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Join Us for Red Wings Hockey Help us cheer on the Detroit Red Wings against the San Jose Sharks on February 24! Every ticket sold through the designated package will include a $5 donation from the Red Wings to support the GVSU Scholarship Fund, and a limited edition co-branded Detroit Red Wings and GVSU hat. The family-friendly Laker bus to Detroit for $15 roundtrip is also available. It will be a day full of fun and Laker pride. Get your tickets before they're gone!
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Young Alumni Award The 2018 Young Alumni Award was presented to Mark Switzer, '11 & '14, at December Commencement in recognition of his tireless efforts to remove barriers to education and create inclusive spaces within his community. Switzer earned his bachelor’s degree in film and video and his master’s degree in school counseling, both from Grand Valley. He now supports students academically and socially as the career counselor at Gogebic Community College.
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GVSU Alumni Night at the Grand Rapids Drive Join fellow GVSU alumni and friends for a night of basketball as the Grand Rapids Drive, the Detroit Pistons NBA G League Affiliate, take on the Erie Bayhawks on February 20! Before the game, enjoy a Q&A with Piston’s legend, four-time NBA All Star, four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, World Champion, and Drive part-owner Ben Wallace. Get your tickets today!
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Alumni in 10 Interview: Brittany Garza '13 Brittany Garza, '13, earned her bachelor's of business administration while at Grand Valley before going on to graduate school to earn a master's in human resources and labor relations. She now works as an HR business partner for General Motors. She's thankful to Grand Valley for helping her build her self confidence as a professional and strengthening her leadership skills. Read on to learn more about Brittany's Laker Effect!
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Community Outreach Week 2019 Join us for a week of service on March 23-30. We are celebrating the 10th year of Community Outreach Week and looking to engage more Lakers than ever! During this award-winning week of service, you can volunteer on your own, with a group, or create a service project that other Lakers can join in order to give back to local communities in the name of Grand Valley. Visit gvsu.edu/cow to create a service project or learn more. We'd like to have as many projects created in the next few weeks as possible so Lakers will have lots of great options!
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Arts at Noon
The 2018-19 Arts at Noon winter concert series at Grand Valley continues January 16 with Grand Rapids’ own Perugino Quartet. All Arts at Noon concerts will take place on the Allendale Campus, are free to attend and open to the public, begin at noon, and last approximately one hour. There will be six concerts beginning in January through April 10.
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Discounted Rec Membership for Alumni
The GVSU Rec Center on the Allendale Campus is offering reduced-rate alumni memberships. Memberships can have a 1-month, 6-month and 12-month duration and allow access to the Recreation Center, Sport Courts, and Aquatics Facility. Get in on this great deal and utilize the Recreation Center.
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Grant Will Support Aging in Place by Providing Onsite Care to Low-Income Seniors
Through a $493,690 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund, teams of Grand Valley faculty members and students will provide onsite care to older adults and senior citizens who are income-eligible or disabled. The project will begin in January at two locations: Reflections, a senior housing community managed by Dwelling Place in southeast Grand Rapids that maintains 60 units; and Mount Mercy Apartments, a 180-unit building on Grand Rapids' northwest side managed by the Grand Rapids Housing Commission.
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"Grand Valley has the best athletic program in Division II and with its name there's so much prestige and tradition." - Katey Foster '10 Watch the video to learn about GVSU volleyball alumni board president, Katey Foster, and her Laker journey.
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2019 Laker Season Begins The 2019 winter sports season is in full swing with basketball, swimming and diving, and track and field competitions taking place in January and February. For updated schedules and event times to cheer on the Lakers, visit gvsulakers.com.
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Club Sport Highlight: Rifle Club Competes in Great Lakes Invitational On January 7, the GVSU Rifle Club competed in the Great Lakes Invitational which consisted of two different disciplines, smallbore rifle and precision air rifle. In the smallbore match, the Lakers were led by junior, Alexander Straith who placed fourth overall and second best in the collegiate category.
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Loyal Lakers
Grand Valley’s future success depends on broad alumni support for students. If you are passionate about Grand Valley, we invite you to join our Loyal Lakers monthly giving initiative. For just $10/month you will help students graduate on time, with less debt; improve learning and leadership opportunities; and keep GVSU’s programs and facilities relevant for the next generation of Lakers. For more information, contact Mary Lang McDade at mcdadem@gvsu.edu!
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Giving Creates Balance for Alumna
Leslie Riley, '88, is a teacher for Grand Rapids Public Schools and an Alumni Champion. Her family of active Lakers believes in giving back and supporting others. Leslie said encouraging others to give back and connect to Grand Valley is a challenge she wanted to take. Read on to learn about the Riley family's Laker Effect!
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