Grand Valley's Opening Convocation on Aug. 23 will feature remarks from
Provost Gayle Davis and awards for outstanding teaching and service.
The convocation will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Fieldhouse. Faculty and
staff members who plan to be part of the processional are asked to
gather in the north atrium area of Henry Hall by 10 a.m.
Davis will deliver the keynote address. Grand Valley's newest provost
most recently served as associate vice president for Academic Affairs
and Research at Wichita State University in Kansas. She received a
doctorate degree in American studies and a master's degree in art
history from Michigan State University, and a bachelor's degree in
French from Muskingum (Ohio) College.
The new chairs of University Academic Senate and Student Senate --
Cliff Welch and Thomas Bell, respectively -- will also give remarks on
the upcoming academic year.
Recipients of the Outstanding Teacher and Outstanding University
Service awards will be recognized, along with faculty members Barbara
Roos, Laura VanderBroek, and James Walker, who have been at Grand Valley
for 25 years. Library Director Lee Lebbin will be recognized as
recipient of the 2001 Administrative/Professional Achievement Award.
The day's events begin with a reception in Henry Hall at 9 a.m.
Davis gives convocation address
Aug 21, 2002
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