Grand Valley State University ScholarWorks@GVSU Volume 51, July 11, 2016 - June 5, 2017 Lanthorn, 1968-2001 12-12-2016 Lanthorn, vol. 51, no. 31, December 12, 2016 Grand Valley State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol51 Part of the Archival Science Commons, Education Commons, and the History Commons Recommended Citation Grand Valley State University, "Lanthorn, vol. 51, no. 31, December 12, 2016" (2016). Volume 51, July 11, 2016 - June 5, 2017. 31. https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/lanthorn_vol51/31 This Issue is brought to you for free and open access by the Lanthorn, 1968-2001 at ScholarWorks@GVSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Volume 51, July 11, 2016 - June 5, 2017 by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@GVSU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. GV HOOPS SWEEPS TWO-GAME Ha it vn CONFERENCE 11)0 ROAD TRIP STUDENT-RUN PUBLICATIONS PRINT ONLINE MOBILE LANTHORN.COM ALLENDALE & GRAND RAPIDS. MICHIGAN SEE MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 Graduation by the numbers Top undergrad majors grad majors Grand Valley State University undergraduate and graduate students gather at the fall 2016 commencement ceremony Saturday. Dec. 10. More than 1.400 graduate and undergraduate students graduated at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids and became the newest GVSU alumni, gvl | LUKE holmes BY EMILY DORAN of the GVSU Board of Trustees and lucrative ones, ” she said. “Your the Young Alumni Award at the [email protected] president of the Kate and Richard best choices won ’t necessarily commencement ceremony. Jack- Wolters Foundation. She spoke increase your authority or boost son currently works as the nutri ­ ne thousand, four hun ­ about the different types of choices your status. They’re never the eas­ tion and wellness director of the dred thirty-three Grand people face and the importance iest route, (but) they’re also the YMCA of Western North Caroli ­ Valley State University of deliberately making good ones, choices that teach you the most. ” na. He received the Young Alumni students walked across even if that means taking risks. After her speech, Pew Wolters Award as recognition of his work the commencement stage at the “When you consider mentors, was awarded the honorary degree to expand access to healthy food. Van Andel Arena Saturday, Dec. 10. work experiences and jobs, I en ­ of doctor of public service. Haas, who gave the welcome After semesters of hard work, they courage you to make ambitious Christos Panopoulos, who address and remarks at the com ­ finally shook hands with GVSU choices and embrace them, be­ serves on the Grand Valley Uni ­ mencement ceremony, spoke President Thomas Haas, received ing committed, ” Pew Wolters said. versity foundation board, was also about the importance of servant their diplomas and moved the tas­ “And the only way to be truly com ­ awarded the honorary degree of leadership as he addressed the sea sels on their mortarboards from the mitted to something is to be pas­ doctor of business administration of blue caps and gowns. right to the left to start their next sionate about it. (Don ’t) play it safe. for his work and acumen in the “This arena is packed with ser­ chapter as Lakers for a lifetime. Take some risks. As I look back, I business world. Panopoulos immi­ vant leaders,” Haas said. “As you “I’m excited,” said Megan Ras- often find that the choices I regret grated to the U.S. in 1955 at the age embark on your careers and move students dale, who graduated with a bach­ most are the ones I didn ’t make.” of 19 and served in the U.S. Army up in your professions, I hope elor of science degree from the In particular, Pew Wolters em­ before delving into business and you take this helpful idea of ser­ College of Liberal Arts and Sci­ phasized the importance of valu ­ ultimately expanding a hair salon vice and it features prominently ences. “I’m nervous about what’s ing engagement in meaningful into a multi-business enterprise. in your motivations and in your going to happen next. ” work over pursuing paths that Cory Jackson, who graduated leadership of others. When you The commencement ceremo ­ may be profitable but unfulfilling. from GVSU in 2012 with a bach­ ny featured a speech by Kate Pew “Make no mistake: good elor ’s degree in public and non ­ Wolters, former chair and member choices are not always the most profit administration, received SEE G! | A2 HOUSING Holidays with the Haas family GV’s president is fond of gingersnap cookies, family time over holiday season A l' BY JESS HODGE cooking for the main course, Mar­ NEWS@LA N THORN. COM cia Haas bakes homemade cook ­ ies for the