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ALUMNI NEWS

The Class of 1968 Golden Reunion

In October, Grand Valley's second graduating class came back to campus for their 50 year reunion. They enjoyed reuniting, reminiscing about what once was, and celebrating what has become of the school they helped establish. Thank you, Class of '68!

Grand Valley Class of 1968 at Golden Reunion

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Giving Back is What Lakers Do

On November 27, join fellow alumni at The Loft at Luna in downtown Grand Rapids for Giving Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Ten dollars of your ticket goes right to the Student Support Fund, a fund used to help any student progressing towards graduation that needs extra help. Give back while you network and enjoy a November evening on the town!

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Alumni in 10 Interview: Edwin Darrell '96 & '98

Edwin Darrell, '96 & '98, earned his bachelor's of business administration and master's of education degrees while at Grand Valley. He now works as a director at Florida State University. His journey has taken him to different parts of the country while supporting the dreams and aspirations of students. Read on to learn more about Edwin's Laker Effect!

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Holiday Brunch With Santa & Louie

Join Grand Valley's Young Alumni Council for a holiday brunch with Santa Claus and Louie the Laker on December 1. There will be crafts for the little Lakers, mimosas for the adults, food, a hot chocolate bar, and photo opportunities with Santa and Louie! There's no better way to enjoy the holiday season than with your Laker family.

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Alumnus Researches Use of Artificial Intelligence for Humanitarian Efforts

For many years, drones have been widely used for military operations. A recent computer science graduate took a deep dive into researching another use of drones: search and rescue efforts for humanitarian purposes. For his thesis project, computer science alumnus Juan Gonzalo Cárcamo Zuluaga, '18, developed a prototype to enable an autonomous drone to learn how to successfully fly, navigate, and search for objects without human intervention.

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CAMPUS NEWS

GVSU Accountability Report Shows Continued Strong Performance

Grand Valley State University's annual Accountability Report shows the university is again a top performer in the state in several key areas, including providing access to students who might not otherwise be able to afford a college degree and keeping students on a path to a timely graduation. The 12th annual report was released at Grand Valley's Board of Trustees meeting on November 2 at the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

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18-19 Report

Grand Valley Student Conducts Fitness test at Detroit Red Wing's Camp

Students Help Red Wings Prepare for Season

Grand Valley exercise science and athletic training students helped Detroit Red Wings players prepare for their new season during the team’s preseason development camp in Traverse City. The students assisted Red Wings staff conducting medical examinations and testing the physical fitness of players.

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Detroit Red Wings GVSU Night

Daniel and Pamela DeVos Ground Breaking Photo

Grand Valley Breaks Ground on DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health

More than 300 people attended a groundbreaking ceremony on October 23 for the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health on Grand Valley's expanding Health Campus in downtown Grand Rapids. President Haas thanked donors and elected officials for their "continuing transformative support" of Grand Valley and its students. Haas said the naming of the building for Dan and Pamella DeVos reflects the genuine care and concern they have for the community and its future.

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Apple Alumni Program

GVSU alumni are now eligible for low education pricing on Apple products at the Laker Store! Visit the Laker Tech Department on the second level of the Laker Store in Allendale or shop online. Proof of eligibility will be required to finalize purchase.

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ATHLETICS NEWS

"Grand Valley has helped me meet my goals by not only giving me the opportunity to play in the NFL, but also being able to further those skills as a teammate and use them in my day-to-day job." - David Kircus, '09

Watch the video to learn more about 2018 GVSU Hall of Fame honoree, David Kircus, and his Laker journey.

Five Lakers Earn All-GLIAC Honors in Women's Tennis

The Grand Valley women's tennis team placed five players on the All-GLIAC team, while Vera Griva was named the GLIAC Freshman of the Year. Senior Madison Ballard and Vera Griva were named First Team All-GLIAC, while freshmen Marija Leko and Marily Canellopoulos received Second Team All-GLIAC honors. In addition, Nicole Heiniger also earned Honorable Mention All-GLIAC accolades.

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Club Sport Highlight: Lakers Claim Three Titles at the GLC Fall Wrestling Brawl

Eight Lakers represented the wrestling program well on October 28, with all wrestlers placing in their respective bracket. GVSU wrestlers won three titles, finished second at two weights, and third at three more. The Lakers won more weight categories and had more placers than any other team at the tournament. Additionally, GVSU was the only program to have each entrant earn a place.

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Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health-Ground Breaking Video

Grand Valley’s newest health building, the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health, will accommodate the increasing demand for graduates in Grand Valley’s 20+ health sciences programs.

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Jamie Hosford Football Center Expansion

You can be a part of continuing the excellence that has made Grand Valley’s football program the most successful in NCAA Division II history! All gifts given to the center expansion will be recognized by name on the donor wall in the building. Jamie Hosford, who passed away in 2014, was the first athlete in Grand Valley history to receive 12 varsity letters and earn All-American honors in two sports.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Back To Michigan

11/21 & 11/23

Laker Connections: Giving Tuesday

11/27

Volunteer at GradFest

11/28 & 11/29

Eat, Drink, And Be Tacky Holiday Party With The Metro Detroit Alumni Club

11/29

Holiday Social With the Tampa Bay Area Alumni Club

11/30

Holiday Brunch With Santa & Louie

12/1

Detroit Red Wings GVSU Night

2/24

Events Calendar

EVENT PHOTOS

Class of 1968 Golden Reunion

President Haas poses with student at Pave the Way

Paving The Way For Future Generations

GVSU Wrestling 50th Anniversary Alumni Celebration & Fundraiser

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Career Resources

Graduate & Continuing Education

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