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Alumni Relations at Grand valley State University

Alumni Briefs

Find out what your fellow alumni are up to and share your latest news by submitting a note below.

Career News

  • Mary J. (Dodge) DeBoer , B.A., 1970, joined Grand Valley State University’s special education department as field coordinator. She recently retired from teaching at Grand Rapids Public Schools.

  • Joseph “Chip” L. Johnston II , B.S.W., 1989, M.S.W., 1997, was promoted to executive director of Manistee-Benzie Community Mental Health Services in Manistee. He was previously director of customer and provider services.

  • Jason C. Marvin, B.B.A., 1997, was named partner at Plante & Moran, PLLC in Grand Rapids. He was previously an associate with the firm.

  • Chad R. Erwin, B.S., 2009, is group services and box office manager for the Grand Rapids Griffins.

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Marriages and Commitments

  • Ehren E. Dollberg, B.B.A., 1995 and Kristine L. Knox, B.A., 1997, M.Ed., 2004, on August 8, 2008.

  • Zachary S. Rangel, B.S., 2007, and Kimberly C. Jacobsen, B.S., 2007, on August 15, 2009.

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Births and Adoptions
  • Amy M. (Griffiths) Bloch, B.S., 1998, and Todd S. Bloch, B.S., 2000, announce twins, Gavin Ronald Stewart and Grace Ellen, born October 12, 2008. Gavin and Grace are welcomed by brother Griffin. The family resides in Clinton Township.

  • Dawn M. (Schneider) Fedewa, B.S., 2000, and husband Jeffrey welcome a son, Sean, born May 26, 2009. Sean was welcomed by siblings Alex and Kenzie. The family resides in Sunfield.

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 In Memoriam

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  • Lauri L. Bradstreet, of Columbus, Ohio, B.S., 1987, on August 22, 2009.

  • Brad C. Robertson, of Allendale, Michigan, B.B.A., 2009, on July 12, 2009.