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Hundreds turn out for 'Lakers On Lake Michigan'
May 5, 2012Overcast skies and some rain weren't enough to keep hundreds of people away from "Lakers on Lake Michigan," an open house event hosted by Grand Valley State University's Annis Water Resources Institute and the Lake Express ferry on Saturday, May 5. Read More
Grand Valley teams up with Lake Express for Lakers on Lake Michigan
May 4, 2012Grand Valley State University's Annis Water Resources Institute will team up with the Lake Express high-speed ferry service on Saturday for Lakers on Lake Michigan, an open house that will include special Lake Michigan excursions. Read More
Longtime GVSU supporter dies
May 4, 2012Leaders at Grand Valley note with sadness the passing of Elizabeth M. Gillett, who died on May 3 at age 89. Read More
Loth named vice president for Development
April 27, 2012Grand Valley announced that Karen M. Loth has been named vice president for University Development. Read More
New dean named to lead Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
April 26, 2012The person named as new dean of the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies will return home for her new job. Read More
Grand Valley students sign final beam for Pew Library
April 12, 2012More than 1,000 Grand Valley students made their mark on Laker history by signing the final beam for the Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons April 12. Read More
Final beam being raised for Mary Idema Pew Library
April 10, 2012Students will have the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the university at a celebratory event for the Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons April 12. Read More
Faculty Staff Campaign thanks volunteers
April 9, 2012Leaders of the annual Faculty Staff Campaign thank all the volunteers who helped make this years faculty and staff campaign, "A Lasting Legacy," a great success. Read More
Grand Valley mourns Stuart Padnos
April 3, 2012The Grand Valley State University community is mourning the death of Stuart Padnos, an entrepreneur, businessman and generous donor to the university. Read More
Bush speaks to students
February 27, 2012Barbara Pierce Bush, CEO and founder of Global Health Corps, told students February 27 that the first thing she looks for in job applicants is flexibility. Read More
New initiative encourages students to give back
February 27, 2012Grand Valley is introducing a new, student-centered initiative that will help the university embark on its next 50 years and beyond. Read More
Final beam raised for Seidman Center
February 22, 2012Pioneer Construction raised the final beam February 21 to complete the steel erection for the L. William Seidman Center project. Read More
Former first daughter to speak about global health care
February 14, 2012Barbara Pierce Bush, CEO and founder of Global Health Corps, will address global health care challenges during a presentation at Grand Valley in late February. Read More
Photos: Progress continues on L. William Seidman Center
February 2, 2012Construction efforts on Grand Valley's new L. William Seidman Center are in full swing as mild winter weather continues throughout West Michigan. Read More
Child slavery survivor tells story at Grand Valley event
January 26, 2012Abolitionist James Kofi Annan will describe his life as a child slave in Ghana and his efforts to stop the brutal practice, in a presentation hosted by the Frederik Meijer Honors College. Read More
Photos: Construction progresses on Mary Idema Pew Library
January 9, 2012Construction continues on the new Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons on Grand Valley's Allendale campus. Read More
Grand Valley mourns Patricia B. Johnson
January 3, 2012The Grand Valley community is mourning the death of Patricia B. Johnson, founding president of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, a longtime supporter of Grand Valley and dedicated philanthropist. Read More
Grand Valley ranked top 20 in world for sustainable practices
January 3, 2012Grand Valley ranked 16th for sustainable practices in an international survey called the GreenMetric World University Ranking. Read More
Grand Valley mourns Joseph Stevens
December 19, 2011Grand Valley State University and the West Michigan community mourn the death of Joseph Stevens, who died Saturday, December 17. He would have been 94 in January. Through the efforts of Grand Valley President Emeritus Arend D. Lubbers, Stevens' wartime experiences were published in the book, Good Morning, in 2001. Read More
Businessman and philanthropist Frederik G. H. Meijer remembered by Grand Valley State University
November 26, 2011The Grand Valley State University community mourns the loss of Fred Meijer. Read More
Faculty and staff create 'Lasting Legacy'
