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Meet Jaisan Mostafa, International Student from Bangladesh
January 7, 2022
In these winter months, Michigan looks much different than the scenery of Bangladesh. According to Jaisan Mostafa, a new student as of last fall, the winter months look nice from the inside of a building but are no fun when you step outside.
Malia Kah Shares About Semester in Detroit
December 6, 2021
Malia Kah, Global Studies and Social Impact student, shares about her experience with Semester in Detroit this fall.
Students in design thinking class begin multi-semester project for Ducks Unlimited
November 23, 2021
People may not consider farmers and design thinkers as two similar-minded populations, yet a Grand Valley faculty member is bringing the two groups together in a multi-semester project focused on preserving wetlands.
David Sinn Brings Research Experience from Tasmania to Brooks College
November 9, 2021
David Sinn brings varied research and travel experiences to his role as visiting professor of environmental and sustainability studies in the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Dan Cope Brings Election Experience into the Classroom, Engages Students
November 2, 2021
Dan Cope, affiliate professor of integrative studies, has been involved with election work for several years. She has served on multiple receiving boards and administered the 2020 elections as a Deputy Clerk in Grand Rapids. With election season coming up
GVSU Hosts Record Number of International Students
October 19, 2021
GVSU is hosting a record number of new international students this Fall.
Do You Know Whose Land You're On? A Land Acknowledgment Series for Faculty and Staff
October 11, 2021
Andrea Riley Mukavetz (Chippewa of Thames First Nation/Crane Clan), assistant professor of integrative, religious, and intercultural studies, will facilitate a professional development opportunity for faculty and staff about land acknowledgment.
Sustainability Month at GVSU Recognized with Events Across Campus
October 4, 2021
Throughout the month of October, Grand Valley will celebrate Sustainability Month with several events.
Making Waves Collects Over 500 lbs of Garbage from Grand River
September 13, 2021
On September 11 volunteers removed over 500 lbs of garbage from the Grand River.
IRIS Professor Co-created Short Film "When Water Moves"
September 7, 2021
Ari Mokdad, visiting professor of IRIS, co-created a new short film, "When Water Moves." The film uses spoken word and dance to tell a fable about a Lake Spirit.