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Volunteer Celebration
Graduate Showcase
Minneapolis Alumni Reception
GVSU Relay For Life
Spring Football Game and Cash Draw
GradFest
Hawaii Alumni Dinner Events
Voices of GVSU Reunion
Washington D.C. Alumni Reception
Detroit Alumni Reception
NYC Club Yankees Game
Bridging 31 Alumni Reception in Spring Lake
Chicago Alumni Bowling Event
Life 101: What You Didn't Learn in College
Lansing Club Lugnuts Game
Football Fan Trip to Oregon
James W. Ashley, ’87 is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera Science Operations Center with the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University. Ashley received a Bachelor of Science in geology from Grand Valley in 1987 and went on to receive a master’s degree in geology from Michigan State University in 1995, and a Ph.D. studying planetary remote sensing geophysics from Arizona State University in 2011. Ashley has worked as a laboratory instructor, an adjunct professor, and a Senior Research Assistant at the Annis Water Resources Institute. From 1990 to 2004, Ashley served as a full time Hydrogeologist and Project Manager at various environmental consulting firms in Michigan and Arizona. Throughout 15 years on the job he worked to assess and/or remediate more than 250 contaminated industrial and commercial sites across the United States. While much of his career has been focused on consulting, his primary interest is the study of asteroids and meteorites which have fallen to Earth and other planets. He has presented his findings dozens of times at professional conferences and workshops, and enjoys sharing his research with the public through schools, museums, planetariums and corporate gatherings. Ashley’s work has been published in more than 45 abstracts and peer-reviewed articles, and his list of awards and certifications is nearly as long. One of his most notable research documents was published in the Journal of Geophysical Research regarding meteorites found on Mars. Ashley received the Project Manager of the Year Award from Shell Oil Products U.S., The Planetary Society Shoemaker NEO Grant Award, and is a member of the American Association of Professional Geologists, the American Geophysical Union, and The Meteoritical Society. James currently resides in Phoenix Arizona. He and his wife Mary are expecting their first baby.
Lakers Giving Time + Talent = Community Outreach Week 2012
Lakers have a heart for their communities, and it shows. Hundreds of Grand Valley alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends participated in Community Outreach Week 2012. The annual week-long event is aimed at uniting Lakers from around the world in service. Projects were hosted from San Francisco to New York City and in between. Volunteers rolled up their sleeves and logged more than 1,000 hours at events from March 26-31. Projects were also hosted as far away as Africa, Jamaica and New Foundland. Photos | Watch Video
Mark your calendar for Community Outreach Week 2013: March 18-23!
Thank you volunteers for your service in the name of Grand Valley! Please join us at the Volunteer Celebration on April 10, if you are able.
Ashley, '87 and Swift Will Receive Top Association Awards
The Alumni Association will induct two more recipients into its prestigious group of award winners this month.
James Ashley, Ph.D., '87 will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award and Professor Star Swift, J.D. and M.L.I.R. will receive the Outstanding Educator Award at a recognition dinner on April 27. Both awardees will also be honored at the April 28 commencement ceremonies. James Ashley Bio | Star Swift Bio
Volunteers Needed at April GradFest
Spring commencement is just around the corner and it’s time to welcome the brand new grads to the alumni community. Volunteers are needed at both the Allendale and Pew Campuses to assist the new grads at this year’s Spring GradFest April 16-19, 2012.
Show the newest round of graduates what it’s like to have a network of successful alumni. Sign up by emailing Alumni Relations at alumni@gvsu.edu.
Allendale Campus GradFest | Pew Campus GradFest
Save the Date: Alumni Golf Outing July 21
The Annual Sleep Inn & Suites Alumni Golf Outing is scheduled for July 21, 2012 at the Meadows. Proceeds will go to the Grand Valley Fund to help support student programming. Grab your foursome and join us for some healthy competition. Enjoy food, raffles, a silent auction and more! Prizes will go to the top performers. More information & RSVP | Photos 2011
1972, 1987, 2002 Grads: Share Your Memories, Win a Prize!
