From left, Padnos College of Engineering and Computing Associate Dean
Charlie Standridge, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters and Grand Valley President
Thomas J. Haas.
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters visits Grand Valley
Feb 17, 2015
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters visited Grand Valley State University February 17 to learn about the many ways the university is preparing students for the workforce.
He toured the Kennedy Hall of Engineering to learn about the School of Engineering’s global partnerships, cooperative education program and hands-on opportunities in labs and through industry-sponsored projects.
“The future of innovation continues to be at the forefront of new products and manufacturing, which includes talented engineers,” Peters said. “Grand Valley is a prime example of a higher education institution that is providing education, training and resources for the future workforce of Michigan.”
Peters’ visit is part of his Michigan Economic Listening Tour, a weeklong trip around the state to meet with Michigan business leaders, educators and workers.
Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas; Charlie Standridge, associate dean of the Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing; and Andrew Plague, president of the Student Senate, facilitated the tour.
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