Learn about new opportunities for adult learners, an art tour, and more!
Learn about new opportunities for adult learners, an art tour, and more!
Grand Valley State University Alumni Association E-News
 MARCH 2020 
Lakers have a positive impact on the world year round. We see this especially during Community Outreach Week when alumni, students, faculty, and staff unite and give back to their communities in the name of Grand Valley. I'm proud of the good work we accomplish when we come together.
Join a group project or record your personal volunteer activities, anytime March 21-28. Thank you in advance for your time!
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Chris Barbee '88
Director, GVSU Alumni Relations

STAY INFORMED
Photo of President Philomena V. Mantella, Governor Whitmer, and two GVSU students at press conference
Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer and President Philomena V. Mantella recently announced an accelerated program that will help adults complete their bachelor’s degrees and enhance the state’s productivity. The online degree program helps working adults break down barriers to their career success, while providing them with a certificate in one of four high-demand specialties. 
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Photo of GVSU Men's swimming & diving team
The GVSU men's swimming & diving team won their sixth consecutive GLIAC Championship title on February 22. In addition to finishing well ahead of second place Wayne State, the team also claimed a number of individual titles.
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Photo of GVSU's Alten Art Gallery
Mathias J. Alten (1871-1938) is one of the most celebrated regionalist artists to have worked in the United States. Based in Grand Rapids, MI, Alten created more than 3,800 works of art during his prolific career including landscapes, seascapes, portraits, florals, and still-lifes. Alten's work may be viewed at the Richard M. DeVos Center on GVSU's Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus or online.
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GET INVOLVED
GVSU Alumni Art Tour - Detroit Institute of Arts
Enjoy one of two guided tours of the Detroit Institute of Arts, home to one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States. Tours are May 16 and 17 with one including roundtrip transportation from Grand Rapids and the other including brunch in Greektown.
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GVSU Hospitality & Tourism Management Alumni Chapter
The Hospitality and Tourism Management Alumni Chapter invites HTM grads for happy hour in Chicago on March 20! HTM students visiting from Allendale will also be attending to chat about your experiences as a professional in Chicago.
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Events
The Alumni Association regularly hosts events locally and nationwide that engage, support, and celebrate the Laker community!
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GIVE BACK
Grand Valley State University Alumni Champions
Join a group of alumni leaders who are making a difference for students. Our Alumni Champions are committed to supporting the university and to sharing the excitement of Grand Valley with their fellow alumni, encouraging them to play a more active role in the support of our students.
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Community Outreach Week - Grand Valley's Week of Service
It's not too late to volunteer during GVSU's annual week of service! Join service projects across the country or log personal volunteer hours.
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LAKER PRIDE
Laker Lifetime Learning
When you became a Laker, you opened up a lifetime of learning. Grand Valley's Laker Lifetime Learning (L3) committment provides financial support, career coaching, and networking to our alumni, so you can learn whenever, wherever, and forever.
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Alumni in 10 - Jathan Koetje '14
"Grand Valley helped me develop as an individual and professional. There are many stories that come to mind that helped shape my future between club sports, professional organizations, the career center, and professors."
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Questions?
alumni@gvsu.edu | (616) 331-3590 | gvsu.edu/alumni
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