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'Failure Lab' focuses on learning from mistakes
May 16, 2013Speakers who focus on business and life tend to try to inspire guests through stories of success, wealth, promotion, and happiness. But from time to time, lessons learned along the way dont come from success, but from failure. Read More
Grand Valley shares research at international wind energy conference
May 15, 2013A group of faculty and staff members from Grand Valley attended the WINDPOWER Conference and Exhibition in Chicago May 6-8. Read More
More than a thousand expected at Grand Valley-hosted 'Girls on the Run' 5k
May 15, 2013Nearly 1,500 girls and their families will attend the "Girls on the Run" annual 5k event May 17 at Grand Valley. Read More
Grand Valley supports Grand Rapids Film Festival
May 14, 2013Grand Valley is a gold sponsor of Grand Rapids Film Festival, which runs Wednesday, May 15, through Sunday, May 19. Read More
Biomedical Sciences honors top students
May 13, 2013The Biomedical Sciences department honored its top students recently. Read More
Media ecology conference to focus on unplugged theme
May 13, 2013Media ecology " unplugged" is the theme of the 14th Annual Convention of the Media Ecology Association, June 20-23, hosted by Grand Valley State University. Read More
New library retrieval system loading up
May 10, 2013Nearly 180,000 items are being loaded into the automatic storage and retrieval system within the new Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons. Read More
Second Summer Grill Challenge set
May 10, 2013Faculty and staff members who fancy themselves grillmasters can put their skills to the test during the second Summer Grill Challenge, sponsored by Human Resources and Campus Dining. Read More
Active Commute Week begins Monday
May 8, 2013Active Commute Week is May 13-17, designated to raise awareness and encourage active or economical modes of transportation. Read More
Freshman Academy students name top faculty
May 8, 2013Two faculty members were named Outstanding Professors of the Year by Freshman Academy students. Read More
Filmmaking with Youth: Using Art and Poetry as Inspiration
May 7, 2013A free screening and discussion of two recent artist-youth animation projects will also provide information about opportunities for future projects. Read More
Promo film for baseball's trip to Cuba released
May 6, 2013In January 2012, the Laker baseball team traveled to Cuba on a humanitarian mission with a Grand Rapids nonprofit organization. Read More
CHS serves as care site for Spectrum overflow
May 3, 2013More than 40 patients were admitted for care at Grand Valley's Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences, which on May 3 served as an alternative care site for Spectrum Health-Butterworth Hospital. Read More
Grand Valley celebrates northern Michigan graduates
May 3, 2013About 75 Grand Valley students participated in the 16th annual Traverse City commencement ceremony May 2 at Grand Traverse Resort near Traverse City. Read More
Library à la carte
May 3, 2013Thousands of books are on the move as Grand Valley empties the shelves of Zumberge Library and stocks the shelves of the new Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons. Read More
Board gives honorary title to two former trustees
May 2, 2013Grand Valley's Board of Trustees named two former trustees as "honorary life members" at its April 29 meeting. Read More
Grand Valley student wins regional poetry award
May 2, 2013Grand Valley student Charlotte Wilmore, of Grandville, won the top award in a regional poetry contest held by the Muskegon Museum of Art. Read More
Grand Valley to host first West Michigan food summit
May 1, 2013Community gardeners, educators, local farmers, and anyone interested in sustainable food systems will come together at a summit hosted by Grand Valley May 7. Read More
Parking alternative during mock disaster
May 1, 2013Students, faculty and staff members traveling to the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences May 2-3 are asked to use the DASH Shuttle because of the mock disaster drill at that facility. Read More
Students place high at engineering conference
May 1, 2013A group of engineering students took high honors at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers District B Conference in March. They will go on to the international conference in November. Read More
Volunteers needed for 'Girls on the Run'
May 1, 2013The Women's Center is seeking volunteers to donate time to a Girls on the Run 5k event on the Allendale Campus May 17. Read More
Zumberge closed, satellite library opened
May 1, 2013Zumberge Library closed its doors to patrons Saturday, April 27, yet uninterrupted library services will continue throughout Spring Semester. Read More
Interns, supervisors recognized
April 30, 2013The Career Center held its annual Internship Recognition Luncheon, recognizing 107 students and 23 supervisors as nominees for Outstanding Student Intern and Outstanding Internship Supervisor of the Year. Read More
Board approves new master's program
April 29, 2013Grand Valley's Board of Trustees approved establishing a master's of public health degree program at its April 29 meeting. Read More
Grand Valley films garner awards
April 29, 2013Two films from Grand Valley State University won an Eclipse Award for production excellence. Read More
Grand Valley to celebrate Traverse City graduates
April 29, 2013About 75 Grand Valley students will participate in the 16th annual Traverse City commencement ceremony May 2 at Grand Traverse Resort. Read More
Grand Valley celebrates graduates at commencement
April 27, 2013More than 3,000 Grand Valley State University students participated in two commencement ceremonies April 27 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Read More
'Big Data' conference will highlight analytics
April 25, 2013The School of Computing and Information Systems will host its first Big Data Conference on Friday, April 26, from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center. Read More
PIC announces study abroad scholarship recipients
April 24, 2013The Padnos International Center announced its recipients of study abroad scholarships for the next academic year. Read More
Grand Valley ranks high in nationwide recycling contest
April 23, 2013Grand Valley ranked 33rd in the country and first in the state in the composting category of Recyclemania. Read More
Pre-med students practice sutures
April 23, 2013Students in Grand Valley's Pre-Med Club had an opportunity to practice sutures during a clinic at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, in Grand Rapids. Read More
Two on Lanthorn staff win national recognition
April 23, 2013Two Lanthorn advertising staff members earned honors at the 41st Annual National College Newspaper Business & Advertising Managers Convention. Read More
Campus departments collaborate on library video series
April 22, 2013The Office of Student Life and University Libraries have teamed together to create a humorous video series about the different online resources the library offers. Read More
Grand Valley to host two-day Pow Wow
April 19, 2013An event to increase awareness about Native American culture and tradition will take place at Grand Valley April 20-21. Read More
Nursing students research historical figures
April 19, 2013Students from the Kirkhof College of Nursing delved into the past during two days of poster presentations. Read More
Graduating students toast with President Haas
April 18, 2013Nearly 150 graduating students gathered at the Eberhard Center with President Thomas J. Haas to celebrate their upcoming graduation. Read More
Hauenstein Center hosts expert panelists for discussion on political views
April 18, 2013Six panelists from around the country took part in a discussion over the roots of progressive and conservative political beliefs on Monday, April 15, at Grand Valley State University's Loosemore Auditorium. Read More
Students showcase engineering, computing projects
April 18, 2013A machine that sorts Skittles by color and an iPhone app created for the Waterfront Film Festival were part of PCEC's Project Day. Read More
Students flock to Grand Valley's new library
April 17, 2013More than 2,000 people attended the April 17 Student Sneak Peek of the new Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons Read More
Two Grand Valley finalists in Opera Grand Rapids Collegiate Vocal Competition
April 17, 2013Emalie Huber and Andrea Fleming were among the nine who made it to the Opera Grand Rapids annual Collegiate Vocal Competition Final Round Concert Read More
Grand Valley named 'Green College' for fourth year
April 16, 2013Grand Valley has been named one of the country's most environmentally responsible colleges for the fourth year in a row. Read More
Nursing, health professions meet with HRSA official
April 16, 2013Students and faculty members in nursing and health professions had an opportunity to say "thank you" to the federal government when a Washington administrator visited the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences. Read More
Grand Valley conference will focus on STEM education, industry collaboration
April 15, 2013The advancement and improvement of STEM education will be the focus of a national conference that will take place at Grand Valley in June. Read More
Science Lab Building will meet demand for STEM and health students
April 15, 2013About 150 students, faculty and staff members attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Science Laboratory Building on April 15. Read More
Women's Center to host political workshop for women
April 15, 2013More women than ever were elected to U.S. Congress in 2012, yet Michigan lost three seats held by women in the state House of Representatives. Read More
Shakespeare Summer Camp returns to Grand Valley
April 11, 2013Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival will once again offer "Will Power," its summer education program for children. Read More
Summer Film Project 'Realizism' premiere set
April 11, 2013The Grand Valley State University 2012 Summer Film Project Realizism, will be released to local audiences during an April 19 premier screening at Celebration Cinema North. Read More
Experts to discuss core beliefs of conservative, progressive viewpoints
April 10, 2013A panel of six experts will put aside political issues of the day, and explore the reasons behind their personal political beliefs at a roundtable discussion hosted by Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. The event is being made possible by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Read More
GradFest set for mid-April
April 10, 2013GradFest, an event held before commencement, will take place April 15-18 on the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses. Read More
Grand Valley Chamber Orchestra to perform in London
April 10, 2013A local Sendoff Concert, open to the public with free admission, will be performed at Park Church,10 East Park Place NE, Grand Rapids, Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. Read More
MAREC readies for third research season of offshore wind study
April 10, 2013A 'boatload of data' will be collected during the third and final research season of MAREC's offshore wind assessment. Read More
MLK planning committee seeks theme
April 10, 2013Following a successful celebration week that honored the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., the planning committee is seeking a theme for the 2014 celebration. Read More
Center seeks art to display in office
April 4, 2013The Women's Center is seeking submissions of artwork from students, faculty and staff members and community members to be displayed throughout the center next year. Read More
Campus Rec hosts 'Fittest Laker' challenge
April 3, 2013Campus Recreation is hosting a competition April 14 for students that tests all areas of fitness. Read More
GVSU Writers Series: First Books Festival
April 2, 2013Poet Glenn Shaheen, novelist V.V. Ganeshananthan, and short story writer Amina Gautier will give presentations throughout the day, Thursday, April 11. All events are open to the public with free admission. Read More
Grand Valley to celebrate new graduates
April 2, 2013More than 2,500 Grand Valley students will participate in commencement ceremonies April 27. Students will hear addresses from the governor of Michigan and the leader of a top economic growth organization. Read More
Arthur Hills dies, played formative role at Grand Valley
April 1, 2013Arthur Hills, a pioneer professor and administrator at Grand Valley, died March 31 in Grand Rapids. He was 92. Read More
Film festival highlights Latin America
March 29, 2013Grand Valley joins other area colleges and universities to present the fourth annual Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival. Read More
Survey will gauge opinions on global learning
March 29, 2013Grand Valley's Internationalization Task Force has created a survey to gauge students, faculty and staff members' opinions on how the university supports global learning. Read More
Students to 'dress for success' in campus fashion show
March 28, 2013A group of campus departments are sponsoring an event that will feature a fashion show of business attire, styling tips and more. Read More
Visiting lecturers to discuss Chinese letters and philosophy
March 28, 2013A husband and wife team of academics from the Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations at University of Colorado, Boulder, will give a pair of lectures at Grand Valley. Read More
Author discusses Aborigines and 'dreaming'
March 27, 2013Author and lecturer James Cowan spoke about the "dreaming life" during several campus and classroom presentations sponsored by the Padnos International Center. Read More
Photos: Women's Center hosts afternoon tea
March 27, 2013The campus community was invited to the centuries-old tradition of combining tea parties with conversations about politics and literature on March 26. Read More
Renovations to Zumberge Library underway
March 27, 2013Fencing around portions of Zumberge Library marks the beginning of renovations and construction of an addition to the existing building. Read More
Bambini selected for NLN leadership program
March 26, 2013Deborah Bambini, associate professor of nursing, was selected for a yearlong leadership development program for simulation educators through the National League for Nursing. Read More
Campus Dining fundraiser supports Relay For Life
March 26, 2013Students, faculty and staff members are invited to Campus Dining's third annual Relay for Life silent auction March 28. Read More
Lecture will discuss 'The Many Faces of Public Art'
March 26, 2013The Grand Valley State University Art Education Program and Department of Art and Design will present a guest lecture to address the various functions of public art and how it can connect to art education. Read More
Students find Robinson's book inspiring
March 25, 2013More than 850 students participated in the Community Reading Project, reading and discussing "The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything," by Sir Ken Robinson in their classes. Read More
FIRST Robotics kicks off, scholarship awarded
March 22, 2013President Haas presented the FIRST Robotics Engineering Scholarship to an incoming student during the Opening Ceremony of the FIRST Robotics Competition March 22. Read More
Dance Concert changed to 7 p.m.
March 21, 2013The Grand Valley Dance Ensemble Spring Concert will feature diverse music and student dancers during two performances, March 22-23, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Louis Armstrong Theater, Performing Arts Center, on the Allendale Campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Read More
Grand Valley among top institutions in country for sustainable practices
March 21, 2013Grand Valley became the only university in the state and one of 45 in the country to receive gold status after completing a sustainability program. Read More
Leader of Gilda's Club, LaughFest, wraps up 2013 Wheelhouse Talks
March 21, 2013President and CEO of Gilda's Club Grand Rapids and LaughFest founder Leann Arkema is the final speaker of the 2012-13 Wheelhouse Talks series presented by Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
Registration open for CLAS on the Green
March 21, 2013The golf outing, June 19, is hosted by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, with all proceeds to benefit CLAS scholarships. The event is open to all faculty, staff, alumni, students and community friends. Read More
Theatre production of 'The Good Person of Setzuan' spotlights internal conflict
March 21, 2013A large and interesting cast of characters portrays the struggles between compassion and selfishness in the upcoming production of "The Good Person of Setzuan." Read More
Juried Student Art Show winners announced
March 20, 2013Winners of the first annual Juried Student Art Show were announced at the opening reception Tuesday, March 19, in the Padnos Art Gallery, in the Calder Art Center. Read More
William Baum Endowment Fund Series presents piano concert
March 20, 2013Frances Renzi, an experienced teacher as well as performer, will be the featured pianist at the William Baum Endowment Fund Series Sunday, March 24, from 3-4:30 p.m., Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus. Read More
First Juried Student Art Show to offer cash prizes
March 18, 2013The Grand Valley Department of Art and Design is hosting their first Juried Student Art Show, with cash prizes and judging by professional artists from a variety of teaching institutions. Read More
Grand Valley students garner MAB awards
March 18, 2013More than 25 Grand Valley students attended the Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference in Lansing and nine students received awards. Read More
Her Story continues Wednesday
March 18, 2013Mary Eilleen Lyon, associate vice president for News and Information Services, will be the next speaker at the Women's Center's Her Story series. Read More
Library collections on the move
March 18, 2013In preparation for the June opening of the Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons, a systematic move of collections has begun. Read More
Science Olympiad and FIRST Robotics held together
March 18, 2013Grand Valley will host Science Olympiad and FIRST Robotics on March 23. Read More
Few Asian Americans fill higher ed leadership roles
March 15, 2013More and more Asian Americans are graduating from college and serving in faculty roles but very few are filling senior administrative positions in higher education, according to presenters at a Women's Commission Fireside Chat. Read More
Campus events will honor César Chávez
March 14, 2013A silent march and keynote address at Grand Valley are planned to honor César E. Chávez on Wednesday, March 20. Read More
Volunteers sought to code survey responses
March 14, 2013Volunteers continue to code written responses from the myGVSU Survey, the 2011 survey that gauged campus climate. Read More
Pace receives lifetime achievement award
March 13, 2013For only the third time, Grand Valley's Women's Commission presented its Lifetime Achievement Award to a campus pioneer who advocates for the rights of women on campus. Read More
Students to perform real-life stories in 'That Takes Ovaries!'
March 13, 2013Grand Valley students in "That Takes Ovaries!" will use theater to tell real-life stories of women and girls who have performed courageous actions. Performances will take place March 22-23. Read More
David Shields next up in Writers Series
March 12, 2013Grand Valleys Writers Series will bring David Shields for a reading and Q&A session on Tuesday, March 19, at 6 p.m., Kirkhof Center, room 2263, Allendale Campus. Read More
Fair for professional schools
March 12, 2013More than 40 admissions representatives will be available at the Professional School Fair, set for Thursday, March 14, in Henry Hall. Read More
French department hosts evening of music, poetry
March 12, 2013Faculty members and students from the French department of Modern Languages and Literatures invites the campus community to an evening of music and poetry. Read More
Grand Valley to host Michigan History Day regional contest
March 12, 2013More than 275 young students are headed to the Michigan History Day western regional contest at Grand Valley State University Saturday, March 16, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Contest and prizes introduce gaming feature on Art Gallery app
March 11, 2013A gaming element has been added to the Art at GVSU mobile application, providing students, faculty, and staff with an interactive element and a chance to win prizes, including an Xbox Kinect bundle. Read More
Summer Job Fair set for Tuesday
March 11, 2013Students interested in finding a summer job or internship in West Michigan are invited to the Summer Job Fair March 12. Read More
Grand Valley to host award-winning environmental documentary
March 7, 2013The Sustainable Community Development Initiative will host a screening of an "eco-docu-comedy" about a group that takes a trip across the country to raise awareness about waste. Read More
Clark shares new poetry book
March 5, 2013A fourth book of poetry by Patricia Clark, Grand Valley poet-in-residence and professor of writing, was released in February from MSU Press. Read More
Grand Valley alumnus chosen by Detroit Symphony Orchestra
March 4, 2013Grand Valley alumnus Hunter Eberly has been named principal trumpet of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Read More
Noted historian H.W. Brands to speak on Reagan
March 4, 2013Noted historian and biographer H.W. Brands will discuss his biography of America's controversial 40th president, Ronald Reagan, at an event hosted by Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
Bus-sized mural made by Grand Valley charter school students unveiled
February 25, 2013A group of students at a Grand Valley State University-authorized charter school took part in a reception on February 22 that featured the unveiling of a bus-sized mural they created over the past year. Read More
Celebration highlights women in sports
February 23, 2013Joan Boand recalled the time when she took Grand Valley's volleyball team to Michigan State University to play at Jenison Fieldhouse. Read More
Love Your Body Week begins Monday
February 22, 2013The Women's Center will host a week of events from February 25-March 1 to celebrate Love Your Body Week. Read More
History expert to discuss Underground Railroad in Michigan
February 21, 2013The stories of a secret network in Michigan that assisted people in slavery will close Black History Month events at Grand Valley. Read More
New journal seeks submissions from campus community
February 21, 2013A new journal that will focus on exploring the intersections of identity is seeking submissions from students, faculty, staff members and the community. Read More
"The Shape of Things" set for Performance Studio Series
February 20, 2013Grand Valleys Performance Studio Series will feature "The Shape of Things," a play about a college student who falls in love with a woman who changes everything about him for better and worse. Read More
Winter career fair set for February 21
February 20, 2013Grand Valley's Winter Career Fair is set for February 21, 1-5 p.m., at the DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids. Read More
Football tops Division II attendance
February 18, 2013Laker football fans are No. 1, again. Read More
Canceled: Obama-appointed attorney to discuss leadership, diversity
February 15, 2013The Professionals of Color Lecture Series event scheduled for February 19 has been canceled. Read More
Nomination deadline extended for Celebrating Women Awards ceremony
February 13, 2013The deadline to nominate someone for the Celebrating Women Awards Ceremony has been extended to February 22. Read More
Student discusses Asian representation in media
February 13, 2013Christine Vo, vice president of the Multicultural Greek Council at Grand Valley, said she is concerned about the way Asians are portrayed in film, television and advertising. Read More
Students build power system for African hospital
February 13, 2013A group of Grand Valley engineering graduate students designed a portable medical system for a hospital in Malawi, Africa. Read More
Engineering major races an adaptive snowmobile
February 12, 2013Despite a motocross accident that left him partially paralyzed, mechanical engineering major Garrett Goodwin returned to the racing circuit, now racing an adaptive snowmobile. Read More
Fiction prize awarded to English Department chair
February 12, 2013A short story collection by W. P. Osborn, chair of the Department of English, was selected as the winner of the 2013 Unboxed Books Prize in Fiction. Read More
Study will identify teaching methods in STEM classes
February 12, 2013A group of faculty members received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study classroom instructional practices used by Grand Valley professors who teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Read More
Two public lectures to focus on Jewish studies
February 12, 2013Professor Jeffrey Shandler of Rutgers University, president of the Association for Jewish Studies, will deliver two public lectures at Grand Valley. Read More
Gender equality expert will speak at two campus events
February 11, 2013Two women who have advanced sports and physical activity for women on campus will be honored at a university celebration of the 40th anniversary of Title IX legislation. Read More
Indulge in chocolate at Women's Center fundraiser
February 11, 2013All-you-can-eat chocolate desserts and a silent auction will highlight the Grand Valley Women's Center ninth annual fundraiser, "Indulge in a Cause." Read More
Registration open for statewide leadership summit
February 11, 2013Students across the state can register for the 16th annual Leadership Summit that will take place February 23 at Grand Valley. Read More
Grand Valley board sets room and board rates for next year
February 8, 2013Students at Grand Valley State University will pay slightly more for room and board beginning with the Fall 2013 semester. The Board of Trustees voted to increase the rate 1.6 percent at its February 8 board meeting. Read More
Haas presents accountability map to trustees
February 8, 2013President Thomas J. Haas gave members of the Board of Trustees a snapshot look at the universitys accountability in relation to other public universities in Michigan during his Presidents Report at the Feb. 8 meeting. Read More
Media portrayal of Asians topic at Diversity Brown Bag event
February 8, 2013The image of Asians in mainstream media, including the entertainment industry, will be discussed at the next Diversity Brown Bag Series event February 12. Read More
Trustees tour new library
February 8, 2013Members of the GVSU Board of Trustees toured the Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons under construction on the Allendale Campus. Read More
GVSU Writers Series continues
February 5, 2013Faculty readings by Patricia Clark and Chris Haven are on tap for the next GVSU Writers Series. Read More
Nominations sought for annual awards
February 5, 2013Grand Valley's Women's Commission, Women and Gender Studies, Women's Center and Positive Black Women are seeking nominations for awards that will be presented at the Celebrating Women Awards in March. Read More
'Great Decisions' presentations free for campus community
January 31, 2013The World Affairs Council of Western Michigan will hosts its annual "Great Decisions" series, featuring experts on topics that range from the Middle East to climate change to NATO. The weekly series is held on Mondays from February 4-March 26. Read More
Faculty recognized at leadership appreciation breakfast
January 31, 2013Faculty-student interaction and high-impact practices were recognized at the Faculty Appreciation Breakfast January 31. Read More
GVSU events celebrate Black History Month
January 31, 2013Many events and topics will be featured throughout February to celebrate Black History Month at Grand Valley. Read More
Students recognized at 'I Am Grand Valley' reception
January 31, 2013More than 800 students who were nominated for "I Am Grand Valley" awards were recognized at a reception. Read More
Albright awarded Hauenstein Fellowship Medal, entertains students
January 30, 2013Madeleine Albright, former secretary of state, entertained guests during a pair of receptions at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Read More
Grand Valley Television wins awards
January 30, 2013Grand Valley Television was among the winners of the 2013 High School and College Broadcast Awards presented by The Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Read More
Mercantile Bank donates to Upward Bound
January 28, 2013Mercantile Bank presented TRiO Upward Bound programs at Grand Valley and Grand Rapids Community College with checks for $50,000 each during the State of the City address January 26. Read More
Pew Campus parking structure saves energy, costs
January 28, 2013The parking structure on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus now runs on less energy, saving Grand Valley more than $46,000 each year. Read More
Anti-racist writer and educator to visit Grand Valley
January 24, 2013Tim Wise, an anti-racist author, essayist and educator, will give a presentation January 31 about effective training that addresses racism and inequality. Read More
Former Secretary of State Albright to be awarded prestigious GVSU medal
January 24, 2013The Colonel Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship Medal, one of Grand Valley State University's most prestigious awards, will be presented to former U.S. Secretary of State and ambassador to the United Nations Madeleine Albright. Read More
