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PCEC Mourns Death of Former Occupational Safety & Health Program Director
March 12, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the former director of the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Occupational Safety and Health Management (OSHM) Department, Dr. Eric Van Fleet. Eric built the OSHM program at Grand Valley into one of the top occupational safety and health programs in the country. Dr. Van Fleet’s dedication to the OSHM program not only spanned his many years on the faculty, but also into retirement. He most recently stepped up to assist the OSH faculty in response to the COVID crisis.
Dr. Van Fleet was a friend and mentor to those of us carrying on his legacy at GVSU. His loss will be felt by all who knew him, including many faculty, staff, students, and generations of OSH alumni. Eric loved to teach and had a unique style. He enjoyed seeing how students excelled in the OSHM profession after graduation.
Our thoughts are with his wife, Marie, at this time. There will not be a service, but if you would like to honor Dr. Van Fleet, you can donate to the Dr. Eric L. Van Fleet Occupational Safety and Health Endowed Scholarship.