Kevin Rapes
Kevin Rapes '09 & '13 and Alyssa Stuk eloped in Crested Butte, Colorado in July of 2022, realizing Alyssa's dream of getting married on top of a mountain. The couple then enjoyed an intimate ceremony and reception with family and friends in Saugatuck, Mic
Published September 21, 2022
Sydney Brzezinski
In June of 2022, I landed a job with Continental Services after researching venues on the East side of Michigan that I could have only ever dreamed of working at. With any luck, I now work for a company that manages, staffs, and coordinated culinary at ve
Published September 15, 2022
Paul Rzepka
Strobl Sharp PLLC is excited to announce the addition of attorney Paul Rzepka, Jr. to their team of seasoned and trusted lawyers. Paul Rzepka, Jr brings a strong background in business law to the team with his previous estate planning experience at M
Published September 14, 2022
Amber Stout
I'm thrilled to announce that I am starting a new position as Associate Director of Donor Relations at Rhode Island School of Design! As a former art student, it's extra meaningful to be able to continue expanding my work in stewardship to support artists
Published September 9, 2022
Bex Takacas-Britz
SLD Read, a nonprofit literacy resource center with locations in Grand Rapids, Big Rapids, and Kalamazoo, announced the promotion of Bex Takacs-Britz, CFRE, CNP to Development Director. They will have the primary responsibility for fund development and re
Published September 2, 2022
Josh Bach
Josh Bach has joined Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. as a Vice President and Producer in the commercial real estate & hospitality practice group with a sub-focus on cyber insurance. Bach is a 2008 graduate of the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley S
Published September 2, 2022
Eric-John Szczepaniak
Eric-John Szczepaniak, B.A. '20, now serves as the Elections Coordinator / Document Manager for the Charter Township of Kalamazoo, MI. He also recently earned his Graduate Certificate in Election Administration from the University of Minnesota. In additio
Published August 23, 2022
Breanne Brown
Breanne Brown, '11, and Chris Brown welcomed their baby, Greyson Christopher Brown, to the world on August 6, 2022. This baby Laker was born 6lbs, 14oz and 20 inches long.
Published August 16, 2022
Katherine Holwerda
Katherine Holwerda, '20, received the Clinical Preceptor Award for Excellence in Nursing Leadership from Kirkhof College of Nursing, August 2022.
Published August 12, 2022
Emily Zerrenner
Emily Zerrenner, '19, recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with a Masters degree in Library and Information Science, and landed a position at Salisbury University as a Research and Instructional Services Librarian. She is
Published August 5, 2022
Andrea McConnell
Andrea McConnell, '14 & '17, recently accepted a new position in a dream career of being an Event Manager with the Seattle Seahawks and Lumen Field.
Published August 5, 2022
Haley Otman
Haley Otman, '12, Communication Studies and Spanish, started a new position as Senior Director of Social Impact, Health and Wellness at Jennifer Bett Communications in NYC/LA.
Published August 5, 2022
William Van Lente
After retiring from their position as CEO for the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes' Duck Valley Indian Reservation, Willliam Van Lente, '69, has decided to resume management consulting. William's areas of concentration are strategic human resource management, organ
Published August 5, 2022
Maija Grisa
Emily Grisa, '16, and Maija (Dunham) Grisa, '16 & '19, adopted two boys, Aiden Lucas Grisa and Eric Noah Grisa on June 29, 2022.
Published August 5, 2022
Kaley Holka
Kaley Holka, '09, and Matthew Holka, '11, welcomed their second son, Parker Holka, to the world on June 9, 2022.
Published August 5, 2022
Katrina Begrow
Katrina Begrow, '18, was promoted from Sr. Special Events Manager to Associate Director of Events at Junior Achievement of the Michigan Great Lakes.
Published August 5, 2022
Kirstyn Wildey
Kirstyn M. Wildey, '11, senior associate at the law firm of McDonald Hopkins LLC in Cleveland, Ohio, was selected for the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch in the areas of Banking and Finance Law, Public Finance Law, and Real Estate L
Published August 4, 2022
Audra Vaz
Audra (Lousias) Vaz, '92, successfully defended her doctoral dissertation, Giving and Gratitude: Comparing Communication Media and Expressions of Gratitude on Subsequent Annual Giving, at Appalachian State University in the Reich College of Education's Ed
Published August 3, 2022
Emily Haan
Emily Haan, '16, started a new mobile beverage service, The Third Wheel Mobile Bar, which is located in Metro-Detroit, Michigan and travels all around the state of Michigan. Emily is excited for this new venture and the opportunity to work with others in
Published August 3, 2022
Jessica Nowakowski
Jessica Nowakowski, '06, was promoted to North America Purchasing Manager, Interiors of Inteva Products in June of 2022.
Published August 1, 2022