Lakers fill the Valley Campus for Homecoming 2025

For members of the Class of 1975, the day began at the Alumni House for their Golden Reunion. There, they had the opportunity to hear from President Emeritus Don Lubbers.

"When you came to Grand Valley, it was less than a decade old-forming itself, much like the students it served," he reflected. "And as you were learning, I was learning too - learning how to be a state college president, experimenting with college structure and organization."

Lubbers emphasized Grand Valley's commitment to innovation, applauding current leadership for initiatives like Blue Dot and the new College of Computing, which, he noted, have been designed to meet the needs of the region. "Grand Valley continues to be an essential contributor to the progress of West Michigan, serving as an example for the whole state," he said.