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Grand Valley State University's Office of the President and Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies this Veterans Day came together to honor the service and sacrifice of West Michigan and Laker veterans past and present. This year’s program explored the theme “Why I Served,” highlighting the personal motivations and experiences that inspire service and leadership.
We are honored to have welcomed Ingrid Tighe, President of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center and a U.S. Army veteran, who shared reflections on her path of service and her continued leadership in Michigan’s business community. The program concluded with a panel featuring veterans who shared their reflections on their service.
Grand Valley State University's Office of the President and Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies this Veterans Day came together to honor the service and sacrifice of West Michigan and Laker veterans past and present. This year’s program explored the theme “Why I Served,” highlighting the personal motivations and experiences that inspire service and leadership.
We are honored to have welcomed Ingrid Tighe, President of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center and a U.S. Army veteran, who shared reflections on her path of service and her continued leadership in Michigan’s business community. The program concluded with a panel featuring veterans who shared their reflections on their service.
