Why is the flag flying at half-staff today?


Tuesday, January 6, 2026
All day
Allendale Campus, Detroit Center, Health Campus, Meijer Campus in Holland, Muskegon Regional Center, Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus
Alumni, Community, Faculty, Staff, Students


U.S., Michigan, and GV flags will fly at half-staff today, Tuesday, January 6, 2026, to honor the life and service of Fire Chief David Haverdink, who passed away in the line of duty.


Location Information

Download parking map for the Allendale Campus

Download parking map for the Detroit Center

Download parking map for the Health Campus

Download parking map for the Meijer Campus in Holland

Download parking map for the Muskegon Regional Center


Contact Information


University Marketing

(616) 331-2525


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This event was added to the calendar by Cherilyn Denomme (denommec@gvsu.edu) on Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.