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Leading the Way to D.C. - September 9, 2024 (23 Photos)

President Mantella share insights about the University's successes over the past five years as well as preview what's ahead for Grand Valley.

President Mantella smiling during conversation with older gentleman
President Mantella talks to older couple and women while holding glasses
2 GVSU Alumni talk to each other while holding cups
Group of GVSU Alumni in groups mingling and talking to each other
2 GVSU Alumni smiling as they talk to President Mantella
President Mantella takes a selfie with man

Global Laker Alumni Picnic - August 13, 2024 (4 Photos)

Global Laker Alumni Picnic at John Ball Zoo on August 13

GVSU Alumni sit at picnic table at John Ball Zoo
Group of GVSU Alumni at John Ball Zoo Global Laker Alumni Picnic
3 GVSU Alumni smiled together towards camera near a picnic table at John Ball Zoo
6 GVSU Alumni sit together and smile on a John Ball Zoo picnic table

GVSU Rowing 60th Anniversary Celebration - September 7, 2024 (29 Photos)

Alumni, former coaches, families, and friends of the Laker Navy celebrated 60 years of rowing at GVSU. Attendees came to connect with fellow alumni and friends, enjoy refreshments, christen several new boats, explore the team's history, and look ahead to what's next for Grand Valley Rowing. 

GVSU mother and daughter alumni Mandy Boersen and Audrey Boersen hugging behind boat that says Laker Legacy
Palk family of 5 surrounding rowing boat
Former head coach John Bancheri and his wife Christine stand near boat that says John "Coach B" Bancheri
Old photos of rowing
Black and white photo of rowing
Man smiles as he shows off his rowing t-shirt

College of Health Professions Alumni Happy Hour - August 28, 2024 (8 Photos)

College of Health Professions hosted a Happy Hour at Long Road Distillers. GVSU Alumni and program faculty were able to eat, drink, and network with one another. 

GVSU Alumni smile in booth after eating dinner together
Group of 7 GVSU Alumni smiling in front of GVSU Alumni Association sign
GVSU Alumni networking with Dean
Alumnae eating together in a booth at Long Road Distillers
GVSU CHP Alumnae posing with Long Road Distiller's new drink
GVSU OT Alumni group take a picture together in front of GVSU Alumni Association sign

GVSU Move-In - August 20, 2024 (42 Photos)

On August 20, 2024, GVSU Alumni gathered at the Alumni House & Visitor Center to help incoming Lakers move into their residence halls on campus.

Large group of people gathered in the Alumni House and Visitor Center to talk about move in day
GV Employee smiles as he looks into crowd while standing at podium
GVSU employee smiles as he holds a microphone talking to the group of GVSU move in day volunteers
Group of GVSU Alumni smile while they sit at table together
Class of 1967 Alumna smiles
GVSU Alumnae smile at each other in the Alumni House & Visitor Center

GVSU Move-In - August 19, 2024 (31 Photos)

On August 19, 2024, GVSU Alumni gathered at the Alumni House & Visitor Center to help incoming Lakers who arrived early for their specific orientations, including Asian Student Orientation, Black Excellence, Laker Familia, and Native American Maajtaadaa! move into their dorm.

TV that says "GVSU MOVE IN 2024" with white text, blue background, and white sailboat graphic
Women speaks into microphone at podium
Table of GVSU Alumni listen to speaker
Man looks at GVSU Alumni crowd with microphone in hand at the podium
Susan Proctor smiles as she hold microphone in Alumni House
GVSU Alumni pose in front of Alumni House & Visitor Center

GVSU Night at Nationals Park 2024 (6 Photos)

On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Washington D.C. alumni gathered at Nationals Park to reconnect and watch the Washington Nationals take on the Minnesota Twins. 

Group shot of DC alumni at Nationals Park.
Nationals Park field.
GVSU sweatshirt.
Three DC alumni at the game.
Two DC alumni at the game.
Nationals Park.

GVSU Education Alumni & Mentor Teacher Appreciation Night 2024 (29 Photos)

On Monday, May 6, 2024, education alumni, teacher mentors, and graduates from the Education program gathered at the L.V. Eberhard Center to mingle and welcome the recent graduates to the Education Alumni Network. 

Alum talking at a table.
Six alums with President Mantella.
Four alums posing for a photo.
Two alums talking to President Mantella.
Alums talking at a table.
Alumni Relations Director, Susan Proctor talking to an alum.

Traverse City Alumni Social 2024 (27 Photos)

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, GVSU alumni, recent graduates, and President Mantella gathered at Rove Winery in Traverse City, MI to reconnect with fellow alumni and raise a toast to the graduates. Download high res images at gvsu.edu/s/2Im.

Two alums talking at Rove.
President Mantella talking to an alum.
An alum getting her photo taken.
An alum posing wit her wine glass.
An alum smiling.
President Mantella talking to three alums.

Toast to the Class of 2024 (22 Photos)

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, students graduating in the winter and spring semesters gathered at the L.V. Eberhard Center to celebrate their graduation. President Mantella raised a toast to the graduates, and they were able to take home their commemorative GVSU champagne flute.

This is a first look at photos from Toast. More photos will be added, so check back again soon!

Grads raising a toast.
Two grads celebrating.
A grad posing for a photo with Louie the Laker.
Three grads laughing together.
Three grads with President Mantella.
Six grads with President Mantella.

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