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ALU MN I U PDATE S Derek J. DenHartigh, B.S., 2013, received a fellowship for the 2013 W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson teaching program in Michigan. Molly Katherine, born April 14, 2013. Molly is welcomed by siblings Abby and Evan. The family resides in Shelby Township. Anastasia C. Haisma, B.S., 2013, received the 2013 Student Intern of the Year award from Grand Valley. Amy K. (Rakoski) Cole, B.F.A., 2001, and husband Eddie announce a son, Edward Christian, born February 28, 2013. The family resides in Grand Rapids. Emma M. Jack, B.A., 2013, received the 2013-2014 Hospitality and Tourism Management Scholarship. Mieke I. Stoub, B.A., 2013, is the communications specialist for the Grand Rapids Bar Association. Celebrations, Births, Weddings 1990s Faith C. (Chichester) Opiela, B.S., 1998, M.Ed., 2002 & 2006, and husband Mark announce a daughter, Sophia Christine, born March 29, 2013. Sophia is welcomed by sister Annalise. The family resides in Grand Haven. Gregory C. Ayers, B.F.A., 1999, and wife Allison announce a son, Connor Gregory, born May 21, 2012. The family resides in Chicago, Illinois. Andrea L. (VanderStel) Snyder, B.A., 1999, and husband Matthew announce a daughter, Reagan Elizabeth, born November 24, 2012. The family resides in Allendale. 2000s Beth A. (Beaufait) Brodnicki, B.S., 2000, M.S.P.T., 2002, and Steven E. Brodnicki, B.S., 1998, M.S.P.T., 2001, announce a son, Graham Thomas, born February 27, 2013. Graham is welcomed by brothers Charles and Luke. The family resides in Hudsonville. Rebecca L. Sack, B.B.A., 2000, and Ryan Grasmeyer on June 23, 2013. Chrystena L. Talamantez, B.A., 2000, and Armando V. Talamantez, B.B.A., 2000, announce a son, Joaquin, born on April 4, 2013. The family resides in Arlington, Texas. Julie C. (Winger) Tallent, B.S., 2000, and husband Marcus announce a daughter, April L. Hornbuckle, B.A., 2001, and husband Michael announce a daughter, Terilyn Margaret, born January 4, 2013. The family resides in Highland, Indiana. Jillian A. (Corsi) Prantera, B.S., 2001, and husband Bill announce a daughter, Emerson Faith, born December 27, 2012. The family resides in Bruce Township. Rachel G. (Molina) Ysasi, B.A., 2001, and husband Joesph G. Ysasi, B.B.A., 2002, announce twins, Gabriela and Lucas, born on March 18, 2013. The family resides in Zeeland. Nakeya K. (Crawford) Frank, B.S.N., 2002, and Scott D. Frank, B.B.A., 2002, announce a daughter, Mila Harper, born January 1, 2013. The family resides in Haledon, New Jersey. Andrea L. (Hawkins) Helms, B.S.N., 2002, and husband Cody announce a son, Benjamin Odin, born February 13, 2013. Benjamin is welcomed by siblings Meghan and Alexander. The family resides in Mulliken. Aaron M. Seifferlein, B.A., 2002, and wife Ana announce a son, Santiago, born March 22, 2013. Santiago is welcomed by brother Sebastian. The family resides in Sandusky, Ohio. Brooke L. (Stanley) Byrne, B.S., 2003, and Matthew C. Byrne, M.S., 2004, announce a son, Finnegan William, born April 15, 2013. Finnegan is welcomed by brother Tristan. The family resides in Byron Center. Jillian E. Dyer, B.B.A., 2003, and Jonathon Koets on June 1, 2013. Jason A. LaBaumbard, B.S., 2003, and wife Jennifer announce a son, Evan James, born on June 20, 2013. The family resides in Grandville. James C. Sidou, B.B.A., 2003, and wife Danielle announce a son, Elias James, born March 1, 2013. The family resides in Lakeland, Florida. Sharon A. (Koole) Byington, B.S., 2004, and Walter M. Byington, M.Ed, 2007, announce a daughter, Lauren Celeste, born January 26, 2012. The family resides in Wyoming. Scott B. DeVries, B.S., 2004, and Laura Greene on March 8, 2008. Jennifer B. (Dietch) Olney, B.S., 2004, and husband Adam announce a daughter, Avery Brook, born January 11, 2013. The family resides in Whitmore Lake. Julie R. (Watjer) Vander Pol, B.E., 2004, and husband Mark announce a son, Reuben Gerald, born on June 23, 2013. Reuben is welcomed by siblings Alexia, Tytus and Elliot. The family resides in Edgerton, Minnesota. Jennifer L. Crake, B.A., 2005, and fiancé Jason Lipa announce a son, Jameson Paul, born April 25, 2013. The family resides in Attica. Melissa G. (Van Slembrouck) Favot, B.S.N., 2005, and David C. Favot, B.S.N., 2005, announce a son, Ryan David, born January 16, 2013. The family resides in Canton. Katie A. (Lewis) Hayes, B.A., 2005, M.Ed. 2008, and husband Matt announce a son, Malcolm Archer, born April 21, 2013. The family resides in Waterford. Richard M. Markiewicz, B.S., 2005, and Nicole Martini on August 16, 2013. Sarah L. (McPherson) McDade, B.S., 2005, and husband Craig R. McDade, B.S., 2005, announce a daughter, Grace Carah, born August 28, 2012. Grace is welcomed by brother Carson. The family resides in Belleview, Florida. Jonathan E. Osborn, B.S., 2005, and wife Erika announce a daughter, Victoria Colleen, born March 1, 2013. The family resides in Forest Park, Illinois. Beth A. (Aldridge) Postema, B.S., 2005, and husband Curt announce a daughter, Audrey Annabelle, born June 26, 2013. Audrey is welcomed by siblings Cole and Lillianna. The family resides in Allegan. Jean M. (Bumstead) Ricord, B.A., 2005, and husband Jesse announce a daughter, Sophia JennaMarie, born March 3, 2013. Sophia is welcomed by brothers Aaron and Ty and a special guardian angel sister Jenna. The family resides in Alden. 41 www.gvsu.edu/alumni Grand Valley Magazine http://www.gvsu.edu/alumni

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Grand Valley Magazine - Fall 2013

Campus News
Athletics
Arts
Donor Impact
A Laker bucket list
Bridging the justice gap
Seidman House holds hidden national gems
International Education
Research
Why the humanities still matter
Q&A James Smither
Off the Path
Focal Point
Sustainability
Alumni News

Grand Valley Magazine - Fall 2013