MLK speaker works to improve neighborhoods
January 24, 2013Majora Carter, urban revitalizationist and real estate developer, still lives in the South Bronx neighborhood where she grew up. Read More
Pew Wolters appointed to GVSU Board
January 24, 2013Gov. Rick Snyder announced the appointment of Kate Pew Wolters to the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees. Read More
Student attends inauguration, ball
January 24, 2013Grand Valley junior Khaleb Straight, who worked for the Obama campaign, recently returned from attending President Obama's inauguration and an evening ball. Read More
Campus Leadership Week to recognize student leaders
January 23, 2013Student leaders at Grand Valley will be recognized during the university's annual Campus Leadership Week January 28-February 1. Read More
College of Education Dean next Her Story speaker
January 23, 2013Elaine Collins, dean of the College of Education, will be the next speaker at the Women's Center's Her Story series. Read More
Next MLK event Thursday includes community award
January 23, 2013Officials at Grand Valley will present the first Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award to the Steepletown Neighborhood Services during an event on Thursday, January 24, at the Kirkhof Center. Read More
GVSU events will celebrate Asian Pacific heritage
January 22, 2013Asian women in leadership roles, a traditional dragon dance and media portrayals of Asians in the U.S. will be highlighted during the annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration. Read More
Conference will help with transition from student to professional
January 21, 2013Students are invited to attend a one-day conference that will provide tips on how to make a smooth transition from being a student to a professional. Read More
Grand Valley to perform revolutionary opera
January 21, 2013Grand Valley Opera Theatre will give six performances of the revolutionary production that transformed old-fashioned opera with the fresh sounds of jazz and cabaret style music. Read More
Monday MLK events
January 21, 2013The Kirkhof Center will serve as the hub for activities to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 21. Read More
Monday MLK speaker challenges audience to write own book
January 21, 2013The first keynote speaker for Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week brought the audience to its feet with a message of making a difference and building Kings "beloved community." Read More
Poverty simulation offers unique MLK experience
January 18, 2013A unique social justice activity on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 21, will give participants a better understanding of what it's like to live in poverty. Read More
Reagan premier draws full house crowd
January 18, 2013A premier event for a documentary about former President Ronald Reagan drew a capacity crowd at Loosemore Auditorium on January 17. Read More
Annual recycling competition starts January 20
January 17, 2013For the sixth year in a row, Grand Valley is competing in Recyclemania, a 10-week national competition among colleges and universities. Read More
Participants at MLK event will make crafts for shelters
January 17, 2013One of the concurrent social justice activities planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 21, will have engage participants in upcycling. Read More
Roberts named director of Counseling Center
January 17, 2013Amber Roberts has been named the director of the Counseling and Career Development Center. Roberts previously served as interim director of the center. Read More
Grand Valley to host premier of Reagan documentary
January 15, 2013Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies and WGVU Public Media will host an early premiere of a new PBS television special, "The Reagan Presidency ", on January 17. Read More
New CD features music of Bill Ryan
January 15, 2013Composer Bill Ryan is well known for his founding of the Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble in 2006, and their acclaimed recordings and success profiled by national media. The focus returns to his own work with the January 29 release of Towards Daybreak, a second CD from his ensemble Billband. Read More
Women's Center hosts 'That Takes Ovaries!' sneak peek
January 15, 2013The Women's Center will host a sneak peek of this year's production of "That Takes Ovaries!: Bold Women, Brazen Acts" on Tuesday, January 22. Read More
PIC to host study abroad fair
January 14, 2013The Padnos International Center will host a study abroad fair on Tuesday, January 15. Read More
Entrepreneurial yoga instructor next speaker at Wheelhouse Talks
January 10, 2013Kerri Reinbold, entrepreneur and co-founder of the Funky Buddha Yoga Hothouse, will be the next speaker featured at the 2012-13 Wheelhouse Talks, a leadership- and experience-based lecture series hosted by Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra to perform
January 10, 2013Associate Conductor and GVSU faculty member John Varineau will conduct the orchestra January 16 in LAT. Read More
International student is extra in 'Les Misérables'
January 9, 2013Ryan Coombes, an international student from Great Britain, landed a role as an extra in Tom Hoopers film, "Les Misérables," which is in theaters now, starring Russell Crowe and Hugh Jackman. Read More
Art Gallery opening reception for magical exhibit
January 8, 2013On loan from the American Museum of Magic in Marshall, Michigan, are more than 30 stunning graphic visuals and related objects associated with legends such as Thurston, Houdini, and Michigan's own Harry Blackstone, Sr. Read More
Chiaroscuro Series International Film Series kicks off Sunday
January 8, 2013Chiaroscuro is a free film series coordinated by educators from local universities and members of the community. Read More
Grand Valley scores big in Game Day Challenge
January 8, 2013Results of the national waste reduction Game Day Challenge competition were recently released and Grand Valley scored among the top 20 overall. Read More
Professor Emeritus of English Anthony Parise dies
January 7, 2013Parise worked in the English Department at Grand Valley for 24 years, starting in fall 1968 and retiring in December 1992. Read More
Film wins Pixie Award
December 20, 2012The American Pixel Academy has given a 2013 Platinum Pixie Award to an animated video installation by Deanna Morse, professor of film and video production in the School of Communications Read More
'Lincoln' up for several Golden Globes, but award-worthy Lincoln collection lives at GVSU
December 17, 2012Already a hit on the big screen, the adaptation of a popular Doris Kearns Goodwin book about Abraham Lincoln is leading the Golden Globe nominations with a total of seven. Read More
Deadline extended for MLK service award nominations
December 17, 2012The deadline has been extended to nominate a West Michigan individual or organization for the first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award presented by Grand Valley. Read More
Registration open for grandparents, grandchildren camp at GVSU
December 17, 2012Grandparents and their grandchildren can share a college experience by attending the second annual G3 Grandparents, Grandkids, Grand Valley a summer camp at Grand Valley June 25-27. Read More
WGVU Public Media celebrates 40th anniversary
December 17, 2012On Monday, December 17, WGVU Public Media will celebrate its 40th anniversary of serving the community. WGVU became a service of Grand Valley State University in 1972. Read More
National Playwriting Program to honor two plays from Grand Valley
December 13, 2012The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival will honor two plays from Grand Valley State University at the Region III Conference, to be held January 8-12. Read More
Mathematics professor wins Distinguished Teaching Award
December 12, 2012Grand Valley professor of mathematics, Matthew Boelkins, has been selected to receive the 2013 Distinguished Teaching Award from the Michigan Section of the Mathematical Association of America. Read More
Students present at Capstone Conference
December 12, 2012More than 60 senior English majors presented their undergraduate theses during the English 495 Capstone Conference. Read More
Campus toy drive will benefit local organization
December 11, 2012Students donated more than 50 new toys during the Gifted Toy Drive at West A Living Center. They will be donated to a local non-profit organization. Read More
Laker soccer coach earns national honors
December 11, 2012Laker soccer coach Dave DiIanni earned a national coaching honor after leading Grand Valley to a 10th straight NCAA tournament. Read More
Duo nominated for International Classical Music Award
December 10, 2012A recording by two Grand Valley faculty members has been nominated for the 2013 International Classical Music Awards, one of the most prestigious distinctions available to classical musicians today. Read More
Photos and video: Fall Commencement
December 8, 2012More than 1,000 Grand Valley students participated in the fall commencement ceremony December 8 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Read More
Open Carillon Tower and Holiday Music Performances
December 5, 2012Climb inside the Cook Carillon tower during a holiday music performance on Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. Enjoy a Christmas Eve Carillon Concert on the Beckering Family Carillon, on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Read More
High school students to learn about engineering, computing professions
December 4, 2012More than 200 high school students from across West Michigan will visit Grand Valley December 6 to learn about career opportunities in engineering and computing. Read More
Daughter of former president to address GVSU graduates
December 3, 2012More than 1,000 Grand Valley students will participate in a commencement ceremony December 8 at Van Andel Arena. Read More
Educators honored at convocation
December 3, 2012The College of Education will honor two outstanding educators during its convocation ceremony December 5. Read More
King Commemoration Week speakers announced
December 3, 2012Two nationally prominent women Glenda Hatchett and Majora Carter will give keynote presentations during Grand Valley's annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week, January 21-26. Read More
Reindeer games showcase ancient celebrations
November 30, 2012Students in an Honors College seminar course demonstrated old-fashioned reindeer games for the campus and community November 30 near the Cook Carillon Tower. Read More
Student Recreation Fields get sustainable certification
November 30, 2012The Student Recreation Fields is among the first projects in the world to be certified by the Sustainable Sites Initiative, a pilot program that is creating national guidelines for sustainable land design. Read More
'I am Grand Valley' nominations close December 7
November 29, 2012Friday, December 7, will mark the last day for faculty and staff members to nominate students for this year's "I Am Grand Valley" campaign. Read More
Events celebrate Worlds AIDS Day
November 27, 2012Grand Valley is hosting three events planned for Monday, December 3 to observe Worlds AIDS Day, which takes place December 1. Read More
Holiday boutique features fair trade items
November 27, 2012The Women's Center will host its annual holiday boutique November 26-29 in the Kirkhof Center lobby from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Read More
Visit by Consul General of Japan
November 27, 2012The Consul General of Japan visited a Modern Languages and Literatures class Tuesday to discuss careers in Japan and Japanese language in any career. Read More
Students will host reindeer games
November 26, 2012Students from the Honors College will play reindeer games in late November as part of a class project that highlights Saami and Inuit culture. Read More
Women's Center receives national award
November 26, 2012The Women's Center at Grand Valley received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the National Women's Studies Association. Read More
Bipartisanship, history debated in Hauenstein Center event
November 19, 2012History, current political policy, and cooperation in Washington were hot topics debated by experts at an event hosted by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies on Nov. 14. Read More
Free performance of holiday classic wraps up Fall Arts Celebration
November 19, 2012Grand Valley wraps up Fall Arts Celebration 2012 with a holiday gift to the community, a free performance of the holiday classic by Gian Carlo Menotti, "Amahl and the Night Visitors." Read More
Vice Provost for Student Success to give 'Her Story'
November 19, 2012The Women's Center's Her Story series will continue November 27 with a presentation by Nancy Giardina, vice provost for Student Success. Read More
Wesorick Center names executive director
November 19, 2012Evelyn Clingerman joined the Wesorick Center, housed in the Kirkhof College of Nursing, in August to serve as executive director. Read More
Gov. appoints two new trustees to GVSU Board
November 16, 2012A Grand Valley alumna and an energy executive have been appointed to serve on the Board of Trustees. Read More
Campus Dining collects holiday cards for veterans, service members
November 14, 2012Campus Dining is partnering with the American Red Cross in an initiative to sign and collect holiday cards for members of the military, veterans and their families. Read More
Delegation visits Spanish university
November 14, 2012A Grand Valley delegation visited the University of Deusto in Bilbao, Spain, recently to talk with Laker students there and university officials. Read More
Memorial service set for Grand Valley senior
November 14, 2012A memorial service for a Grand Valley student who died after he was hit by a car will be held on Saturday, November 17. Read More
Olympic runner shares stories of empowerment, wisdom
November 13, 2012Olympic gold medalist and Native American Billy Mills told a campus audience that people must overcome false perceptions in order to reach global unity, something that is "very important in a rapidly changing world." Read More
Speakers to discuss working overseas
November 13, 2012The Padnos International Center and International Students Organization will host a networking event that focuses on working overseas. Read More
Discounted tickets available to Grand Rapids Symphony
November 12, 2012The Grand Rapids Symphony, in cooperation with Temple Emanuel, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids, and the 2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding presents a special concert, 'We Remember,' Friday and Saturday, November 16 and 17, at 8 p.m. at DeVos Performance Hall, in Grand Rapids. Read More
Grand Valley PRSSA wins Star Chapter Award
November 12, 2012Members of Grand Valley State University's Public Relations Student Society of America attended the 2012 National Conference and picked up the Star Chapter Award. Read More
Olympic medalist to discuss Native American heritage
November 8, 2012Olympic gold medalist and Native American Billy Mills will give a presentation at Grand Valley November 12. His visit is part of Native American Heritage Month. Read More
Passport Fair this afternoon
November 8, 2012Padnos International Center will host a Passport Fair on Wednesday, November 14, from 1-4 p.m. in Lake Ontario Hall, room 130. Read More
Soccer hosts Midwest Regionals
November 8, 2012Grand Valley will host the NCAA Midwest Regional Soccer Tournament with games Friday, November 9, and Sunday, November 11, at the soccer field. Read More
'Arabian Nights' celebrates Arab culture
November 7, 2012Two student organizations and the Padnos International Center have teamed to host two nights of events that will celebrate the traditions and cultures of the Arab World. Read More
Broadcasting challenges topic of guest speaker
November 7, 2012The challenges of multimedia journalism will be the main topic of a guest presentation by television news director Jill Manuel. Given that her position is at WEWS, the ABC station in Cleveland, Ohio, she will also address crucial issues about the election. Read More
Post-election town hall to focus on bipartisanship, cooperation
November 7, 2012Several hundred guests from more than 100 different locations will take part in a groundbreaking, live webcast focusing on bipartisanship in government and politics. Read More
Campus Dining celebrates 25 years
November 6, 2012In celebration of 25 years on campus, Campus Dining created its first endowed scholarship that will be awarded to one student each year. Read More
Exhibitions highlight student art
November 6, 2012A series of art and design exhibitions by Bachelor of Fine Arts students is underway and continues through the end of the semester. Read More
Faculty, staff join STARS
November 6, 2012Several Grand Valley faculty and staff members have found support and results through their involvement with a new initiative that aims to keep African American women healthy. Read More
Pulitzer prize-winning composer will visit Grand Valley
November 6, 2012David Lang, one of Americas most performed composers, will visit Grand Valley November 12-13 for a variety of activities. Read More
Dean Antczak to speak at Wheelhouse Talk
November 5, 2012Frederick J. Antczak, dean of Grand Valley State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will be the next speaker at the 2012-13 Wheelhouse Talks, a leadership- and experience-based lecture series hosted by Grand Valley's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
Diversity Brownbag Series continues Thursday
November 5, 2012The next Diversity Brownbag Series event will feature a presentation by Levi Rickert, editor-in-chief and co-founder of Native News Network. Read More
New Red Wall exhibition open
November 5, 2012This series of paintings reveals the artists physical and virtual discovery of architecture and landscapes across the United States. Read More
New award to be presented during King commemoration week
November 5, 2012Grand Valley officials announced they will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by presenting an award to a West Michigan individual or organization who best portrays the spirit of Kings teachings and examples. Read More
Board acts on two Allendale construction projects
November 2, 2012The Board of Trustees approved the architects and construction companies for two previously announced projects at its Nov. 2 meeting -- the new classroom and laboratory building on the Allendale Campus and the renovation of James H. Zumberge Library. Read More
International dinner to highlight Brazil
November 2, 2012The next installment of the global dinners hosted by the International Student Club will feature cuisine from Brazil. Read More
Sandy has potential to change election outcome
November 2, 2012With power still out to millions of Americans across the East Coast and relief efforts still underway in several states, Hurricane Sandy could have a major impact on the upcoming presidential election. Read More
Kids admitted free to football game
November 1, 2012Children under 12 will be admitted free to the Laker football game on Saturday, November 3, against Wayne State University. Read More
Stories, directors sought for campus production
November 1, 2012The Women's Center is accepting director applications and seeking story submissions for the second annual production of "That Takes Ovaries! Bold Women, Brazen Acts." Read More
Grand Valley ties for second in number of faculty Fulbright Scholars
October 31, 2012Grand Valley State University tied for second place in a ranking of faculty Fulbright Scholars among Master's institutions, compiled by the Chronicle of Higher Education. Read More
Grand Valley to host IBM-sponsored computing contest
October 31, 2012Student computer programmers from across the state will gather November 3 at Grand Valley to compete in the regional segment of the world's most prestigious programming competition. Read More
Women's Commission to host networking reception
October 31, 2012The Women's Commission will host a reception that focuses on mentoring by creating opportunities for conversations and relationship building among women on campus. Read More
Art by Grand Valley grad placed in Michigan Legislature
October 30, 2012For the next year, artwork by Grand Valley State University graduate Maria Schultz will hang in the Michigan House of Representatives Anderson House Office Building in Lansing. Read More
Grand Valley events celebrate Native American culture
October 30, 2012Grand Valley will celebrate the rich culture of Native Americans during November, recognized as Native American Heritage Month. Read More
Green Team gives presentation at AASHE
October 30, 2012The Meijer Campus "Green Team" and Herman Miller gave a unique presentation in Los Angeles, California, about how higher education, business and nonprofits pooled resources to implement a community recycling program. Read More
Men to wear high heels to raise awareness of sexual violence
October 29, 2012Men are encourage to wear high heel shoes at an event to raise awareness of rape, sexual assault and gender violence. Read More
Engineering students deliver on motorized swing request
October 25, 2012Five Grand Valley engineering students successfully delivered and installed their latest project - a special motorized swing for students with special needs. Read More
Panel discusses Title IX
October 25, 2012Faculty and staff members from administration, athletics and movement science discussed the civil rights advances since Title IX legislation passed in 1972. Read More
Grand Valley premieres new play about Iraq War veterans
October 24, 2012Grand Valley will launch the world premiere of a new play that tells the personal stories of several Iraq War participants. Read More
Conference to feature feminine Hispanic literature and culture
October 23, 2012The Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at Grand Valley State University will host the 22nd Conference of the International Association of Feminine Hispanic Literature and Culture, November 7-10. Read More
Panel will discuss Title IX legislation
October 23, 2012Campus Recreation is sponsoring a film and panel discussion that centers on Title IX and the advancements made since the legislation passed in 1972. Read More
WGVU to air U.S. Senate candidate forum
October 23, 2012WGVU HD will air interviews with U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and former U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra on October 24. Read More
Octubafest celebrates brass as solo instruments
October 22, 2012The Department of Music will host two unique performances in the Performing Arts Center as part of Octubafest, a celebration of the tuba and euphonium as solo instruments. Read More
Next international dinner to feature Philippines
October 19, 2012A menu inspired by the Philippines is slated for the next International Student Club dinner, set for Sunday, October 21, at the Connection. Read More
Award-winning alumna filmmaker to visit campus
October 18, 2012Wendy Jo Carlton, an alumna of Grand Valleys School of Communications and an award-winning filmmaker and writer, will visit classes and hold public screenings and discussion of two of her films. Read More
Political science alumna details path from refugee to human rights activist
October 18, 2012Grand Valley alumna Nerina Cevra will be in Allendale Thursday, October 18 to make a public presentation titled My Warpath: From Refugee to Activist for Rights of Victims of Armed Violence. Read More
Grand Valley to host pre-election panel discussion
October 17, 2012Grand Valley State University will host a panel that will explore and debate the issues on voters' minds a week before Barack Obama and Mitt Romney face off in the general election on November 6. Read More
Student-made display spotlights sexual violence
October 16, 2012A display created by Grand Valley students who want to help raise awareness of sexual violence will be on display in the Kirkhof Center and the Meijer Campus in Holland through October 19 Read More
'Change U' registration deadline nears
October 15, 2012Registration for "Change U," a free social justice program at Grand Valley, is open until November 16. The campus community is invited to participate in the program, which is organized by the LGBT Resource Center. Read More
Dance performance of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons at Grand Valley
October 15, 2012The exuberance of Antonio Vivaldi's The Four Seasons, as performed by celebrated violin soloist Rachel Barton Pine, will be coupled with the athleticism of modern dance by Thodos Dance Chicago in a unique multi-media interpretation set by Shawn T Bible, Grand Valley faculty artist choreographer. Read More
Nathan Crick to give Carey Memorial Lecture
October 15, 2012Special guest Nathan Crick will explore the complex intersections between art, science, rhetoric and democracy during his presentation, The Birth of the Spectacle: Persuasion, Power and Production in Early Greek Tragedy. Read More
Presentation explains study abroad funding options
October 15, 2012The Padnos International Center and the Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships are hosting an information session for students who are looking for resources to help fund opportunities to study abroad. Read More
Annis Water Resources Institute gets $250,000 grant for outreach, education
October 11, 2012Researchers at Grand Valley State University's Annis Water Resources Institute will be able to continue extensive Great Lakes education and outreach programs through 2014 after receiving a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read More
Fall Arts Celebration brings Poetry Night
October 11, 2012Poetry Night, an evening celebrating language, insight and emotion, and the performance of poetry with two award-winning poets, is the next Fall Arts Celebration event. Read More
Grand Valley named among top 20 in Midwest for animation programs
October 11, 2012Animation Career Review listed Grand Valley State University on the Top 20 list of Best Animation Programs in the Midwest. Read More
Grand Valley participates in TEDxMuskegon
October 11, 2012A Grand Valley staff member will give a presentation at TEDxMuskegon and the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center will host a live stream party of the event. Read More
Guest scholar from Holocaust Memorial Museum will give presentation
October 11, 2012Erika Hughes, a fellow at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, will give a presentation on how the Holocaust is portrayed in dramas produced by different countries. Read More
Zero waste initiative to kick off at next football game
October 11, 2012The Zero Waste Initiative, which aims to divert materials from the waste stream, will kick off during the Homecoming football game against Northwood University on October 20. Read More
Oral history project traces Young Lords Movement
October 10, 2012Faculty and student researchers launched an oral history project dedicated to documenting the history of the displacement of Puerto Ricans, Latinos and others from Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood in the 1960s. Read More
More than 175 employers expected at GVSU career fair
October 9, 2012More than 1,000 West Michigan college students and alumni are expected to attend Grand Valley's Fall Career Fair October 16. Read More
Grand Valley ranks high in academic, athletic study
October 8, 2012Grand Valley State University placed 22nd in a national ranking of academics and athletics among Division II colleges that was compiled by NCSA (National Collegiate Scouting Association), a major athletic recruiting organization. Read More
Race, gender topics at event about presidential election
October 8, 2012Jane Junn, political science professor from the University of Southern California, will give a presentation October 22, 6-7:30 p.m. Read More
Study Abroad Fair set for Wednesday
October 8, 2012The Padnos International Center will host a Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, October 10, in the Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room. Read More
Grand Valley to celebrate sustainability champions
October 5, 2012Nominations for the fifth annual Sustainability Champion Awards is open until Friday, October 12. The ceremony will take place October 19. Read More
Registration open for student leadership reception
October 5, 2012Registration is still open for the Venderbush Leadership Reception, an biannual event that recognizes student leadership on campus. Read More
Student football tickets remain, reserved sold out
October 5, 2012All reserved seats and standing-room only seats for the Laker football game against Ferris State Saturday, October 6, are sold out. Read More
Former presidential campaign manager discusses heritage, experience
October 4, 2012Patti Solis Doyle, the first Hispanic woman to lead a presidential campaign, discussed her upbringing, heritage and passion for politics during a presentation October 3. Read More
Student Food Pantry seeks donations
October 4, 2012Grand Valley's Student Food Pantry, located in the Women's Center, is partnering with Access of West Michigan to host a campus-wide food drive. Read More
Davis receives grant to study how Alzheimer's patients navigate
October 2, 2012A nursing faculty member received a National Institutes of Health grant to continue researching how patients with Alzheimer's disease use visual cues to navigate their living areas. Read More
Haas visits Ghana
October 2, 2012President Thomas J. Haas recently visited Ghana to celebrate the 50th anniversary jubilee at the University of Cape Coast, one of Grand Valley's international partners. Read More
Michigan Organ Donor Registry at Grand Valley
