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Inauguration of President Lubbers
The inauguration of Arend Donselaar Lubbers as the second president of Grand Valley State College, October 12, 1969.
First commencement
Grand Valley's first commencement in 1967 was held in a tent on the Allendale campus.
President Lubbers lighting torch at Moritorium Day
President Lubbers lighting torch at Moritorium Day during the Vietnam war.
Students looking at the first Grand Valley catalog
Students looking at the first (1963-1964) Grand Valley catalog. On the right: Diane Paton.
Bluebird houses for Allendale campus
The Audubon Society and local residents set up bluebird houses on the Allendale campus.
Board of Control members burning mortgage
Board of control members: Phil Buchan, Ed Frey, Bill Seidman, Dick Gillett, Arnold Ott burning a fascimile of GVSC mortgage. The group was about to celebrate paying off the mortgage by burning it. (Dave Dutcher is cropped from this photo).
Members of Grand Valley's Board of Control being signed in by Governor Williams
Members of Grand Valley's Board of Control being signed in by Governor Williams.
Visiting potential site for Grand Valley's campus
Group visiting potential site for Grand Valley's campus at 4 Mile Road and Alpine Road NW.
President Zumberge handing out diploma at the first commencement
President Zumberge handing out diploma at the first commencement.
President Zumberge speaking at the first commencement
President Zumberge speaking at the first commencement.
Stage 3. Former Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Grand Rapids
Grand Valley's Stage 3 theater. Former Temple Emanuel on Ransom Avenue in Grand Rapids was purchased in 1949 by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church before purchased by Grand Valley ca. 1976.
Mr. McFeely, of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, greets two children
Mr. McFeely, of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood, greets two children at a WGV event.
