President James H. Zumberge at the site of the construction site of highway overpass in Grand Rapids area, ca. 1964.

President Zumberge handing out diploma at the first commencement.

President Zumberge reviewing architects plans for the Collegiate Center (now Seidman House).

President Zumberge showing 1963 student enrollment figures to Board members Arnold Ott, William Seidman, and to Dave Dutcher, the first chairman of the Citizens Council.

President Zumberge speaking at the first commencement.

President Lubbers tours the Oak Ridge Radioisotope Mobile Laboratory during its visit to Grand Valley. "This new mobile radioisotope laboratory, designed by Oak Ridge Associated Universities, provides faculty members and advanced science majors at…

President Zumberge with plaque dedicated to the Pioneer students 1963-1967.

President Zumberge, Arnold Ott and others review plans to recruit students from community colleges.

President Zumberge, John Russell (Russell Report), John Jamrich (Jamrich Report), and George Potter on the steps of Lake Michigan Hall. Russell and Jamrich wrote early studies that led to the establishment of Grand Valley.

President Zumberge, John Russell (Russell Report), John Jamrich (Jamrich Report), and George Potter on the steps of Lake Michigan Hall. Russell and Jamrich wrote early studies that led to the establishment of Grand Valley.

Press release from Citizens for Jose Cha-Cha Jimenez about his endorsement for alderman by the 46th Ward I.P.O. (Independent Precinct Organization).

Untitled press release of the Young Lords Organization, calling for a community demonstration against drug abuse, police harassment and urban renewal.

Untitled press release of the Young Lords Organization, addressing the topic of drug trafficking in in Lincoln Park, Chicago.

"Jose Jimenez calls for city and state action on housing crisis in testimony before State Spanish Speaking Study Commission," press release of Citizens for Jose Cha-Cha Jimenez.

"Community Organizations Urge Immediate End of Police Harassment of Mrs. Gladys Mercado," press release of the Young Lords Organization.

"Community Groups Call on Board of Elections to Change Voter Registration Locations which are Inappropriate and Intimidate Voters," press release of the Young Lords Organization.

Charles Press was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 12, 1922. He was drafted in 1943 and received his basic training at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. He was then transferred to the Army Air Force and was part of a medical unit's headquarters…

Joseph Preston, History

Joseph Preston, History

Joseph Preston, History

Prestonian Canadian PF (patrol escort), March 1, 1955.

Berthold Price, Student Services

Julie Price was born on September 6, 1952 in Michigan. She had to get her parents' permission to join the Air Force after graduating from high school and then went through basic training in San Antonio Texas. After training Julie had to go through…

Richard Price was drafted into the Army in 1965. He trained as a vehicle mechanic at Fort Knox, and expected to go directly to Vietnam. Instead, he and several other men from his training company were sent to Korea to replace men who had been killed…