October 2, 2012Grand Valley University Libraries is among 28 libraries across the state that are participating in a campaign to inspire residents to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry on Wednesday, October 3. Read More
First Detroit-area cohort of teachers graduates from charter schools assistance program
October 1, 2012About 70 teachers from several Grand Valley State University-authorized charter schools on the southeast side of the state have earned advanced degrees through the university's Master of Education program. Read More
Presidential campaign manager to speak Wednesday
October 1, 2012Former campaign manager for Hillary Clinton and the first Hispanic woman to lead a presidential campaign will speak October 3. Read More
Memorial tribute set for Zapata
September 29, 2012A memorial tribute for Santiago Zapata Jr. will be held on Tuesday, October 2, in the DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium. Read More
Speaker will discuss friendship, standing up for others
September 28, 2012Hudson Taylor, founder of Athlete Ally, will give a presentation October 4 in the Kirkhof Center. Read More
Students needed to volunteer at health fair
September 28, 2012Student volunteers are sought to help at the sixth annual Free Health Fair, sponsored by the Asian Center and set for October 20 in Grand Rapids. Read More
Women's Center hosts its annual Silent Witness Program
September 28, 2012October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Women's Center is hosting a proactive event to bring awareness to the issue. Read More
Candidates talk about justice issues at forum
September 27, 2012Kent County candidates attended an open forum September 26 at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Follow Laker social media team on U.P. trip
September 27, 2012The social media team behind Laker football will head out on a road trip Thursday, September 27, digitally documenting their way to Houghton on Saturday, when the Lakers will play the Michigan Tech Huskies. Read More
Speaker and march focus on ending sexual assault
September 27, 2012Take Back the Night will take place October 3 from 7-9 p.m. on the Allendale Campus. Read More
Acclaimed designer and executive next speaker at Wheelhouse Talks
September 26, 2012Yang Kim, an executive at local firm Peopledesign and celebrated graphic designer, will be the next speaker at the 2012-13 Wheelhouse Talks, a leadership- and experience-based lecture series hosted by Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
Fall Arts brings contemporary Japanese jewelry exhibit
September 26, 2012A showcase of exceptional work by contemporary Japanese jewelry and metalsmithing students and their mentors from Hiko Mizuno College of Jewelry in Tokyo will be featured. Read More
Perspectives on ArtPrize at DeVos Art Lecture Series
September 25, 2012A variety of views will be presented during Perspectives on ArtPrize: Poet, Painter, Sculptor and More, Wednesday, October 3. Read More
Grand Valley chef on cooking at Olympics: 'Experience of a lifetime'
September 25, 2012Grand Valley Executive Chef Paul Mixa was part of a team of international chefs selected to prepare dishes for athletes who competed in the Olympics this summer. Read More
Record number of international students on campus
September 25, 2012There is a record number of international students studying at Grand Valley this year. Read More
Diversity Brown Bag Series starts Wednesday
September 24, 2012This year's Diversity Brown Bag Series will kick off with a presentation by Lupe Ramos-Montigny on September 26. Read More
Grand Valley hosts state's oldest and largest Shakespeare festival
September 24, 2012Shakespeare is alive and well at Grand Valley State University, host of Michigan's oldest and largest Shakespeare Festival, with 2012 events beginning September 28 and concluding November 3. Read More
KCON to offer flu shot clinics
September 24, 2012The Family Health Center, operated by the Kirkhof College of Nursing, will offer flu vaccination clinics for the campus community and the public through October 15. Read More
Event will explore gender recognition
September 21, 2012The LGBT Resource Center will host an event Tuesday, September 25, that will explore the process of attributing gender to others. Read More
ArtPrize at Grand Valley began with music and dance
September 20, 2012Grand Valley kicked off the fourth annual ArtPrize competition Wednesday, September 19, with events beginning at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids. Read More
New sustainability series kicks off September 25
September 20, 2012SCDI is kicking off a new monthly series that highlights sustainable efforts of each of Grand Valley's eight colleges during the academic year. Read More
Task force meets with ACE liaison
September 19, 2012The committee charged with assessing the university's goals related to international education met with a liaison from the American Council on Education to began shaping their yearlong task. Read More
General Education director opens Her Story series
September 17, 2012The annual Her Story series will open September 19 with a presentation by Carol Griffin, director of General Education and professor of biology. Read More
Photo gallery: Intercultural reception draws hundreds
September 14, 2012The reception provided an opportunity for the campus community to interact with each other and discover cultural opportunities at Grand Valley. Read More
myGV app update includes new features
September 14, 2012An upgraded version of the free mobile application, myGV, includes a variety of new features, including a map that displays Campus Dining locations. Read More
Contemporary culture topic of Grand Valley Fall Arts Celebration lecture
September 13, 2012Award-winning writer, critic and translator Daniel Mendelsohn will present Medea on the Jersey Shore: Tragedy and the Crisis of Reality in Contemporary Culture. Read More
Expanded Gordon Gallery to reopen
September 10, 2012A second floor expansion to the Grand Valley State University art gallery devoted to works by Mathias J. Alten will open to the public with a new exhibition. Read More
Grand Valley events celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
September 10, 2012Study abroad experiences and women and minorities in the political arena are among topics of events planned to celebrate Hispanic heritage at Grand Valley. Read More
Hauenstein Center director explores secrets of Constitutional Convention
September 10, 2012Gleaves Whitney, director of Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, will discuss lessons learned from the 1787 Constitutional Convention and how they apply to bipartisanship, or lack thereof, in Washington today at an event on September 13. Read More
Intercultural reception planned for campus community
September 10, 2012A reception is planned for students, faculty and staff members to interact with each other and discover cultural opportunities at Grand Valley. Read More
Noted entrepreneur Holsinger-Robinson to kick off Wheelhouse Talks
September 10, 2012Bill Holsinger-Robinson, a noted Grand Rapids business founder and executive, and The Frederik Meijer Endowed Honors Chair in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Grand Valley State University, will kick off the 2012-13 Wheelhouse Talks. Read More
Richard III kicks off Shakespeare Festival
September 10, 2012Grand Valley opens the theater season, and kicks off Michigans oldest and largest Shakespeare Festival, with a production of Richard III. Read More
Stadium rededicated to Lubbers Saturday
September 7, 2012Laker football fans will see the renovations at Lubbers Stadium Saturday when the Lakers host Notre Dame (Ohio), beginning at 7 p.m. Read More
Whitney on coolest presidents
September 7, 2012Gleaves Whitney, director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, talked to NPR about the seven coolest American presidents. Read More
Cello concert opens Artist-Faculty Series
September 6, 2012The Grand Valley Artist-Faculty Series kicks off with a recital by cellist Pablo Mahave-Veglia, associate professor of music, Friday, September 7. Read More
Street food initiative aims to improve dining experience
September 6, 2012Campus Dining recently added a food truck to the Allendale Campus as part of a street food initiative. Read More
Alumnus competes in Paralympic Games
September 5, 2012Chris Hammer, '09, finished ninth in the 1,500-meter race in the Paralympic Games in London September 4. Read More
Arts at Noon series opens Wednesday
September 5, 2012The 35th season of Grand Valleys Arts at Noon series begins Wednesday, September 5 at noon, with a performance by the West Michigan jazz quartet Minds Eye. Read More
Beethoven concert opens Fall Arts Celebration
September 5, 2012Fall Arts Celebration 2012 opens with a performance by Grand Valley Music Department faculty members, students and guest artists, Music for the Era of Good Feelings: Beethoven in Federalist America, Monday, September 10, 8 p.m. in the Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Campus departments host non-profit volunteer fair
September 4, 2012Nearly 50 organizations will be at Grand Valley's Non-profit Volunteer and Internship Fair on Tuesday, September 11. Read More
Women's Center hosts annual art reception
September 4, 2012The Women's Center will host its 11th annual Fall Art Reception for artists who display work in the center on Wednesday, September 12. Read More
Exhibit by creative trio opens
August 30, 2012A creative trio is featured in a new exhibition at the Grand Valley State University Art Gallery, Putting It All Together: A Collaboration Between Ann Baddeley Keister, Patricia Nelson, and Patricia Clark." An opening reception with the artists will be held on Thursday, September 6, from 5-7 p.m. Read More
Fall Arts Celebration events set
August 29, 2012This annual showcase for the arts and humanities draws from across the globe. Six enriching events are planned for 2012. All are open to the public with free admission. Seats fill quickly; arrive early. Read More
Football season opener will air locally
August 29, 2012Laker football fans can watch the 2012 season opener live on WGVU HD at 4 p.m. EDT on Saturday, September 1. Read More
MLL makes 'Waves'
August 29, 2012Like waves, languages span the globe and touch many people. Such was the thought behind choosing the name Waves for a new magazine produced by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. Read More
Students receive manufacturing engineering scholarships
August 29, 2012Three students were recognized at a presentation August 29 as recipients of the Autocam Engineering Scholarship, a new scholarship founded by Autocam President and Trustee John C. Kennedy. Read More
Sustainable Agriculture Project expands planting, learning space
August 27, 2012The Sustainable Agriculture Project at Grand Valley added a second hoop house to its farming space in Allendale, providing more space for students to learn about sustainable agriculture. Read More
Grand Valley releases collective economic impact report of sustainability efforts
August 21, 2012Grand Valley broke down the funds and resources that were saved at the university and in the region in its first collective sustainability impact report. Read More
New living, learning house focuses on women's leadership
August 21, 2012Topics central to a woman's leadership development is the focus of a new academic living and learning community at Grand Valley. Read More
Campus Rec hosts second annual RecFest
August 20, 2012RecFest is a free event to introduce students to the fitness and wellness activities and programs offered throughout the year. Read More
President, campus community help with freshman move-in
August 20, 2012President Haas, a Grand Valley trustee and dozens of faculty, staff, students and alumni helped new students move-in during Move-In Week. Read More
Grand Valley ranked a greenest school by national environment group
August 16, 2012Grand Valley was named one of the country's greenest universities by Sierra Club, the largest national grassroots environmental organization in the U.S. Read More
Grand Valley expert details Lincoln history in Grand Haven presentation
August 14, 2012The road to the White House for Abraham Lincoln was a rough one, and the story of the 16th president continues to fascinate people around the world to this day. Read More
Middle school girls learn about computing careers at GVSU camp
August 10, 2012Area seventh and eighth grade female students learned about the growing fields of information systems and computing at a five-day camp. Read More
National leadership honor society awards Grand Valley benefactor high honor
August 8, 2012Ralph W. Hauenstein, Grand Valley benefactor and namesake of the university's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, was formally presented with a high honor from the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society. Read More
Burke elected national ODK officer
August 7, 2012Michelle Burke, director of Student Life, was elected national vice president of the Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, at the organization's conference in Charlotte, North Carolina. Read More
Grand Valley ranked among Best Colleges by Forbes
August 7, 2012Grand Valley State University is listed as one of America's Best Colleges in 2012 by Forbes magazine. Read More
GVSU one of few in nation to offer sustainable certification program
August 6, 2012Grand Valley is reacting to the demand from employers for sustainable skill sets in graduates by offering a unique certification program in green chemistry. Read More
Grand Valley engineering students graduate, showcase projects
August 4, 2012Graduating students displayed their senior projects at the School of Engineering's 14th annual Design Conference and Graduation August 3. Read More
Grand Valley scholarship focuses on manufacturing career needs
August 2, 2012A new scholarship in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing will address the need for advanced manufacturing skills in West Michigan. Read More
Grill masters cook at market
August 1, 2012Students and staff members turned into grill masters August 1 for a cookoff that benefited the Student Food Pantry. Read More
Carillon Concert Series continues; Traveling carillon comes to Allendale
July 30, 2012The music of the bells continues at two locations during August, with four concerts by internationally renowned carillonneurs. The free open air concerts are provided by the Grand Valley State University Department of Music. Read More
Summer Scholars researcher delves into civil rights project
July 27, 2012The research that Jose Jiménez will present during the Student Summer Scholars (S3) Showcase highlights his oral history project about the transformation of a 1960s street gang into a national political organization. Read More
Campus task force to study internationalization
July 26, 2012In mid-August, a task force of faculty and staff members will begin a yearlong process of assessing the universitys goals related to international education and developing a strategic plan. Read More
Summer film project 'Realizism' gets under way
July 26, 2012A home foreclosure drives a sheltered suburban family into the thick of the urban jungle in the film " Realizism." The film is being produced by students at Grand Valley, working with industry professionals, as the School of Communications' 18th annual Summer Film Project. Read More
Grand Valley researchers to study culturally significant fish
July 25, 2012Researchers from Grand Valley State University's Annis Water Resources Institute have been awarded a $50,000 one-year grant from the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, the Gun Lake Tribe, to study lake sturgeon in the Kalamazoo River. Read More
International trumpeters performing, teaching in Allendale
July 23, 2012During the Grand Valley State University International Trumpet Seminar, through July 28, evening concert performances are open to the public. Read More
Students build device for child with spina bifida
July 23, 2012Two engineering students created a life-changing tool that helps a 2-year-old girl with spina bifida. Read More
Area teens explore health professions
July 20, 2012Area middle and high school students acted as doctors, nurses and therapists at Grand Valley's sHaPe camp. Read More
Inside glimpse of the Mary Idema Pew Library
July 19, 2012A group from the West Michigan U.S. Green Building Council received a guided tour of the Pew Library currently under construction on the Allendale Campus. Read More
Staff member instrumental in bringing Transplant Games to campus
July 19, 2012T.J. Maciak, a two-time donor kidney recipient, recently reached out to the family of the organ donor. Read More
Grand Valley Trustees adopt budget, set tuition
July 13, 2012Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees approved the university's FY 2013 budget at its July 13 meeting, balancing the financial needs of students with the need to sustain the quality of its academic programs. Read More
Padnos named GVSU board chair
July 13, 2012Shelley E. Padnos was elected chair of the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees at the board's July 13 meeting. Read More
Scowcroft receives Hauenstein Fellowship medal
July 13, 2012Former United States National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft, who served under Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush, was awarded the Col. Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship medal. Read More
Students participate in inaugural South Africa trip
July 11, 2012A group from Grand Valley participated in the Women's Center and Women and Gender Studies' inaugural trip to South Africa. Read More
Grand Valley chef to cook for Olympians in London
July 10, 2012Executive Chef Paul Mixa will join a team of international chefs selected to prepare dishes for athletes competing in the Summer Olympics in London. Read More
Alumni collaborate on transcontinental Olympic event
July 9, 2012As college students, Adam Cuthbert and Daniel Rhode had always wanted to compose music with electronic influences for a symphony orchestra. Now their collaboration will be part of a transcontinental project in honor of the Olympics. Read More
GVSU health professions camp for teens
July 9, 2012Area teenagers will have the opportunity to explore careers in health professions during the sHaPe camp sponsored by Grand Valley. Read More
Alumnus Tyler Howe is 'Take the Stage' finalist
July 3, 2012Grand Valley alumnus Tyler Howe is one of nine finalists in ' Take the Stage, ' the Myspace online singing competition. Read More
Scowcroft to receive Hauenstein Fellowship
July 3, 2012Former United States National Security Advisor Brent Scowcroft, who served under Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush, will receive the Col. Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship medal the most prestigious award given by Grand Valleys Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
Grand Valley to participate in Olympic events
July 2, 2012Not every Olympic event will take place in athletic arenas, nor only in London. Bodies in Motion is a transcontinental project that will take place July 9, 10 and 12, in Allendale, Amsterdam and London, with simultaneous interactive performances captured for live webcasts. Read More
Grand Valley hosts fifth annual Intern Olympics
June 29, 2012Interns from Grand Valley and other colleges throughout the country competed at the fifth annual West Michigan Summer Internship Olympics on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus June 28. Read More
New 'Medea' translation to be performed
June 28, 2012A collaborative new translation of Euripides' classic Greek tragedy, Medea will make its World Premiere in Grand Rapids. Diane Rayor, Grand Valley professor of Classics, developed the new English translation that will be published by Cambridge University Press. Read More
Seeking chefs to compete in Summer Grill Challenge
June 28, 2012Attention faculty and staff members who fancy themselves grillers: it's time to get your grill on! Read More
Grand Valley hosts lacrosse camp
June 27, 2012More than 200 female students from area middle and high schools are attending a lacrosse camp on the Allendale Campus. Read More
Grand Valley student named Point Foundation Scholar
June 27, 2012Grand Valley student Xinyi Ou is one of 29 students in the U.S. to receive a scholarship from Point Foundation. Read More
Entrepreneur appointed endowed chair for Honors College
June 26, 2012An entrepreneur with solid local and global connections was named the first endowed chair for the Frederik Meijer Honors College at Grand Valley. Read More
Help new students move in this fall
June 26, 2012Students, faculty and staff members can still sign up to help new students move into the living centers from August 20-22. Read More
GRCC, GVSU, MSU College of Human Medicine sign articulation agreement
June 25, 2012A Grand Valley biomedical sciences major will be the first student to enroll in Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine through an early assurance agreement signed today by officials from MSU, GVSU and Grand Rapids Community College. Read More
Grand Valley interns working in Hollywood
June 25, 2012A group of 10 Grand Valley students in the School of Communications are spending their summer as interns in Hollywood gaining practical experience and encounters with A-list celebrities. Read More
CRP author, lecturer tweets about Grand Valley
June 22, 2012Sir Ken Robinson thinks Grand Valley is great. Read More
40 years after passage of Title IX: leveling education's playing field for women, girls
June 21, 2012Laurie Witucki, associate professor of chemistry, graduated from college in 1989 and didn't think much at that time about Title IX, the landmark legislation passed in 1972 that forbids sex discrimination in education. Read More
Middle school girls learn about engineering careers at camp
June 21, 2012About 80 middle school girls flew the airplanes they designed and built at the Grand Valley Science, Technology and Engineering Preview Summer Camp conclusion event June 21. Read More
Student, faculty from different disciplines teach course
June 19, 2012A Grand Valley professor and student from different disciplines are team-teaching a course in South America at a new international partner institution. Read More
University cancels classes for Martin Luther King Jr. holiday
June 18, 2012Grand Valley State University has announced that it will cancel classes on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Read More
Grand Valley engineering program receives national recognition
June 14, 2012Grand Valley was named one of 29 institutions in the U.S. as an Exemplar of Real World Engineering Education by the National Academy of Engineering. Read More
Grand Valley announces Woodrow Wilson Fellows
June 13, 2012A cancer research technician, a DNR employee, a claims adjuster and a doctor of computational chemistry describe just a few of the 2012 Woodrow Wilson Fellows coming to Grand Valley. Read More
Michigan could be key in November election
June 13, 2012With the presidential race all but formally narrowed down to a two-candidate contest, Michigan could play a pivotal role come Election Day in November. Read More
Grand Valley summer carillon concerts set
June 11, 2012Grand Valley State University will feature the music of the bells at two summer concert series. All concerts are open to the public with free admission and will take place rain or shine. Free parking is available at both campuses. Read More
Grand Valley benefactor officially awarded high French honor
June 8, 2012Grand Valley State University benefactor Ralph W. Hauenstein was officially awarded the French Legion of Honor award on June 8 for his service and extraordinary bravery in liberating France during WWII. Read More
KCON earns accreditation for doctoral program
June 8, 2012Kirkhof College of Nursing's Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education that will extend through 2017. Read More
CLAS sponsors first golf scramble
June 7, 2012The first CLAS on the Green golf scramble is scheduled for Wednesday, June 20, at the Meadows. Read More
Student twirls way to national baton competition
June 6, 2012After named Miss Majorette of Michigan, Laker Marching Band feature twirler Moriah Muscaro will compete for a national title in August. Read More
Interdisciplinary project could improve water quality in Haiti
June 1, 2012An interdisciplinary research project by three Grand Valley professors could improve the quality of drinking water for rural Haitians. Read More
Web workshop available for faculty, staff
June 1, 2012Faculty and staff members are invited to a half-day Web workshop on June 21 to learn how to make improvements on departmental websites. Read More
Grand Valley, CSP recognized for sustainable efforts
May 30, 2012Grand Valley and partnering institutions that helped found the Grand Rapids Community Sustainable Partnership were recognized in a feature story by Our World 2.0. Read More
KCON students learn nursing in the community
May 30, 2012Nursing students enrolled in a "Care of the Adult Patient and Older Adult Patient" course are teaching senior citizens computer classes, planting gardens and helping their clients plan a dance. Read More
Kids can camp with Shakespeare
May 30, 2012A few spots are still open at a new summer day camp that provides a fun way for young children to discover the art of theater and the works of William Shakespeare. Read More
Diplomat to speak on 'Crossing Borders'
May 29, 2012A Grand Valley State University alumnus with a long diplomatic career will speak about the importance of cross-cultural studies and exchanges at an upcoming Muskegon seminar. John Beyrle studied in the Russian Studies program at Grand Valley and has been a diplomat with the U.S. State Department since 1983, serving as the ambassador to Russia from 2008-2012. Read More
Grand Valley benefactor to meet Tony Blair
May 29, 2012Ralph Hauenstein, a Grand Valley benefactor and long-time Grand Rapids businessman, will have an opportunity to meet Tony Blair, former prime minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, when Blair speaks to the Economic Club of Grand Rapids on May 29. Read More
Farm Club organizes Planting Party
May 25, 2012Students and staff members gathered at the Sustainable Agriculture Project May 25 to help plant summer crops, including tomatoes, pumpkins, summer squash and peppers. Read More
Grand Valley wins GLIAC Presidents' Trophy
May 24, 2012For the 14th consecutive year, Grand Valley earned the Presidents' Trophy from the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Read More
Library staff members participate in hunger walk
May 23, 2012Staff members from University Libraries raised $950 for Access of West Michigan during the organization's annual Hunger Walk in early May. Read More
SAP hosts planting party
May 18, 2012Students, faculty and staff members are invited to help with planting at the Sustainable Agriculture Project on Friday, May 25. Read More
PIC hosts first second-generation visiting scholar
May 17, 2012The Padnos International Center hosted its first second-generation visiting scholar when Michal Kudlacz followed his father's path from 1985. Read More
Grand Valley donates trophies to Special Olympics
May 16, 2012About 70 trophies from past tournaments and events at Grand Valley will become a fixture in the homes of Special Olympics champions next month. Read More
Golf outing will benefit Irwin Athletic Fund
May 15, 2012The 40th annual Irwin Athletic Fund Golf Outing is scheduled for June 7 at the Meadows. Read More
Active Commute Week begins Monday
May 10, 2012Mary Morgan grew up in New York City, where mass transit and long commutes are the norm. Read More
New exhibit features the Asafo of Ghana
May 8, 2012An ethnographic photography exhibition, The Asafo of Ghana: A Life History of an Asafo Flag Dancer, in the Lake Ontario Hall Red Wall Gallery, features one aspect of work by Amy Masko, assistant professor of English, who was awarded a Fullbright Fellowship to conduct research and teach at the University of Cape Coast in West Africa. Read More
Volunteers needed to take campus climate survey to next steps
May 7, 2012When results of the myGVSU Survey about campus climate were released in September, it was among the steps needed to create a welcoming environment for everyone. Read More
Fashion show will feature consignment clothes
May 4, 2012Work Life Connections and the Women's Center will sponsor a fashion show on May 8 that features clothes from a consignment store. Read More
Two students win Sister City scholarships to study in Italy
May 2, 2012Two students from Grand Valley have won the annual Angela Andrews Ryan Scholarship to study in Perugia, Italy. Read More
Engineering students build tool for man with quadriplegia
May 1, 2012A group of engineering students from Grand Valley who designed and built a special lawn mower for a man with quadriplegia performed a demonstration May 1. Read More
First endowed criminal justice scholarship
May 1, 2012Proceeds from a book written by faculty in the School of Criminal Justice funded a scholarship for Grand Valley students. Read More
Students greet Sen. Stabenow
April 30, 2012Members of Grand Valley's Student Senate greeted U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow at the Keller Engineering Laboratories Building. Read More
Grand Valley celebrates record number of graduates
April 28, 2012More than 2,500 Grand Valley students participated in commencement ceremonies April 28. A record-breaking 5,340 students received a degree during the 2011-2012 academic year. Read More
Induction held for Sigma Delta Phi
April 26, 2012Eleven students and one faculty member were inducted into Sigma Delta Pi, the Spanish honor society, during a ceremony April 13. Read More
