Don Williams Celebration of Life - Ceremony & Lucheon
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus
Alumni, Community, Faculty, Staff, Students
The man who mentored countless students and was largely responsible for establishing Grand Valley's Office of Multicultural Affairs died in late March, leaving behind a legacy worthy of a "Giant."
Donald (Don) Williams Sr., retired dean emeritus of minority affairs, died March 29, 2026. He was 89. Williams joined Grand Valley's staff in 1985 and retired in 2001.
A celebration of life service for Williams is scheduled for May 16, 1-3 p.m. The event will include a ceremony and luncheon.
No RSVP is required.
Complimentary parking will be available in the DeVos Lot. Maps and directions can be found online.
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Location Information
DeVos Center, Exhibition Hall
City Campus
Contact Information
Melissa Ellis
[email protected]
616-331-9095
Tags
administration alumni community
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This event was added to the calendar by Alex Priebe (priebeal@gvsu.edu) on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:53 a.m.
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