GVSU Alumni Association News & Events April 2019

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ALUMNI NEWS

Call for Volunteers

It's that time of year again! Share in this exciting time for students and volunteer at GradFest. We need help congratulating students, welcoming them to the Alumni Association, and handing out graduation gifts. Choose a date and time convenient for you during the dates of April 15-18.

2019 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to an alumnus or alumna who excels in their chosen profession and reflects favorably upon themselves, their community, and Grand Valley. Mark Smith, MD, ’91, is the Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer of Henry Ford Allegiance Health, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Henry Ford Allegiance Medical Group based in Jackson, Michigan.

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2019 Outstanding Eduacator Award Recipient

The Outstanding Educator Award is given to a faculty member who has had a significant impact on the careers of alumni. Shinian Wu, Ph.D., joined Grand Valley's faculty in 1998. He teaches both undergraduate and graduate linguistic courses, as well as training in the College of Education’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program. Dr. Wu has maintained supportive relationships with alumni in a variety of fields and years after graduation.

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Alumni Services and Discounts On Campus

Did you know your GVSU Alumni Membership Card doubles as a library card for the Mary Idema Pew Library? That same card gets you discounts at the GVSU Laker Store, Recreation Center, and other campus services. Visit the Membership Benefits page to learn more and start receiving discounts!

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CAMPUS NEWS

Fishladder: A Student Journal of Art and Writing

Fishladder: A Student Journal of Art and Writing is a student-run publication at Grand Valley. Fishladder publishes fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, drama, photography, and art created by GVSU students. The editors aim to select the best, most artistic work for publication in the yearly print edition, which is unveiled every April.

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More GVSU Exhibitions

Senior Becomes First GVSU Student to Earn Boiler License

As a first-year student, Noah Barton decided to apply for employment in Facilities Services because his sister, who attended Grand Valley, worked there. The Grand Rapids native, now a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, has spent four years working side-by-side with engineers to make sure Grand Valley's boilers are running efficiently. Barton's training led him to earn a boiler operators and boiler engineers license, making him the first student to achieve this certification.

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ATHLETICS NEWS

GVSU Women's Basketball Fall in Midwest Region Championship

The Grand Valley women's basketball season came to an end on March 18 in the NCAA DII Midwest Region Championship game where they fell to No. 1 nationally and regionally ranked Drury, 51-44. The Lakers 29 wins this season is the second most in program history and is the fourth straight season they have tallied at least 24 marks in the W column, all of which have come under head coach Mike Williams.

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GVSU Men's Basketball Season Ends in Midwest Region Quarterfinals

The Grand Valley men's basketball team made it to the NCAA Midwest Region Quarterfinals before falling to the No.15 Lewis Flyers. The Lakers, who at one point were 12-11 on the year and on the verge of missing the post-season entirely, had an incredible run to reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2010. While the narrow loss stings now, this team has plenty to be proud of as they build towards next season.

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Club Sport Highlight: 2019 AHCA National Runner-Up

The ACHA held the 2019 national tournament for men's DIII hockey in Frisco, Texas from March 26-30. For the first time since the 2008-09 season, our DIII Lakers qualified for nationals and ended up making a big run. Several of the GVSU players enjoyed one of the best experiences in their life.

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SUPPORT GV

Gillett Society Donor Spotlight: Carl & Claudia Bajema

"Together we made Grand Valley what it is, each of us contributing time and talent and giving of ourselves in our own unique ways. Now, together we must ensure its future." - Carl Bajema

Carl and Claudia Bajema, '78 and '90, are well-loved faculty and alumni who share their Grand Valley impact through scholarship support. Read on to learn about their Laker Effect and Grand Valley journey.

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The way we teach engineering at Grand Valley is different from many institutions. Watch the video to hear about our unique project-based learning style.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

24th Annual Spring Classic & Cash Draw

4/13

Volunteer at GradFest

4/15-4/18

Lakers on the Lakeshore: Muskegon

4/25

GVSU Alumni Event in Amsterdam

5/11

Lakers on the Lakeshore: Holland

5/21

Fourth Annual Coach Meerman Memorial Golf Outing

5/25

Tampa Alumni Club Happy Hour at Bootleggers

5/31

Detroit Area Alumni Reception With President Thomas J. & Marcia J. Haas

6/6

GVSU Day at Comerica Park

6/9

Washington, D.C. Alumni Reception With President Thomas J. & Marcia J. Haas

6/20

Events Calendar

EVENT PHOTOS

Muskegon Area Alumni at Kids' Food Basket

Community Outreach Week

Alum poses with Thomas J. and Marcia J. Haas

Chicago Alumni Reception With President Thomas J. & Marcia J. Haas

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