Donations sought for African service-learning trip
April 25, 2012Students and faculty and staff members from the Women's Center and Women and Gender Studies will provide educational support for children during a trip to South Africa. Read More
Grand Valley to celebrate new graduates
April 25, 2012More than 2,400 Grand Valley students will participate in commencement ceremonies April 28 at Van Andel Arena. Student will hear addresses from a national political analyst and a longtime supporter of the university. Read More
Conference will highlight research ethics
April 24, 2012Representatives from eight research institutions, including three Grand Valley faculty members, will convene at the Van Andel Institute for a day of networking and sharing best practices. Read More
Experts debate if Christianity is good for American politics
April 24, 2012Two well-known and influential speakers will discuss the role of Christianity in American politics at a debate hosted by Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Watch the live webcast Thursday from 7-9. Read More
Grand Valley named a Recyclemania champion
April 24, 2012Grand Valley placed 77th in the country as a Grand Champion of Recyclemania, a 10-week competition that aimed to increase student awareness and waste reduction. Read More
Prism Awards presented at Lavender Graduation
April 24, 2012The second annual Prism Awards took place at the Lavender Graduation in the Kirkhof Center April 18. Read More
KCON dean earns national honor
April 23, 2012Cynthia McCurren, dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing at Grand Valley State University, was elected to the National Academies of Practice as a distinguished scholar and fellow in late March. Read More
Student wins third prize in Opera Grand Rapids Collegiate Vocal Competition
April 23, 2012Grand Valley student Andrea Fleming took third place at the Opera Grand Rapids Collegiate Vocal Competition held April 22. Read More
Grand Valley hosts Spring Pow Wow
April 21, 2012Hundreds of people came to Grand Valley's Allendale campus on Saturday to take part in the Spring Pow Wow. Read More
Workshop helps women prepare political campaigns
April 21, 2012About 50 women attended a workshop, "Ready to Run Michigan," at Grand Valley April 21 on how to prepare to run for political office. Read More
Grand Valley Project Day features life-changing projects
April 20, 2012A remote-controlled lawn mower designed for a man with quadriplegia and a personal electric vehicle built for a 2-year-old with spina bifida were part of the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing's Project Day April 19. Read More
Students, organizations recognized at annual awards ceremony
April 20, 2012The annual Student Life Recognition Awards celebrated outstanding organizations and students at a reception April 19. Read More
Grand Valley film premieres
April 19, 2012Grand Valley will premiere its Summer FIlm Project, Message Sent, Friday, April 27, at 8 p.m. at Celebration Cinema North, 2121 Celebration Drive NE, Grand Rapids. The box office opens at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. DVDs, on sale in lobby for $10, include Message Sent, plus The Making of Message Sent. Read More
Grand Valley participates in national sustainability initiative
April 19, 2012Grand Valley is participating the Billion Dollar Green Challenge, in a national initiative to improve energy efficiency and reinvest funds in higher education. Read More
Convocation honors alumni educator
April 18, 2012The College of Education will honor an outstanding alumni educator and recognize the first cohort of the Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellows during its convocation ceremony. Read More
Grand Valley named 'Green College' for third year
April 18, 2012Grand Valley State University was named one of the country's most environmentally responsible colleges by The Princeton Review for the third year in a row. Read More
Hauenstein Center benefactor awarded French Legion of Honor medal
April 18, 2012Ralph W. Hauenstein, benefactor of Grand Valley's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, has been awarded the French Legion of Honor medal for his service to the French people during World War II. Read More
Political workshop prepares women for elections
April 18, 2012Grand Valley student Aubrey McMahan won't graduate until next year, but she's laying the groundwork already for a possible political career. Read More
Pow Wow set for Saturday
April 18, 2012An event to raise awareness about Native American culture and tradition will take place at Grand Valley April 21. Read More
Ad team district winners head to national competition
April 17, 2012Grand Valley students topped those from 20 other universities to take first place in the American Advertising Federation's District 6 National Student Advertising Competition held in Southfield on April 13. This is the first time Grand Valley has won the title and the opportunity to compete for the national championship in Austin, Texas, in June. Read More
Events planned to celebrate Kingston partnership
April 17, 2012Numerous events are planned to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the successful international partnership between Grand Valley and Kingston University. Read More
Grand Valley engineering and computing day features life-changing projects
April 17, 2012A remote-controlled lawn mower designed for a man with quadriplegia and a personal electric vehicle built for a 2-year-old with spina bifida will be part of Grand Valley's Project Day April 19. Read More
Rowing team takes top title at Lubbers Regatta
April 17, 2012Grand Valley women's and men's rowing teams took home the Spring Lake Yacht Club trophy at the 17th annual Don Lubbers Regatta in Spring Lake April 14. Read More
Student leaders recognized at annual awards celebration
April 17, 2012The Kenneth R. Venderbush Student Leadership Award was presented to two students who made a significant contribution to student life at Grand Valley's annual awards celebration April 16. Read More
GVSU departments team for World Voice Day
April 16, 2012Students and faculty members from speech-language pathology and vocal music will host an event Monday, April 16, to honor World Voice Day. Read More
Shakespeare for kids
April 16, 2012A new summer day camp provides a fun way for young children to discover the art of theater and the works of William Shakespeare. Read More
Last international dinner planned for Sunday
April 13, 2012The last dinner planned by members of the International Student Club for the semester is set for Sunday, April 15, from 5-8 p.m., at Engrained in The Connection. Read More
Singleton to retire after 35 years
April 13, 2012Harriet Singleton will take a lot of Grand Valley history with her when she retires this month. Read More
Art and Design students collaborate for Art.Downtown exhibit
April 12, 2012A group of Grand Valley art and design students will be showcasing their talents at the April 13 Art.Downtown event organized by Avenue for the Arts. 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
Annual awards event will celebrate campus excellence
April 11, 2012A Grand Valley tradition that honors campus excellence and academic achievement will take place this year at the Eberhard Center April 16. Read More
Home energy-saving test offer ends April 30
April 11, 2012The BetterBuildings for Michigan home energy assessment program is available to faculty and staff members through April 30. Read More
Student documentary calls attention to bullying
April 11, 2012A group of Grand Valley students has created a short documentary that calls attention to an ongoing national concern: Beyond Bullying: A Short Documentary on Anti-Bullying Legislation in Michigan. Read More
Student wins scholarship in support of Classics education
April 11, 2012Grand Valley student Jonathan Langerak, from Zeeland, is a recipient of the 2012 Manson A. Stewart Scholarship, awarded by the Classical Association of the Middle West and South (CAMWS), an academic organization that focuses on the study of ancient Greece and Rome. 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
Agreement signed among area schools of nursing
April 9, 2012The provosts and nursing administrators from Grand Valley, Hope College and Calvin College have signed agreements to streamline placements for nursing students from the two colleges within Grand Valley's advanced degree nursing programs. Read More
Delegation travels to South Korea
April 9, 2012Spring break for nine faculty and staff members meant traveling to Seoul, South Korea, to visit Grand Valley's partner institution there. Read More
Greek drama scenes to be performed
April 9, 2012A staged reading by professional actors is planned during a series of events to illustrate how Ancient Greek drama themes still resonate today. Read More
President Haas appears in 'Movemedia' promo
April 5, 2012Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas was one of several area celebrities photographed on "the sofa " as part of a promotional campaign for the Grand Rapids Ballet's production of Movemedia. Read More
Student named top Writing Center Tutor in region
April 5, 2012Dale Johnson, a writing major from Hartford, has won the East Central Writing Centers Association Tutor of the Year award. Read More
Students to compete at international engineering competition
April 5, 2012A group of Grand Valley students qualified for an international engineering competition after placing at the ASME 2012 District B Student Professional Development Conference. Read More
West Michigan entrepreneur Rick DeVos wraps up Wheelhouse Talks
April 5, 2012Notable West Michigan entrepreneur and personality Rick DeVos will be the final speaker to take the stage as part of the Wheelhouse Talks, a series of leadership lectures presented by Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
Grand Valley is participating in national transportation research effort
April 4, 2012Grand Valley State University is among nine universities from across the country that are part of a national research coalition to address public transportation issues. Read More
National award presented to University Libraries
April 4, 2012The Association of College and Research Libraries presented the 2012 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award to Grand Valley University Libraries. Read More
'Antona Garcia' schedule change
April 2, 2012Theatre at Grand Valley has canceled the Saturday, April 7 evening performance of 'Antona Garcia.' Anyone with purchased tickets may receive a full refund or exchange them for any other performance: Read More
Grand Valley to host public relations student conference
April 2, 2012More than 120 students are coming to Grand Rapids from universities throughout Michigan and Ohio to explore opportunities in public relations careers. The regional conference, hosted by the Grand Valley Public Relations Student Society of America, is a two-day event that will take place April 13 and 14. Read More
Visiting artist Todd Chilton to give lecture
April 2, 2012Chicago artist Todd Chilton, noted for his hand-painted geometric abstractions, will give a free public lecture. Read More
Grand Valley student awarded prestigious Goldwater scholarship
March 30, 2012Grand Valley State University junior Brianne Docter, of Jenison, has been named a 2012 Goldwater Scholar. Read More
Acclaimed photographer will discuss work with transgender youth
March 29, 2012An internationally-acclaimed photographer, who is known for photographing transgender youth in The Netherlands over the course of seven years, will visit Grand Valley on Wednesday, April 4. Read More
Grand Valley celebrates Cesar Chavez
March 29, 2012Students and faculty and staff members participated in a silent march around campus March 29 to celebrate the legacy of Cesar Chavez. Read More
CLAS Sabbatical Showcase
March 28, 2012The annual CLAS Sabbatical Showcase is designed to provide a forum for faculty to share research and creative projects completed during recent sabbatical leaves. Read More
Spring Gala Concert
March 27, 2012The Music Department is celebrating spring with a free community concert in Grandville. A varied program will include segments by the University Arts Chorale, the Symphony Orchestra and solo performances by students and faculty members. Read More
Campus Dining hosts Relay for Life fundraiser
March 26, 2012The campus community is invited to a silent auction to help raise funds for the Campus Dining Relay for Life team. Read More
Campus events will honor Cesar Chavez
March 26, 2012A silent march and keynote address at Grand Valley are planned to honor Cesar Chavez on Thursday, March 29. Read More
Global water crisis film preview at Grand Valley
March 26, 2012A sneak preview of a new film that explores the global water crisis will be featured at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Grand Valley hosts NATS auditions, garners awards
March 26, 2012Music students from Grand Valley scooped up many of the top awards at the National Association of Teachers Singing Great Lakes Region competition... Read More
Louie celebrates March is Reading Month
March 23, 2012Louie the Laker headed north to Traverse City to help second graders celebrate March is Reading Month. Read More
Lubbers Stadium ranks 46th on 'Top 50 Stadiums to See Before You Die' list
March 23, 2012Lubbers Stadium, home to the Laker football team, is listed on a list of 'Top 50 Stadiums to See Before You Die' by the website BleacherReport.com. Read More
MAREC showcases Michigan-made energy technology
March 23, 2012Renewable energy technologies and sustainable products that are produced by Michigan-based companies were highlighted the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center's second annual Made in Michigan Show. Read More
'Welcome Home' 5K will recognize veterans
March 22, 2012The Student Veterans Organization and WGVU will host a 5K run/walk on the Allendale Campus to celebrate veterans and their families. Read More
Literature, politics among topics at tea party
March 22, 2012Students, faculty and staff members were invited to the centuries-old tradition of combining tea parties with discussions about politics and literature on March 21. Read More
Plants, vegetables sprouting for Sustainable Agriculture Project
March 22, 2012Record warmth and summer-like temperatures have been doing wonders for the plants at Grand Valley's Sustainable Agriculture Project. Read More
Michigan History Day brought hundreds to Grand Valley
March 19, 2012More than 230 students representing many West Michigan area schools attended the Michigan History Day western regional contest at Grand Valley State University Saturday, March 17. Read More
Women's Center celebrates 10 years
March 19, 2012Past and previous students and faculty and staff members were recognized at the Women's Center 10th anniversary celebration March 16. Read More
Grand Valley hosts FIRST Robotics Competition
March 18, 2012High school students from across the state gathered at Grand Valley to compete in the FIRST Robotics District Competition on March 16 and 17. Read More
WGVU named FM Station of the Year award
March 16, 2012WGVU radio won six Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Broadcast Excellence awards including FM Station of the Year. WGVU-TV won seven Broadcast Excellence awards. Read More
Canceled: MAREC event focuses on offshore wind farm life cycles
March 15, 2012The international lecture planned at MAREC on Friday, March 16, has been canceled. Read More
Fundraiser will benefit Project Jamaica
March 15, 2012Grand Valley is hosting a fundraiser to raise money for Project Jamaica, a service project conducted by students in the higher education graduate program. Read More
GVSU expert: GOP battle now a numbers game
March 15, 2012The ongoing battle for the Republican nomination for the presidential election in November is now a numbers game between the candidates, said Grand Valley State University political science professor Erika King. Read More
Grand Valley to perform unique Spanish Golden Age drama
March 15, 2012An adventure/romance, filled with action and rollicking with humor in the vein of The Princess Bride or Xena Warrior Princess, will take the stage at Grand Valley State University. Six performances of "Antona Garcia" will be featured at Grand Valley's Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus, March 30 - April 7. Read More
Grant will help GVSU college awareness program
March 15, 2012A college awareness program at Grand Valley that provides academic support and encouragement to students from Grand Rapids Public Schools received a grant to continue the program. Read More
Mader receives Lifetime Achievement award
March 15, 2012About 15 years ago, Cynthia Mader, associate professor of education, led initiatives that improved the working climate for women on campus. Among Mader's lasting contributions was serving as one of the founders of the Women's Commission. Read More
First home lacrosse game Friday
March 14, 2012Grand Valley will host its first home women's lacrosse game Friday, March 16. The game against Lindenwood will begin at 4 p.m. at the lacrosse field in the new recreation field complex. Read More
GVSU again receives national recognition for community service
March 14, 2012Grand Valley has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, a recognition from the highest levels of the federal government for commitment to service and civic engagement. Read More
Grand Valley Dance Program on the move
March 14, 2012Dance faculty members at Grand Valley State University have been busy extending their reach beyond campus by hosting a regional conference and preparing for an upcoming Grand Rapids Ballet Company collaboration. Read More
Women's Center seeks art for office
March 14, 2012The Women's Center is seeking submissions of artwork from students, faculty and staff members and community members to be displayed throughout the center next year. Read More
GVSU hosts statewide robotics competition
March 13, 2012Nearly 1,000 students on 41 high school teams from across the state will gather at Grand Valley to compete in the FIRST Robotics District Competition from March 16-17. Read More
Michigan History Day regional contest to be held at Grand Valley
March 13, 2012More than 230 students representing many West Michigan area schools will head to the Michigan History Day western regional contest at Grand Valley State University. Performances, presentations, interviews and questions from judges are ahead for the young students on Saturday, March 17, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Kirkhof Center on Grand Valleys Allendale Campus. Read More
New warning system will improve campus readiness
March 13, 2012Grand Valley's Allendale Campus will be better equipped in case of an emergency next month when a project to install new tornado sirens is completed. Read More
Boezaart named Michigan green leader
March 12, 2012T. Arnold Boezaart, director of MAREC, has been honored by the Detroit Free Press as one of Michigan's "green leaders." Read More
Professors host roundtable on 'Arab World Awakening'
March 12, 2012As political and social unrest continues throughout portions of the Middle East and northern Africa, a group of Grand Valley State University political science professors are hosting a roundtable discussion on the events of the past year. Read More
Summer Job Fair set for Thursday
March 12, 2012Career Services and the Student Employment Office will host a fair for students looking for summer employment and internship opportunities. Read More
Women's Center anniversary series continues
March 12, 2012The Women's Center 10th anniversary speaker series will continue on March 14 with a presentation about spiritual activism. Read More
Women's track and field wins second straight national title
March 12, 2012The Laker women's track and field team won its second straight NCAA Division II Women's Indoor Track and Field National Championship after dominating the field in Minnesota on March 10. Read More
PIC to host session about faculty Fulbrights
March 9, 2012The Padnos International Center will sponsor an information session for faculty members interested in applying to be a Fulbright scholar. Read More
Kirkhof College of Nursing to host interfaith event
March 8, 2012The Kirkhof College of Nursing will host a panel discussion, "Engaging Faith Traditions in Health Care," as part of 2012: Year of Interfaith Understanding events. Read More
Entrepreneur, businesswoman next speaker at Wheelhouse Talks
March 7, 2012Grand Rapids entrepreneur and business owner Mayra Martinez will be the next speaker at the Wheelhouse Talks, sponsored by Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
GVSU hosts environment symposium for women
March 7, 2012Environmental impacts on women's health, farming practices and eco-business are just some topics that will be discussed at a Grand Valley Women's History Month event. Read More
Grand Valley Writers Series to feature Joe Wilkins
March 7, 2012Author Joe Wilkins is the next featured guest of the Grand Valley State University Writers Series. Read More
Students can 'Dream Big,' get help on fellowship applications
March 7, 2012The Frederik Meijer Office of Fellowships at Grand Valley State University is encouraging students to "Dream Big" and offering students workshops to help in the application process for competitive fellowship and scholarship opportunities. Read More
First cohort completes University Leadership program
March 6, 2012Thirty faculty and staff completed University Leadership 2012, a seven-week program sponsored by Human Resources. Read More
Women's History Month features guest speakers, tea party
March 6, 2012A variety of events are planned throughout March to celebrate Women's History Month at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Italian pianist to perform at Grand Valley
March 5, 2012Italian pianist Gabriele Baldocci will give a free performance as part of the Department of Music Guest Artist Series. Read More
Roberts named interim Counseling Center director
March 2, 2012Amber Roberts has been named the interim director of the Counseling and Career Development Center. Read More
Civil rights pioneer closes Black History Month events
February 28, 2012Civil rights pioneer Diane Nash told a campus audience that the movement in the 1960s was similar to hot metal -- malleable when the metal was hot, but wait too long and the metal was immovable. Read More
GVSU recognized for storm water management practices
February 28, 2012Grand Valley was honored for its storm water management practices at the American Council of Engineering Companies of Michigan awards ceremony on February 25. Read More
Grand Valley grad works the Academy Awards
February 28, 2012Josie Goldberg didn't take home an Oscar, but she had plenty of attention from Twitter followers and Facebook fans viewing her work as the digital strategist for Diet Coke during the Academy Awards ceremony. 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
Grand Valley seeks Woodrow Wilson Fellows
February 27, 2012Applications are now being accepted for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows program at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Political communication expert to speak at Grand Valley
February 27, 2012Political communication is the topic at the next SoC HOPP event, with guest speaker John Truscott, president and principal of Truscott Rossman PR Firm and former spokesperson for Gov. Engler. Read More
Documentary highlights Love Your Body Week
February 24, 2012The Women's Center is hosting three screenings of the documentary "Miss Representation" this week to coincide with Loving Your Body Week activities. Read More
Civil Rights pioneer to give presentation
February 23, 2012A Chicago native who became one of the pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement will give a presentation at Grand Valley as part of the Black History Month celebration. Read More
Photos: Work continues on stadium improvements
February 23, 2012Work is still being done on the north end of Grand Valley's Allendale Campus as efforts to complete a major renovation of Lubbers Stadium continue. Read More
Baseball team shares Cuban memories
February 21, 2012Laker baseball coach Steve Lyon said his team felt like they were playing in the Olympics when Grand Valley first took the field in Havana, Cuba. Read More
Grand Valley receives grant to perform at international drama festival
February 21, 2012Grand Valley State University is the only group from the U.S. invited by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, to perform during the 2012 international Spanish Golden Age Drama Festival at the Chamizal National Memorial in El Paso, Texas. Read More
Author, journalist details how T. Roosevelt saved football
February 20, 2012It's one of the United States' favorite pastimes today, but 100 years ago football as we know it was under attack from all directions. Read More
Baseball team will discuss trip to Cuba
February 20, 2012Laker baseball team members will give a presentation for the campus community on their humanitarian trip to Cuba. Read More
High school students showcase sustainable ideas at GVSU event
February 20, 2012West Michigan high school students will display projects and ideas about energy and sustainability at Grand Valley's Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Energy Fair on February 24. Read More
Students win nationally competitive scholarships to study abroad
February 17, 2012Two Grand Valley State University students are studying abroad after being awarded prestigious Gilman International Scholarships. Read More
Haas, Selgo named to national athletic committees
February 16, 2012With 11 national championships, Laker athletics has made its presence known nationally. Grand Valley is also making an administrative presence with recent appointments to national associations. Read More
Max Bush returns to Grand Valley
February 16, 2012The Theatre Program at Grand Valley has commissioned a new play on the Iraq War by the distinguished playwright and alumnus Max Bush ('72), artist-in-residence since November. Read More
Reception will recognize student leaders, organizations
February 16, 2012The campus community is invited to a biannual reception that recognizes student leaders and organizations on campus. Read More
Barakat joins international engineering committee
February 15, 2012Associate professor of engineering Nael Barakat was nominated to join an international engineering organization that serves as a resource for global organizations such as the United Nations. Read More
Campus departments host 2012 Wellness Retreat
February 15, 2012The Women's Center and Campus Recreation will host a day of workshops and demonstrations that will focus on health and wellness on Saturday, February 25. Read More
Film series aims to raise environmental awareness
February 15, 2012The Sierra Club's Michigan Chapter and the School of Communications have joined forces to introduce people to the club's chapter and call attention to environmental issues in Michigan. A film series and membership drive kicks off with a free screening of the award-winning documentary 'Gasland,' Thursday, February 16, 7-9 p.m., in DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium. Read More
Grand Valley, area colleges host career fair
February 15, 2012More than 1,000 students and alumni from West Michigan are expected to attend Grand Valley's Winter Career Fair on February 23. Read More
Muslim-American comedian to perform
February 15, 2012Award-winning comedian Dean Obeidallah will perform Wednesday, February 22, at 7:30 p.m. in Grand Valley State University's Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus. The event is open to the public with free admission. 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
Four incunabula added to Special Collections
February 14, 2012Grand Valley State University recently was the recipient of four books printed in the late 1400s. They were transferred from the Clarke Historical Library, at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, to the University Libraries Special Collections at Grand Valley and will remain on permanent loan, joining other examples of 15th century printing. Read More
MLive president will speak about changes
February 14, 2012Dan Gaydou, publisher of the Grand Rapids Press and now president of MLive Media Group, will speak about the changes in journalism. Read More
Nominations sought for Venderbush student award
February 14, 2012Faculty and staff members are reminded that nominations for the Kenneth R. Venderbush Student Leadership Award are due in the Dean of Students Office (202 Student Services Building) no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, February 17. Read More
Poet to be featured at Writers Series event
February 14, 2012L.S. Klatt will give a craft talk on Monday, February 20, from 6-6:30 p.m. followed by a reading from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public at Grand Valley's University Club, DeVos Center, 401 W. Fulton, Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Read More
Diversity Brownbag event features college dean
February 13, 2012The next Diversity Brownbag Series session will feature a presentation by H. James Williams, dean of the Seidman College of Business, on Thursday, February 23. Read More
Grand Valley hosts statewide housing conference
February 13, 2012More than 150 students from 10 Michigan colleges and universities attended a statewide housing conference hosted by students from Grand Valley. Read More
Students studying in Costa Rica safe after earthquake
