Laker Club Talk & Welcome: Christopher Jones, New CLAS Dean
Thursday, October 15, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Allendale Campus
Faculty, Staff
Join us for a special Laker Club Talk featuring Chris Jones, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
This event will also serve as Dean Jones’ campus welcome reception, offering the Grand Valley community an opportunity to welcome him to campus, connect with colleagues, and hear more about the experiences and defining moments that have shaped his leadership journey.
Note: This series is intended for GVSU Faculty and Staff
Laker Club Talk and Welcome: Dean Christopher Jones
Thursday, October 15, 4 p.m.
Thornapple Room (KC 0058)
Russel H. Kirkhof
Center, Valley Campus
Christopher Jones, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
My Leadership Journey: The Past Is Prologue
Dean Chris Jones has enjoyed a three-decade career in higher education. He has held several significant leadership roles at public and private institutions. In this Laker Club Talk, Chris discusses how key individuals and past experiences in his personal and professional life have been instrumental in shaping the leader he is today. He reveals that some less than pleasant episodes were great gifts on his journey as a leader and a human being.
Kindly RSVP by October 7
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Location Information
Thornapple Room (KC 0058)
*Located in the lowest level
Russel H. Kirkhof
Center, Valley Campus
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Contact Information
Office of the President
[email protected]
616-331-2100
Hosting Department, Organization, or Business
Office of the President and Office of the Provost
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This event was added to the calendar by Morgan Knapp (knappmor@gvsu.edu) on Friday, September 25, 2026 and was last updated on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 9:59 a.m.