November 14, 2011When Mary Seeger and Bill Baum started a campaign to encourage faculty and staff members to support scholarships for students, they couldn't have imagined the impact of the legacy they were building. Read More
Loth named interim vice president for University Development
November 10, 2011President Thomas J. Haas named Karen Loth interim vice president for University Development. Read More
Wesorick gives Meijer Lecture, meets with students
November 8, 2011Prior to giving a Frederik Meijer Lecture presentation, Bonnie Wesorick met with nursing students and asked them why they chose to become a healer. Read More
Grand Valley's annual Accountability Report shows solid return on investment
November 4, 2011National and state data show that Grand Valley State University continues to excel in the areas of graduation rates, alumni working in Michigan and keeping down the cost of a college degree. The university issued its fifth Accountability Report at its November 4 Board of Trustees meeting. Read More
Wesorick to discuss transformative patient care
November 1, 2011A nursing leader and entrepreneur in the field of transformative patient care will give the Frederik Meijer Lecture in early November at Grand Valley. Read More
Fall Arts Celebration brings the Spanish tradition in dance and music
October 24, 2011A rambunctious, comedic evening of seduction and mishap told through the dramatic exuberance of flamenco music and song, pantomime and dance is next up during Fall Arts Celebration at Grand Valley. Read More
Meijer Foundation gifts famed 'Portraits of American Poets' to Grand Valley
October 20, 2011The unveiling of a special, poetry-inspired gift to Grand Valley State University from the Meijer Foundation will follow the Fall Arts Celebration Poetry Night on Friday. Read More
Kooser and Hayes paired for Poetry Night at Fall Arts Celebration
October 17, 2011"An Evening of Poetry and Conversation with Ted Kooser and Terrance Hayes" will be presented Friday, October 21, at 7 p.m., 2nd Floor L.V. Eberhard Center, 301 W. Fulton, on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. The unveiling of a special poetry-inspired gift to Grand Valley will also take place. Read More
Fall Arts Celebration brings Contemporary Argentine Art exhibit
September 29, 2011Grand Valley's Fall Arts Celebration presents "Arte Argentino Actual/Contemporary Argentine Art" in the Art Gallery, Performing Arts Center. An Opening Reception with the artists is planned for Thursday, October 6, from 5-7 p.m. The exhibition continues through November 4. Read More
Guide to Grand Valley ArtPrize events and artists
September 26, 2011Use this guide to plan your route and cast your votes for alumni, faculty and participating ArtPrize artists with a link to Grand Valley. Read More
GVSU named a 'Best In The Midwest' college
August 2, 2011Grand Valley has again been named a "Best In The Midwest" college by Princeton Review. Read More
V.P. Wardrop announces retirement
July 19, 2011Maribeth Wardrop announced that she will be retiring from her position as vice president for University Development and executive director of the Grand Valley University Foundation effective January 1, 2012. Read More
Grand Valley Trustees adopt budget, set tuition
July 15, 2011Grand Valley's Board of Trustees approved the university's budget at its July 15 meeting, keeping the state's financial challenges and students' finances front and center. Read More
Participation in Faculty and Staff Campaign sets record
July 13, 2011More than 51 percent of faculty and staff members participated in this year's Faculty and Staff Campaign, setting a new record for faculty/staff giving and continuing Grand Valley's history of being the most generous university community in Michigan. Read More
Grand Valley mourns Betty Ford
July 8, 2011Grand Valley State University is mourning the death of former first lady Betty Ford. Read More
Grand Valley unveils Kelly Family Sports Center
June 25, 2011The Kelly Family Sports Center was unveiled June 25 in a building dedication ceremony at Grand Valley. Read More
GVSU announces totals for record-setting campaign
June 8, 2011Grand Valley fittingly concluded its golden anniversary year June 8 with an announcement that will provide the university with momentum well into the next 50 years. Read More
Grand Valley leaders to announce comprehensive campaign numbers
June 8, 2011As an appropriate conclusion to Grand Valley's 50th anniversary, an announcement will be made that the university's first comprehensive campaign is coming to a close at the end of June and has far surpassed its original goal of $50 million. Read More
DeVos announces challenge grant for Seidman Campaign
May 25, 2011Rich and Helen DeVos announced a challenge grant for Grand Valley's L. William Seidman Center. Read More
Ground breaking scheduled for L. William Seidman Center