February 13, 2012Six Grand Valley students who are participating in a study abroad program in Costa Rica have reported they are safe following an earthquake that hit the country's central region February 13. Read More
Board of Trustees approves religious studies major, minor
February 10, 2012Grand Valley's Board of Trustees approved a new religious studies major and minor at its February 10 meeting. Read More
Grand Valley buys property in Detroit for Charter Schools Office
February 10, 2012The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees approved the purchase of an office building in Detroit that will house offices and support space for the university's Charter School Office. Read More
Grand Valley sets room and board rates for next year
February 10, 2012Students at Grand Valley State University will see a modest 1.56 percent increase in room and board rates beginning with the Fall 2012 semester. The Board of Trustees voted at its February 10 board meeting to make this slight increase following a freeze on housing rates for the current academic year. Read More
New research building for Annis Water Resources Institute approved by board
February 10, 2012The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees approved Friday the construction of a new field research building that will serve the needs of the university's Annis Water Resources Institute in Muskegon. Read More
State higher ed funding tied to performance
February 10, 2012Governor Rick Snyder has released a state budget that would tie funding for higher education to performance and accountability. Read More
Student loses more than 150 pounds using campus resources
February 10, 2012Rodriguez shared his story of losing more than 150 pounds at Grand Valley's Fitness and Wellness Expo on February 1. Read More
Home energy-saving test available through April
February 9, 2012Conserving energy and saving money is important to liberal studies professor Justin Pettibone, which is why he participated in a home energy assessment program offered to Grand Valley faculty and staff members. Read More
International dinner set for Connection
February 9, 2012The third installment of the monthly International Student Club dinner at The Connection is set for Sunday, February 12, 5-8 p.m. Read More
Women's Center hosts sweet fundraiser
February 8, 2012All-you-can-eat chocolate desserts and a silent auction will highlight the Grand Valley Women's Center annual fundraiser, "Indulge in a Cause." Read More
Writers Series features playwright Randy Wyatt
February 8, 2012The playwright, director, professor and literary manager Randy Wyatt is next up in the GVSU Writers Series. Read More
Grand Valley Classics professor to lead local NEH program
February 7, 2012The "Ancient Greeks/Modern Lives: Poetry-Drama-Dialogue" program aims to inspire people to come together to read, see and think about classical literature and how it continues to influence and invigorate American cultural life. Read More
International House seeks household items
February 7, 2012Students living in the International House (Murray Living Center) initiated a "freecycle" program that provides the campus community with a sustainable way to give back and provides incoming international students housing necessities. Read More
Venderbush Award nominations due February 17
February 6, 2012Nominations for the Kenneth R. Venderbush Student Leadership Award are due no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, February 17, to the Dean of Students Office. Read More
Her Story series continues
February 3, 2012Sylvia Mupepi, associate professor in the Kirkhof College of Nursing, will be the next presenter at the Her Story series. Read More
Olympic medalist encourages students to 'strive for the best'
February 3, 2012Summer Olympic medalist John Carlos and acclaimed sportswriter Dave Zirin kicked off Black History Month at Grand Valley on February 2. Read More
'That Takes Ovaries!' set for two performances
February 2, 2012Grand Valley's Women's Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with two performances of the play, "That Takes Ovaries!: Bold Women, Brazen Acts" on February 9 and 10. Read More
Exploring 'pocketbook politics' in 2012 election
February 2, 2012An award-winning economist will make predictions about the 2012 presidential election from a 'pocketbook perspective' during a presentation sponsored by Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
Nominations sought for Celebrating Women Awards
February 1, 2012The campus groups and departments that sponsor the Celebrating Women Awards are seeking nominations of outstanding students, faculty and staff members to recognize at the March 13 event. Read More
Art Gallery mobile app could reach cultural institutions worldwide
January 31, 2012The GVSU Art Gallery has launched a new, free mobile application for the iPhone that provides access to the more than 10,000 pieces of art in the university's collection. Development of applications for Android and other mobile devices are underway. Read More
Free cholesterol screenings available
January 31, 2012Campus Recreation will offer free cholesterol screenings to students and faculty and staff members from February 6-8 from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. at the Fitness and Wellness Center in the Fieldhouse. Read More
University Libraries receive national excellence award
January 30, 2012The Association of College and Research Libraries has named Grand Valley State University Libraries recipient of the 2012 Excellence in Academic Libraries Award. Read More
GVSU participates in Michigan International Auto Show
January 27, 2012Grand Valley is participating in the Michigan International Auto Show in Grand Rapids at DeVos Place from January 26-29. Read More
Rivalry with Ferris moves to Facebook
January 27, 2012The basketball rivalry between Grand Valley and Ferris State moves beyond the court this year into cyberspace. Read More
Advisors receive Faculty of Distinction awards
January 26, 2012Faculty members who serve as advisors for the more than 95 academic student organizations at Grand Valley were recognized at an appreciation breakfast during Campus Leadership Week. 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
'I Am Grand Valley' nominees recognized
January 25, 2012A record-breaking 1,600 students were nominated for "I Am Grand Valley" awards and were recognized at a reception on January 25 during Campus Leadership Week. Read More
Black History Month features lectures and 'soultry' music
January 25, 2012A variety of events are planned throughout February to celebrate Black History Month at Grand Valley. Read More
Grand Valley launches online publication
January 25, 2012Wake is a verb meaning to rouse from sleep. As a noun the word also means the aftereffects or the result of something. Both pertain to Grand Valley's aptly named online publication, Wake: Great Lakes Thought & Culture. Read More
Olympic winner, acclaimed sportswriter to visit GVSU
January 25, 2012The 200-meter bronze medal winner at the 1968 Summer Olympics, along with an acclaimed sportswriter and author will kick off Grand Valley's Black History Month on February 2. Read More
State Treasurer Dillon to speak at Grand Valley event
January 25, 2012State Treasurer and former speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives Andy Dillon will be the next speaker at the Wheelhouse Talks, sponsored by GVSU's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
Campus Recreation hosts fitness, wellness expo
January 24, 2012The eighth annual Fitness and Wellness Expo will be held on Wednesday, February 1, from 4-7 p.m. in the Grand River Room of the Kirkhof Center. Read More
Writers Series continues with faculty readings
January 24, 2012The GVSU Writers Series resumes with Writing Department faculty readings by three assistant professors, Caitlin Horrocks, Amorak Huey and Oindrila Mukherjee on Thursday, January 26, at 7 p.m. in the Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Ad pro to speak on non-profit branding
January 23, 2012A local advertising veteran is next up in SOC HOPP, the School of Communications, Hear Other Professors and Professionals, which provides interaction among students, faculty and the community on common communication subjects. Read More
Grand Valley named Newsmaker of the Year
January 23, 2012Grand Valley State University was named Newsmaker of the Year by the Grand Rapids Business Journal for its impact on the West Michigan economy. Read More
Grand Valley hosts statewide leadership conference
January 20, 2012College students statewide are invited to Grand Valley's 15th annual Leadership Summit on February 18 from 12:30-8 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center. Read More
Recyclemania kicks off January 22
January 20, 2012For the fifth year in a row, Grand Valley is competing in Recyclemania, a national competition among colleges and universities. Read More
Women's Center seeks journal submissions
January 20, 2012The Women's Center is seeking submissions for its eleventh edition of "In Our Own Words: A Journal about Women." Read More
Depression Era Art featured in two exhibitions
January 19, 2012In a collaborative endeavor between Grand Valley and the Muskegon Museum of Art, the GVSU Art Gallery will host an historic exhibition of works created to provide encouragement and economic relief to citizens of the U. S. who were suffering through the Great Depression. Read More
GVSU Opera Theatre presents 'The Light in the Piazza'
January 19, 2012Travel to Rome and Florence from the comfort of a theater seat during the Grand Valley State University Opera Theatre production of the romantic Broadway musical 'The Light in the Piazza.' Six performances are scheduled February 3-4 and 10-11, at 7:30 p.m. and February 5, 12 at 2 p.m. in the Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
GVSU celebrates Asian Pacific heritage with wide-ranging events
January 18, 2012A young generation's involvement in the 2012 presidential election and Chinese calligraphy art are among topics of events scheduled for Grand Valley's Asian Pacific American Islander Heritage Celebration. Read More
International center hosts study abroad fair
January 18, 2012Padnos International Center staff members held a Study Abroad Fair January 18 in the Henry Hall atrium, offering details on the different programs available to Grand Valley students. Read More
Locally produced documentary to air nationally on PBS
January 18, 2012The Paul Robeson Award-winning film, tells the story of the massive migration of African Americans from the rural South to the prosperous North during the World War II years and beyond. Sponsors of the project include the National Educational Telecommunication Association, with generous support by the Michigan Humanities Council, Alcoa Inc. and Grand Valley State University, Read More
Sierra Club/GVSU Film Series aims to raise environmental awareness
January 18, 2012A film series and membership drive kicks off with a free, public screening of the award-winning documentary Gasland, Thursday, February 16, 7-9 p.m., in Loosemore Auditorium, 401 W. Fulton St., on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Read More
Speaker says justice system similar to Jim Crow laws
January 18, 2012Attorney and civil rights advocate Michelle Alexander likened America's criminal justice system to the Jim Crow laws that regulated blacks in the South to second-class citizens. Read More
Jeweler and art critic to speak at Grand Valley
January 17, 2012Bruce Metcalf has long been regarded as a leading jeweler in the art field. He is also one of the pioneers of contemporary craft criticism. Metcalf's artwork is characterized by his interest in architecture, comics and the narrative voice. The work also examines the same social, moral and political issues raised in his essays. Read More
MAREC joins state-funded business accelerator program
January 17, 2012Grand Valley's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center joined a statewide grant program to help growing, high-tech Michigan companies obtain accelerator services designed to leverage business development and job growth. Read More
New Yorker shares Occupy Wall Street stories
January 17, 2012Author and activist Sherry Wolf will share her stories about being on the front lines of the Occupy Wall Street movement at an event that will kick off Grand Valley's Campus Leadership Week. Read More
Photos: MLK Commemoration Week begins
January 17, 2012Events for Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week at Grand Valley started Monday and continue through the rest of the week. Read More
Kitwana kicks off King commemoration week
January 16, 2012Bakari Kitwana kicked off Martin Luther King Jr. week events at Grand Valley with a speech Monday that drew connections between activists from the civil rights era and activists from the hip-hop era. Read More
MSU med school dean next Wheelhouse speaker
January 16, 2012Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will host Marsha Rappley, dean of the Michigan State University Medical School in Grand Rapids, on January 18 for its latest installment of the Wheelhouse Talks. Read More
National speakers highlight celebration of King's legacy
January 16, 2012Two national speakers will highlight Grand Valley's celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Events will extend beyond the national holiday and run the week of January 16-21. Read More
Week of activities planned for student leaders
January 16, 2012The Office of Student Life and the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society will host Grand Valley's annual Campus Leadership Week from January 23-27. Read More
Photos: Snow blankets Allendale campus
January 13, 2012A winter storm system moved through West Michigan overnight on January 13 and blanketed Grand Valley State Universitys Allendale campus in several inches of snow. Read More
Second international food night set for Connection
January 13, 2012Following a successful debut event in December, the International Student Club will host a second event Sunday, January 15, at The Connection. Read More
Study abroad fair set
January 13, 2012The Padnos International Center will host a Study Abroad Fair Wednesday, January 18th, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Henry Hall atrium. Read More
Partnership provides energy-saving opportunities for faculty, staff
January 12, 2012Grand Valley faculty and staff members can save money and conserve energy in their homes by participating in a unique partnership between the university and City of Grand Rapids. Read More
After New Hampshire, Romney comfortably in lead, GVSU expert says
January 11, 2012Two early political contests and two first place wins have made former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney an early favorite for the Republican nomination for this fall's presidential election. Read More
Grand Rapids Symphony opens Arts at Noon Series
January 10, 2012The Grand Rapids Symphony, recognized as America's finest regional orchestra, kicks off the new semester of the Arts at Noon Series of free concerts. Read More
Campus Dining recognized for fundraising efforts
January 9, 2012Grand Valley's Campus Dining Relay for Life team was awarded the Team Excellence Award from the American Cancer Society Great Lakes Division for raising more than $10,000 for Relay for Life. Read More
Faculty member's play appears in New York Times magazine
January 9, 2012An adaptation of the documentary play "Rust," by Austin Bunn, assistant professor of writing, was published in the January 8 issue. Read More
Hundreds gather for FIRST Robotics kick-off event
January 9, 2012Nearly 400 high school students and parents gathered at Grand Valley for the FIRST Robotics Competition kick-off event on January 7. Read More
Wind research buoy will collect data through winter
January 6, 2012After nearly two months of preliminary tests on Lake Michigan, the research buoy that is collecting data for the offshore wind assessment project was moved onshore, where it will continue to operate this winter. Read More
Professor pens book about America at 'tipping point'
January 5, 2012America is the most modern nation in the world, and well known for its top exports: modern convenience and democratic values. Read More
Survey results reflect alcohol and drug use on campus
January 5, 2012The results of a campus-wide alcohol and other drug use survey show the majority of Grand Valley students are aware of alcohol and drug policies on campus. Read More
GVSU expert: No clear front-runner after close Iowa caucus
January 4, 2012First and second place in the influential GOP Iowa caucus was separated by just eight votes and a Grand Valley State University professor and expert in elections said no real front-runner emerged after the first measured political contest of the 2012 election season. Read More
2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding receives grant
January 3, 2012The Grand Rapids Community Foundation has awarded $50,000 to the 2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding to provide mini-grants to congregations that will engage in interfaith expressions and activities that encourage interaction with other faith traditions with the goal of understanding. 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
Christmas Eve Carillon Concert
December 21, 2011Professor Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, university carillonneur, performs on the Beckering Family Carillon, in this traditional Christmas Eve concert. Read More
SCDI hosts sustainable lifestyle seminars
December 21, 2011The Sustainable Community Development Initiative will host two seminars during the winter semester that will explore the meaning of sustainable living. 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
Registration open for MLK Day of Service
December 19, 2011Students, faculty and staff members can register to participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, set for January 21 at work sites in Grand Rapids and Allendale. Read More
Stability possible in North Korean power shift, GVSU expert says
December 19, 2011Questions outnumber answers as the secretive country of North Korea prepares to transfer power from the late dictator Kim Jong Il to his son, Kim Jong Un, though history indicates it could be a stable transition. Read More
Christopher Hitchens, Hauenstein Center debater, dies of cancer
December 16, 2011Christopher Hitchens, a journalist and writer who took part in the first of two debates with his brother at a Grand Valley State University Hauenstein Center event in 2008, has died. He was 62. Read More
Blankets collected by Sisters United
December 15, 2011More than 50 blankets were collected on campus during a drive organized by Sisters United, Grand Valley students and staff members who are members of one of the four participating African American sororities. Read More
Polish students celebrate Christmas in Chicago
December 12, 2011Modern Languages and Literatures faculty member Eva Lewak took a group of her students to the Polish Consulate in Chicago, on December 2, to take part in a traditional Polish Christmas celebration. The reception was organized by the General Consul Zygmunt Matynia and his wife, Vice Consul Aleksandra Krystek and the vice ambassador to the U.S. Read More
STAIR graduates give presentations
December 12, 2011Three Grand Valley students who completed a dual-degree program at an European university gave presentations about their study abroad experiences at the Midwest International Studies Association conference in November. Read More
Holiday break schedule set
December 9, 2011The end of the fall semester means changes in building operating hours. Below is a list of dining facility hours, computer lab hours, and hours of operation for the Fieldhouse, Kelly Family Sports Center and the Rapid bus system. Read More
Engineering and computing students display projects built for real-world use
December 8, 2011Students in Grand Valley's Padnos College of Engineering and Computing displayed and demonstrated projects they completed during the fall semester at the annual Design Day event on December 8. Read More
International Student Club to host dinner at Connection
December 6, 2011Members of the International Student Club will host a dinner this week at The Connection that will feature salmon, something not often found on menus at Campus Dining locations. Read More
Studio Series production set
December 6, 2011Mid-winter with the northern lights flickering, the residents of the imaginary town, Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in mysterious ways. Read More
Grand Valley will celebrate new graduates Saturday
December 5, 2011Nearly 1,000 Grand Valley students will participate in the December commencement ceremony on Saturday, December 10, at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Read More
Staff member will lead workshop about coping with grief
December 5, 2011Rob Friedhoff, academic advisor for the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing, will lead a workshop on coping with grief after death of a family member. Read More
'I Am Grand Valley' nominations close December 9
December 1, 2011Friday, December 9, will mark the last day for faculty and staff to nominate students for "I Am Grand Valley." Read More
'That Takes Ovaries' sneak peek set for Monday
December 1, 2011The Women's Center continues its 10th anniversary series with a presentation from Cecelia Wambach, co-playwright of "That Takes Ovaries," which will be performed on campus in February. Read More
Educators honored at College of Education Convocation
November 30, 2011The College of Education will honor two outstanding educators during its convocation ceremony Wednesday, December 7, in the DeVos Performance Hall in downtown Grand Rapids. Read More
Engineering school launches new, industry-integrated GA program
November 30, 2011The School of Engineering at Grand Valley is introducing a new, unique graduate assistantship program that allows students receiving a master's degree in engineering to perform work outside of the university with West Michigan companies. Read More
'Collective Covering' blanket drive
November 29, 2011The campus community can donate gently-used blankets to the Collective Covering blanket drive November 30-December 9. Blankets will be donated to Mel Trotter Ministries Women's Shelter. Read More
Dance Ensemble on the move
November 29, 2011Members of the Grand Valley Dance Ensemble have traveled east and west to give stellar performances in recent festivals. Concerts in Allendale are next. Read More
GVSU hosts events for World AIDS Day
November 28, 2011Grand Valley is hosting two events to observe Worlds AIDS Day on December 1. Read More
GVSU, MOCAP partnership brings solar power to income-eligible households
November 28, 2011Grand Valley is part of an initiative to bring renewable energy technology to income-qualified households and programs that serve income-eligible individuals in Muskegon and Oceana counties. Read More
Presentations sought for Leadership Summit
November 28, 2011Faculty members, graduate and undergraduate students, student affairs professionals and community leaders are invited to submit a program proposal for Grand Valley's 15th annual Leadership Summit. Read More
Wednesday Wheelhouse Talk canceled
November 28, 2011Wednesday's Wheelhouse Talk, sponsored by Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, has been canceled. The event was scheduled for Wednesday, November 30, at the Kroc Community Center in Grand Rapids. 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
Name change for Community Outreach Office
November 26, 2011After seven years of operating under the title of Community Outreach Office in the College of Education, the name will change to Center for Educational Partnerships. Read More
PIC will celebrate Kingston partnership
November 25, 2011The Padnos International Center will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Grand Valley-Kingston University partnership in 2012. Read More
Fall Arts Celebration 2011 will conclude with 'Gloria'
November 23, 2011"Gloria: Music of the Holiday Season from Grand Valley" will be performed Monday, December 5, 8 p.m. at Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids. This holiday gift to the community is the final Fall Arts Celebration 2011 event. It is free and open to the public. Read More
First-ever documentary on legendary senator to premier on WGVU
November 22, 2011He was present at the creation of the United Nations and played a key role in the formation and adoption of the Marshall Plan. In December, WGVU will premiere a documentary about former U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg. Read More
Free blood pressure screenings available
November 22, 2011Campus Recreation will offer free blood pressure screenings to faculty, staff, and students on November 28 and 29. Read More
Holiday boutique will benefit nonprofit
November 22, 2011The Women's Center will host a holiday boutique that will feature items from Global Gifts, a Grand Rapids-based nonprofit organization that works with fair trade groups, from November 28-December 1. Read More
Grand Valley signs international declaration on Open Access
November 21, 2011Grand Valley State University is among 33 institutions, associations and foundations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico that have signed the Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities. Read More
New Music Ensemble embarked on week-long tour
November 21, 2011The Grand Valley New Music Ensemble, directed by associate professor Bill Ryan, embarked on its first, week-long tour. Read More
International organization features staff member
November 17, 2011Damon Arnold, director of academic services for Grand Valley Athletics, is featured on the homepage of Toastmasters International's website. Read More
Piece of stadium history
November 17, 2011Laker fans took home a piece of Lubbers Stadium November 17 as part of the stadium's renovation project includes a new field. Read More
Special performance: 'My Name is Asher Lev'
November 17, 2011A special performance of "My Name is Asher Lev, " Aaron Posner's adaptation of Chaim Potok's beloved novel, will be on Sunday, November 20, 3 p.m. at Loosemore Auditorium, on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus. This performance is in conjunction with the 2012 Year of Interfaith Understanding, designed to cultivate peace through community interest and understanding of all faith traditions. Read More
GVSU installs electric vehicle charging stations
November 16, 2011Grand Valley will install seven electric vehicle charging stations on the Pew Grand Rapids and Allendale campuses throughout the month of November. Read More
Hauenstein Center hosts 'JFK through Jackie's Eyes'
November 15, 2011Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is hosting an expert on former president John F. Kennedy, who will shed light on one of the most glamorous and storied couples to ever live in the White House. Read More
Take a piece of Lubbers Stadium Thursday
November 15, 2011Grand Valley's Athletics Department will open the gates of Lubbers Stadium on Thursday, November 17, allowing Laker fans to take a piece of the field with them. Read More
GVSU hosts electric car workshop for high school students
November 14, 2011Nearly 50 high school students from West Michigan will attend an electric car workshop at Grand Valley on November 15. Read More
Study abroad program ranked top 10 nationally
November 14, 2011Grand Valley is ranked within the top 10 of institutions its size in terms of the number of students who study abroad. Read More
Grand Valley seeks Woodrow Wilson Fellows
November 11, 2011Applications are now being accepted for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows Program at Grand Valley. A meeting is scheduled for November 16. Read More
'Change U' registration open
November 10, 2011Grand Valley faculty, staff, students and the West Michigan community are invited to participate in "Change U," a free social justice program at Grand Valley. Read More
Van Orsdel appointed to Library of Michigan Board
November 10, 2011Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed Lee Van Orsdel, dean of university libraries at Grand Valley, to the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees. Van Orsdel will represent librarians from a college or university library. The appointment, effective immediately, is a three-year term expiring Oct. 1, 2014, Read More
Charter Schools leader wins education award
November 9, 2011Timothy Wood, special assistant to the president for Charter Schools at Grand Valley State University, was recently awarded an Excellence in Education award. Read More
Downey wins Professional of the Year award
November 9, 2011Matthew Downey, program director of nonprofit services at Grand Valley State University's Johnson Center for Philanthropy, won a prestigious award earlier this month. 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
NYPL Spencer Collection includes project created at Grand Valley
November 7, 2011The Spencer Collection of the New York Public Library has purchased a collaborative project created by two Grand Valley State University faculty members. T(here), is a collection of poems by Patricia Clark and images by Steven Sorman, published in a limited edition in 2009. 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
GVSU Board of Trustees meeting in Traverse City will stream online
November 3, 2011The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees meeting will be broadcast live online Friday, November 4, at 2 p.m. Read More
Kitwana to speak, lead march during MLK celebration
November 3, 2011Bakari Kitwana, journalist and author, will be a keynote speaker during the Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Grand Valley. Read More
Michigan, who do you think you are?
