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ALU M NI UPDATE S Lindsey R. Jacob, B.S., 2006, and Lisa Cole on January 12, 2012. Dennis K. LaGorio, Jr., B.A., 2006, and wife Tiffany announce, a son, Asher Marc, born February 7, 2013. The family resides in Chicago, Illinois. Nicole F. (Britten) Rodammer, B.S., 2006, and husband Nicholas A. Rodammer, B.B.A. 2005, M.S., 2009, welcome a daughter, Britten Jean, born May 8, 2013. Britten is welcomed by brother Benjamin. The family resides in Grand Rapids. Nicole L. (Morris) Dahl, B.S.N., 2007, and husband Andy announce a daughter, Alyssa Claire, born January 26, 2013. The family resides in Auburn. Cristina R. (Teijeiro) Stoll, B.A., 2008, and Jeffrey A. Stoll, B.S., 2006, M.P.A., 2010, announce a son, Noah Peter, born on August 6, 2013. The family resides in Allendale. Andrew J. Dykstra, B.B.A., 2009, and Jana Borgman on August 18, 2012. Jennifer M. Pietraz, B.N., 2009, and Benjamin D. Langholz, B.A., 2011, on June 29, 2013. Rebecca Y. (King) Rodriguez, B.A., 2009, and husband Dante announce a son, Miguel Timothy, born January 15, 2013. The family resides in Zeeland. Amber J. Vermote, B.S., 2009, and Colin DuBord on June 22, 2013. Katherine J. Bobrowski, B.S., 2012, and Jacob Hartford on April 19, 2013. Brittney G. Hannivan, B.S., 2012, and Andrew Kirby, B.S., 2012, on June 22, 2013. Delicia L. Legato, B.B.A., 2012, and Kevin E. Kimball, B.S., 2012, on June 22, 2013. In Memoriam 1970s Michael L. Goodness, B.S., 1975, of Owosso on February 19, 2013. Steven R. Denhof, B.S., 2007, and wife Jeniece announce a son, Noah Joseph, born February 27, 2013. The family resides in Grand Rapids. 2010s Stephen M. Peterson, B.Phil., 1975, M.B.A., 1980, of Grand Rapids on March 16, 2013. P. Daniella Mejia-Reyes, B.B.A., 2010, and Augusto Egred on June 21, 2013. 1980s Christen E. (Hernandez) Fox, B.A., 2007, and Douglas M. Fox, B.B.A., 2005, announce a daughter, Alessandra Grace, born July 22, 2013. The family resides in Grand Rapids. Ashley E. Shembarger, B.A., 2010, and Will Thorsberg on June 3, 2013. Jennifer O. Malinowski, B.S., 2007, and Joe Teague on August 16, 2013. Nicole A. (Tinsley) Mitchell, B.S., 2007, and husband Jeremy announce a daughter, Lena June, born August 1, 2013. The family resides in Linden. Kimberly C. (Jacobsen) Rangel, B.S., 2007, and Zachary S. Rangel, B.S., 2007, announce a daughter, Brooke Rangel, born May 25, 2013. The family resides in Grand Ledge. Erica L. Bechtel, B.S., 2008, and Joel R. Bailey, B.B.A., 2008, on June 1, 2013. Kevin M. Bouwman, B.A., 2011, and wife Kendra announce a son, Olivier Kennedy, born March 24, 2013. The family resides in Grand Rapids. Stephanie A. LeMire, B.F.A., 2011, and Robert R. Aikens, B.S., 2005, on June 1, 2013. Robert H. Toms, B.S., 1983, of Belding on January 20, 2013. 1990s Frederic D. Byrne, B.S., 1990, of Big Rapids on February 13, 2013. Michael E. Dickson, B.B.A., 1993, of Ann Arbor in January 2013. 2000s Allison E. Pentecost, B.A., 2011, and Kenneth W. Horne, B.A., 2011, on May 19, 2012. Cullen J. Finnerty, B.B.A., 2008, of Howell on May 28, 2013. Kylie (Darling) Hussain, B.A., 2012, and husband Syed announce a son, Ryan Edgar, born on February 28, 2013. The family resides in Grand Haven. Christopher M. Evans, B.B.A., 2010, of Evergreen Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2013. Paul D. DeWolf, B.S., 2010, of Schoolcraft on July 24, 2013. Joshua P. Kanary, B.A., 2010, of Mentor, Ohio, on April 28, 2013. Gina M. Hinel, B.S., 2008, and Kenneth E. Games, B.S., 2009, on June 15, 2013. Jacqueline M. (Ridley) Kareus, B.S., 2008, and husband Matthew announce a son, Connor Alan, born on May 31, 2013. The family resides in Freeland. Stay informed. Stay involved. Stay connected. Michelle E. (Hamilton) LeGault, B.A., 2008, and husband David A. LeGault, B.A., 2008, announce a daughter, Winifred Katherine, born April 9, 2013. The family resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Call (800) 558-0541 | Email alumni@gvsu.edu | Visit www.gvsu.edu/alumni and click "Stay Connected" Amanda C. (Tarasiewicz) McCarty, B.S., 2008, and husband Richard McCarty III, B.S., 2008, announce a son, Richard James IV, born July 26, 2013. The family resides in Alto. 42 Fall '13 Keep your Alumni Association in the know. Please contact the Alumni Relations staff any time your family, career, education status, or address changes. 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