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Anne McAuley Logan '69

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is running into a fellow grad on a cruise from Chile to Antarctica and Ushuaia is a small Argentine city southernmost on the continent. I couldn't believe my ears when Randy said Grand Valley and 1968!

Art Education German

Published February 1, 2024

Manfred Tatzmann '70

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is the thrill of being on a new campus where Vietnam protests were as accepted as the traditional West Michigan values. Most important though is meeting my wife and developing lifelong friendships.

Business Administration Management

Published February 1, 2024

Deidre Butkus '10

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is meeting some of my best friends and attending GVSU football games where we cheer on our Lakers!

Health Communication Spanish

Published February 1, 2024

Anne McAuley Logan '69

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is, in the Fall of 1966, I remember asking the athletic director if we could have a woman's crew. He said, sure. Just bring me some interested students! It was fun being a pioneer in a brand-new state college.

Art Education Education-Middle Second Teach German

Published February 1, 2024

Jessica Carlson '09

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is bundling up and heading out to Superbowl watch parties along 48th Ave!

Finance Marketing Supply Chain Management

Published February 1, 2024

Mariah West '16

One of my favorite memories from GVSU is being accepted into the highly competitive nursing program.

Allied Health Sciences Nursing

Published January 2, 2024

Lewis Brody '17

My favorite memory at GVSU is being recognized by BSU as the person who spent the most time in the library for two years.

Accounting

Published December 10, 2023

Elise Van De Steenoven '20

My favorite memory in my master's program was one of the first weeks we had a panel night where other executives in the field talked to us about their career paths.

Health Administration

Published November 22, 2023

Nathaniel Wagner '20 & '22

I loved working as a student laboratory assistant in the biology department throughout my undergraduate career; I had the best boss and the faculty and staff were all great to work with.

Biology

Published October 18, 2023

Marissa Parisek '21

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was going to football games with my roommates and meeting some of my closest friends.

Biomedical Sciences

Published October 3, 2023

Ieisha Humphrey '05

My favorite Grand Valley memory is the Community Working Classics program within the Philosophy department. I had the honor of designing and teaching a humanities course to students who would not otherwise been exposed to the subject.

Detroit Philosophy Sociology

Published September 30, 2023

Erik Elwell '22

My favorite memories from Grand Valley are the football tailgates at Canvas with my friends.

Business Economics Finance

Published September 13, 2023

Khadijah Johnson '13

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was working as a student employee in the Financial Aid Office.

Detroit Health Communication Public and Nonprofit Admin

Published September 12, 2023

Daniel Zorn '19

I remember tailgating at a Grand Valley playoff game in December while it was snowing. It was a great time and felt special having a home game so late in the season. The best part of Grand Valley was the people.

Business Administration Hospitality Tourism Mgt Marketing

Published September 6, 2023

Danielle Harris '11

I have so many amazing memories from my time at Grand Valley. I was a resident assistant for several years, and I always loved throwing Halloween parties. But mostly, I cherish the memories I have hanging out with friends at Fresh Foods eating Laker Bowls

Detroit Marketing

Published September 6, 2023

Patricia Moes, ne Dys '66

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was being the valedictorian of the first graduating class.

Education-Elem Middle Teaching

Published September 5, 2023

Paul Cook '04

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories was attending potluck dinners at Niemeyer Living Center, the original location near Kleiner.

Chemistry

Published August 31, 2023

Ben McLoskey '13

One of my favorite Grand Valley memories is mid-winter, my sophomore year, the concrete slab on Pierce Street is typically flooded and froze over. My friends and I organized a pond hockey game and played all day.

Exercise Science

Published August 28, 2023

Morgan Lemmen '20

One of my favorite GVSU memories is taking BIO 109 "Plants in the Word" with Elise Hollister. She is an amazing professor who really made an impact on me and my educational journey!

Communications Spanish

Published August 23, 2023

Jenn Penn '10

My best memory would be studying abroad and teaching in South Africa in my last year of school. My first class at Grand Valley was taught by Dr. John Kilbourne and he made it every student's mission to take advantage of the opportunity, so I did.

Education-Elem Middle Teaching Health and Physical Education

Published August 6, 2023

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