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September 2016 Enews
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ALUMNI NEWS

Remember the Laker Magic!

What were some of your favorite GVSU traditions? Come back to campus on October 14 & 15  and join your fellow alumni and friends as you Remember the Laker Magic during Homecoming! Share your favorite GVSU memories and participate in Homecoming traditions like the Family Friendly Alumni Tailgate, the Homecoming 5K Run/Walk & Breakfast, or the annual Lip Sync Competition. Then show your blue, black, and white pride at the GVSU football game vs. Truman State. Go Lakers!
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Alumni in 10

In 10 questions, we caught up with alumna, Mindy Ysasi, '03. We learned about her Laker family, her volunteering passion, and her 2016 book challenge!
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Nominate Outstanding Educators and Distinguished Alumni

We are proud of our faculty and alumni. Do you know a faculty member or alum who is making a positive impact at Grand Valley or in our society? Nominate today! The winners are selected by an Alumni Association Board of Directors committee and recognized at commencement ceremonies.

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Largest Class of Engineers Joins GVSU Alumni

Last month, Grand Valley's largest graduating class of 120 student engineers participated in a special graduation ceremony. Welcome, engineering alumni!
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1st Annual School of Criminal Justice Alumni Event

Join all criminal justice and legal studies alumni, current faculty members, staff members, and students to celebrate the past, present, and future success of the School of Criminal Justice. Meet the Director of the School of Criminal Justice, Dr. Kathleen Bailey, network, and enjoy appetizers and refreshments at the Alumni House on Friday, October 7 at 6:00 p.m.
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Black Male Scholars Initiative: Alumni Networking

On Thursday, October 13 The Black Male Scholars Initiative invites black male alumni to an evening of networking. The Black Male Scholars Initiative is a network of black male students, faculty, and staff members promoting an environment where black men can excel as leaders and achieve academic excellence, leading to graduation. From 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in Kirkhof 2266 this networking event will connect alumni and offer opportunities to enhance personal and professional development. For more information, please email Bobby Springer: springeb@gvsu.edu.

CAMPUS NEWS

What's Your Laker Effect?

Share the effect Grand Valley has had on you and the impact you have made. Use the hashtag #GVLakerEffect on social media to share your pictures and videos with the rest of the Laker community. 
Share Your Laker Effect

New Learning and Living Center

The dedication of the brand new Holton-Hooker Learning and Living Center took place on August 26, honoring Earl and Donnalee Holton and Bob and Judy Hooker. The four-story, 135,000-square-foot building accomodates approximately 500 students in traditional-style bedroom units.
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Cannot Miss: The Fall Arts Celebration 2016

As always, Grand Valley provides rich diversity in events to celebrate the arts. This year's Fall Arts Celebration will feature distinguished writers, poets, musicians, artists, and scholars. All events are free and open to the public.
Event Schedule

Grand Valley Summer Magazine

This summer's Grand Valley Magazine is full of an array of articles you can't miss! Learn about criminology students spending classes in prison, read about an entire decade of spring breaks that have changed lives across the nation, hear one of GVSU's political science professor's thoughts on the presidential election, see the impact alumni had during the Community Outreach Week, and more!
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ATHLETICS

It's Football Time in the Valley

The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Preseason Coaches' Poll has called our team the favorite in the North Division. This season is one you will not want to miss. Go Lakers!
Season Schedule

Keri Becker Leads the Way This Fall

Have you heard? Keri Becker, the previous Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator, will be leading GV sports as the new Athletic DirectorBecker takes over the best Division II athletics program in the country
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Special Alumni Homecoming Deal

We can't wait to see you at Homecoming on October 15! Alumni have a unique combo deal to receive one ticket and one t-shirt for only $20. Click below and use the promo code: ALUMNI16 to ensure you have your essentials for the Homecoming game!
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SUPPORT GV

Lakers Helping Lakers

Among our many accolades, Grand Valley is a high-value college, but even so it can still be unaffordable for many. By making your annual gift to the Student Support fund, alumni play a direct role in helping students who encounter a financial setback or personal emergency to stay and succeed. Make your best gift today.

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EVENTS

9/16
9/22
9/28
10/1
Alumni House
10/7
10/8
10/8
Kirkhof Center
10/13
10/15
Study Abroad
10/20

EVENT RECAPS

Freshmen Move In 2016
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