November 2, 2011Using film, literature and art, an upcoming symposium will focus on defining Michigan and where it is headed. Event partners include Grand Valley State University School of Communications, Grand Rapids Art Museum and Grand Rapids Public Library. Read More
GVSU Wheelhouse Talks features Luisa Schumacher
November 1, 2011Luisa Schumacher, executive director of the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology, is the next speaker for the Wheelhouse Talks sponsored by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
Grand Valley Writers Series presents Stephanie Strickland
November 1, 2011Strickland is a director of the Electronic Literature Organization and an editor of the first Electronic Literature Collection. She will give a free public reading from 6-7 p.m. in 2263 Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Grand Valley awarded for energy savings
November 1, 2011A check for more than $52,000 was presented to Grand Valley in October for the university's efforts to decrease energy use. 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
Final Bard to Go performance
October 31, 2011The BTG production, "Lovestruck," is a 50-minute collage that explores the complications of falling in love, using scenes from The Taming of the Shrew, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and other popular Shakespeare plays. Read More
LGBT Resource Center earns Arcus grant
October 31, 2011The LGBT Resource Center at Grand Valley received a grant from the Arcus Foundation to help build student leaders and connect them to social justice efforts. Read More
CANCELED: Classic Fare Catering event to feature state foods
October 28, 2011The Food and Wine Fest scheduled for Saturday, November 5, has been canceled. Read More
Stories sought for campus production
October 28, 2011The Women's Center is seeking submissions of stories for its production of "That Takes Ovaries!" Read More
Dance, Music students show skills in performance
October 27, 2011Grand Valley music and dance students showcased their skills Monday night in a performance called "The Spanish Tradition: Manuel de Falla, El Corregidor y la Molinera." Read More
Grand Valley receives Public University System of the Year award
October 27, 2011GVSU received the Public University System of the Year Award from the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars. Read More
Native American culture celebrated
October 27, 2011Numerous events are planned at Grand Valley State University to celebrate November as Native American Heritage Month. Read More
Sisterly love and rivalry play out in 'Crimes of the Heart'
October 27, 2011An abundance of drama unfolds between three sisters in the Grand Valley State University production of "Crimes of the Heart," by playwright Beth Henley. Six performances, November 11-19, will be given in the Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Half-price ticket offer through Friday, October 28. Read More
Student named first Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar
October 27, 2011An art and design major was selected as Grand Valley's first Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar. Read More
Career Services offers minigrants for internships
October 26, 2011Career Services is accepting applications from individuals and departments for Internship Mini-Grants. Read More
Grand Valley student receives UICA award
October 26, 2011A Grand Valley student was selected to receive the Junior Maven Award by the Women + the Arts committee of the Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts. Previous Mavens have included Kate Pew Wolters and Linda LaFontsee. Read More
Ford brings Focus Electric to Grand Valley
October 25, 2011Students studying public relations at Grand Valley had an opportunity to get an up-close look at a prototype of the Ford Focus Electric vehicle and hear about the company's promotional campaign from Ford Motor Company officials. Read More
Major fair addresses career options
October 25, 2011The Academic Majors Fair will take place Wednesday, November 2, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Grand River Room of the Kirkhof Center in Allendale. 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
GVSU supports high school students at FIRST Robotics Invitational
October 24, 2011Engineering students from Grand Valley will support high school students participating in the 2011 FIRST West Michigan Robotics Invitational on October 29 in Zeeland. Read More
Homecoming activities geared for families
October 24, 2011A full slate of activities will greet alumni and friends who travel to campus for Homecoming on October 29. Read More
Hundreds participate in Make a Difference Day
October 24, 2011More than 400 Grand Valley students participated in Make a Difference Day Saturday, October 22. They volunteered their time to more than 20 organizations in Grand Rapids. Read More
NIS receives eight CASE V awards
October 24, 2011The News and Information Services office received eight awards from the Pride of CASE V competition. Awards were received for special projects like the 50th anniversary campaign, Hispanic Heritage Month, individual photography and videos. Read More
New GVSU student recreation fields dedicated
October 22, 2011The new student recreation fields at Grand Valley were dedicated during a ribbon-cutting ceremony October 22. Read More
Casual Wednesday supports breast cancer research
October 21, 2011Faculty and staff members can dress casual on Wednesday, October 26, with a donation to support breast cancer research. Read More
Meijer Holland Campus goes zero-waste
October 21, 2011The Meijer Holland Campus expanded efforts to become more sustainable by kicking off two new projects that encourage recycling this week. 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
National Archaeology Day events at Grand Valley
October 19, 2011A celebration of the next generation of archaeologists is planned for Saturday, October 22, from 1-3 p.m., room 121E DeVos Center, on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. All sessions are free and open to the public. Read More
New Yorker publishes story by faculty member
October 19, 2011Caitlin Horrocks may live in Michigan, by way of Ohio, Arizona, England, Finland and the Czech Republic, but it is her Sun City story that is included in the October 24 issue of the New Yorker. Read More
Beehive Design Collective part of Sustainability Week
October 18, 2011The efforts of an interesting assortment of worker bees will bring an educational story-telling and graphic art project to Grand Valley State University's Campus Sustainability Week. Read More
GVSU hosts IBM-sponsored regional programming contest
October 18, 2011The School of Computing and Information Systems at Grand Valley is hosting a regional programming contest October 22. The winning team will compete in the World Finals in Warsaw, Poland in 2012. Read More
Food waste, dumpster diving discussed at Sustainability event
October 17, 2011The fate of the 93 billion pounds of food that is wasted each year in the U.S. was the topic of discussion at a Campus Sustainability Week event October 17. Read More
Fundraiser for food pantry focuses on TOMS philosophy
October 17, 2011A fundraiser sponsored by several campus departments will benefit the Student Food Pantry by following the business model of TOMS Shoes, the company that provides shoes for children in need. Read More
GVSU community ready for annual day of service
October 17, 2011More than 400 people from the campus community at Grand Valley are expected to participate in Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 22. 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
Wheelhouse Talks features Mark Murray
October 17, 2011Mark Murray, president of Meijer Inc. and former president of Grand Valley, is the latest speaker for the 2011-12 Wheelhouse Talks sponsored by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
Directors sought for campus production
October 14, 2011The Women's Center is taking applications for directors for its production of "That Takes Ovaries!" Read More
Ghana delegation visits campus
October 14, 2011A delegation from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana, one of Grand Valley's partner institutions, visited campus last week. Read More
Grand Valley named a Military Friendly School
October 14, 2011For the third consecutive year, Grand Valley State University has been named A Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine. Read More
Sustainable champions celebrated
October 14, 2011Grand Valley students, faculty, staff and community members were celebrated and recognized for their sustainable efforts at the Sustainability Champions Awards Breakfast October 14. Read More
GVSU panel discussions will address climate change, consumption
October 13, 2011Climate change, dumpster diving and biodiesel will be topics of discussion at three events during Grand Valley's Campus Sustainability Week. Read More
Guest Artist Series: Andrea Ridilla, oboe, and Tatjana Ognanoska, piano
October 13, 2011Oboist Mezraq Ramli, a GVSU graduate, will also perform on the recital. Ramli is an oboe graduate assistant at Miami University (Ohio). Open to the public. Free admission. Read More
Viewing set for MLK Memorial dedication
October 13, 2011The Grand Valley community can watch the dedication of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, October 16. Read More
Bernstein continues to advocate
October 12, 2011Richard Bernstein, blind since birth, has finished 14 marathons, several triathalons and an Ironman competition. Read More
First place ArtWalk prize awarded to Grand Valley instructor
October 12, 2011Christine Hornby, a Grand Valley adjunct art instructor, won $1,000 as the first place award in the ArtWalk competition sculpture category. Her entry, The Three Sisters: Lead, Arsenic and Uranium, was done in traditional rug hooking, applique and proddy. Read More
Grand Valley faculty member challenged Jeopardy show champion
October 12, 2011Ashley Shannon was both excited and terrified when she saw the category for Final Jeopardy while appearing on the popular game show October 11th. The assistant professor of English at Grand Valley was competing against Joon Pahk, a six-day champion going into the game. Read More
Jeopardy show to feature Grand Valley faculty member
October 11, 2011Tonight's television episode of Jeopardy will feature Ashley Shannon, an assistant professor of English at Grand Valley, competing against Joon Pahk, a six-day champion going into the game. The show will air in West Michigan on Tuesday, October 11, at 7:30 p.m. on WWMT-TV. Read More
Speaker will address racism in today's society
October 11, 2011The keynote speaker at the Association for Integrative Studies Conference will discuss how racism remains in our discourse, even by people who are appalled by racism. Read More
White House invites two from Grand Valley
October 11, 2011Writing faculty members Charlie Lowe and Keith Rhodes were invited to the White House October 7 as part of a contingent of 10 people from the Council of Writing Program Administrators (CWPA). Read More
Domestic violence victims remembered at event
October 10, 2011The lives of six women and girls killed during the Grand Rapids shooting rampage in July will be among those remembered during the Silent Witness event sponsored by Grand Valley's Women's Center. Read More
GVSU Sustainability Week focuses on zero-impact lifestyle
October 10, 2011Grand Valley challenges the campus community to practice a zero-impact lifestyle during the university's Campus Sustainability Week, which runs October 14-23. Read More
ReACT actors raise awareness about dating violence
October 10, 2011ReACT is a collaborative effort between the Women's Center and School of Communications' theater program to better educate students on the dangers of stalking behavior, sexual assault and dating violence. Read More
Additional flu vaccination clinic set
October 7, 2011An additional flu vaccination clinic will be held at the GVSU Family Health Center in Grand Rapids on Tuesday, October 11. Read More
Bernstein presentation will highlight disability awareness
October 6, 2011Richard Bernstein, familiar to many as the lawyer in TV commercials, will give a presentation at Grand Valley to highlight October as Disability Awareness Month. Read More
Leadership reception will recognize students, organizations
October 6, 2011The campus community is invited to the Venderbush Leadership Reception, an biannual event that recognizes student leadership on campus. Read More
Students earn scholarships to study abroad
October 6, 2011Fourteen Grand Valley students received scholarships to study abroad this year through the Benjamin Gilman International program. Read More
Fall Career Fair set for DeVos Place
October 5, 2011Career Services will host its annual Fall Career Fair on Tuesday, October 11, from 1-5 p.m. at DeVos Place Convention Center. Read More
Migrations of Islam programs set at Grand Valley
October 5, 2011The Hijabi Monologues team is soliciting local stories for possible inclusion in an October 20 program at Grand Valley. Stories must be submitted by October 10. Read More
Writers Series features Allison Amend
October 5, 2011Fiction writer Allison Amend will give a free public reading Thursday, October 6, from 4-5:30 p.m. in room 2250 Kirkhof Center as part of the GVSU Writers Series. The author says she was born in Chicago on a day when the Cubs beat the Mets 2-0. After graduating from Stanford University with a degree in Comparative Literature, she received a MFA from the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop. Read More
KCON teams with city parks and recreation
October 4, 2011Kirkhof College of Nursing has teamed with Grand Rapids Parks and Recreation to integrate healthy eating and exercise for kids involved in after-school programs. Read More
Depression screenings held on campus
October 3, 2011The Counseling and Career Development Center will participate in National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, October 6, by hosting confidential screenings on campus. Read More
GVSU readies for wind assessment study in Lake Michigan
October 3, 2011A celebration ceremony is planned for the arrival of the research buoy for the Lake Michigan offshore wind assessment study that will be conducted by Grand Valley and partners. Read More
Women's Center begins anniversary lecture series
October 3, 2011To celebrate its 10th anniversary this year, the Women's Center will host a series of speakers noted for their activism for gender justice. Read More
Nominate students for 'I am Grand Valley'
September 30, 2011To recognize student leaders at Grand Valley, faculty and staff are asked to nominate students who display and employ strong leadership skills that affect the campus community. Read More
Climate study shows overall satisfaction
September 29, 2011Nearly 90 percent of Grand Valley students and 76 percent of faculty and staff members said they are comfortable with the overall climate in their classes and workplaces, according to results of a campus climate study. 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
Panel will discuss electric vehicles, advanced battery and impact on economy
September 29, 2011A panel of community members will discuss how the electric vehicle and advanced battery industries are affecting job growth and the economy in West Michigan October 3. Read More
Climate study presentations Thursday
September 28, 2011An executive summary of the myGVSU Survey is now online at www.gvsu.edu/mygvsu. The report precedes visits from consultant Sue Rankin Thursday and Friday. Read More
ADVANCE cohort works toward nursing degree
September 27, 2011A new grant program in the Kirkhof College of Nursing offers stipends and necessary resources to students and working nurses who want to earn bachelor's degrees in nursing. Read More
ArtPrize event honors artist and WWII Red Arrow vets
September 27, 2011WWII veterans from the 32nd Red Arrow Division were honored to have their image captured in a mural, "Fading Warriors" by ArtPrize Artist Kimberly Gill. Their experiences were highlighted in the documentary film, Nightmare in New Guinea, produced by students and faculty of the Department of History and the School of Communications at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Contemporary and historic issues are focus of Great Lakes History Conference
September 27, 2011The proliferation of educational testing and the crisis in funding for higher education are just two of the hot issues to be addressed at the 37th annual Great Lakes History Conference at Grand Valley State University. This year 25 panels will be presented by local historians, area academics and national experts, under the theme of Education and Society. Read More
LGBT Resource Center hosts series of talks on sex
September 26, 2011The LGBT Resource Center is hosting a series of lectures this week focusing on sex, gender and sexuality. 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
Health leaders discuss care for Latinos
September 26, 2011Area health care leaders discussed medical care for West Michigan's Latino population during a Hispanic Heritage Month event September 20. Read More
Students collect recyclables at football game
September 26, 2011About 15 students collected cardboard packaging, pizza boxes and nearly 1,000 plastic bottles at Grand Valley's football game Friday. Read More
Students design, build educational toy for children's museum
September 26, 2011Children visiting the Grand Rapids Children's Museum are playing with a new educational tool designed and constructed by engineering students from Grand Valley. Read More
Wheelhouse Talks feature state and local leaders
September 26, 2011Prominent leaders including Rick DeVos, Andy Dillon and H. James Williams are scheduled for the 2011-12 Wheelhouse Talks sponsored by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
U.S. Sen. Carl Levin to visit Grand Valley
September 23, 2011U.S. Sen. Carl Levin is scheduled to visit Grand Valley Tuesday, September 27, at 4 p.m. in room 132 of Lake Huron Hall on the Allendale Campus. Read More
New athletics administrator addresses luncheon crowd
September 23, 2011Keri Becker, new associate athletic director/senior woman administrator, told a luncheon crowd that in her short 45-day tenure on campus she likes what she sees. Read More
Justin Amash to speak at Grand Valley
September 22, 2011U.S. Rep. Justin Amash, R-Grand Rapids, will visit Grand Valley's Allendale Campus September 26, to talk about the federal budget and debt ceiling increase. Read More
Red Arrow vets to attend ArtPrize
September 22, 2011Four remaining WWII veterans from the 32nd Red Arrow Division will be attending a reception for ArtPrize artist Kimberly Gill and view their images within in her entry, "Fading Warriors." The piece was inspired by her late father, who was among those interviewed in the Grand Valley documentary "Nightmare in New Guinea." Read More
Sustainability survey focuses on students
September 21, 2011The Sustainable Community Development Initiative is surveying students to learn about their awareness and understanding of sustainability at Grand Valley. Read More
Flu shot clinics set
September 20, 2011Flu vaccination clinics will be held September 20-October 17 for students, faculty and staff members, their dependents and retirees. Read More
Communications leader to give lecture
September 19, 2011Lance Strate, professor of Communication and Media Studies at Fordham University and one of the founders of the Media Ecology Association, will give a lecture Wednesday, September 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center, 401 W Fulton, Pew Grand Rapids Campus. The lecture is free and open to the public. Read More
Fall welcome followed by art reception
September 19, 2011Grand Valley's Women's Commission will host its annual Fall Welcome this week with a keynote speech from Keri Becker, new senior women's administrator for Athletics. Read More
GVSU engineering programs earn reaccreditation
September 19, 2011The Accreditation Board for Engineers and Technology, Inc. has granted reaccreditation to all engineering majors within the School of Engineering at Grand Valley. Read More
Grand Valley kicks off Shakespeare Festival
September 19, 2011Michigan's oldest and largest Shakespeare Festival is ready for a new season at Grand Valley with a full line-up of events from September 23-November 5. The Festival's 18th season begins with a free public performance of the popular touring show, Bard to Go: Lovestruck September 23, at 2 p.m. in Room 1506, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Soccer under the lights
September 19, 2011The Laker soccer team played its first night game Friday, beating Michigan Tech, 4-0. The women's team is unbeaten, with a 3-0-2 record (3-0 GLIAC record). Read More
Grand Valley chef a finalist in baking contest
September 16, 2011A Laker-themed dessert served at Fresh Food Company was among recipes that made the final cut in a national contest hosted by General Mills. Read More
Michael Sandel brings 'Justice' to Grand Valley
September 15, 2011A Harvard professor with rock star status will present the Fall Arts Celebration Distinguished Academic Lecture, Thursday, September 22, at 7 p.m. at the L.V. Eberhard Center, 301 W. Fulton, Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Read More
Grand Valley kicks off ArtPrize with events
September 14, 2011Thirty outdoor works of art, a panel discussion and weeks of hands-on events will welcome visitors during ArtPrize 2011 at the Grand Valley State University Exhibition Center, throughout the grounds of the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. All events are free and open to the public. Read More
Panel discussion serves as prelude for Sandel lecture
September 13, 2011In anticipation of the Fall Arts Celebration lecture by Michael Sandel, a faculty panel discussion will focus on political discourse. Read More
GVSU Constitution Day event
September 12, 2011Gleaves Whitney, director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, will share insight on Benjamin Franklin. Read More
Keynote speaker for MLK announced
September 12, 2011Longtime civil rights advocate and attorney Michelle Alexander will be the keynote speaker during Grand Valley's annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in January. Read More
Seidman breakfast event on politics and economy
September 12, 2011The Seidman College of Business Alumni Association is hosting a panel discussion called 'Political Fallout: Impact on Main Street and Wall Street.' Read More
9/11 seminar has students reflecting, documenting
September 8, 2011Erin Harbour was in the fifth grade in 2001 when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City. Read More
Fall Arts Celebration opens with Vienna operas
September 7, 2011The opening night event is "A Night in Hapsburg Vienna: From the Marriage of Figaro to Fidelio as arranged for Wind Harmonie," Monday, September 12, at 8 p.m., Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
New programs expand sustainable travel options
September 7, 2011Two new programs on campus this fall expand sustainable travel options for the campus community. Read More
Events planned to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
September 1, 2011Numerous events are planned on campus to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which will run September 16-October 13. Read More
Grand Valley opens art exhibitions
August 31, 2011Grand Valley State University kicks off the fall season with a fresh set of Art Gallery exhibitions in Allendale and Grand Rapids. Read More
Parking for football season opener detailed
August 31, 2011The Lakers open their 2011 season with a home game against Western Oregon on Thursday, September 1, at Lubbers Stadium. The campus community should note the following parking changes: Read More
Counseling Center changes policy
August 30, 2011A dramatic increase in the number of students who visit Grand Valley's Counseling Center has led staff members to develop a new service model, effective this academic year. Read More
Football team to raise funds for cancer while on the field
August 30, 2011In a one-of-a-kind fundraiser during Grand Valley's first football game, fans can pledge money to the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. Read More
Engineering students create back-to-school tool for special needs students
August 29, 2011A unique back-to-school tool that was designed and developed by a team of Grand Valley engineering students will help special needs students at Kent Intermediate School District this year. Read More
Fall Arts Celebration presents six events
August 29, 2011Fall Arts Celebration 2011 is set to go at venues in three locations, including downtown Grand Rapids. Grand Valley's gift to the community includes six enriching events, all free and open to the public, and planned with a focus on the future. Read More
Parking permits feature artwork by alumnus
August 29, 2011For the first time, parking permits for the campus community feature artwork by an alumnus. Read More
Leadership honor society receives national award
August 25, 2011Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society awarded the Grand Valley State University chapter with the Superior Circle Award. Read More
President Haas greets students during move-in week
August 24, 2011President Haas and members of the Board of Trustees greeted students during move-in week. Convocation is Friday, August 26, at the Fieldhouse. Read More
2012 Transplant Games to be held at GVSU
August 23, 2011The 2012 Transplant Games of America will be held at Grand Valley next July. Read More
Congressman Huizenga to visit MAREC Thursday
August 23, 2011U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga will visit Grand Valley's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center Thursday, August 25. Read More
Grand Valley State plays role in rapidly growing AES global industry
August 22, 2011Students at Grand Valley are learning about the advanced energy storage and how they can support the growing global industry. Read More
Hoophouse is platform for hands-on, sustainable agriculture education
August 19, 2011A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new addition to the Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) took place Friday, August 19. Read More
MAREC incubator tenant launches business expansion
August 18, 2011An advanced energy-efficient lighting applications manufacturer has completed a successful three-year stay in the business incubation program at Grand Valley's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center. Read More
Groundswell receives grant, new director
August 16, 2011The College of Education was awarded a $200,000 renewal grant for Groundswell, an initiative to help young people learn about the Great Lakes and local watershed systems and become active stewards of the environment. Read More
New farming structure to provide yearlong learning, growing
August 11, 2011A new addition to the Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) at Grand Valley will allow for yearlong, hands-on agriculture education. Read More
Antczak named RSA executive director
August 3, 2011Fred Antczak, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named executive director of the Rhetoric Society of America. Read More
Engineering students graduate August 5
August 2, 2011Students graduating from the School of Engineering will conclude their college experiences by showing off their industry work in a special ceremony Friday. Read More
Film screening to benefit scholarship
August 1, 2011Internationally recognized filmmaker Deanna Morse will premiere her new film " Wish you were here" this Friday. All sales will be donated to the Dirk Koning Film/Video Scholarship. Read More
Filming of 'Message Sent' is underway
July 27, 2011A vagrant finds a cell phone full of trouble in the upcoming Grand Valley State University film Message Sent, now in production. The original screenplay was written by Angelo Eidse of Vancouver and selected for the university's 17th annual Summer Film Project. Read More
Athletics hires Keri Becker as new associate director
July 25, 2011Keri Becker has been appointed associate director of Athletics for Grand Valley State University. She will begin Monday, August 8. Read More
Clark LipDub to air on 'Inside Edition'
July 18, 2011"Inside Edition" has scheduled a segment about the Clark/GVSU LipDub for broadcast tonight. Read More
MAREC appoints battery expert as associate director
July 18, 2011A chemical engineer with extensive experience in the battery industry has been appointed associate director of research and technology for Grand Valley's MAREC. 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
Myers is first alumnus to be named GVSU board chair
July 15, 2011Noreen K. Myers was elected chair of the Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees at the board's July 15 meeting. Read More
Changes to GVSU Carillon Concert Series
July 12, 2011Timothy Sleep is unable to perform at the GVSU International Carillon Concert Series, as was scheduled on July 17 and 20. The concerts will go on with new performers taking his place. Read More
Hauenstein Center featured on iTunes U
July 11, 2011The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is featured on the main page of iTunes U. Read More
Christopher appointed to federal committee
July 7, 2011Norman Christopher was appointed to a federal committee that will advise the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on trade issues facing the U.S. Read More
Alumnus wins Kresge Artist Fellowship
July 6, 2011Grand Valley alumnus Hubert Massey ('83) is among the 12 awardees to receive a 2011 Kresge Artist Fellowship. The fellowship provides a $25,000 award, public recognition and professional practice opportunities to literary, performing and visual artists in Detroit. Read More
GVSU master's program is a first for West Michigan
July 6, 2011For the first time in West Michigan, students can further their education in one of the fastest growing professions in the nation. Read More
Health Professions camp offered for area youth
July 1, 2011Teenagers will have the opportunity to explore careers in the health professions field during the Summer Health Activities and Professions Exploration summer day camp. Read More
Special outdoor concerts planned at Grand Valley
June 28, 2011All of the concerts are free and open to the public, rain or shine, and feature performances by internationally renowned carillonneurs from Denmark, the Netherlands and the U.S. Read More
`Antigone' event at Schuler celebrates publication
June 28, 2011A staged reading of Diane Rayor's newly published translation of "Antigone" will be held at Schuler Books and Music, 3165 Alpine Avenue NW, in Walker, on Thursday, July 7, from 7-9 p.m. The presentation will include a question and answer session and book signing. 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
Coy receives national fraternity award
June 24, 2011Tom Coy, assistant director of Student Life, is the recipient of Alpha Sigma Alpha's Outstanding Fraternity/Sorority Advisor Award. Read More
Laker athletics reveals new web look
