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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.
Lincoln Laureate
Each fall, an outstanding senior from each of the degree-granting institutions of higher learning in Illinois is awarded the Student Lincoln Academy Medallion and thereby becomes a Student Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Student Laureates are honored for their overall excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities.
The Lincoln Laureate honor individuals whose contributions to the betterment of mankind have been accomplished in or on behalf of the State of Illinois, or, whose achievements have brought honor to the state because of their identity with it, whether by birth or residence, or by their dedication to those principles of democracy and humanity as exemplified by the great Illinoisan whose name it bears. It is to honor senior students at each of the four-year, degree-granting institutions in Illinois for overall excellence, in both curricular and extra-curricular programs.
Applications for the Lincoln Laureate nomination can be retrieved at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2013LincolnLaureate and are due Thursday, October 3. Please note, a complete application must include a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. For additional information contact ssanderson@govst.edu.
Unleash the Leader in YOU!
There are many opportunities for students to get involved; GSU Program Council, Community Service Council, and the GSU Editorial Board, register today! Click on the link to access the application.
GSU Program Council (GSUPC)
- Create Student Events
- Promote Campus Involvement
- Celebrate Diversity
- Become a Student Leader
www.surveymonkey.com/s/GSUProgramCouncil
Contact: Dennis Dent, Coordinator of Campus Programs
Student Life, Room A2102
708-235-7609
Community Service Council
- Develop Alternative Spring Breaks
- Develop Service Days
- Coordinate GSU Food Pantry
- Design Food & Clothing Drives
www.surveymonkey.com/s/GSUCommunityServiceCouncil
Contact: Neel Rana
AmeriCorp VISTA
Student Life, CECSC, Room A2130
708-235-7454
GSU Editorial Board
- Student Newspaper "the Phoenix"
- Develop the Student Experience
- Promote newspaper standards
www.surveymonkey.com/s/GSUEditorialBoard
Contact: Dr. Debbie James, Phoenix Advisor
E-Building, Room E2560
708-534-3140
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 for GSU Promise Fest Comedy Show featuring Damon Williams, please visit www.centertickets.net.
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GSU Promise Fest -- 5K Run
Event Information:
- Time: 10:00am
- Place: Governors State University - Alumni Path/Sculpture Park
- Date: Saturday, October 5, 2013
- Tickets: $25.00 General/ $15.00 Students
Registration Information:
Registration and Payments will be accepted in the Student Life Office prior to the event. All others will be accepted on Race Day.
Registration Form
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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 for An Evening with Terisa Griffin, 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).
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
