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 2017
Can Eternity Stand the Test of Time Sermon, delivered at Fountain Street Church on July 30, 2017, Arend D. Lubbers
Our Cruise in the Baltic, delivered on June 15, 2017, Arend D. Lubbers
Allen and Helen Hunting Introduction, delivered at the GVSU Enrichment Dinner on June 6, 2017, Arend D. Lubbers
Sermon Introduction, delivered at Fountain Street Church on May 9, 2017, Arend D. Lubbers
Press Release for Andy Lubbers Be Nice Fund, delivered on February 21, 2017, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 2016
Remarks for Holton-Hooker Living and Learning Center, delivered on August 26, 2016, Arend D. Lubbers
Introduction to Memoirs, delivered on August 24, 2016, Arend D. Lubbers
Introduction of President Haas, delivered at the University Club on May 11, 2016, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 2015
Alumni Speech, delivered on November 11, 2015, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks for True Success Dinner, delivered on October 21, 2015, Arend D. Lubbers
Tribute to Rich DeVos, delivered on September 30, 2015, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks for the Improvement Association, delivered on September 15, 2015, Arend D. Lubbers
Meditation Prayer, delivered at the DeVos, O'Donovan, Kennedy Dinner Party on July 9, 2015, Arend D. Lubbers
Speech at Retiree Reception, delivered in June 2015, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 2014
President's Council Speech, delivered on November 11, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Alumni Association Speech, delivered on November 5, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Reflections on Old Age, delivered on November 2, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Charter Schools Speech, delivered on October 20, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Toast to Peter Turner, delivered at the Renucci's Party on August 22, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Speech to the Improvement Association, delivered on August 21, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Alumni-Pathways Scholarship Dinner Remarks, delivered on August 7, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Speech to the Krakow University of Economics, delivered on August 6, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Memoirs Introduction: The Early Years, delivered in August 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks for Opening of Art Van Baseball Complex, delivered on August 1, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Administrative Memoir, delivered on July 30, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Common Ground Speech, delivered on June 13, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks for Red Cross Event, delivered on May 1, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Speech to the Hope Academy of Senior Professionals, delivered at Hope College on April 23, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Eulogy for Louise Meretsky, delivered on April 12, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Enrichment Dinner Remarks, delivered in April 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks for GVSU Charter Schools Office, delivered on March 3, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Statement on Charter Schools, delivered on February 14, 2014, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 2013
Remarks in Remembrance of Fred Meijer, delivered at the University Club Luncheon on December 17, 2013, Arend D. Lubbers
Lumber Baron Bar Speech, delivered on December 10, 2013, Arend D. Lubbers
Senior Neighbors Remarks, delivered on October 23, 2013, Arend D. Lubbers
Entrepreneur Mentoring Speech, delivered on September 12, 2013, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks for the Visit to Cambridge and Oxford, delivered in Summer 2013, Arend D. Lubbers
Introduction of Joan Boand, delivered at the GVSU Enrichment Dinner on June 5, 2013, Arend D. Lubbers
University Club Anniversary Speech, delivered on May 17, 2013, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 2012
Remarks to GVSU Alumni, delivered at San Chez Tapas Bistro on October 23, 2012, Arend D. Lubbers
GLIAC Donahue Award Dinner Speech, delivered on September 23, 2012, Arend D. Lubbers
GVSU Gordon Gallery II Opening Remarks, delivered at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on September 13, 2012, Arend D. Lubbers
Memories of Fred Meijer, delivered at Millenium Park on September 6, 2012, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Improvement Association Annual Dinner on August 15, 2012, Arend D. Lubbers
Introduction of Dr. Johnine L. Callahan, delivered at the GVSU Enrichment Dinner on June 6, 2012, Arend D. Lubbers
Introduction of Stephen Rowe, delivered at the GVSU Grand Forum on May 7, 2012, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks for Stuart Padnos Memorial, delivered on April 5, 2012, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 2011
Introduction of Jim and Donna Brooks, delivered for the 2011 Dutch American Leadership Award on November 17, 2011, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks for Everyone Wins Campaign Press Conference, delivered on November 16, 2011, Arend D. Lubbers
