7.13.23 – President’s Message
University Club of Grand Rapids 111 Lyon St NW Suite 1025, Grand Rapids, MI, United States2023-2024 Club President Shaun Shira will present his goals and the club's future for his upcoming Presidency!

2023-2024 Club President Shaun Shira will present his goals and the club's future for his upcoming Presidency!
Executive Director, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Gleaves Whitney, who has served as director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University since 2003, was chosen to fill the role of executive director for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation (GRFPF) effective Sept. 1, 2020. Credited with establishing the first sustained…
On Thursday, July 27th Rotarians and guests will gather at Indian Trails Camp for our annual picnic! Since 1952, the Rotary Club of Grand Rapids has partnered with Indian Trails Camp, mentoring for at-risk high school students, reduction of childhood hunger, projects to reduce physical barriers for the disabled, support for the elderly in need,…
What:  Oak Hill Cemetery Cleanup When:  Tuesday, August 1st from 6:00 – 8:00 pm Where: Oak Hill Cemetery Why:    General cleanup of the cemetery Event Contacts: Christine Lindeman (lindemangirl@gmail.com) or Shelley Irwin (irwinsh@gvsu.edu) Signup Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-oakhill1
Come join us for great conversation, drinks, and appetizers at our monthly Club 77 event hosted by Varnum!
Matthew Biersack, MD - President, Trinity Health Saint Mary's Dr. Matthew P. Biersack is an internist in Grand Rapids, Michigan, affiliated with Trinity Health Grand Rapids. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and has been practicing for almost 20 years.
District Governor Jeff Coil will make his official visit to our club and present his goals for our district for the year!
What:  Ramp Build When:  Friday, August 18th from 8:30 am to 1 pm Where: 4581 May Apple Dr. NW Walker, MI 49534 Why:    Helping to build a ramp to provide needed accessibility to someone’s home. Event Contact: Dave Bulkowski (dave.b@dakc.us) Signup Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4EA8A823A0FD0-ramp1
Join the DEI committee for a free tour of the Jim Crow Museum at Ferris State University’s traveling exhibit Overcoming Hateful Things: Stories from the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Imagery. The exhibit will cultivate understanding and empathy for victims of racial intolerance throughout history to the modern day. The tour will be followed by…
Michael Jandernoa - Partner, 42 North Partners BIO Mike Jandernoa was CEO of Perrigo Company from 1988 to 2000, Chairman of the Board from 1991 to 2003, and continued to serve on the Board of Directors until 2017. Perrigo is a leading global healthcare supplier that develops, manufactures, and distributes over-the-counter and generic prescription pharmaceuticals. Mike…