Happy Anniversary! Share your memories with us and you'll be entered to win a fantastic alumni prize from the GVSU Alumni Association. We want to hear all about your favorite times at GVSU. Tell us about your adventures at Grand Valley at the specailly designed Anniversary Website, or upload them to our new Facebook page. We'll select a winner from each Anniversary grad year.
Let Career Services Work for You!
One of the great things about being a Laker is the support and professional assistance that the GVSU Career Services has to offer. Let your Alma Mater help you find the job you’ve been searching for! Services include LakerJobs, Career Events, and Individual Appointments.
Get more information:
www.gvsu.edu/careers | careers@gvsu.edu | (616) 331-3311
Students are Reaching out to You! Take their Call
With the help of students, the Telephone Outreach Program connects with alumni, parents, and students in order to update their contact information and to seek financial support for Grand Valley through the Grand Valley Fund. The students call Sunday through Thursday from 6-9:00 p.m. and will also update you on all the latest events and happenings around campus.
If you haven’t received your call this year, you can update your information at www.gvsu.edu/alumni or you can make a financial gift at www.gvsu.edu/give.
Be a Voice for 83,000+ Apply for the Alumni Board of Directors
Are you looking to take your leadership to the next level? Here's your chance to get more involved with the Alumni Association. Submit your application to be a part of some of the most dedicated alumni at GVSU! The Alumni Association Board of Directors has several open positions with 3-year terms starting in September. Find out More | Application Information
The application deadline is May 11.
Laker Track and Field Call for Volunteers
Support the GVSU Lakers Track and Field Program and volunteer this spring. No need to be an expert, volunteers will be instructed on what needs to be done and will be placed in positions where they feel comfortable.
Sign up online or contact Steve Jones at jonsteve@gvsu.edu for more information.
Fight Cancer with GVSU Relay for Life
It's not too late to help fight cancer this spring! Join or donate to one of the several GVSU teams at this year's Relay for Life on April 13 and 14, 2012. The GVSU Alumni Association is registered to relay and needs your support. Don’t miss your chance to make a difference!
For more information call 800-558-0451 or e-mail: alumni@gvsu.edu
Minneapolis Alumni Event - April 12
Join Cara White-Winter, '87 and Assistant Director of Career Services, Susan Proctor, '98 for an evening of networking with GVSU Alumni and friends on April 12, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel in Minneapolis. Get all the latest GVSU news while enjoying hors d‘oeuvres and expanding your Laker network. RSVP by April 9, 2012.
Reconnect with Alumni in Hawaii - April 18-20
Alumni living in Hawaii are invited to join the Dean of the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing Paul Plotkowski for one of three dinners, April 18-20, 2012. Island residents will have the opportunity to hear about the latest developments on campus and enjoy a nice dinner. Choose the island that works best for you!
The Island of Kaua'i | The Island of Hawaii | The Island of Oahu
RSVP by April 11, 2012.
DC Alumni Reception at the Lorien Hotel - April 23
GVSU Board of Trustees Chair Noreen Myers, '72, Alumni Relations Director Chris Barbee, '88 and GVDC Club President David Slentz, '06 are hosting an evening of networking, updates, and all things GVSU on April 23, 2012.
The reception starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Lorien Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia. RSVP by April 16, 2012.
Detroit Alumni Event at the Skyline Club - April 25
Metro Detroit Club Leader Brad Gibbons, ’08 invites GVSU alumni to the exclusive Skyline Club for an evening of networking and community building on April 25, 2012. Enjoy the view from the 28th floor while catching up on all the latest GVSU news. RSVP by April 20, 2012. Dress code is business or business casual. No denim, please.
NYC Alumni Picnic and Ball Game - May 10
Join NYC Alumni Club Leader Darryl Nicholson, 08 at Yankee stadium for a pre-game picnic followed by nine innings of "America's Favorite Pastime" on May 10, 2012. Catch up with fellow Lakers while the Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Attendees will receive prizes and get updates on all the latest Laker news. Stadium gates open at 5:05 p.m. RSVP by May 3, 2012.
