University Development

Enrichment Dinner 2009

   
 



Tuesday, June 2, 2009

The Grand Valley University Foundation hosted the annual Enrichment Dinner at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids on June 2, 2009.  The black tie gala brought together alumni, community friends, donors, faculty, staff and outstanding students to celebrate giving and the wonderful things happening at Grand Valley.  It also served as an opportunity to applaud the individuals whose generosity has impacted students' lives. 

View event coverage from the Grand Rapids Press here.

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Enjoy VIDEOS of the evening:


Enrichment Award:
Joyce and Tom Wisner (Part 1)

Enrichment Award:
Joyce and Tom Wisner (Part 2)
Enrichment Award: Kate Pew Wolters


Lubbers Award: Ronald VanSteeland
College of Interdisciplinary Studies		  
  Student Musical Performance

To see videos in larger format, click on the YouTube icon in the video's lower right corner

Highlights:
  • A record 1300 guests were in attendance.
  • A video with highlights from the College of Interdisciplinary Studies was shown.
  • The Alumni Champions Committee Co-Chairs were introduced.
  • Pam DeVos announced that a Community Advisory Committee is being formed for Shaping Our Future.
  • Plans for a memorial service honoring William Seidman at Grand Valley State University this fall were announced for September 11; please visit the website for the memorial.  
  • Past recipients of the Leadership Award were honored, as 2009 marked the 20th anniversary since the award was created. 
  • Enrichment award honorees Kate Pew Wolters, Joyce S. Wisner and Thomas A. Wisner were recognized for their contributions to Grand Valley, along with Ronald F. VanSteeland, recipient of the Arend D. Lubbers award.

Richard M. DeVos, Chairman, GVU Foundation
Donna K. Brooks and James W.F. Brooks, Vice Chairs, GVU Foundation