West Michigan Sports Commission Luncheon Address, delivered on November 16, 2011, Arend D. Lubbers
Alumni Dinner Speech, delivered on November 1, 2011, Arend D. Lubbers
University Club Scholarship Awards Speech, delivered on May 11, 2011, Arend D. Lubbers
Life Lessons, delivered for GVSU's 50th Anniversary on March 15, 2011, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 2010
Common Sense 2010 Address, delivered at GVSU Commencement on December 11, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers
Speech to Alumni, delivered on November 18, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers
Rod Mulder's Memorial Service, delivered on November 8, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers
GVSU 50th Anniversary Speech, delivered on October 13, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers
Joan Secchia Address, delivered on September 20, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Improvement Association Dinner on August 11, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Mary Seeger Administrative Award Ceremony in June 2010, Arend D. Lubbers
Speech at the Friends of Alten Reception, delivered on May 20, 2010, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 2009
A Tribute to Fred Meijer on His 90th Birthday From His Improvement Association Colleagues, delivered in December 2009, Arend D. Lubbers
Olivet Poised, delivered on September 28, 2009, Arend D. Lubbers
Introduction of President David Roe, delivered at the Central College Heritage Day Luncheon on September 25, 2009, Arend D. Lubbers
Eulogy for L. William Seidman, delivered on September 11, 2009, Arend D. Lubbers
A Political Speech: Comments from a Citizen, delivered at the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids Luncheon on May 7, 2009, Arend D. Lubbers
Casey Wondergem's 80th Birthday Remarks, delivered on February 7, 2009, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 2008
Remarks at the NCAA Division II Conference Commissioners' Award of Merit Reception, delivered at Cheyenne Mountain Resort on October 15, 2008, Arend D. Lubbers
GVSU Charles H. Irwin Club Remarks, delivered at the Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner on October 10, 2008, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at the Memorial Service for Arnold Ott on June 7, 2008, Arend D. Lubbers
Eulogy for Charlotte Johnson, delivered on May 31, 2008, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 2007
Speech to Olivet College, delivered on October 19, 2007, Arend D. Lubbers
Cliff Taylor Introduction, delivered at the Grand Forum on September 25, 2007, Arend D. Lubbers
Eulogy for Guy Vander Jagt, delivered on June 28, 2007, Arend D. Lubbers
Dr. Russ Mawby Introduction, delivered at the GVSU Foundation Enrichment Dinner on June 5, 2007, Arend D. Lubbers
Speech for Niemeyer's Award, delivered in June 2007, Arend D. Lubbers
Dr. George Vande Woude Introduction, delivered on May 17, 2007, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 2006
Investiture Toast for President Tom Haas, delivered on October 27, 2006, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered for the Stout University Visit in October 2006, Arend D. Lubbers
Opening Remarks, delivered at Convocation on August 25, 2006, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered at Fountain Street Church on August 13, 2006, Arend D. Lubbers
Fred Vandenberg Eulogy, delivered on July 30, 2006, Arend D. Lubbers
Richard DeVos Introduction Speech, delivered on June 15, 2006, Arend D. Lubbers
Peter Turner Lunch in Honor of Jean Enright Scholarship, delivered at Kent Country Club on June 14, 2006, Arend D. Lubbers
Introduction of Joyce Hecht, delivered at the Enrichment Dinner on June 6, 2006, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 2005
Award Speech for Margaret Sellers Walker, delivered at the Enrichment Dinner on June 1, 2005, Arend D. Lubbers
Junior Achievement Community Award Speech, delivered in Spring 2005, Arend D. Lubbers
Memorial Speech for Bob Lubbers, delivered in April 2005, Arend D. Lubbers
Memorial Speech for Barry Castro, delivered in March 2005, Arend D. Lubbers
Harold 'Haver' Haverkamp Eulogy, delivered on February 26, 2005, Arend D. Lubbers
Presidents and the NCAA - 20th Anniversary, delivered in 2005, Arend D. Lubbers
Vern Ohlman Honored, delivered in Winter 2005, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 2004
Tribute to Jean Enright, delivered in June 2004, Arend D. Lubbers
Hail to Our Alma Mater, delivered for the Seidman School of Business Alumni on April 14, 2004, Arend D. Lubbers
Tribute to Donalee Holton and Judy Hooker, delivered in Spring 2004, Arend D. Lubbers
Remarks, delivered for the Retirement of P. Douglas Kindschi in March 2004, Arend D. Lubbers
Joseph Stevens Freedom Endowment Speech, delivered in 2004, Arend D. Lubbers
Submissions from 2003
Remarks, delivered at the Memorial Service for Paul Johnson on December 23, 2003, Arend D. Lubbers
Crime at the Top, delivered at the Better Business Bureau on October 21, 2003, Arend D. Lubbers
Heart and Soul, delivered on October 20, 2003, Arend D. Lubbers
