Student Senate regents use homecoming to continue representing
While many Grand Valley State University housing communities and organizations prepare for the events they’ll host for homecoming week, the Student Senate regents prepare to represent senate and continue representing the student body.
“To me, being a homecoming regent—especially as a representative of the Student Senate—means acting as the face of Grand Valley students,” said Katie Carlson, Student Senate vice president of educational affairs. “As senators, we strive to represent the entire student body, and this is just one more opportunity that I have been given by the body to do so, and for that I am extremely thankful and honored.”
Senate is involved in homecoming by promoting Laker pride on campus, Carlson said. Student Senate President Jack Iott, also a regent, agreed and added that senate aims to promote school spirit and continue to represent all students at GVSU.
“Being a regent is representing the organization who nominated you, but also students as a whole,” Iott said. “Being a homecoming regent is a great experience and honor for all organizations and teams that I have been involved in and is a celebration of Laker pride.”
Homecoming is important to the GVSU students and community because it brings everyone together, Carlson said.
“Whether you participate in a lip sync for your residence hall, compete in trivia games for your RSO or simply tailgate and cheer on the Laker football team, everyone on this campus seems to find a way to get involved in the homecoming activities,” Carlson said.
Iott added that homecoming participation is a great example of being a “Laker for a Lifetime” because it is all about promoting school spirit, giving back to the university and encouraging alumni to come back to campus.
“Homecoming is a great experience for alumni to come back and be involved with our campus,” Iott said. “Promoting and being involved this week is exciting and great for GVSU.”
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Pictures of the Year 2012-2013


Courtesy Photo/Joe Kargula and Erik Peterson run the Marathon leg of the Ironman Triathlon

GVL / Robert Mathews Quarterback Heath Parling (12) leading the offense past Notre Dame College.

GVL / Eric Coulter Senior Jake Isaacson placed eigth in the Spartan Invitational. Isaacson's time of 25:04 was the highest among Division II athletes.

GVL/Jessica Hollenbeck Student Senate President Jack Iott speaks to the assembly during Thursday's meeting.

Courtesy / gvsu.edu President Haas and Montcalm Community College President Robert C. Ferrentino sign the transfer agreement


Courtesy Photo/ GVSU Athletic Department Sophomore Chris Cunningham lines up a putt at a past match.

Courtesy Photo / GVSULakers.com Andrew Darrell prepares to return the serve earlier this season.

GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".

GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".

GVL / Archive Forward Briauna Taylor (31) chases down a lose ball in a game last season

Courtesy Photo / Dean Breest Sophomore Allyson Winchester was named the GLIAC Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year after finishing first with a time of 20:48.8.

GVL / Archive GVSU's Breland Hogan rises and fires over three defenders last season.

GVL/Bo Anderson Briauna Taylor leads the fast break during a game earlier this season.

GVL / Robert Mathews Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning, James Moyer, leading a walk through of the Mary Ideam Pew Library

Courtesy Photo / GVSU DII Men's Hockey Jeremy Christopher chases down a puck during a matchup last season.

GVL / Bo Anderson Students and faculty danced under the spectacular light show in the Devos Place Ballroom

GVL / Robert Mathews Martin L�wenberg, holocaust survivor, speaking at the Genocide Awareness Night presentation in the Grand River Room.

Courtesy / Dean Breest Senior Sam Lockhart finishes her indoor career with two individual national championships in weight throw and shot put at the 2013 National Championships.

Archive / Robert Mathews Giancarlo Brugnoni (40) rounding the bases during a previous game.

GVL/Bo Anderson Seniors Christ Koppenaal, Bill Madsen, and Mitch Weber measure the exterior of the Wesley House as part of an energy audit.

GVL / Robert Mathews Senior Anthony Campanella pitching against Tiffin University during the Lakers double header.

GVL / Eric Coulter Brother Jed Smock, a member of Campus Ministry USA, speaks with fervor to a student. Many students, all with differing views, came to watch the Campus Ministry members speak.

GVL / Sean Mouton A passing walker stops to admire some recently constructed pieces of Art Prize 2012.

GVL Archive Senior Nick Gunthorpe follows through and watches his shot at the Ardenson last year. This weekend the team will be playing in South Haven.

GVL / Bo Anderson GVSU's Katie Martin points to her teammate after safely reaching second base.

GVL / Robert Mathews Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons under construction.

GVL / Archive The Grand Valley Rowing Team during Spring Training in Florida last spring.

GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.

GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
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