June 23, 2011Grand Valley unveiled a new look for its athletic website June 21. GVSULakers.com received a complete overhaul, with several new features introduced. Read More
Students compete in intern olympics
June 23, 2011More than 260 interns from Grand Valley and other West Michigan colleges competed at the fourth annual Summer Internship Olympics, held at the Pew Grand Rapids Campus June 22. Read More
Storm damages Allendale Campus - events will go on today
June 22, 2011Despite basement flooding and power outages in several buildings, Grand Valley will be open today. Read More
Unique presentation earns first place for health care team
June 22, 2011A unique conference presentation by an interdisciplinary team of Kirkhof College of Nursing faculty, Simulation Center staff members and a doctoral student received national recognition and brought session attendees to tears. Read More
WGVU to host concert and car show at Fifth Third Ballpark
June 22, 2011WGVU will host a concert and classic car show that will benefit WGVU real oldies radio station 1480 AM and the West Michigan Whitecaps Inner City Youth Baseball/Softball program June 25. Read More
Grand Valley wins eighth consecutive Directors' Cup
June 21, 2011Grand Valley is named top Division II athletic program in the country for eighth consecutive year. Read More
Menon named new CLAS associate dean
June 14, 2011Shaily Menon, professor of biology, has been selected as the new College of Liberal Arts & Sciences associate dean of Professional Development and Administration. Read More
International Carillon Concert Series begins
June 13, 2011Hear the music of the bells performed by internationally renowned carillonneurs at two locations throughout the summer. Read More
National grant will help science, engineering students
June 13, 2011Science and engineering students entering their last two years at Grand Valley may be eligible to receive assistance through a National Science Foundation grant. 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
High school students practice sustainable farming
June 7, 2011High school students enrolled in the Upward Bound program at Grand Valley are learning about sustainable food systems and organic farming practices this summer. Read More
Middle school girls get glimpse into engineering careers
June 6, 2011Area middle school girls will get a glimpse into the careers of engineering, an occupation made of 10 percent women, at a four-day camp at Grand Valley. Read More
Governor signs bill sponsored by alumnus
June 3, 2011Pictured is Gov. Rick Snyder signing a Michigan House bill sponsored by Rep. Frank Foster (R-Pellston). Foster is a 2009 Grand Valley graduate who was elected in 2010 to represent Michigan's 107th District. Read More
Woodrow Wilson Fellows arrive on campus
June 3, 2011Grand Valley's 14 Woodrow Wilson Fellows were welcomed to campus during a reception at the Alumni House June 2. Read More
New Community Reading Project announced
June 1, 2011A book about three hopeful African Americans who migrated from the South in search of better lives is the center of the 2012 Community Reading Project at Grand Valley. Read More
Students present at national housing conference
June 1, 2011Eight students and one faculty advisor attended the National Association of College and University Residence Hall annual conference, where two Grand Valley students presented. Read More
Grand Valley's Veterans History Project featured on iTunes U
May 26, 2011Grand Valley State University on iTunes U features 34 interviews selected from more than 1,000 in the ongoing project by Grand Valley's Department of History, under the direction of Professor James Smither, in conjunction with the Library of Congress. Read More
Grand Valley grad receives U.S. Department of State scholarship
May 23, 2011Recent Grand Valley graduate Sandra Braden has won a U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship issued by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Braden will study the Arabic language and culture in Oman this summer. Read More
Severe weather safety tips
May 20, 2011Public Safety Services reminds the campus community of safety tips during unpredictable spring weather. Read More
Ed Cox discusses Nixon's foreign policy
May 18, 2011Ed Cox, son-in-law of President Nixon, revealed the successes and mistakes of Nixon's foreign policy during a speech sponsored by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
WGVU to host volunteer open house
May 18, 2011WGVU will host an open house for people who are interested in becoming volunteer member correspondents. Read More
Housing and Campus Dining buildings receive LEED certifications
May 17, 2011To demonstrate a continued commitment to sustainability at Grand Valley, The Connection and the 2010 Housing Project buildings received LEED certifications. Read More
Deadline nears to register for golf outing
May 16, 2011The 39th Annual Irwin Athletic Fund Golf Outing and Social is scheduled for June 2 at the Meadows. Read More
Rowers place in North America's largest collegiate competition
May 16, 2011The Grand Valley women's and men's rowing teams competed in the annual Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia May 14. Read More
Students to display renewable energy and technology ideas at MAREC
May 16, 2011High school and community college students will display their sustainable ideas and business plans at MAREC's Renewable Energy and Technology Science Fair May 23. Read More
2011 Woodrow Wilson Fellows announced
May 12, 2011A recorder of climate change in arctic Alaska, the captain of the Muskegon Thunder arena football team and a geologist of fossil digs in Israel describe just a few of the 2011 Woodrow Wilson Fellows coming to Grand Valley. Read More
Alumna volunteers for relief trip in Japan
May 12, 2011Grand Valley graduate Emma Nixon recently volunteered to be part of a team that ventured into one of the cities in Japan hit hardest by the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. Read More
Celebrating Alumni Art on Campus
May 12, 2011The Grand Valley Alumni Association will present a special event in the GVSU Art Gallery, Thursday, May 19, from 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Read More
DTE Energy awards GVSU incentive for energy conservation efforts
May 10, 2011Grand Valley received an incentive from DTE Energy for its 2010 energy conservation projects. Campus-wide energy efficient efforts save the university $1.4 million annually. Read More
Meadows to host NCAA Division II championship
May 6, 2011The Laker women's golf team will play its home course at the NCAA Division II Women's Golf Championships when play begins Wednesday, May 11, at the Meadows Golf Course. Read More
GVSU launches website of school/neighborhood data
May 5, 2011Grand Valley has developed a website, Mi-School.net, designed to help Michigan residents and educators learn more about their schools and communities. Read More
Campus team to focus on sexual assault awareness
May 4, 2011Nearly 20 people from many Grand Valley offices and community organizations met May 4 to begin the transformative work of raising awareness among students about sexual assault, dating and domestic violence, and stalking to help reduce the number of such incidents on campus. 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
Nixon's son-in-law shares White House stories
May 3, 2011Ed Cox, son-in-law of President Nixon, shares first-hand experiences of the White House at a Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies event. Read More
Commencement speakers offer advice to graduates
May 2, 2011Commencement speakers at Grand Valley's two ceremonies on April 30 offered advice, humor and worldly stories to graduates. Read More
Grand Valley reports record number of internships for 2009-10 academic year
April 29, 2011Grand Valley reported a record number of students are getting practical experience in the work force, saving employers money and keeping more graduates in Michigan. Read More
Student in London covers royal wedding
April 28, 2011One Grand Valley student will have a close-up look at the royal couple and their first public kiss Friday, and she will tell West Michigan readers all about it. Read More
Two Grand Valley faculty member's films nominated for Emmy Awards
April 27, 2011Two documentary films by two Grand Valley faculty members have been nominated for two different Emmy Awards, which will be presented May 14 in Detroit. Read More
Students inducted into honor society
April 27, 2011Ten students were inducted into Pi Delta Phi, the national French honor society, during a ceremony April 22 in the DeVos Center. Read More
Students place at national robotics challenge
April 27, 2011Twelve students from Grand Valley competed in the National Robotics Competition April 16 and 17; seven students placed second and third. Read More
Center presents pineapple awards
April 26, 2011The Padnos International Center presented its annual Pineapple Awards to people in the campus community who advocate for international students and help enrich their experiences while they are in West Michigan. Read More
Poetry is focus of community event
April 26, 2011"Building Community Through Poetry/Creando comunidades a traves de la poesia" will take place Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Cook Arts Center, 644 Grandville Ave. SW, Grand Rapids. Zulema Moret, director of Latin American Studies at Grand Valley State University, is organizing the events, co-sponsored by Cook Arts Center. All activities are free and open to the public. Read More
Students unite for clean energy
April 26, 2011Sixteen Grand Valley students took their passion for clean energy to the national level by attending Power Shift 2011 in Washington, D.C. Read More
Math major earns prestigious scholarship
April 25, 2011Kate Coveney, an applied mathematics major, received a competitive scholarship sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Read More
Nursing professor attends White House conference
April 25, 2011It's not everyday that Jean Martin, associate professor of nursing, receives an invitation from the Office of First Lady Michelle Obama. Read More
Students moving can donate unwanted items
April 25, 2011Students moving out of any dorm or on-campus apartment in Allendale or Grand Rapids can donate unwanted items that will be given to area non-profits. Read More
Educator honored at convocation
April 22, 2011The College of Education will honor an outstanding educator during its convocation ceremony, April 27, at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Read More
Engineering students receive national recognition
April 22, 2011Three Grand Valley School of Engineering students qualify to compete at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) national conference in Colorado in November. Read More
Princeton Review names Grand Valley 'Green College' for second year
April 22, 2011Grand Valley was named one of the country's most environmentally responsible colleges by The Princeton Review for the second year in a row. Read More
Students, organizations honored at annual awards ceremony
April 22, 2011The annual Student Life Recognition Awards celebrated outstanding organizations and students at a reception April 21. 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
Wind energy costs and benefits are topics at MAREC event
April 20, 2011The economic side of producing wind energy in West Michigan will be discussed at an event at MAREC on Wednesday, April 27. Read More
Student Food Pantry will benefit from lunch fundraiser
April 18, 2011The Women's Center will host a soup and salad lunch to raise money for the Student Food Pantry, April 25, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Read More
CANCELED: Sustainable Agriculture Project kicks off with teams of horses
April 18, 2011The farming season kick-off event for the Sustainable Agriculture Project has been canceled due to weather conditions. It will be rescheduled. Read More
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns to speak at Grand Valley
April 18, 2011Using the insights gleaned from his work, Burns will turn his keen eye to the future with his lecture "The Next 50 Years in the United States," Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. at the L.V. Eberhard Center, 301 W. Fulton, on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. It will be followed by a Q&A session and a reception. All events are free and open to the public. Read More
Grand Valley places high in nationwide recycling contest
April 18, 2011Grand Valley placed in the top 100 nationwide as champions of Recyclemania, compared to last year's ranking of 128 on the list. Read More
Career Services internship awardees
April 15, 2011Career Services held its fifth annual Internship Recognition Luncheon on March 31, and more than 100 people came to celebrate a successful year. Read More
Six receive study abroad scholarships
April 15, 2011Six Grand Valley students received scholarships to study abroad during the 2011-2012 academic year. Read More
Sustainable Agriculture Project kicks off with teams of horses
April 15, 2011The Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) at Grand Valley is kicking-off the farming season with three teams of horses that will prepare the farming space next to Grand Valley for planting on Monday, April 18. Read More
Thousands of hours logged for President's 50-Hour Service Challenge
April 15, 2011Approximately 26,233 hours of volunteer work were completed by 635 students, faculty and staff members to celebrate community involvement and Grand Valley's 50th anniversary. Read More
Music celebrates 50th Anniversary with special concert in Grandville
April 14, 2011The Music Department 50th Anniversary Celebration, on Wednesday, April 20, at 8 p.m. will be held at the Grandville High School Auditorium, 4700 Canal Ave. SW. The concert is open to the public with free admission. All alumni, parents and other supporters are especially encouraged to attend and be recognized. Read More
Award ceremony will celebrate student organizations
April 13, 2011The campus community is invited to the annual Student Life Recognition Awards, where student organizations will be recognized for their contributions during the year. Event takes place April 21 at 4 p.m. Read More
Opening Reception: Bling! Flash! Art! Part II
April 13, 2011As part of Grand Valley's 50th Anniversary Celebration, Bling! Flash! Art! Part II, the Senior Thesis Showcase, will have an Opening Reception on Thursday, April 14, at 5 p.m. in the Skyway Gallery, DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids. Read More
Spring Dance Concert
April 13, 2011Grand Valley dance students perform in LAT April 15 & 16. Open to the public with free admission. Read More
Dean Antczak receives Classical Association Award
April 11, 2011College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Fred Antczak was presented the CAMWS Award for Special Service, which honors contributions to the promotion of Latin and Classical Studies. The award, which is not bestowed every year, recognized the "remarkable and successful growth in the past decade" of Grand Valley's Classics program, which was founded in 2000. Read More
Center announces call for art
April 8, 2011The Women's Center announces its annual call for art and seeks submissions of artwork from students, faculty and staff members and community members to be displayed in the center's office suite next year. Read More
'Horizontal Accidents' World Premiere
April 7, 2011Celebration Cinema North will host the world premiere of "Horizontal Accidents," the Grand Valley 2010 Summer Film Project directed by Tom Seidman, at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 7. Admission is $5. Read More
eighth blackbird to give two performances
April 6, 2011The Grammy-winning ensemble eighth blackbird will show off its phenomenal virtuosity and renowned theatrical flair Wednesday, April 13, during the Arts at Noon Series, from 12-1 p.m. in Cook-DeWitt on the Allendale Campus, and an 8 p.m. performance at St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids. Read More
GVSU co-hosts regional Classical Association
April 5, 2011Grand Valley State University and Calvin College will co-host the 107th Annual Meeting of the Classical Association of the Middle West and South, the largest regional professional association of its kind in North America, April 6-9. Read More
Faculty research shines on center stage
April 1, 2011More than 100 people celebrated the accomplishments of researchers at the sixth annual "Grants on the Grand" March 30 at the Eberhard Center. Read More
Campus celebrates Cesar Chavez
March 31, 2011Students, faculty and staff members participated in a silent march around campus March 31 to honor the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez. Read More
Grand Valley Writers Series concludes with Dinty Moore
March 31, 2011The Grand Valley Writers Series wraps up the semester with a craft talk by Dinty Moore, from 2:30-3:45 in room 2215 KC, Thursday, April 7, and a reading at 5:30 p.m. in the Alumni House. Both events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Austin Bunn, assistant professor of writing at (616) 331-3411. Read More
Grand Valley offers first online master's degree
March 31, 2011Grand Valley will offer its first completely online program - a master's degree in educational technology through the College of Education. Read More
H.W. Brands returns to West Michigan
March 31, 2011Award-winning author and presidential historian H.W. Brands will be in West Michigan to give two lectures about the journey of Gen. Grant and the triumph of capitalism. Read More
Faculty to share projects at CLAS Sabbatical Showcase
March 30, 2011The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' 6th Annual Sabbatical Showcase and Spring Celebration is set for Wednesday, April 6, in the Grand River Room (2250 Kirkhof Center). Read More
Area colleges promote Latin American Film Festival
March 29, 2011Grand Valley State University and other area colleges and sponsors have joined together to present the second annual Grand Rapids Latin American Film Festival, April 7-9. Six of the most acclaimed Latin American films will focus on a wide range of contemporary topics. Read More
Events planned to honor Cesar Chavez
March 29, 2011Juan Buriel will highlight Grand Valley's Cesar Chavez Celebration with a keynote address, "What Do We Do with This History Now?" on March 31. Read More
New dining program offers meatless options, raises sustainable awareness
March 29, 2011"Meatless Mondays" aims to raise awareness about environmental and health value in consuming less meat, and allows students more sustainable options when purchasing food on campus. Read More
Presentation on Fulbright grants set
March 29, 2011Faculty members interested in applying for Fulbright grants are encouraged to attend a presentation set for Friday, April 1. Read More
GVSU Theatre presents 'Braggart Soldier'
March 28, 2011Imagine the slapstick comedy of the Three Stooges, Laurel & Hardy and the Marx Brothers, all rolled into one play. Now place the setting in ancient Rome to envision the upcoming theater production of "Braggart Soldier," performed by students at Grand Valley State University, beginning April 1, which fittingly is April Fool's Day. Read More
Two events planned to help veterans
March 28, 2011Two campus events are planned this week to raise awareness and help veterans who served during the Vietnam War. Read More
Grand Valley receives silver STAR status for sustainable practices
March 28, 2011Grand Valley is the second higher education institution and first public university in Michigan to complete STARS, a system designed to help gauge the progress of universities toward sustainability. Read More
Last 50th at Noon lecture set
March 28, 2011The last 50th at Noon lecture for the semester will focus on Grand Valley's buildings and campus design and feature two of the men largely responsible for the architectural vision. 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
MAREC receives federal approval, moves forward with offshore wind study
March 25, 2011MAREC has received final federal approval to proceed with the three-year, offshore wind assessment study. Technology will provide a first-time approach to the research. Read More
Chevy Volt charges up at MAREC
March 24, 2011A Volt visited Grand Valley's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center on March 18. It was the first vehicle to be charged by the first electric vehicle charging station at Grand Valley. Read More
Regional engineering conference draws students from across country
March 22, 2011Students from Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ontario will attend a professional mechanical engineering conference and competition at Grand Valley State University from March 25-27. Read More
Two from Grand Valley will perform at Carnegie Hall
March 22, 2011Two on staff at Grand Valley State University are headed to Carnegie Hall to perform on March 28, as members of the Holland Chorale. Read More
Author to present ways students can change the world
March 21, 2011Libuse Binder, author of "Ten Ways to Change the World in Your Twenties," will visit Grand Valley on April 4. She will discuss ways students can make a difference -- from eating locally to starting a nonprofit organization. Read More
Screening set for award-winning documentary
March 21, 2011The documentary film, "The Death of an Imam," will be screened at Grand Valley on Friday, March 25, at 1 p.m., in room 174 Lake Superior Hall. The film examines the news reporting associated with the 2009 shooting of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah in a Dearborn warehouse. It explores allegations of a terrorism conspiracy, the use of FBI informants, and the portrayal of Muslims in the mainstream media. Read More
Varied events mark Women's History Month at GVSU
March 21, 2011A number of events -- from lectures to high tea to theater -- are planned at Grand Valley to mark March as Women's History Month. Read More
OMA to host panel of religious experts
March 18, 2011The Office of Multicultural Affairs at Grand Valley State University will host a panel of religious leaders to discuss religious identity and how influences contribute to one's journey in faith on March 23. Read More
Science Olympiad celebrates Year of Chemistry 201
March 18, 2011The 2011 Michigan Science Olympiad Region 12 Tournament at Grand Valley is celebrating the International Year of Chemistry. Read More
Students studying in Japan safe, one may return home
March 18, 2011One Grand Valley student participating in a study abroad program in Japan may return home after news his host institution will cancel classes for the remainder of the semester. Read More
Reality circus to perform a Grand Valley 50th anniversary event
March 17, 2011West Michigan is invited to a free and fabulous reality circus performance as part of Grand Valley State University's 50th Anniversary celebration. "Stand Up Eight" will be presented Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m. in the Fieldhouse Arena, on Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. Read More
English Department Visiting Scholar: Anne Curzan
March 16, 2011A lecture, "Apps, Bailouts, and Muffin Tops: How Language Changes," will be presented by Anne Curzan, author of How English Works, Thursday, March 24, at 2:30 p.m. at Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Guest Artist Series: Christopher Creviston, saxophone; Hannah Gruber, piano
March 16, 2011His performance in the Guest Artist Series at Grand Valley includes pianist Hannah Gruber Thursday, March 17, from 8-10 p.m. in the Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Leaders can learn from ancient Greece
March 16, 2011Distinguished classicist W. Robert Connor will visit Grand Valley for a two-day event to discuss lessons from ancient Greece and how they may relate to today's global economy, policy and business. Read More
Michigan History Day regional contest at Grand Valley Saturday
March 16, 2011The Michigan History Day western regional contest will be held at Grand Valley State University on Saturday, March 19, from 9:30 a.m-1:30 p.m., at the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus. Read More
Retired leaders offer 'lessons'
March 16, 2011Three of the masterminds behind the development and growth of Grand Valley each shared personal reflections on their lifelong dedication to learning, while challenging audience members to think how they can make learning an enduring legacy. Read More
Series will address diversity, mental health
March 16, 2011Students are invited to participate in a three-part series that will address spirituality, mental health, and U.S. and global diversity. 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
Writers Series to feature Kelcey Parker
March 15, 2011Parker will give a reading on Thursday, March 24, at 1 p.m. at the GVSU Alumni House. She will also give a craft talk at 4 p.m. in room 136 Lake Superior Hall. Both events are on the Allendale Campus and are open to the public with free admission. Read More
Art Gallery 'Ravines Revisited' opening reception March 17
March 14, 2011A new exhibition at the Grand Valley State University Art Gallery explores the beauty and complexity of the landscape and the effects of erosion to the Allendale Campus Ravines. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/artgallery, or call (616) 331-2563. Read More
Iannelli named director of engineering school
March 14, 2011Joe Iannelli, a native of Italy, has been selected as the new director of Grand Valley's School of Engineering. He will assume his position July 3. Read More
Students are finalists for prestigious scholarship
March 11, 2011Two Grand Valley students have been named finalists for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Read More
Art in Public: Politics, Economics and a Democratic Culture
March 10, 2011A free public lecture and symposium will examine the ongoing debate over government funding for the arts. Read More
Impact of pornography will be discussed at event
March 10, 2011Several Grand Valley departments will sponsor a presentation by Robert Jensen, an expert on the impact of pornography on men and women. Read More
Arts at Noon Series: Bach cello suites featuring Pablo Mahave-Veglia
March 9, 2011Grand Valley's Arts at Noon Series continues Wednesday, March 16, from noon-1 p.m., in Cook-DeWitt Center, GVSU Allendale Campus, with Pablo Mahave-Veglia, associate professor of music, performing Bach's masterworks for solo cello. Read More
Artist-Faculty Series: Giuseppe Lupis, piano
March 8, 2011The Artist-Faculty Series continues with a performance by Giuseppe Lupis, assistant professor of piano at Grand Valley, Tuesday, March 15, from 8-10 p.m. in Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus. Read More
Retired leaders will give 'lessons' to student audience
March 8, 2011Three men with a storied history at Grand Valley will share their knowledge with students and others during an event sponsored by Housing and Residence Life on March 15. Read More
Ford honored with Hauenstein Fellowship award
March 7, 2011The Col. Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship is Grand Valley's most prestigious award. President Ford will be honored as the first recipient March 15. Read More
Participation numbers released for climate survey
March 7, 2011More than one-fourth of all campus community members participated in the myGVSU Survey, which asked questions related to learning, living and working at Grand Valley. 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
MAREC to showcase Michigan-made renewable energy technology
March 4, 2011Learn and see first-hand the sustainable technology being created and produced in Michigan at the first annual Made in Michigan Renewable Energy Technology Show at MAREC, March 21-23. 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
MAREC partners with entrepreneurs to market solar energy credits
February 28, 2011Grand Valley's MAREC was recently certified as a generator of solar power, allowing the facility to gain revenue for the solar power it produces. Read More
CANCELED: Gruenberg Master Class & Concert
February 24, 2011Today's Master Class and concert featuring pianist Immanuela Gruenberg have been canceled. Read More
Sustainable Agricultural Project hosts fundraiser
February 24, 2011The Sustainable Agricultural Project and Farm Club are hosting a dinner and benefit on Thursday, March 3, at the Eberhard Center on the Pew Campus. Read More
Writers Series Event CANCELED
February 24, 2011Writer Laura Kasischke's visit has today been canceled due to weather-related difficulties. The author was scheduled to give a talk on writing craft from 4-5:15 p.m., followed by a reading from 5:30-6:30 in the Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Mark Santillano Dance Concert
February 23, 2011Guest artist Mark Santillano of SoMar Dance Works, will give a free, informal dance concert Friday, February 25, at 7 p.m., Room 1600 - Dance Studio Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Call for nominations
February 21, 2011The College of Education is accepting nominations for Distinguished Alumni Awards. The Outstanding Leadership/Administrator and Outstanding Educator awards are presented twice a year. Read More
Dove model to address 'real beauty'
February 21, 2011A model from the 2005 Dove Campaign for Real Beauty will give a presentation on campus during Conversations on Loving Your Body, in conjunction with National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Read More
Grand Valley to host Irish poet and Michigan writer
February 21, 2011A doubleheader of sorts is planned by Grand Valley State University as organizers bring two esteemed writers to the Allendale Campus. Each event is open to the public with free admission. Read More
Presidents' Day was theme at Cupcake Wars
February 21, 2011Seven teams of students competed in a version of the The Food Network¿s Cupcake Wars at Fresh Food Company on February 18. 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
SCDI launches new lunch series
February 18, 2011The Sustainable Community Development Initiative at Grand Valley invites faculty, staff and students to attend a new series that encourages conversations about sustainability. Read More
Faculty to participate in National Engineering Week
February 17, 2011As part of National Engineering Week, Grand Valley faculty members will participate in the Grand Rapids Public Museum's Student Engineering Week. Read More
Paul Hillegonds speech available online
February 17, 2011In celebration of Grand Valley State University's 50th Anniversary, the much-admired, former Speaker of the Michigan House Paul Hillegonds brought his first-hand experience in government and business to his February 16 lecture on what the next 50 years holds for Michigan. Read More
Student with Duchenne's disorder earns diploma early
February 17, 2011Earning a bachelor's degree is a high point in the lives of many Grand Valley graduates. For Jim Albright and his family, it was a milestone that once seemed impossible. 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
Deadline for campus survey extended
