Speeches and remarks delivered by Presidents of Grand Valley State University. Past presidents of Grand Valley include James H. Zumberge (1962-1968), Arend D. Lubbers (1969-2001), Mark Murray (2001-2006), and Thomas Haas (2006-present). The collection currently contains only the speeches of President Lubbers, including those speeches delivered after his retirement from Grand Valley.
Submissions from 1992
Remarks, delivered at the Enrichment Dinner on May 18, 1992, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1991
Remarks, delivered at the dedication of the Cook-DeWitt Center on November 24, 1991, Arend D. Lubbers
Faculty and Staff Speech, delivered on November 13, 1991, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Memorial Service for Margaret Lubbers on August 15, 1991, Arend D. Lubbers
Freedom Shrine Dedication Presentation, delivered at L. V. Eberhard Center on June 27, 1991, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Citizens League Annual Meeting on May 21, 1991, Arend D. Lubbers
Faculty Speech, delivered on February 19, 1991, Arend D. Lubbers
Introduction of Dr. Gerald Faverman, delivered on January 23, 1991, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1990
Remarks for Shelia Williams Memorial Service, delivered on November 21, 1990, Arend D. Lubbers
Diversity Beyond Affirmative Action, delivered on October 31, 1990, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Annual Foundation Meeting on October 31, 1990, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Padnos Luncheon on October 17, 1990, Arend D. Lubbers
The Role of the University in the Community, delivered at the ASAP Conference on October 4, 1990, Arend D. Lubbers
Lakeshore Chapel Sermon, delivered on August 12, 1990, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at Sederburg Tribute on June 27, 1990, Arend D. Lubbers
Speech for Higher Education Forum, delivered on June 7, 1990, Arend D. Lubbers
Speech for the Michigan Advancement Council , delivered on June 5, 1990, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the President's Council Forum on February 27, 1990, Arend D. Lubbers
40th Anniversary Speech, delivered at the University of Sarajevo on January 10, 1990, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1989
Remarks, delivered at the Foundation Luncheon on November 16, 1989, Arend D. Lubbers
Lakeshore Chapel Sermon, delivered on August 13, 1989, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Foundation Luncheon on June 1, 1989, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the University of Sarajevo on May 12, 1989, Arend D. Lubbers
Speech in Krakow, delivered in Poland in May 1989, Arend D. Lubbers
Letter Read at Jack Ryder's Retirement Dinner, delivered in Saginaw on April 23, 1989, Arend D. Lubbers
Charge to the Commission, delivered on February 28, 1989, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Detroit Economic Club on February 13, 1989, Arend D. Lubbers
Introduction for Dr. Bemis, delivered at LV Eberhard Center on January 9, 1989, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1988
Foundation Speech, delivered on November 23, 1988, Arend D. Lubbers
Speech to Faculty, delivered on October 19, 1988, Arend D. Lubbers
Grand Rapids Foundation Remarks, delivered at the Eberhard Center on October 13, 1988, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks for Enrichment Dinner, delivered on June 1, 1988, Arend D. Lubbers
Dedication Dinner Remarks, delivered for the Eberhard Center on April 29, 1988, Arend D. Lubbers
Economic Club Speech, delivered on February 22, 1988, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1987
Dedication of New Living Centers, delivered at Family Day on October 3, 1987, Arend D. Lubbers
Introduction of Scholars, delivered at Convocation on September 1, 1987, Arend D. Lubbers
Faculty Address, delivered on August 26, 1987, Arend D. Lubbers
Lake Shore Chapel Sermon, delivered on August 23, 1987, Arend D. Lubbers
Honorary Degree Convocation Remarks, delivered at the University of Sarajevo on June 9, 1987, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Foundation Luncheon on June 3, 1987, Arend D. Lubbers
Luncheon Remarks, delivered on February 6, 1987, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1986
Impressions, Remembrances, and Final Words to Michael Petrovich, delivered at his memorial service on July 19, 1986, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1985
Remarks at the Memorial Service for Irwin J. Lubbers, delivered at Hope College on September 15, 1985, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Foundation Luncheon on June 19, 1985, Arend D. Lubbers
25th Anniversary Convocation, delivered at GVSC on April 26, 1985, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at Phi Kappa Phi Initiation on April 10, 1985, Arend D. Lubbers
25th Anniversary Statement, delivered at GVSC in 1985, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1984
Remarks, delivered at the Foundation Annual Meeting on November 6, 1984, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1983
Board of Trustees Remarks, delivered at the GVSC Foundation Meeting on November 8, 1983, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Michigan Foundation Conference on November 3, 1983, Arend D. Lubbers
