test - no action is required. There are no emergencies and the university is under normal operations.

Join GVPD for our annual Campus Night Tours this October. This is an opportunity for the GVPD team and GVSU students, faculty and staff to review the campus safety strategy and identify emerging safety concerns. Register here: https://t.co/lKNnrleJoc

* GVPD WEATHER STATEMENT - ALLENDALE * Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 20 at 8:12PM EDT until September 20 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Grand Rapids MI

We're looking for candidates for our sponsored public safety officer recruit position at GVPD. If you are interested in a career as a police officer, we'd love to hear from you! You can apply here: https://t.co/3VCFeKEFdp

If you haven’t yet make sure you register your bike with GVPD! Registering your bike with the department increases the chances of us recovering it in the event it is stolen or lost. Register today here: https://t.co/JwR5Yu20bA