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News and Events September 2019
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ALUMNI NEWS
Homecoming 2019 Where's Louie?
Return to Grand Valley for Homecoming 2019
Let your Laker pride shine as alumni, students, faculty, and staff flood campus for Homecoming weekend. Have fun and celebrate what it means to be a Laker for a Lifetime!
There are plenty of events available to alumni including an Alumni Brunch focusing on Global Education, Campus Tour, GVSU Through the Years Luncheon, and a new format and location for the Alumni Homecoming Tent!
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Submission for Alumni Awards are Still Open
Submissions for the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Outstanding Educator Award are still being accepted until September 20. Do you know an alumni who is distinguished in their career and has demonstrated by their actions the importance of the education they received at GVSU? What about a faculty member who has had a significant impact on the careers of alumni? Nominate them today at gvsu.edu/alumni/awards.
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Len Van Poperin '94

Subway Executive Draws From Lessons Learned as a Laker
Len Van Popering, '94, is the chief brand and innovation officer of Subway Restaurants. Since Van Popering works directly with teams embedded in dozens of countries around the world, international travel is a required part of the job. It was a big change for the young man who grew up in West Michigan and had never flown on an airplane before enrolling at Grand Valley.
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Get Your Membership Card
As a Grand Valley graduate, you are automatically a lifetime member of the Alumni Association. As part of your membership, you have access to great services and offers. Need a membership card? Get your card here!
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CAMPUS NEWS
New Tradition Lights Up Convocation Ceremony
In her first Convocation address, President Philomena V. Mantella led the audience of first-year students, faculty and staff members, and guests through a new tradition she said symbolizes a commitment to individual success and a connection to the campus community. Representatives from four campus segments (faculty, current students, alumni and new students) took turns at a table lighting the letters in GVSU.
You can watch the full Convocation at youtube.com/gvsu.
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Grand Valley Magazine Summer 2019 is Available
The newest edition of Grand Valley Magazine is out now! Every edition includes feature stories, campus news, and an alumni section.
Summer 2019 celebrates The Meadow's 25th birthday, 50 years of GVPD, a successful Community Outreach Week, and so much more! The full magazine is available online at gvsu.edu/gvmagazine.
Student sitting backstage
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President Mantella Answers Questions During Live Webcast Q&A 
An Evening with President Philomena V. Mantella
On August 27, President Philomena V. Mantella joined Alumni Association Board president, Tim Bulson, '09, for a Q&A session with a live and virtual audience. During the session she shared her vision of where she sees Grand Valley headed.

ATHLETICS NEWS
Mitchell White Wins GAM Championship
Recent Grand Valley State graduate Mitchell White claimed his second career Golf Association of Michigan (GAM) Championship, clinching the victory August 13. 
It's the second GAM victory for White in the last five years and third by a Grand Valley State golfer in that span. White won the championship the summer before his freshman season in 2015 while classmate Alex Scott took home the trophy in 2017.  
Mitchell White golfing
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Lubbers Stadium
GVSU Announces Concessions Upgrades for 2019 Football Season
This season there will be new food selections and a few changes to concessions operations as concessionaire Aramark - the concessionaire for all GVSU athletic venues - in partnership with GVSU Athletics, has responded to feedback from fans. 
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Club Sport Highlight: Dan Martin Selected to be Rowing's Head Coach
Grand Valley State University Club Sports is excited to announce Dan Martin as the new Head Coach for the Men's and Women's Rowing Club. Martin steps into the position after starting his first season, '17-'18, as an Assistant Coach, and most recently as Co-Head Coach for the Laker Navy during the '18-'19 season. 
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SUPPORT GV
Mark Wilkens, October Apples, 1999, oil on canvas
Scholarship Will Benefit Students Studying Art, Biomdecial Sciences
Carmen Nochera-Wilkens, professor of biomedical sciences, has established a scholarship in memory of her late husband, Mark Wilkens, supporting Grand Valley students as they pursue degrees in fine arts and/or biomedical sciences. 
His artwork is on display in the West Wall Gallery of the L.V. Eberhard Center, on the Pew Campus, until October 25. All of the works in the exhibition are available for purchase in direct support of the scholarship.
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Football Alumnus, Leader Gives Back to Program
Former standout Laker defensive lineman Michael McFadden, '06, played professional football after graduating. Now, he credits his GVSU experience for much of his success in life.
McFadden said he was blessed to play football and receive his education from GVSU because others before him donated. Now he is making a positive impact on society because of the lessons he learned. 
Michael McFadden '06
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UPCOMING EVENTS
20th Annual Accounting Alumni Scholarship Golf Outing
20th Annual Accounting Alumni Scholarship Golf Outing

9/20
Lakers on the Lakeshore: Spring Lake
Lakers on the Lakeshore: Spring Lake

9/21
Ignite Soccer Match With The Lansing Alumni Club Image
Ignite Soccer Match With the Lansing Alumni Club

9/21
Alumni Authors
An Evening With Alumni Authors
9/25
White Sox Game with the Chicago Alumni Club
White Sox Game With the Chicago Alumni Club

9/29
Fourth Annual GVSU Baseball Alumni Chapter Golf Outing
Fourth Annual GVSU Baseball Alumni Chapter Golf Outing
10/12
Fall Career and Internship Fair 2019
GVSU Fall Career & Internship Fair 2019
10/16
Laker Trivia Night
Laker Trivia Night
10/16
The 39th Annual GVSU Charles H. Irwin Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony
Charle H. Irwin Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony
10/25
Homecoming 2019 Where's Louie?
Homecoming 2019
10/26
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GVSU Move-In 2019
GVSU Move-In 2019
Tim Bulson, '09, with President Mantella
An Evening With President
Philomena V. Mantela
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