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The Grand Valley community welcomed @PhillyGVPres, the university's first woman president, with open arms after her appointment in 2019. From every moment on, it has been the community that has made her time here so enjoyable. #60YearsOfGVSU
Damon Arnold and his family were drawn to Grand Valley because of the athletics programs, but it was the beauty of the campus and community that made them stay. #60YearsofGVSU
One of the bravest things a person can do is follow their dreams and recent graduate Binh Ha did just that when she left Vietnam to come to GVSU. #60YearsofGVSU
Dottie Barnes, associate director of news, reflects on meeting one of her idols, actor Tony Danza, during his visit to GVSU. He didn't gift Dottie with a photo, but he did gift an entire class with a free trip to Rome. #60YearsofGVSU
Alan Steinman, Allen and Helen Hunting Director of @GVSU_AWRI, proposed an endowment fund to create a long-term monitoring program on Muskegon Lake with the high goal of $150,000. Because of the philanthropic people of west Michigan, he met that goal in 30 seconds. #60YearsofGVSU
When Kevin Howell started in his position in the mailroom, the people he worked with were strangers. But before he knew it, those strangers became his family. #60YearsofGVSU
As the director of international student and scholar services Kate Stoetzner connects with people from all over the world, but her connection with Andreas Ortiz Estevez has withheld the test of time and formed into a lifelong friendship. #60YearsofGVSU
Matt McLogan, vice president of University Relations, reflects on GVSU's founding trustee, Bill Seidman. It was because of his drive to establish a public university in Grand Rapids that GVSU was born. #60YearsofGVSU
Our own Director of Alumni Relations, Chris Barbee, ‘88, shared a cherished memory in honor of #60YearsofGVSU. Be sure to check out his video!
During his first visit to Grand Valley's campus, Chris Barbee, director of alumni relations, became lost only to be found by none other than a Grand Valley legend. #60YearsofGVSU
During his first visit to Grand Valley's campus, Chris Barbee, director of alumni relations, became lost only to be found by none other than a Grand Valley legend. #60YearsofGVSU
Tim Thimmesch watched Grand Valley grow from 12,500 students to over 25,000 students during his time in facility services. Starting as the director of plant services in 1995 and working his way up to the role of vice president, he's done some growing himself. #60YearsofGVSU
For Nicole Gustin, a chance encounter while grocery shopping led to her decision to become a Laker nurse.
As we reach the end of #NursesWeek, we thank Nicole and all GVSU health care heroes for their service. #60YearsOfGVSU
Over #60YearsOfGVSU, there have certainly been many great Laker love stories. But we’d bet very few started on a student's first day at GVSU.
Hear Jack Lindsay, ’18, share his story of meeting his future fiancé his first night on campus.
Mark Schaub, dean of @GVSUBrooks, first came to work at #GVSU back in 1999 and has been here ever since. Mark's first impression of the university has stuck with him for decades, and he knew he was here to stay. #60YearsofGVSU
To celebrate #60YearsofGVSU, we’re producing a series of short videos to highlight the university’s untold stories and the people who have contributed to shaping #GVSU into what it is today.
Share your story for a chance to be featured: https://t.co/QehnVS4Ig3
All in the family: Paige Johnston is a first-year #GVSU student and third generation Laker. Her story begins in 1963, when her grandfather attended Grand Valley State College. https://t.co/spg63ynXWJ #60YearsOfGVSU
#TBT to our office in the 1990s! In 1990, HR was located in Lake Michigan Hall with a total of 15 employees. Do you recognize anyone from these shots?! From left to right, the staff in the photos include Scott Richardson, Sue Lindrup, Bonnie Maka, and Linda Yuhas! #60YearsOfGVSU
As part of #60YearsofGVSU, our Dean of @GVSUBrooks, Mark Schaub, shares a story from his first year at @GVSU that was a memorable example of servant leadership. ⚓️ https://t.co/fzFiDwJgqY https://t.co/xISPMgsKhw
#TBT to our fitness program from the 80s, SHAPE! Funny how much can change over the years 🤪 While SHAPE emphasized physical health, our current wellness programs have taken a more comprehensive approach, focusing on both mental and physical well-being. #60YearsOfGVSU
Bennie Khoapa fought apartheid in South Africa before coming to Grand Valley to teach social work. The lessons Khoapa shared with former @GVSU_CCPS dean George Grant have influenced Grant's life. https://t.co/spg63y6n5b #60YearsOfGVSU
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