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In Memory of Valued Psychology Professor and Department Chair, Roelof Bijkerk
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of professor emeritus of psychology, Roelof "Roel" Bijkerk, on March 9th, 2024.
Roel was a valued professor and long-term department chair for the psychology department. During his tenure, Roel was actively involved in faculty governance and delivered the keynote address at Grand Valley’s first convocation in 1977. Roel served the Grand Valley community for 25 years before retiring in 1994. During his retirement, Roel wrote a childhood memoir and enjoyed traveling to see family.
A celebration of life will take place on Saturday, July 27th at 10am at Cascade Christian Church, 2829 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids.
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