Thomas J. Haas has been president of Grand Valley State University for 10 years!

Grand Valley’s fourth president is so appreciated by students, they’ve given him the affectionate nickname T. Haas. He has shown his obvious love for students by getting to know as many as he can personally, and T. Haas has created countless memories that will be cherished by the GVSU community.

Events took place to celebrate, including the T. Haas 10 City Tour. Additionally, The Tom and Marcia Haas Power of 10 Endowed Scholarship was created and is being supported by students and alumni who want to give back to their favorite university president.

Don’t forget to sign the Memory Book and leave T. Haas a congratulatory message!

T. Haas Trivia

"One of my most important life experiences was meeting my wife, Marcia, on July 6, 1970, in Traverse City at the Cherry Festival."

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Rachel S Love 1

As a transfer student, I was also so impressed by how visible President Haas was around campus-not just seeing him walking around, but actually stopping to speak with student about our studies! I didn't...

Bryan B Love 8

President Haas and Marcia have been caring friends to our three boys since they were babies. In October 2010 my wife and I took the boys, who were then 8 and 6 years old, to Disney World. While waiting...

H. James W. Love 2

I had the pleasure of working with President Haas for seven years; he has been a great mentor for me. Early in his tenure, while at a community reception, I saw him stop to chat with a young girl,...

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