New Sustaining Change Series, GVSU Veterans Promise, and more!
New Sustaining Change Series, GVSU Veterans Promise, and more!
Grand Valley State University Alumni Association E-News
 DECEMBER 2020 
As with much of 2020, this year's holiday season looks different. The Alumni Relations team encourages our Grand Valley family to look out for one another, stay safe, and find joy despite the challenges we all face.
One way to support your fellow Lakers is by doing some of your holiday shopping with an Alumni Owned Business. Another way is calling an old roommate or sending a note of kindness to a friend. Lost touch? Fill out our Alumni Finder Form,
we may be able to help!
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Chris Barbee '88
Director, GVSU Alumni Relations
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Opening Easier Conversations on Race With Dar Mayweather, '07 & '09, is our first event in the new Sustaining Change Series. In this January 12 webinar, Dar guides participants toward a deeper, more universal understanding of race so individuals and groups can build relationships across racial differences. Participants will learn that opening conversations on racial issues in an organization, committee meetings, or one-on-one discussions is a relational process. 
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Matthew LaVere, '10, is a Detroit-based photographer who has worked with clients like The Food Network and Volkswagen. As a GVSU student, LaVere developed many techniques that he continues to use in his work today. Read more about Matthew, along with other Grand Valley stories, at gvsu.edu/gvmagazine.
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Join us for more Webinars and Digital Dialogues as we discuss a variety of topics with GVSU faculty, staff, and alumni. Here is our upcoming line-up:
For these events and more, visit our GVSU Alumni Events Calendar at gvsu.edu/alumni/events.
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On November 11, GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella announced a new initiative called the GVSU Veteran Promise. This initiative guarantees admission to Grand Valley for enlisted 2021 Michigan high school graduates. The GVSU Veteran Promise is another way to build on Grand Valley’s historical commitment to veterans.
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On December 1, alumni came together to support Grand Valley students through the Giving Tuesday campaign. While students face the uncertainties that lie ahead this year, your generous gifts help them start, stay, and succeed at GVSU. Thank you, Lakers! 
Missed making your gift on Giving Tuesday? It's never too late to support our students.
Give Now
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Every Grand Valley alumni, parent, student, and faculty member knows someone who would benefit from a GVSU education. Now you can help them receive it! GVSU admissions will help you connect with prospective students and encourage them to apply to one of our undergraduate or graduate programs. 
Bring a Laker
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Boost your career with a graduate degree, badge, certificate, or even a single course — and don't forget to take advantage of our one-of-a-kind L3 account that puts $1,000 aside for every graduate to use for future classes at Grand Valley! Not sure which program may be the right fit for you?  Schedule a 1:1 advising session with Rachel Van Den Broek, Graduate Recruiter.
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To read news stories about the Laker community, visit gvsu.edu/gvnext.
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Questions?
alumni@gvsu.edu | (616) 331-3590 | gvsu.edu/alumni
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