News
Seidman Mentorship Program Kicks Off!
October 15, 2021
The Seidman Mentorship Program kicked off the 2021 school year with
pizza and networking. In the program 1st year mentees are paired with
peers, usually, junior and senior students, who can introduce them to
Laker Life, help identify interests, possible career paths, and
navigate the university. Peer mentors are themselves mentored by
business professionals who help them explore careers, establish a
work-life balance, and provide a sounding board for life's questions.
Over 250 mentor pairs are active in the program, sharing in Grand
Valley's culture of mentorship and being Lakers for a Lifetime.
On the latest episode of Seidman Mentorship Podcast, Gerry Cooke sat down
with Grand Valley president Emeritus Don Lubbers. Lubbers served as
university president from 1969 to 2001 making him the longest serving
university leader in the country. Lubbers is credited with the growth
of Grand Valley and its reorganization from a collection of colleges
to a full-fledged university. Lubber's style as president was a
combination of community and state government hobnobbing, and a
congenial form of open door, enlightened parentalism on campus.
We discussed the legacy of Bill Seidman, who was immortalized by the GV business school that bears his name. Bill was a successful businessman, an advisor to four presidents, and credited with the major role in the founding of Grand Valley State University. President Lubber shares what the university was like in the beginning, his hope for students now, and the role mentorship plays in the fabric of Laker life.
Visit the Seidman Mentorship website for more information!