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GVSU Night at the Detroit Pistons - January 10, 2024 (25 Photos)

On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, GVSU alums gathered at Little Caesar's Arena to watch the Detroit Pistons take on the San Antonio Spurs. Each alum was given a Detroit Pistons and GVSU Lakers co-branded shirt and had the opportunity to win Laker swag. During Detroit Sports Week, a total of $2025 was raised through ticket sales to support GVSU's Student Scholarship Fund.

Little Caesar's Arena.
Two alums posing for a photo
An alum with her Piston and Laker co-branded shirt.
Two alums smiling together.
Detroit Piston dancers in the lobby.
Alums entering the giveaway.

DC Alumni Social 2024 (7 Photos)

On Wednesday, January 11, 2024, DC Alumni gathered at Steve Carey's Townhouse to listen to a presentation from John Beyrle '75, President Obama's former Ambassador to Russia.

GVSU flag hanging in DC.
Three DC alumni talking together.
Four DC alumni talking together.
Steve Carey's Townhouse.
Two DC alumni talking together.
DC alumni talking at the event.

GVSU Day at the Detroit Lions - January 7, 2024 (14 Photos)

On Sunday, January 7, GVSU alumni and community members gathered to watch the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Before the game, alumni and their guests were invited to join President Mantella for a tailgate party at the GVSU Detroit Center.

President Mantella poses with Christen and Doug Fox at the pre-game tailgate party
A family poses for a group photo at a table during the tailgate party
A family smiles for a photo in front of the GVSU backdrop
A family poses for a group photo in front of the GVSU backdrop
Two Laker and Lions fans pose for a photo at the backdrop
President Mantella poses for a photo with the Proctor family

Laker Family Holiday Brunch 2023 (27 Photos)

On Saturday, December 2, 2023, alumni and their families gathered at the Alumni House and Visitor Center to celebrate the holiday season. The kids were able to take pictures with Santa and Louie the Laker, decorate cookies, and color GVSU coloring sheets. 

A little girl telling Santa what she wants for Christmas.
Family of four with Santa.
Family of 5 with Santa.
Two kids sitting with Santa.
Two kids taking a photo with Santa.
A baby sitting on Santa's lap.

Toast to the Class of 2023 (44 Photos)

On Thursday, November 30, 3023, graduating students gathered at L.V. Eberhard Center to celebrate their graduation with their classmates. There were raffle prizes, t-shirts being thrown into the crowd, and a toast from President Mantella. 

Laker for a Lifetime neon sign.
A volunteer pouring champagne into the glasses.
Three students listening to President Mantella's toast.
A student holding a "2" and a "3" balloon.
Two students posing for a photo in front of the backdrop.
Five students taking a selfie together.

3rd Annual Billy Mac Golf Tournament (49 Photos)

On Monday, October 2, 2023, family, friends, and GV alumni reconnected and played in the 3rd Annual Billy Mac Memorial Golf Outing at Egypt Valley Country Club.  

Four alums on a golf cart.
Four alums posing for a photo near their golf cart.
Four alums standing with their golf clubs.
Four alums standing on the green.
Four alums standing together.
Four alums standing on the golf course.

Homecoming Tailgate 2023 (48 Photos)

On Saturday, October 28, alumni gathered outside Lubbers Stadium and enjoyed food, drinks, and games before watching the Lakers take on Michigan Tech. 

Reunion Row
Two kids playing cornhole.
Four alums at Reunion Row.
Two alums talking with each other.
An alum taking a photo of other alums.
An alum "Anchoring up" with Louie the Laker.

Class of 1973 Golden Reunion and Then & Now Campus Tours (20 Photos)

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, alumni from the Class of 1973 and other alumni wanting to walk around campus, gathered at the Alumni House & Visitor Center. From there, they got in their groups and walked around campus, hitting all the major landmarks, and heard from President Haas in the Mary Idema Pew Library.

three alums standing together.
Susan Proctor speaking at the podium.
an alum talking with the alums at her table.
the first campus tour group leaving.
an alum speaking into the microphone.
alums from the Class of 1973 raising a toast.

2023 Alumni Awards Celebration (32 Photos)

On Friday, October 27, 2023, the families of the Alumni Award recipients, members of the Alumni Board of Directors, and university staff gathered at the L. William Seidman Center to celebrate the award winners. 

the four Alumni Award recipients with President Mantella.
the four alumni awards.
Chris Barbee '88 posing for a photo with an alum.
the four Alumni Award recipients.
Neal with his family.
Neal with his guests.

2023 Alumni in Residence Luncheon (26 Photos)

On Friday, October 27, 2023, the CLAS Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence Program invites outstanding alumni from the departments of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences back to campus to share their post-graduation experiences with the GVSU community. At the luncheon, they honored twelve distinguished alumni from ten units within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Shannon Cohen sitting at the event.
Alums laughing together.
Alums talking at a table together.
An alum speaking at the podium.
Susan Proctor at the event.
Everyone who attended the event.

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