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Welcome to Student Life
The mission of the office of Student Life is to support and enrich the Governors State University educational experience through student involvement in its programs, student organizations and services. Emphasis is placed upon disseminating material and implementing initiatives which provide opportunities and information for students to realize life long learning skills. Wellness, fitness, recreation, leadership, volunteerism, governance, media, and ethnic cultural observances are integral parts of Student Life events.
The staff strives to empower students through interaction in self-initiated or planned activities with fellow students, faculty members and staff. Thus, Student Life is predicated on principles in which the campus climate respects the rights of individuals and groups, encourages student success and insures outlets for personal and professional development.
Student Life is a unit within the Division of Student Affairs and Support Services at Governors State University.
Welcome Week
New and returning students, don't miss the two week long program series that kicks off the new academic year! It begins on Monday, August 26 with a Student Employment Fair, and also includes a Student Organization Fair, Campus Crawl, GSU LAFF Session Comedy Show, Rock Band Competition, and much more!
GSU Promise Fest
|  GSU Promise is a commitment to provide scholarships to qualified graduates from Illinois community colleges with the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree debt-free. The Promise will supplement student grants and state assisted tuition.
The GSU Promise Fest is a 100% student-produced event to raise awareness and support for the GSU Promise Scholarship program. The GSU Promise Fest will feature a comedy show, 5K Run, and an evening with Terisa Griffin. The concept was born out of a class project with students in the College of Business and Public Administration.
For more information about the GSU Promise Fest, please contact Student Life at 708-235-7362 to learn of opportunities to volunteer or make a contribution, or visit the GSU Promise Fest social media sites for more information:
To purchase tickets, please visit www.centertickets.net
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GSU Promise Fest Comedy Show Featuring Damon Williams
 Chicago’s hometown favorite Damon Williams is one of America’s busiest headliners. Heard weekly on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show, Damon is one to watch. You can catch him in a city near you on The Royal Comedy Tour, or one of his monthly sets at Laughter Lounge in Grand Cayman, Jokes and Notes in Chicago or the J Spot Comedy Club in Los Angeles. Damon also performs every long weekend in Edmonton Alberta (Canada) at the Comic Strip.
Event Information:
- Time: 7:00 pm
- Place: Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
- Date: Friday, October 4, 2013
- Tickets: $30.00 General/$15.00 Students
(To purchase tickets, please visit www.centertickets.net)
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GSU Promise Fest -- 5K Run
- Time: 10:00am
- Place: Governors State University - Alumni Path/Sculpture Park
- Date: Saturday, October 5, 2013
- Tickets: $25.00 General/ $15.00 Students
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GSU Promise Fest -- An Evening with Terisa Griffin
 When you think of the true essence of timeless Soul, Jazz and other forms of adult music, music icons come to mind such as the beautiful velvet voices of Sam Cooke, Donny Hathaway, Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Sarah Vaughn, and Luther Vandross. Rarely does one talent capture the epitome of various influences in their style and grace. Terisa Griffin has re-designed an authentic blueprint of musical blends of modern Soul, Jazz, House and Inspirational music into her repertoire. More about Terisa Griffin >>
Event Information:
- Time: 7:00 pm
- Place: Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
- Date: Saturday, October 5, 2013
- Tickets: $35.00 General/ $25.00 Students
(To purchase tickets, please visit www.centertickets.net)
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Student Life Photo Gallery
Enjoy these photos of recent and past events coordinated or sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Support Services. Visit this page often for new and updated Photo Albums.
Leadership Awards Banquet
The Governors State University Student Senate and Student Life Office will host the 1st annual Student Leadership Awards Banquet on Friday, April 26, in E-Lounge. Nominators and nominees are invited to attend the Student Leadership Awards Banquet recognizing the contribution and excellence of the various members of the GSU community.
The categories and the nominees are:
Outstanding Graduating Student:
Maria Ramirez, William Schranz, Nicole Roy, Stephanie Snow, Daniel Ellington, Erin Fletcher, Shaniqua Anderson (Jones), Brittani Barnett, and David Laxton.
Rising Star Award:
Terry Banies, William Schranz, Carrie Parks, Bianca Mangabhai, Raymond Vazquez, Samantha Claysen, Katrina Love, and Shawnta Young.
New or Most Improved Student Club/Organization of the Year:
Bowling Club, Art Forum, Wellness Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Human Resource Management Club, Psychology Club, Student Healthcare Management Association, and Computer Science Club.
Unsung Hero-Student:
Latoya Tanniehill, Rieko Miyakuni, Nneka Howell, Snehal Chavda, William Schranz, Julie Bryar, Terry Banies, Kayla Randolph-Clark, Natasha Dillard, Adriene Farmer, and David Laxton.
Program of the Year:Inaugural Trip to Washington, D.C., Bowling Club - Friday Bowling Program, Physical Therapy Program.
Outstanding Club/Organization Advisor of the Year:
Ann Marie Manning-Nagel, Jim Howley, TJ Wang, Aida Martinez, Sheree Sanderson, Tina Hughes-Burke, Susan Gaffney, and Carren Rossow.
Outstanding Support Staff of the Year:
Johnsie McAuley-Davis, Margaret Brady, Latonia Richmond, Lisa Carra, Alishia Flowers, Brenda Moore, Christopher Cook, and Nancy Rios.
Outstanding Student Club/ Organization of the Year:
Social Work Student Club, Bowling Club, Physical Therapy Student Association (PTSA), Black Student Union, Criminal Justice Student Society, Gay Straight Alliance, Association of Latin American Studies (ALAS), and Masters of Public Administration Club (MPAC).
Lincoln Laureate
Student Life Forms and Calendar
Secretary of State Mobile Services
Governors State University students, faculty and staff as well as surrounding community members can renew their driver’s license or state ID card, purchase their annual vehicle license plate sticker, register to be an organ and tissue donor or conduct other transactions with the Secretary of State Mobile Services on campus. The Mobile Services Unit will be here on the following dates:
- August 27, 2013
- January 22, 2014
We are excited to welcome Secretary Jesse White to Governors State University.
The Mobile Services Unit will provide services from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Hall of Governors. Acceptable forms of payment include personal checks, cash, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit and debit cards.
Shuttle Service
Free Shuttle Service between the GSU campus and selected University Park locations and the University Park Metra Station is now available. The GSU shuttle stop is located in front of the main entrance (D-Wing). For more information and the schedule, contact the Welcome Center at 708.534.4363.
The Welcome Center at Student Central Hours and Contact Information
Location: D1401
Telephone: 708.534.4363
Hours of Operation
Mon - Thur: 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