May 19, 2011Henry Kissinger and Donald Rumsfeld are just two of the more than 300 donors supporting the new L. William Seidman Center. A ground breaking ceremony will be held May 25. Read More
Jim and Donna Brooks receive philanthropy award
May 11, 2011Jim and Donna Brooks, longtime Holland philanthropists and Grand Valley University Foundation members, received the Russell G. Mawby Award for Philanthropy. Read More
Group visits Haiti to tour schools
May 3, 2011A Grand Valley group returned from Haiti where members toured schools to learn more about that country's education system and identify possible partner schools for a scholarship program. Read More
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns to speak Thursday at Grand Valley
April 20, 2011Ken Burns, one of the most influential documentary filmmakers of all time, will speak at Grand Valley State University on Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. at the L.V. Eberhard Center, 301 W. Fulton, on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Read More
President Haas addresses administrative costs
April 7, 2011In an email to Grand Valley students, faculty and staff, President Thomas J. Haas "set the record straight" concerning news stories about administrative costs. Read More
Author of Community Reading Project followed curiosity
March 28, 2011The author of Grand Valley's Community Reading Project book said she was first grabbed by the story of Henrietta Lacks when she was in a high school biology class. Read More
Seidman brings experience to Grand Valley lecture and film
March 28, 2011As part of the new Grand Valley Frederik Meijer Lecture Series, Tom Seidman will present "What's So Good About Being A Liberal (Arts Major)?" on Tuesday, April 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the Eberhard Center. Read More
Faculty and Staff Campaign ahead of last year's pace
March 18, 2011President Thomas J. Haas congratulated volunteers at the March 16 Faculty and Staff Campaign celebration on the success of this year's campaign, which is running ahead of last year's pace. Read More
Steve Ford accepts Hauenstein Fellowship award for his father
March 15, 2011Steve Ford, son of President Gerald R. Ford, accepted the first Col. Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship award in honor of his father. Read More
Achievements of campus women recognized
March 4, 2011To kick off March as Women's History Month, the achievements of women students, faculty and staff members were celebrated at an awards banquet sponsored by the Women's Commission. Read More
Nancy Baum remembered
March 3, 2011Nancy Baum, a Grand Valley friend and educator, died February 28. A memorial service is planned for Sunday, March 6, at 3 p.m., at the former Christ Community Church, now C3 Exchange, 225 East Exchange Street, in Spring Lake, with arrangements by Clock Funeral Home. Read More
GVSU Opera Theatre, GR Ballet collaboration
February 18, 2011A first-time collaboration between Grand Valley's Opera Theatre and the GR Ballet Company brings an opportunity to experience both art forms during two entertaining productions geared to families: "Mother Goose" and "The Boy Who Wouldn't Do His Homework." Read More
Enjoy night of desserts at Women's Center fundraiser
February 16, 2011Enjoy an evening indulging in chocolate desserts and participating in a silent auction during the Women's Center annual fundraiser set for Thursday, February 17. Read More
Board of Trustees recognizes Johnson
February 11, 2011Grand Valley's Board of Trustees recognized the contributions of longtime member Dorothy A. Johnson at their February 11 meeting. Read More
Campaign kicks off with '50 reasons for giving'
February 3, 2011Grand Valley's Faculty Staff Campaign for 2010-2011 kicked-off this week. Campaign leaders hope to surpass last year's record setting achievements. Read More
Alten paintings travel to Naples
January 19, 2011In conjunction with Grand Valley's 50th anniversary, more than 30 paintings by Mathias J. Alten from the university's collection will be exhibited in Naples, Florida, home to many seasonal and full-time Midwesterners and alumni. Read More
Consumers Energy supports Seidman Center with gift
January 14, 2011Consumers Energy Foundation today supported construction of Grand Valley's L. William Seidman Center with a $20,000 gift. Read More
Scholarship to help students from Haiti announced
January 13, 2011On the one-year anniversary of an earthquake that devastated Haiti, Grand Valley continued its efforts to help the people of that country. Read More
MAREC named a Michigan Energy Demonstration Center
December 20, 2010Grand Valley's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center has been selected as a Michigan Energy Demonstration Center by the state's Department of Energy, Labor, and Economic Growth. Read More
Brownfield credits will aid Seidman Center