Humanities for Business & Society Conference Remarks, delivered at Steelcase on October 19, 1983, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the East Grand Rapids Rotary on October 18, 1983, Arend D. Lubbers
Presentation to ACAS, delivered on September 9, 1983, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Foundation Luncheon on June 14, 1983, Arend D. Lubbers
Engineering Luncheon Remarks, delivered at Amway Grand Plaza on May 11, 1983, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1982
Remarks, delivered at Lakeshore Chapel on August 15, 1982, Arend D. Lubbers
Commencement Remarks, delivered on May 8, 1982, Arend D. Lubbers
Address to the College Community, delivered on March 11, 1982, Arend D. Lubbers
Bob Chamberlain Memorial, delivered at the Louis Armstrong Theatre on January 29, 1982, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Martin Luther King Celebration on January 15, 1982, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1981
Grand Valley Colleges Foundation Remarks, delivered at the Kickoff Luncheon on November 17, 1981, Arend D. Lubbers
Convocation Remarks, delivered on September 1, 1981, Arend D. Lubbers
Crisis in Higher Education, delivered at the Grand Rapids Rotary Club on April 16, 1981, Arend D. Lubbers
Wood AM Viewpoint, delivered on February 2, 1981, Arend D. Lubbers
Article for West Michigan Magazine, delivered on January 22, 1981, Arend D. Lubbers
Address given on WGVC-TV, delivered on January 7, 1981, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1980
Non-Intellectualism on Campus, delivered at the American Council on Education's Annual Meeting on October 9, 1980, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1979
Convocation Address, delivered on September 19, 1979, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at Holland Rotary Club on September 6, 1979, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at Lake Shore Chapel in Douglas, Michigan on July 29, 1979, Arend D. Lubbers
The Michigan Scene, delivered at the Meeting of Builders Exchange in West Michigan on January 30, 1979, Arend D. Lubbers
Martin Luther King Day Address, delivered in the Grand Valley Forum on January 15, 1979, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1978
Fall Convocation, delivered on September 20, 1978, Arend D. Lubbers
Contemporary University and Education for Humanism, delivered at International Seminar: University Today in Yugoslavia on August 28-September 4, 1978, Arend D. Lubbers
Comments at the Enrichment Fund Dinner, delivered on June 22, 1978, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks at Commencement, delivered on June 10, 1978, Arend D. Lubbers
Notes for Speech to Holland Rotary, delivered on May 25, 1978, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1977
Address at Fall Convocation, delivered on September 21, 1977, Arend D. Lubbers
Address at the Central College Commencement, delivered on May 18, 1977, Arend D. Lubbers
Planning for the Future of GVSC, delivered to the College Community on May 3, 1977, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1976
Introduction of Dr. William Spoelhof, delivered at Rotary Club Meeting on September 30, 1976, Arend D. Lubbers
Notes for Address, delivered at Faculty Convocation on September 15, 1976, Arend D. Lubbers
Notes for Speech, delivered at the Michigan Council for the Humanities Summer Series on August 23, 1976, Arend D. Lubbers
Opening Remarks, delivered at GVSC Commencement on June 12, 1976, Arend D. Lubbers
Comments to the Senate Committee on Colleges and Universities, delivered on May 17, 1976, Arend D. Lubbers
Notes for Address, delivered at the Coordinating Council of United Way of Kent County on February 17, 1976, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at United Way Planning Council Annual Meeting on February 17, 1976, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Memorial Service for Kenneth W. Robinson at Fountain Street Church on January 24, 1976, Arend D. Lubbers
Notes from Address to College Community, delivered on January 15, 1976, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1975
Notes for Address at Commencement Ceremonies, delivered at Northview High School on June 4, 1975, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1974
Notes for Address, delivered at Opening Convocation on September 18, 1974, Arend D. Lubbers
Introduction of Guest Speaker William Ruckelshaus, delivered on April 17, 1974, Arend D. Lubbers
All Colleges Academic Senate, delivered on January 25, 1974, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1973
Notes for Dialogue with Jerry Elliott, delivered for Program at Torch Club on October 16, 1973, Arend D. Lubbers
Address at the Grand Rapids Rotary Club Luncheon, delivered on September 27, 1973, Arend D. Lubbers
Opening Remarks, delivered at the Convocation of the F. E. Seidman Graduate College of Business on September 25, 1973, Arend D. Lubbers
Address at Convocation of Faculty and Staff, delivered on September 20, 1973, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks at Commencement, delivered on June 9, 1973, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 1972
Address to Spring Lake Country Club, delivered on September 21, 1972, Arend D. Lubbers
Comments at GVSC Convocation of Faculty and Staff, delivered on September 18, 1972, Arend D. Lubbers
