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Katelyn Davis

Recently I was pleased to find out that I was voted in as the newest board member of the Automotive Public Relations Council (APRC). This is an organization that I have been a part of since I first started my career in automotive. Through APRC I have had

Career Update

Published December 1, 2016

Justin Gray

I have a new job as a Nurse Manager at Spectrum Health! #GVLakerEffect

Career Update

Published December 1, 2016

Katie Booth

Katie (Chittenden), B.S., 2010, and Erik Booth, B.B.A., 2008, announce daughter, Claire Marie, born October 11, 2016. The family resides in Cedar Springs.

Birth/Adoption

Published December 1, 2016

Michael Karlesky

After twelve years of working in West Michigan as an engineer, I decided to pursue a life change that culminated in completing my doctorate in Computer Science this summer. The tail-end of that five year journey was especially tumultuous due to leadership

Career Update

Published November 28, 2016

Michael Karlesky

Jessica and I have known each other for over a dozen years, but it was in the last two years that something much more developed. Our relationship developed long distance while I was finishing graduate school in New York City and she was working in Texas.

Wedding

Published November 28, 2016

Catherine Veeser

Catherine Veeser received her board certification in Women's Health physical therapy in July 2016. She is one of only 8 physical therapists in Michigan to hold this unique and distinguished certification.

Award/Recognition

Published November 28, 2016

Adrienne Wallace

From student athlete in undergrad to grad school to professor, Adrienne Wallace, '01, '05, and '08 is a #LakerForALifeTime.

Career Update

Published November 28, 2016

Dave Nitkiewicz

Dave Nitkiewicz, 2015, is the Specialty Markets Sales Manager for Experience Grand Rapids.

Career Update

Published November 28, 2016

Maroin Donahue

I graduated on a Saturday, and sat at my new desk on Tuesday. I was very fortunate to get a career directly out of college as a Marketing Coordinator with the Columbian Logistics Network. However, I will say...I worked hard and applied early...very early!

Career Update

Published November 28, 2016

Quyen VanHouten

Quyen D. (Dinh) VanHouten, B.M.E. 2012, and Jacob VanHouten, announce the birth of their daughter, Esther Quynh, born November 5, 2016. The family resides in Grand Rapids.

Birth/Adoption

Published November 28, 2016

Amanda St. Pierre

Following an internship (thanks to Betty Pritchard for the heads up), I worked at Mercy General in Muskegon for 3 years and have been at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation for 10 years, where I am currently a Strategic Communication Manager. I earned m

Career Update

Published November 28, 2016

Angelica Peña

Angelica Peña, B.S., 2013, and Robert S. VanVossen, B.S.E., 2012 were married on June 25, 2016.

Wedding

Published November 28, 2016

Michael Eichberger

Michael Eichberger '02, '07, and his wife, Tammy, welcomed a daughter, Andi Lynn Eichberger, on March 30, 2015.

Birth/Adoption

Published November 22, 2016

Chris Rader

Chris Rader is the Associate Director of Housing and Residential Life at Wayne State University. He started this position in June 2016.

Career Update

Published November 22, 2016

David Luther

David Luther, '06, was named to the Biletnikoff Award National Selection Committee by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation.

Award/Recognition

Published November 21, 2016

Gina Barger

I was hired as the Membership Coordinator with the Four Flags Area Chamber of Commerce within 2 weeks of graduating from Grand Valley. I'm having a great time networking, hosting events, and working to build a better community for business in Niles, Michi

Career Update

Published November 14, 2016

Sara Jeffries

I'm so grateful for the graphic designer student position I had at the Development Office at GVSU! If it wasn't for the great mentorship I was given by the communication team there, I wouldn't have the job I have today as the Communication Coordinator for

Career Update

Published November 14, 2016

Elizabeth Emery

Kenneth and Elizabeth (DeWitt) Emery celebrated their marriage on October 15, 2016 at St. Mary's Church in Marne, MI. Elizabeth graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2014 with a degree in English Language and Literature. The couple lives in Gran

Wedding

Published November 11, 2016

Emily Miller

Rory and Emily met at GVSU as art majors at Calder Art Center. They live in Grand Rapids with their two cats, Elpheba and Hemingway. Emily is an art teacher at Roguewood Elementary in Rockford Public Schools and Rory is a manufacturing associate at Herman

Wedding

Published November 10, 2016

James Sidou

James was hired as the first ever In-House counsel for Saddle Creek Corporation a Third-Party Logistics company based in Lakeland, Florida. Previously, James was a Senior Associate with the GrayRobinson, P.A. law firm in their Lakeland Office where he enj

Career Update

Published November 8, 2016

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