May. 27, 2026
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6:00 pm
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9:00 pm ET
2026 Board of Governors Annual Dinner
Van Andel Institute invites you to celebrate 30 years of groundbreaking science, inspiring education and boundless hope at the Board of Governors Annual Dinner. The evening will feature a “State of the Institute” presentation by Chairman and CEO David Van Andel, who will shine a light on the latest initiatives in biomedical research and science education, along with an update from VAI Director and Education Officer Terra Tarango.
The evening also will feature remarks from Dr. Jonathan D. Licht, who will deliver his first remarks at the Annual Dinner as the Institute’s new president and chief scientific officer.
This is an invite-only event. Business attire is suggested.
- 6 p.m. Guests arrive
- 6:30 p.m. Seating for dinner
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6:40 p.m.
Welcome remarks by Tim Long & Vicky Ludema, VAI Board of Governors Co-Chairs
Introduction of Carol Van Andel, Executive Director, David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation
Invocation by Carol Van Andel - 6:50 p.m. Dinner is served
- 7:50 p.m. Remarks by David Van Andel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Van Andel Institute
- 8:10 p.m. Van Andel Institute for Research update by Dr. Jonathan Licht, President and Chief Scientific Officer, Van Andel Institute
- 8:30 p.m. Van Andel Institute for Education update by Terra Tarango, Director and Education Officer, Van Andel Institute for Education
- 8:45 p.m. Closing remarks by Tim Long and Vicky Ludema
- 9 p.m. Event ends
Event Details
Venue:
Cascade Hills Country Club
3725 Cascade Rd SE
Grand Rapids
