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Lindsae Badgerow

I am now the Associate Recruitment Manager at Fox Rothschild, LLP, an AmLaw 100 Law Firm with over 900 attorneys and 27 offices nationwide.

Career Update

Published January 15, 2019

Douglas Kessler

Doug Kessler has been named Assistant General Manager of the Embassy Suites by Hilton, which is located in downtown Grand Rapids. It's opening in Spring of 2019. This 250 all-suite full-service 280,000 square feet hotel, will feature an in-house restauran

Career Update

Published January 15, 2019

Chelse Hawkins Olivo

Chelse Hawkins Olivo, '16, '18, and Jordan Olivo, '16, were married in Holland on October 20, 2018 after graduating together from GVSU two years prior.

Wedding

Published January 7, 2019

Megan Burkhardt

Megan (O'Grady), '13, and Ryan Burkhardt were married on August 11, 2018 in Metro Detroit.

Wedding

Published January 2, 2019

Ndeye Ndao

Ndeye Ndao, '09, '18, works as an Asylee Outreach Coordinator for the International Rescue Committee.

Career Update

Published January 2, 2019

Michael Lichterman

Michael Lichterman is now a Member/Partner at Baar & Lichterman, PLLC in downtown Grandville, Michigan.

Career Update

Published January 2, 2019

Mandi Garvey

Michigan Born & Raised is a full spectrum midwifery and health education practice serving Grand Rapids and co-owned by GVSU alums Mandi Garvey, '06, MPH, EMT, CD(DONA) and Kim Porter, '04, MSN, CNM, WHNP-BC. They provide inclusive, patient-centered, conse

Career Update

Published December 19, 2018

Rocio Slogar

We welcomed our second Laker legacy, Eleanor Catherine Slogar on Tuesday, November 20, 2018! She weighed 7lbs 13 oz and was 21.5 inches long! Big brother Liam is in love with her and can't wait until he can share all of his toys with her!

Birth/Adoption

Published December 19, 2018

Emily Mathein

Emily Mathein, '17, accepted a position at the Wege Foundation and is pursuing a passion in philanthropy in Grand Rapids, with a Public and Nonprofit Administration degree.

Career Update

Published December 19, 2018

Megan Bonelli

Megan Bonelli (Peterson), '13, married Chris Bonelli in August 2018 in Birmingham, Michigan.

Wedding

Published December 19, 2018

Laura Ford

A 2004 graduate of the Krikhof College of Nursing, Laura owns and operates Pushing Practice, LLC, a CPR and First Aid licensing company. She has provided quality instruction to businesses, health care professionals, and child care providers since 2005.

Career Update

Published December 19, 2018

Gary Erwin

Gary J. Erwin, '90, had his book of short stories, "Trail Crossing Sixteen Counties," accepted for publication by Adelaide Books of New York. His book will be published in late September 2019. Stories from his collection have appeared in several literary

Award/Recognition

Published December 19, 2018

Stephen Snider

Stephen L. Snider, BBA, MBA, resides in beautiful Placitas, New Mexico. I've had a very successful career in Human Resources and currently own a consulting firm that specializes in Affirmative Action Plan preparation for small to mid-sized federal contrac

Career Update

Published December 19, 2018

Judi Lindsey

(Judi on the right, friend Barb Robidoux on the left) Judi Lindsey, '78, recently retired this June, 2018 after 23 years with Moore School in Candia, New Hampshire as the Minds in Motion Enrichment & Challenge teacher. In September and October, Judi and B

Career Update

Published December 19, 2018

Pamela Besteman

Pamela Besteman, '96, was named as the new Rowing Coach for Menlo College. Link to Press release: http://www.menloathletics.com/article/7388

Career Update

Published December 19, 2018

Aaron Ross

With brewing a large contributor to the Michigan economy, our state is a leader in this "Brewing Renaissance." I am excited to usher a new age in this craft through education which not only concentrates on brewing excellent, high-quality beer, but also su

Career Update

Published December 19, 2018

Erin Bartels

Erin Bartels, '01, is thrilled to announce the publication of her debut novel, "We Hope for Better Things," which releases January 1, 2019.

Career Update

Published December 18, 2018

Kelly Israels

I have volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in Kent County via Consumers Energy several times in the past two years. The rewarding work that is completed helps people with the new home construction process and home improvement projects.

Community Involvement

Published December 18, 2018

Andy Pulsifer

Andy Pulsifer, '12, and Paige Pulsifer, '14, were married on November 3, 2018.

Wedding

Published December 18, 2018

Kate Lents

Kate Lents (Danak), '05, and Matt Lents, welcomed their first child, Lincoln Matthew Lents, on 10/15/18. They are overjoyed to now be a family of three!

Birth/Adoption

Published December 18, 2018

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