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Noreen Myers, '72

Noreen Myers, '72 has been a sole practitioner specializing in employment law since 1999. She is the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.

Distinguished Alumni Award

Published February 11, 2015

Dustin Foster, '03

Dustin Foster is a partner, editor, and colorist for Chop & Hue of Grand Rapids.

Published February 4, 2015

Geoffrey Gresk, '01

Geoffrey Gresk, '01 is the Dean of Students for the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani.

Published December 19, 2014

Victor Sultana, '08

Victor Sultana is the program marketing manager for Herman Miller, Inc. and the owner of Victor Axe + Tool in Grand Rapids.

Published October 23, 2014

Ryan Slusarzyk, '08

Ryan Slusarzyk has an attitude and charisma that is contagious. He is a natural leader, passionate about the community in which he lives, and represents the qualities that define a Laker for a Lifetime.

Published October 15, 2014

Laura Burkett Holstine, '05

Laura Burkett Holstine is a holistic nutrition and eating psychology counselor with her own private practice, Real Food Wellness in Grand Rapids.

Published June 17, 2014

Christopher Gale, '12

Christopher Gale attended the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland for years until arriving at GVSU. He is now the manager of literacy initiatives for the Boys and Girls Club of Philadelphia.

Published June 3, 2014

Jacqueline, '00 & '05 and Kevin, '98 Schafer

Jacqueline, 00 & 05 and Kevin, 98 Schafer have been serving Grand Valley and have maintained active involvement, loyalty, and support as Lakers for more than 20 years.

Published May 15, 2014

Erion Veliaj, '02

Erion Veliaj has been named to a cabinet position in the new center-left government of Albania, following elections in 2013.

Published May 15, 2014

Shahryar (Shawn) Oliai, '89 & '95 & '95 & '05

Shan Oliai is one of a half dozen alumni to receive four degrees from Grand Valley.

Published April 25, 2014

Aida Toledo, '03 & '07 & '09 & '10

Aida Toledo is one of half a dozen alumni who have four degrees from Grand Valley.

Published April 25, 2014

Michael Nicholson, '05 & '08 & '09 & '10

Michael Nicholson is one of half a dozen alumni with four degrees from Grand Valley State University.

Published April 25, 2014

Kathleen Vogelsang, '95 & '99

Kathleen Vogelsang earned her undergraduate degree in Finance from Grand Valley State University in 1995.

Distinguished Alumni Award

Published April 3, 2014

Dr. Asli Y. Akbulut

Dr. Asli Y. Akbulut is Associate Professor of Information Systems at the Management Department in the Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University.

Published April 3, 2014

Matthew LaVere, '10

Matthew LaVere is a freelance photographer and photography assistant from Livonia, Michigan.

Published March 18, 2014

Eric Greinke, '72 & '78

Eric Greinke, '72 & '78 is a retired social worker and a full time poet/publisher.

Published February 28, 2014

David Bleckley, '07

David Bleckley, '07 took the experience he gained in Grand Valleys nonprofit management graduate program to help him start his own business.

Published February 28, 2014

Jermale Eddie, '03

Director of Education Innovation at the Grand Rapids Urban League. Works alongside his wife as the founder, owner, and operator of Malamiah Juice Bar at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market.

Published January 21, 2014

Garry VonMyhr, '10 & Jordan Notenbaum, '10

VonMyhr and Notenbaum own Genius Phone Repair in West Michigan.

Published January 20, 2014

Jeff Kilarski, '94

Jeff Kilarski is a senior account manager for Pon Companies and an avid cyclist for type one diabetes.

Published December 18, 2013

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