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GVSU 60th Anniversary

Former Presidents

Inauguration of President Philomena V. Mantella

GVSU 60th Anniversary (2020-2021)

1960s

Lake Michigan Hall under construction. Precast 'trees' are hoisted into place as the walls go up for the first academic building on the Allendale campus.

1970s

Thomas Jefferson College students posing on truck in front of Lake Huron Hall. Keep on Truckin' poster was based on this series of images.

1980s

President Lubbers, waving, takes a trip to the top of Eberhard Center during the topping off ceremony.

1990s

The Grand Valley State University Meijer Campus in Holland was dedicated in 1998. President Arend Lubbers is shown speaking at the podium during the ceremony.

2000s

View of GVSU Pew campus from downtown Grand Rapids

2010s

Students attend the first ArtPrize in Grand Rapids (2009)

2020s

Student wears mask on Pew Campus

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