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VIEWING PARTY THANK YOUS
Thank you to the numerous alumni and friends who volunteered their time in hosting viewing parties for the Division II Football National Championship Game in December. We had 26 locations around the country (13 in Michigan/13 out-of-state) thatbrought Grand Valley fans together to cheer on the Lakers. Thanks again for providing your time to help organize the various events.
NURSING ALUMS INVITED TO OPEN HOUSE JANUARY 31
Kirkhof College of Nursing alumni are invited to join fellow nursing alums for dinner and an alumni showcase featuring alums Kathryn Niemeyer, 90 and Dr. Linda Scott, 95. The event will be held at the University Club at the DeVos Campus in Building C from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on January 31. Please RSVP by January 26 by calling 616-331-3590 or emailing alumni@gvsu.edu.
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE GVSU ALUMNI THEATRE PARTY SET FOR FEB. 2
Dont delay in reserving your spot for the popular Alumni Association Theatre Party. This years presentation will take place Friday, February 2 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Thornapple River Room in the Kirkhof Center with a wine and cheese reception. The performance and reception combo is just $5. A drawing for two tickets to the May 22 Broadway Theatre Guild presentation of Sweet Charity will also be held. A limited number of tickets will be sold, so dont wait. Call 616-331-3590 to reserve your spot today.
FIFTH THIRD BANK ALUMNI BREAKFAST
Alums who are employees of Fifth Third Bank are invited to a networking breakfast with fellow 5/3 employees. Catch up on GVSU news, hear about community partnerships and enjoy breakfast. Guest speakers include Seidman College of Business Dean and 5/3 Board Member James Williams and Alumni Director Chris Barbee, 88. Please RSVP by January 19 to Josh Paskewicz at 616-653-5331 or josh.paskewicz@53.com. Hope to see you there.
 ALUMNI RECEPTION WITH PRESIDENT HAAS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
The Washington D.C. Alumni Club (GVDC) will host President Thomas Haas on Monday, February 12 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for a networking reception. The reception will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with complimentary hors doeuvres and refreshments being served. Club President Lauren Parks, 01 will be on hand along with Alumni Director Chris Barbee, 88 to greet attendees. To register, please visit www.gvsu.edu/alumni (click on Reservations) or by telephone at 800-558-0541.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI NOMINATIONS
Nominations are being accepted for the 2007 Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awards. The award recognizes alumni who have made outstanding contributions to society, and whose accomplishments and careers reflect favorably upon Grand Valley. This prestigious award is presented during each Commencement ceremony to alumni nominees selected by a panel of members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Nominations may be made by alumni, faculty, or staff and must be received by the Alumni Relations Office by January 26, 2007. Visit our homepage and click on the Distinguished Alumni banner to submit your entry.
 SEIDMAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS - BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLE LUNCHEON
Join the Seidman College of Business on Wednesday, January 31 for their Business Leadership Roundtable Luncheon, Building Trust and Credibility, with executive coach, author and speaker Nancy Skinner of Varnum Consulting. Cost is $50 per person and includes lunch. Registration begins at 11:15 a.m. and the lunch/discussion follows at 11:30 a.m. in the Meijer Regency Room at the DeVos Center. To register or for more information, please call 616-331-7100 or email busalumn@gvsu.edu.
SEIDMAN BASKETBALL OUTING
Join the Seidman College of Business faculty and staff for a "Basketball Tailgater" on Thursday, January 25 when the Women's and Men's Basketball teams face Wayne State. Game times are 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. Enjoy private seating in the Canterbury Conservatory at the southwest end of the Fieldhouse on the second floor with catering by Bono's Bar-B-Q Pit. For ticket information information call 616-331-7100 or e-mail busalumn@gvsu.edu. Dont wait, tickets are limited.
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Email Newsletter - January 2007