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Upcoming Events
March 4 Ft. Lauderdale Alumni & Friends Reception March 11 San Antonio Alumni & Friends Reception March 12 School of Social Work Alumni Event March 12 Houston Alumni & Friends Reception March 19 Kalamazoo Alumni & Friends Reception March 21-27 Community Outreach Week April 3-4 Relay for Life April 4 Atlanta Alumni & Friends Atlanta Braves Game April 9 Phoenix Alumni & Friends Reception April 10 Royal Oak Alumni & Friends Detroit Pistons Game April 11 Laker Football Spring Classic and Cash Draw April 24 Distinguished Alumni & Outstanding Educator Awards Dinner May 21 Art on the Ravine July 11 Sleep Inn & Suites All-Alumni Benefit Golf Outing July 15 West Michigan Whitecaps Game October 17 Homecoming  
Louisa Stark, '79, will be honored as the 2009 GVSU Distinguished Alumna during the April 25 Commencement Ceremony. Dr. Stark is a leader in genetics and genomics education, having made notable contributions to the field of science education that are of national and international significance. She is director of the University of Utah’s Genetic Science Learning Center. She also serves the University of Utah as clinical professor of Science Education and associate director of the School of Medicine’s Community Engagement Core Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences. Stark earned a bachelor of science in biology from Grand Valley State University in 1979, where she spent several years as a teachers assistant. This role provided the foundation for her interest in becoming an educator and ignited her ongoing interest in facilitating learning for others. Apply Now!  Membership has its privileges! 
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Community Outreach Week - March 21 - 27 
Help put a smile on someone's face by volunteering during COW, with a different service project available every day! View full project details and sign up today!
Can't participate in one of these scheduled events? We encourage you to get involved in your own way, wherever you live. You can organize a project for other alumni in your area, or simply volunteer for your favorite cause - give blood, volunteer for a local agency, or donate to your charity of choice. Drop us a line to let us know what you did in the name of Grand Valley during COW at alumni@gvsu.edu. Join the Fight Against Cancer - April 3-4 
Sign up now to join the GVSU Alumni Association team in the 2009 American Cancer Society Relay for Life event at Grand Valley State University. Beginning at 6 p.m. on April 3 until 6 a.m. on April 4, walkers will take shifts circling the track in the Field House and collect money to help eliminate cancer. We hope you will join us as a walker or by sponsoring alumni team participants. Sign up is easy online - click "Sign Up" to register as a walker or "Donate" to sponsor team GVSU Alumni Association 2009. Survivors can also sign up to participate in the survivor lap!
Led by Ashley G. Barnes, '06, the newly established Royal Oak Alumni Club debuts with two upcoming events. The club seeks to gather alumni together to encourage social interaction, professional networking and community service in the name of Grand Valley State University.
GradFest Volunteers Needed April 13 - 16 
You are invited to help us welcome new graduates into the Alumni Association and congratulate them on their success at GradFest 2009. In the celebratory environment, volunteers will be discussing the benefits of association membership and presenting gifts to graduating students. This is your opportunity to volunteer at an exciting event and introduce yourself to the newest members of the Alumni Association. Shifts are available in one hour increments between 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. in Allendale or Grand Rapids. For further information or to sign up, contact alumni@gvsu.edu. Alumni Couples Enjoy Valentine's Celebration 
30 alumni couples returned to where their love began during Classic Pairings, a special alumni Valentine’s Day celebration held on GVSU’s Allendale campus February 13. The talented chefs of Grand Valley’s Classic Fare Catering created a gourmet Caribbean-themed menu for the affair, while a sommelier was on hand to provide information on wine pairings chosen for each of the courses. View event photos. 
Over 65 Grand Valley State University alumni reunited at Hockeytown Cafe in Detroit prior to the Detroit Red Wings hockey game versus the Colorado Avalanche on February 15. Graduates enjoyed networking, an all-you-can-eat buffet, and the chance to win authentic Red Wings autographed merchandise courtesy of FSN Detroit Red Wings LIVE host and GVSU graduate John Keating, '76. The group then hopped on shuttles to the Joe Louis Arena for the exciting hockey action. The Avalanche beat the Red Wings in an over-time shootout 6-5. View event photos. Young Alumni Enjoy Wine Tasting 
90 young alumni gathered at the Bite in downtown Grand Rapids on February 19 for the sold-out Young Alumni Wine Tasting, the third event hosted by the Young Alumni Council and their largest attended event held to date. Guests sampled and learned about five different wine varieties and food pairings, while networking with peers and members of the Young Alumni Council. View event photos. Women Athletes Return to GVSU for 40th Anniversary Celebration 
Nearly 25 former female Laker athletes battled the weather to return to Allendale on February 21, and celebrate 40 Years of Excellence in women's athletics at GVSU. Guests met for a reception at the Alumni House and Visitor Center and heard from President Tom Haas, Athletic Director Tim Selgo and current and former coaches about the program. The group then toured the new Laker Turf Building before heading to the Laker Women's and Men's Basketball games vs. Saginaw Valley State Univeristy. Attendees were recognized during a special half-time celebration and presented with varsity letters to commemorate their contributions to Grand Valley's sports legacy. View event photos. 
GVSU is coming to you! Join us when the University comes to your area...Meet up with fellow GVSU alumni and receive the latest information about Grand Valley State at these great events.
Club Service Projects for Community Outreach Week - Sign up now for a project in your area.
Event Recap Tampa Alumni Club - Tampa club leader Tara Crow, '97, hosted 18 Grand Valley graduates on February 28 in Lakeland, FL. The group met for a pre-game picnic at the ballpark and a Detroit Tigers spring training game vs. the New York Mets. |
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