December 14, 2010Grand Valley will benefit from a December 14 announcement that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation is supporting 11 brownfield redevelopment projects in five Michigan cities. Read More
Lubbers delivers 'common sense' commencement address
December 14, 2010President Emeritus Arend D. Lubbers delivered the commencement address December 11 and gave graduates "common sense" advice. Read More
Buckridge named director of Area Studies
December 13, 2010Steeve Buckridge, associate professor of history, has been named new director of Grand Valley's Area Studies Center. He will assume his new duties January 10. Read More
Grand Valley student selected for national advertising award
December 9, 2010Grand Valley State University student Angela Antonio, from Trenton, Michigan, has been named one of 50 Most Promising Minority Student finalists by the American Advertising Federation. She is the only student from Michigan to receive the recognition this year. Read More
Seidman film wows West Michigan
December 8, 2010Local screenings of a family Christmas movie starring Florence Henderson, by Tom Seidman, son of Grand Valley founder L. William Seidman, have continued to sell out, prompting Celebration Cinema North to add more showings. Read More
Grand Valley recognized as top producer of Fulbrights
December 2, 2010Grand Valley was recognized as a top producer of Fulbright Scholars by the Chronicle of Higher Education. Read More
U.S. Department of Energy announces plans to assist GVSU
December 2, 2010Grand Valley State University's Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons is included in a list of projects chosen by the U.S. Department of Energy to receive assistance in reducing building energy use. Read More
'A Fall Arts Celebration Holiday Gift'
November 29, 2010The final performance of Grand Valley's Fall Arts Celebration 2010 will be a special performance in downtown Grand Rapids, where the community can come together to celebrate Grand Valley's 50th anniversary. Read More
Grand Valley mourns Peter Cook
November 29, 2010Leaders at Grand Valley and in the West Michigan community are mourning the death of friend, philanthropist and business leader Peter C. Cook. Read More
Grand Valley receives ArtPrize painting from Sister Cities Perugia Committee
November 19, 2010The ArtPrize 2010 painting, "The River Ocean," by Italian artist Luigi Marzo will remain in Grand Rapids, as a gift to Grand Valley State University. Read More
Grand Valley to celebrate progress toward new home for Seidman College of Business
September 29, 2010Grand Valley will make a major announcement regarding the new L. William Seidman building for the Seidman College of Business in Grand Rapids. Read More
Officials break ground for 'game-changing' library
September 21, 2010Grand Valley and community leaders symbolically broke ground September 21 for a new library that speakers called both a "game changer" and the "intellectual heart of campus." Read More
Distinguished speaker delivers first Meijer lecture as part of Grand Valley's Fall Arts Celebration
September 16, 2010A successful author, academician, and businesswoman who serves on the boards of major corporations, Jill Ker Conway will draw upon a wealth of experience and insights as she looks ahead to the next 50 years during her presentation at Grand Valley State University. Conway is one of only a few people versatile and distinguished enough to be thought of simultaneously as the first of three Grand Valley 50th Anniversary Distinguished Academic Lecturers, the inaugural speaker of the Frederik Meijer Lecture Series, and the 2010 Fall Arts Celebration Distinguished Academic Lecturer. Read More
Groundbreaking will make new library a reality
September 14, 2010Grand Valley officials and community leaders will break ground and celebrate the start of construction on the new Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons on Tuesday, September 21. Read More
Faculty and Staff Campaign reaches record level of participation
July 7, 2010Grand Valley's Faculty and Staff Campaign for 2009-2010 has reached 50 percent participation, a number staff members connected with the campaign say is fitting as the university heads into its 50th anniversary year. Read More
Prof runs to support child care for student parents
July 7, 2010Jeremiah Cataldo will be running 100 miles in under 30 hours to raise money for Grand Valley State University's Children's Enrichment Center, even though he doesn't yet have a child there. Read More
Grand Valley University Foundation Enrichment Dinner will honor area leaders
June 2, 2010The Grand Valley University Foundation will celebrate a "Legacy of Leadership" at its annual Enrichment Dinner, set for June 8 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Read More
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