holidays, a Christmas The holiday season is a time favorite for her husband. ' M ' > Residence halls will of celebration and happiness, no “My favorite Christmas close Friday, Dec. 16. gvl | SARA CARTE matter what religion one practices cookie is gingersnaps, ” Tom or holiday they celebrate. Families Haas said. “My wife makes Campus winter gather around to reflect on the some really good ones. They’re past year, enjoy time together and kind of crunchy around the break schedule look forward to the year ahead. edges but they’re soft as well, so Grand Valley State University ’s I love that type of cookie. ” president Thomas Haas is no ex­ Although the Haas children announced ception to maintaining holiday are grown up with children of BY SANDA VAZGEC traditions. He spends his time their own, they still come to visit [email protected] with his wife, Marcia Haas, and their parents over the holidays their German shepherd, Laker. with Haas’ four granddaughters. As final exams come and go, stu ­ One of Tom Haas’ favorite Another tradition carried on dents at Grand Valley State Univer ­ traditions is cooking a special through the years in the Haas sity are gearing up to head home for meal on Christmas Eve. household involves an old train the winter break. “On Christmas Eve, before we set. Tom Haas would set up the Those living in on-campus resi­ go to church service, we do an train when he was a youngster dence halls have a bit of housekeep ­ anti-pasta salad along with baked and kept the train for his chil­ ing to do before they leave. The ziti,” he said. “We have been doing dren. Even though Tom Haas housing and residence life depart­ that for years, ever since Marcia said the train is at least 75 years ment urges all students to take care and I were married. I brought that old, it still works and is a staple of their units before leaving them tradition with me because that’s tradition in their house. unoccupied for the next three weeks. what we did at home when I was Other Haas traditions include Residence halls will close Friday, growing up, so we (continue) that going to Christmas Eve service Dec. 16 at 10 p.m. and will reopen Sat­ tradition, even if we were with at their church and Marcia Haas urday, Jan. 7 at 8 a.m. All students who Marcia’s folks for the holidays. ” GVSU president Thomas Haas, first lady Marcia Haas and their And while Tom Haas does the dog Laker pose for a holiday photo in front of their Christmas tree. GVL I EMILY FRYE SEE *M.. 1 A3 SEE WINTER | A3 The Better Bookstore! Rent or Buy! Check Us Out Online: BriansBooks.net or Give Us A Call (616) 892-4170 DECEMBER 12, 2016 GRAND VALLEY LANTHORN A2 I NEWS aGVLNEWS # NEWS BRIEFS iiHiHiHiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiininiininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHi PREPARE FOR PRESIDENTS’ BALL Just a month after students return from winter break, Grand Valley State University will hold its annual Presidents’ Ball. Students are encouraged to bring their formal wear back to school with them in preparation for the event. The night is a formal occasion with dinner and a dance celebration. The event is hosted by Laker Traditions and will take place Friday. Feb. 3. A theme has not been released yet, but students can check www.gvsu.edu/ presidentsball for any updates and more detailed infor­ mation about the event, including cost, transportation and frequently asked questions. OMA OPEN FOR EXAMS The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) at Grand Valley State University will open its doors as a study space from Monday, Dec. 12 to Wednesday, Dec. 14. The office is located in Kirkhof Center Room 1240 and will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be movies and mu ­ sic playing and food and quiet spaces available. The staff will also be available for support and encouragement. Any students having a difficult time finding a spot in the I TING Grand Valley State University commencement stage at Van Andel Arena Saturday, Dec. 10. There were 1,174 under ­ library, or who simply want to get out of their rooms, are graduates and 259 graduates at the ceremony for a graduating class of 1,433 students at the fall 2016 commencement. GVL I LUKE holmes encouraged to study at OMA. COM 498 SYMPOSIUM Students enrolled in COM 498 - Senior Thesis Project at Grand Valley State University will present their final work in a public symposium Monday, Dec. 12. The event will be held in Lake Superior Hall Room 246 from noon to 3 p.m. AH students, faculty and staff are encouraged to drop in at any time to view the cross-disciplinary work. Refreshments will be provided, and students of the class will be available to discuss their work and answer questions.