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Events

For questions or more details on an event, please contact Sarah Lamb, Event Coordinator, at 616-234-5712, unless otherwise noted.

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Some event dates are tentative and are subject to change.

 

February

winterfest  Peninsular Club Winterfest Celebration 
February 7, 2008
Fine Grand Rapids cuisine, cocktails, entertainment, a raffle and a chef auction.
Event Recap / Photos

 

April

night at the museum Night at the Museum: Life Science Business Showcase
April 17, 2008
Network with 60 life science organizations at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts.
around the world event Around the World Event at NAYA Bistro & Wine Bar
April 24, 2008
Taste over 100 wines and sample cuisine from around the world.

 

May

mprc 8th Annual Michigan Prostate Research Colloquium 
May 2 - 3, 2008
"Frontiers in Urologic Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Strategies" will focus on kidney/renal and prostate cancer research from several institutions.
golf outing Inaugural Van Andel Institute Golf Outing 
May 12, 2008
Golf at the exclusive Wuskowhan Players Club to support research and education.

 

June

 trifest Johan’s TriFest 
June 21, 2008
Swim, bike, and run: a triathlon in memory of Johan Visser.
dwight reed golf outing Dwight Reed Memorial Golf Outing 
June 27, 2008
A golf outing honoring Dwight Reed.

 

July

 rally for hope and hunger Rally for Hope and Hunger
July 26, 2008
This ultimate biker event includes food, drinks, motorcycle games, door prizes and more!

 

September

carnival on the grand Carnival on the Grand
September 5, 2008
Fireworks, food and fun at the Van Andel Museum Center.
Details from 2007 Event
grand opening celebration at the fitzgerald Puttin' on the Ritz at the Fitz
September 25, 2008
1920's-themed event will celebrate the grand opening of the historic Fitzgerald building.
daniel nathans memorial award presentations - lay lectures Daniel Nathans Memorial Award Presentations - Lay Lectures
September 2008
Lectures from award recipients free and open to the public.
Details from 2007 Presentations
daniel nathans memorial award presentations - scientific lectures Daniel Nathans Memorial Award Presentations - Scientific Lectures
September 2008
Scientific lectures from award recipients.
Details from 2007 Presentations

 

October

couture for a cure Couture for a Cure
October 2008
A fashion forward cocktail party.
Details from 2007 Event
west michigan regional undergraduate science research conference West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science Research Conference
October 2008
Posters presented by local undergraduate students, a keynote presentation and research seminars.
Details from 2007 Conference
celebration of hope Celebration of Hope
October 23, 2008
Our premier annual event: entertainment, martini bars, live auction and a taste of Grand Rapids cuisine.