Lakeshore Alumni Reception in Spring Lake - May 16
President Thomas Haas, Athletic Director Tim Selgo, and alumnus J.P. Huntington, ’02 invite all lakeshore alumni to bridge the gap between Holland, Muskegon, Grand Haven, and Spring Lake on May 16, 2012. Mingle with fellow alumni and friends while touring GVSU's research boat the D.J. Angus, then enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks at the Holiday Inn in Spring Lake. RSVP by May 11, 2012.
Bowling and Laker Trivia in Chicago - May 24
Lace up your bowling shoes and get ready to bowl with Chicago Alumni Club Leaders Brian Dutkiewicz, '02 and Rachel Vanderwiel,'09, along with Lisa Davis, ’06 on May 24, 2012 at Lucky Strike Bowling.
Brush up on your bowling skills and all things GVSU. Prizes will be given for best bowler, most Laker spirit, and knowledge of current Laker trivia. RSVP by May 21, 2012
Watch Baseball from Box Seats in Lansing - June 22
Kick off the summer season with Lansing Club leaders Cathy (Carson) Fitzpatrick, ‘92 and Gail (Armstrong) Schafer, ’96 on June 22, 2012 at the Cooley Law School Stadium.
Enjoy a pre-game feast in The Nuthouse while getting updates on all the latest Laker news then watch from box seats as the Lugnuts take on the Great Lakes Loons. Fireworks will follow the game so don’t miss this great networking event! RSVP by June 14, 2012.
For more information on any alumni event,
email alumni@gvsu.edu or call 800-558-0541.
Recap: Southern Florida Lakers Cheer for the Tigers
More than 25 Tampa area Alumni and friends gathered with Tampa Club Leader Tara Crow, ’97 to cheer on the Detroit Tigers at the Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. Although the Tigers lost to the New York Yankees, the Lakers still enjoyed the fine weather and the Grand Valley updates and give-aways.
For more information about future Southern Florida Club events, contact taracrow13@hotmail.com.
Back-to-Back National Championship Victories for Women's Track and Field
Congratulations to the Women’s Indoor Track and Field team for capturing their second straight National Championship in March. Visit www.gvsulakers.com for a full recap on their championship efforts. Go Lakers!
GVSU Senior Triumphs at NCAA Division II Champions
Grand Valley State senior Aaron Beebe claimed the first National Championship for the swimming program in the 200 IM on March 14 at the NCAA Division II National Championship meet. Later in the meet he claimed his second National Championship in the 200 butterfly. Full Story
Get Your Laker Season TIckets!
The countdown to the GVSU Football season has officially started. The September 8, 2012 home opener will mark the beginning of a new chapter for college football in West Michigan. The modern update of Lubbers Stadium has been designed for to ehance the Laker Football Fan experience with more than 2,000 additional seats from which to watch the game.
Season tickets may be purchased starting April 6, 2012 online or by calling (616) 331-3200. For more information, visit www.gvsutickets.com.
Spring Classic Celebration April 14, 2012
Kick off the new season Laker style at the 17th annual Spring Classic on April 14, 2012. The event begins at 6:00 p.m. at Houseman Field with the spring game kickoff. Then join Laker Football Head coach, Matt Mitchell for a post-game celebration and raffle at the Eberhard Center at 7:30 p.m. Get Tickets!
Celebrating 25 years with the Voices of GVSU
This April marks the 25th anniversary of The Voices of GVSU and they’re celebrating all weekend long starting April 20, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
For a full list of events, contact Cassonya Carter at carterc@gvsu.edu or (616) 331-5782
GVSU Crew Team to Compete in the 2012 MACRA Championships 
The GVSU Rowing Team will compete in the 2012 Mid-American Collegiate Rowing Association (MACRA) Championship Regatta on April 28, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wear Laker colors, bring friends, and show your laker pride by cheering for your alma mater at Riverside Park.
Volunteers are needed to house crew members the night before the regatta and host team dinner that evening. To RSVP by April 15, 2012, contact Megan Ochmanek at ochmanek@seyferthpr.com or (616) 776-3511.
Grandparents, Grandchildren, and Grand Valley!
The Regional Math and Science Center invites you to spend three fun-filled days on the GVSU Allendale campus at this summer’s G3 Camp June 26-28, 2012. Get the full college experience of living on campus while sampling many of the great opportunities that Grand Valley State University has to offer! More information | Register