February 15, 2011The deadline to complete the myGVSU Survey has been extended to Friday, February 18. Read More
Fifth graders compete in pinewood derby at Grand Valley
February 15, 2011A group of fifth graders from Sibley Elementary School races pinewood derby cars built with help from engineering students. Read More
Fitness day promotes healthy lifestyles
February 15, 2011Grand Valley is participating in National Fitness and Sports Recreation Day on Tuesday, February 22, to encourage the campus community to develop and maintain healthy lifestyles. Read More
GVSU approves major change for engineering students
February 11, 2011The School of Engineering at Grand Valley will now offer five different engineering majors. The proposal was presented to the university's Board of Trustees at its February 11 meeting and was approved. Read More
Grand Valley freezes housing rates on campus
February 11, 2011For the first time in Grand Valley's history, the Board of Trustees voted to freeze housing rates for all students living on campus next year at 2010 rates. Read More
Campus survey open through Monday
February 10, 2011Members of the myGVSU Survey Committee remind students, faculty and staff members that there is still time for their voices to be heard. Read More
'Vagina Monologues' celebrate 10th year
February 9, 2011The Women's Center at Grand Valley will celebrate its 10th year of producing Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues" with two performances set for February 11-12. Read More
Character interpreters mark Reagan's 100th birthday
February 9, 2011In a one-of-a-kind event celebrating Ronald Reagan's 100th birthday, five actors will come together to portray Reagan himself, and the four American presidents who most influenced him. Read More
Hillegonds to speak as Grand Valley 50th Anniversary Lecturer
February 9, 2011Hillegonds' lecture is Wednesday, February 16, at 7 p.m. in Loosemore Auditorium on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. A reception will be held at 5:45 p.m. and the lecture will be followed by a question and answer session. Read More
WISE receives grant from AAUW
February 8, 2011One of Grand Valley's academic living and learning communities received a grant from the American Association of University Women to boost its mentoring program and enhance relationship building. Read More
Deadline extended for Women's Commission awards
February 7, 2011The Women's Commission has extended the nomination deadline for submissions for the Maxine Swanson and Women's Impact awards. Read More
Range of events will highlight Asian Pacific heritage celebration
February 7, 2011Numerous events are planned to highlight the cultural richness of Asian Pacific Islander Americans. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the events will run from February 7-17. Read More
Women's Center sets deadline for journal entries
February 7, 2011The deadline for the 2011 edition of "In Our Own Words: A Journal about Women" is February 14. Read More
CANCELED: GVSU hosts auto race for fifth graders
February 4, 2011The pinewood derby event at Grand Valley scheduled for Friday, February 4, has been canceled due to Grand Rapids Public School closings. Read More
CANCELED: GVSU's Girls in Sports Day
February 4, 2011The annual Girls in Sports Day scheduled for Saturday, February 5, on GVSU's Allendale Campus has been cancelled. Read More
Kutsche office awards grant
February 4, 2011The Kutsche Office of Local History has awarded a mini-grant to a community and faculty research team whose project focuses on Merze Tate, an area African American woman who served in the U.S. State Department. 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
Student receives national award for animal advocacy
February 3, 2011Grand Valley student is the recipient of a Student Leadership Award from the Humane Society of the United States in recognition of her work to improve the lives of farm animals. Read More
Winter 2011 Wellness Retreat scheduled
February 3, 2011The Winter 2011 Wellness Retreat will be held on Saturday, February 12, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Read More
GVSU first public university in state to receive environmental certification
February 1, 2011Grand Valley is the first public university in Michigan to be certified by the Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program (MTESP). Read More
Theatre at Grand Valley presents 'Wanda's Visit' & 'Bye, Bye, Margarita'
February 1, 2011February 4 & 5, 7:30 p.m. and February 6, 2 p.m. Tickets, $6, at LAT Box Office at (616)-331-2300, Star Tickets at 800-585-3737, or www.startickets.com. For more information visit www.gvsu.edu/theatre. Read More
CANCELED: Free Play 20: New Music Detroit
January 31, 2011CANCELED: The performance Wednesday, February 2, from 8-9:30 p.m., Large Dance Studio, Performing Arts Center, GVSU Allendale Campus has been canceled. Read More
Seguin Beighley named LGBT center director
January 28, 2011Colette Seguin Beighley has been named director of the LGBT Resource Center. She had served as assistant director. Read More
CONSTRAINT: A GVSU Arts Faculty Performance
January 27, 2011Four faculty members will take on individual "constraints" for this one-time performance in dance, music, writing and theatre, Thursday, January 27, 7- 8 p.m., LAT, Allendale Campus. Read More
Kenneth R. Venderbush Student Leadership Award Nominations
January 27, 2011Faculty and staff are reminded that nominations for the Kenneth R. Venderbush Student Leadership Award are due in the Dean of Students Office no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, February 11, 2011. Read More
MAREC grant will expand energy and technology start-ups
January 27, 2011Grand Valley's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center received a grant to enhance the center's business incubator program. Read More
Engineering and computing professors receive fellows
January 26, 2011Two faculty members of the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing were awarded with the distinction of fellow in their profession. Read More
Her Story series continues
January 26, 2011Regina McClinton, associate professor of cell and molecular biology, will be the next presenter in the Her Story series, sponsored by the Women's Center. Read More
Open Dress Rehearsal: Richard Stoelzel, trumpet and Solee Lee-Clark, organ
January 26, 2011The program, Thursday, January 27, 6-7 p.m., Cook-DeWitt Center, GVSU Allendale Campus, will feature music for trumpet and organ from the Baroque period to contemporary works. Read More
CD Release Party: Czech and Moravian Oboe Music featuring Marlen Vavrikova
January 25, 2011Vavrikova, assistant professor of oboe at Grand Valley, will perform Masek's Oboe Quartet in C Major with Vitezslav Cernoch, violin; Paul Swantek, viola; and Pablo Mahave-Veglia, cello. A reception will follow. Read More
Celebration of Black History Month includes lectures, music and 'taste of soul'
January 24, 2011The celebration of Black History Month at Grand Valley State University includes numerous lectures, musical events, films and a "Taste of Soul." Read More
Visiting Artist Conrad Bakker
January 24, 2011The Department of Art & Design presents an informative program by visiting artist Conrad Bakker, "How to do Things with Things." Read More
Celebration of MLK Week continues Friday
January 21, 2011Grand Valley's extended celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. continues Friday, January 21, with a presentation sponsored by Student Senate. Read More
Grand Valley sees growth in engineering and computing internships in West Michigan
January 21, 2011The number of internships for engineering students increased by 42 percent in 2010, and computing and information systems co-ops increased by 31 percent, compared to 2009. Read More
Kennedy, Hooker appointed to Grand Valley Board of Trustees
January 21, 2011John Kennedy and David Hooker have been appointed to Grand Valley's Board of Trustees. Read More
WGVU to host screening
January 21, 2011WGVU will host a free screening of "Surviving Auschwitz: Children of the Shoah" at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre on Tuesday, January 25, at 6:30 p.m. Read More
Expo will focus on health, wellness resources
January 20, 2011The seventh annual Fitness and Wellness Expo will be held on Wednesday, January 26, from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room. Read More
GR Symphony to play PAC
January 20, 2011Due to the large number of musicians, this concert will be held in the Louis Armstrong Theatre in the Performing Arts Center on the Allendale Campus, Wednesday, January 26, from 12-1 p.m. 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
Dyson highlights MLK celebration
January 19, 2011Mixing fire and brimstone preaching with a touch of modern rap, Michael Eric Dyson projected his vision of Martin Luther King's legacy before a captivated audience in Louis Armstrong Theatre January 19. Read More
Recyclemania begins January 23
January 19, 2011For the fourth year in a row, Grand Valley is competing in Recyclemania, a competition among colleges and universities across the United States. Read More
Dyson to give presentation Wednesday
January 17, 2011Popular national radio show host Michael Eric Dyson will give a presentation at Grand Valley on Wednesday, highlighting the university's commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Week. Read More
MLK speaker urges audience to take action
January 17, 2011Civil rights leader Judy Richardson told Grand Valley students their activism doesn't need to begin with a national movement. Read More
Hundreds of K-12 students expected for Super Science Saturday
January 14, 2011Super Science Saturday to be held in conjunction with the International Year of Chemistry 2011 and Grand Valley's 50th anniversary. Read More
MLK Week kicks off with Monday breakfasts
January 14, 2011Grand Valley's commemoration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. kicks off Monday, January 17, with free breakfasts for the campus community. Read More
Presidents' Ball tickets available
January 13, 2011Grand Valley Student Senate is hosting the 25th annual Presidents' Ball on Friday, February 4, 2011. 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
Grand Valley holds screening of 'Bullied'
January 12, 2011The College of Education will host a screening of "Bullied," the story of a Wisconsin student who filed a lawsuit against a school district. Read More
Grand Valley installs first electric vehicle charging station
January 11, 2011Grand Valley's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center is the site of the university's first electric vehicle charging station. Read More
Campus Leadership Week recognizes student leaders
January 10, 2011The Office of Student Life and the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society have a variety of events planned for Campus Leadership Week, January 17-22. Read More
Classics professor selected for teaching excellence award
January 10, 2011Peter Anderson, associate professor of Classics, received a Collegiate Teaching Excellence Award at the American Philological Association Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, on January 8. Read More
Expanded MLK celebration features two keynote speakers
January 10, 2011Grand Valley's commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day will extend beyond the traditional holiday to include more than a week of activities and programs. Read More
Grand Valley alumnus stars in new Travel Channel series
January 7, 2011Grand Valley State University alumnus Steven Rinella will star in a new Travel Channel series beginning Sunday, January 9, at 9 p.m. Read More
Women's Center receives U.S. Justice Department grant
January 6, 2011Grand Valley's Women's Center received a federal grant to raise awareness of sexual assault and dating violence and help reduce the number of such incidents on campus. Read More
Free international film series focuses on women
January 5, 2011The 2011 Chiaroscuro international film series will this year features films by women directors. Read More
MultiMedia III: Alumni Invitational Exhibition
January 5, 2011An invitational exhibit celebrates Grand Valley State University's 50th Anniversary, and features new work by former outstanding Art & Design and School of Communications students. Read More
Carillon bells to ring Christmas Eve
December 20, 2010A free concert of songs of the season will begin at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, December 24, on the Beckering Family Carillon, located on Grand Valley's Pew Campus at 401 W. Fulton St. 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
WGVU celebrates birthday
December 17, 2010WGVU is celebrating its 38th birthday. On December 17, 1972, WGVU, then WGVC-TV Channel 35, officially signed on the air. Read More
Grand Valley teams with Grand Rapids to create sustainable solutions
December 14, 2010In a first-ever partnership, the City of Grand Rapids and students from Grand Valley State University are working together to create long-lasting sustainable solutions for the city. 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
Professor recognized by Steelcase for research
December 13, 2010John Kilbourne, professor of movement science, was recognized by Steelcase for researching activity permissible classroom spaces and introducing the furniture maker's innovative desk/chair to his students. Read More
Engineering and computing students showcase projects
December 10, 2010Grand Valley students from the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing showcased more than 80 semester projects during Project Day December 9. 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
Philosophy professor writes for NY Times
December 9, 2010Peimin Ni, professor of philosophy at Grand Valley State University, was invited to contribute an article for the NY Times' online The Stone series, which features the writing of contemporary philosophers on issues both timely and timeless. Read More
Reception celebrates successful women athletes
December 9, 2010Champions were celebrated December 8 as the Women's Center hosted a reception to congratulate four Grand Valley's women's varsity teams on winning seasons. Read More
College of Education to hold convocation
December 8, 2010The College of Education will honor a geology professor during its convocation ceremony December 10. Read More
Grand Valley celebrates Commencement
December 8, 2010About 950 Grand Valley students will participate in Commencement, as the university celebrates its 50th anniversary. 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
One-hour graphic design exhibit on Thursday
December 7, 2010An experimental project by graphic design senior students will be on view only on Thursday, December 9, from 9:30-10:30 am. Read More
Grand Valley mourns death of faculty member
December 6, 2010Grand Valley State University mourns the death of Mary Easter, an affiliate professor of writing. Read More
Women's Commission seeks nominations for awards
December 6, 2010The Women's Commission is seeking nominations from faculty and staff members for recipients of the Maxine Swanson and Women's Impact awards. Read More
Study abroad photo winners
December 3, 2010Photos were submitted by students following their overseas travels. Read More
Philosophy Research Showcase
December 2, 2010A two-day Research Showcase is planned for students to present their thesis projects from Philosophy 495: Reality, Knowledge and Value. Presentations will be in D1-129 Mackinac Hall, on Tuesday, December 7, and Wednesday, December 8, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 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
KCON hosts meeting for health care professionals
December 1, 2010Nursing educators from throughout West Michigan gathered at Grand Valley November 30 for a regional meeting to discuss national initiatives aimed at transforming the nursing profession and the health care system. Read More
Registration open for Leadership Summit
December 1, 2010College students statewide are invited to Grand Valley's Leadership Summit on February 12, 2011, in the Kirkhof Center. Read More
"I Am Grand Valley" nominations close December 3
November 29, 2010Friday, December 3, will mark the last day for faculty and staff to nominate students for "I Am Grand Valley." Nominations can be submitted online at www.gvsu.edu/iamgv. 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
Presidents to sign books
November 29, 2010Three of Grand Valley's presidents will sign copies of the commemorative 50th anniversary book during an event at the DeVos Center on Thursday, December 9. Read More
Collecting blankets for the homeless
November 24, 2010Staff members from African American sororities are pictured as they prepare to deliver the blankets they collected to the Guiding Light Rescue Mission for the Homeless in Grand Rapids on November 23. Read More
Haitian professor to speak on water quality
November 24, 2010The Padnos International Center will sponsor a presentation by a Haitian professor on the water quality in that country. Read More
Playoff football game televised live Saturday
November 24, 2010Laker fans can watch Grand Valley play in the NCAA Division II second round playoff game live on TV Saturday. 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
Once homeless, speaker works to break poverty cycle
November 19, 2010A national expert on poverty who was once homeless with two children will speak on campus about breaking free from poverty and building a more equitable society. Read More
President Haas celebrates Thanksgiving with students
November 19, 2010President Haas helped prepare a Thanksgiving feast for students at Fresh Food Company on Thursday, November 18. Read More
GVTV to record free video greetings to military personnel
November 18, 2010Operation Salutations will give West Michigan families of military personnel the opportunity to record a message on December 4, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., in the GVTV studio, in the lower level of Kirkhof Center. Read More
GVSU releases experimental mobile app
November 17, 2010Grand Valley State University has launched a new, free mobile application for the iPhone and Android called Shop Social. Read More
Holiday gift idea: 50th anniversary book on sale in Kirkhof Center
November 17, 2010In time for holiday gift giving, the University Bookstore will sell copies of Grand Valley's 50th anniversary book in the Kirkhof Center lobby before exam week, and President Thomas J. Haas is scheduled to sign copies on select dates. Read More
Sororities sponsor blanket drive for homeless
November 16, 2010Students, faculty and staff members from four African American sororities are sponsoring a blanket drive to benefit homeless people in Grand Rapids. Read More
Fall Dance Concert
November 15, 2010The annual Fall Dance Concert featuring students from Grand Valley's Dance Program will take place Friday and Saturday, November 19-20. Read More
Flu shot clinics held in Allendale and Grand Rapids
November 15, 2010Grand Valley's Kirkhof College of Nursing will hold a flu shot clinic on November 16 and 17. Read More
Transfer students benefit from GVSU/GRCC agreement
November 15, 2010Grand Valley State University and Grand Rapids Community College have reached an academic credit transfer agreement for music students. Signing of the agreement took place Monday, November 15, Read More
Arts at Noon celebrates American Indians
November 12, 2010O'de Land, a local American Indian group of male vocalists and drummers, will perform during at Arts at Noon event on Wednesday, November 17. Read More
Diversity Brownbag session looks at stereotypes
November 12, 2010Staff members from the Office of Multicultural Affairs will host a Diversity Brownbag session on Thursday, November 18, that will focus on stereotypes. Read More
Take the 50-hour service challenge
November 12, 2010A campus-wide service challenge helps celebrate both volunteer work and Grand Valley's 50th anniversary. Read More
Michigan Film Festival brings workshops and screenings to Grand Valley
November 10, 2010The second annual Michigan Film Festival takes place Nov. 12-14 in downtown Grand Rapids, including Grand Valley's Loosemore Auditorium. All events are free and open to the public. Read More
Grand Valley, Mary Free Bed announce Wounded Warriors project
November 9, 2010Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans with traumatic brain injuries can receive free, comprehensive rehabilitation in Grand Rapids through a program funded by the Department of Defense. Read More
MAREC lunch series features Haworth manager
November 9, 2010The next Grand Valley State University Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC) Lunch and Learn Series will feature Haworth's Zero Landfill Waste Program. Read More
Grand Valley to sign agreement for teaching fellowship program
November 8, 2010Grand Valley will sign a memo of understanding with three West Michigan public school districts as part of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellowship Program. Read More
'Stories' give voice to those who go unheard
November 5, 2010From dialogue vignettes, audiences at 'Grand Valley Stories' learned a little of what it's like to be a Grand Valley student. Read More
First West Michigan student receives DAAD ambassador honor
November 5, 2010Grand Valley State University undergraduate Nicole Summers was chosen as one of 35 students from the U.S. and Canada for a German ambassador program. Read More
Grand Valley photography and graphic design work at DeVos Place
November 5, 2010'Bling! Flash! Art!' featuring work by 12 photographers and 10 graphic designers will be on exhibit November 17- December 11, at DeVos Place Grand Gallery in Grand Rapids. Read More
Next 50th At Noon lecture studies athletics
November 5, 2010The early years that set the stage for Grand Valley's current athletic success will be the focus of the next event in the 50th At Noon Lecture Series. Read More
Grand Valley helps high school students build electric cars
November 4, 2010Students from high schools in Ludington, Coopersville, Byron Center and Kalamazoo will visit Grand Valley State University to learn how to build electric cars on Tuesday, November 9. Read More
"I Am Grand Valley" nominations open
November 3, 2010Nominations for "I Am Grand Valley" are still open. Faculty and staff are asked to nominate students who they feel display and employ strong leadership skills that affect the campus community. Read More
GVSU named a sustainable leader
November 3, 2010Grand Valley State University is included in a list of the nation's top 52 leaders for sustainability efforts at higher education institutes, according to the recently released 2011 College Sustainability Report Card. Read More
NPR's John Hockenberry to visit Grand Rapids
November 3, 2010Award-winning journalist and National Public Radio host John Hockenberry will be in Grand Rapids to give two lectures as part of the Duncan Littlefair Great Speakers Series. Read More
Two events look at portrayal of American Indians
November 3, 2010In honor of November as American Indian Heritage Month, two events are planned next week by the Division of Inclusion and Equity and other departments. Read More
Former major leaguer slated to give presentation
November 2, 2010From baseball player to author to business owner, Doug Glanville brings a diverse background to his presentation for the Professionals of Color Lecture Series on Thursday, November 4. Read More
KCON grant will increase diversity among nursing students
November 2, 2010Kirkhof College of Nursing received a $773,837 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to increase diversity among nursing students. Read More
Arts at Noon Series: Ars Antiqua with violinist Rachel Barton Pine
November 1, 2010Next up in the Arts at Noon Series is Ars Antiqua with violinist Rachel Barton Pine, on Wednesday, November 3, in the Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Grand Valley experts available to comment on General Election
November 1, 2010The 2010 General Election will have great importance in Michigan and nationally. A list of Grand Valley experts can be found at the GVSU Election Center, at www.gvsu.edu/electioncenter. Read More
Grand Valley to release campus cookbook
November 1, 2010Campus Dining will soon publish a cookbook of recipes collected from university chefs, students, faculty and staff members. Read More
Sustainable champions recognized
November 1, 2010As part of Sustainability Week, Grand Valley students, faculty, staff and community members were honored for their sustainable practices at the Sustainability Champions Awards Breakfast October 29. Read More
Program through Goodwill provides work experience
October 29, 2010Grand Valley and Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids have partnered to give adults with autism real-work experiences. Read More
Theater performances will be based on campus interviews
October 29, 2010Two productions of "Grand Valley Stories" are scheduled for early November and based on interviews from students, faculty and staff members in September. Read More
University offers loans, grants for sustainable project
October 29, 2010A university effort to award grants and loans to students, departments and organizations allowing them to implement sustainable projects continues Grand Valley's commitment to sustainability. Read More
TEDx event ignites conversation
October 27, 2010Going paperless, the importance of community service, and facility energy consumption were all topics of discussion at Grand Valley's first TEDx event, themed "Sustainability - a GRAND Tradition." Read More
Leadership Institute registration open
October 26, 2010Students can register for the Intermediate Leaders Institute up until the day of the event on Saturday, November 6. Read More
Rosalynn Carter visits West Michigan
October 26, 2010Former first lady Rosalynn Carter visited West Michigan to talk about her new book 'Within Our Reach: Ending the Mental Health Crisis.' Read More
WGVU to host wine tasting
October 26, 2010WGVU will host 'Food, Wine and All That Jazz' on Friday, October 29, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Read More
Craig Benjamin presents Big History
October 25, 2010A series of four lectures on "Big History" will be presented for the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan by Craig Benjamin, Grand Valley State University associate professor in the Department of History and Meijer Honors College. The lecture series runs each Tuesday, October 26 - November 16, at 7 p.m. Read More
Deadline nears for applications for 'Change U'
October 25, 2010The deadline to apply to participate in a free social justice training program at Grand Valley is November 1. Read More
Grand Valley history on stage in 'Founding'
October 25, 2010Students and faculty from the Grand Valley's Theater Program and Department of Writing have united to produce a special event celebrating the university's 50th Anniversary. Read More
Hoekstra receives WGVU award
October 25, 2010Congressman Pete Hoekstra received the 'Most Loyal Uplinker' award from WGVU. Read More
Career Services seeks grant applications
October 22, 2010The Career Services office is taking applications from departments wishing to create, expand or enhance internship or practicum initiatives. Read More
Discussion ties gender roles to bullying
October 22, 2010Nearly 100 people attended an interactive presentation, 'Mean Girls and Real Boys,' on cultural and media constructions of gender and their correlation to bullying. Read More
Michigan poets gathered at Poetry Night
October 22, 2010It was a full house at Grand Valley's Fall Arts Celebration 2010 Poetry Night October 21. Among the audience members were many of the Who's Who of Michigan poets. Read More
Staff member shares battle against cancer gene
October 22, 2010Kristina Wieghmink, an anthropology lab staff member, shared her personal journey of deciding to undergo a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy after learning that she carried a hereditary cancer gene that drastically increased her chances of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Read More
Free Play 19: Michael Lowenstern
October 21, 2010Michael Lowenstern, composer/producer/bass clarinetist, will perform works from his new CD "Spin Cycle" on Monday, October 25, from 8-10 p.m. in the Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. The concert is open to the public with free admission. Read More
Dozens of faculty and staff members attend annual CUB Chili Cook-off
October 20, 2010About 70 faculty and staff members were treated to a hot bowl of chili at the Alumni House as part of Grand Valley's 50th anniversary celebration. Read More
Lakers host Ferris at '131 Showdown' at Van Andel Arena
October 20, 2010Grand Valley officials announced today that the Lakers will host Ferris State University in men's and women's basketball at Van Andel Arena January 29 in the "131 Showdown" presented by Amway. Read More
GVSU hosts IBM-sponsored regional programming contest
October 19, 2010For the first time Grand Valley State University is hosting the regional segment of the IBM-sponsored Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest (ACM ICPC). Read More
Engrained goes cashless
October 18, 2010George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson are a few faces you will not be finding at Engrained, Grand Valley's first cashless campus restaurant. Read More
Film showing part of Open Access Week
October 18, 2010As part of Open Access Week, a way to celebrate and advocate for open access publication, University Libraries is sponsoring a showing of the film, RiP: A Remix Manifesto on October 22, 7-9 p.m. in Kirkhof. Read More
Grand Valley to perform 'Appalachian Spring' during Fall Arts Celebration
October 18, 2010Through a special licensing agreement with the Graham Foundation, Grand Valley State University is very privileged to bring an iconic work of modern dance to the West Michigan community. Read More
Sustainability office creates online survey
October 18, 2010The Sustainable Community Development Initiative has created a survey for faculty and staff members, and departments to determine their level of sustainable practices. Read More
Volunteers ready for Make a Difference Day
October 18, 2010More than 350 Grand Valley students, faculty and staff members are expected to participate in Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 23, which will also serve as a kick-off event for Grand Valley's Sustainability Week. Read More
`Appalachian Spring¿ opens dress rehearsal to ease crowds
October 18, 2010As part of Fall Arts Celebration 2010, music and dance faculty members and students present ¿Appalachian Spring,¿ on Monday, November 1, at 8 p.m., at the Louis Armstrong Theatre in the Performing Arts Cente Read More
Grand Valley grad in performance trifecta; Playing tonight with GR Symphony
October 15, 2010Trumpeter Hunter Eberly has had quite the jet-setter week with nothing but good news. The 2009 graduate of Grand Valley and native of Muskegon is performing October 15-16, with the trumpet section of the Grand Rapids Symphony's production of "Lord of the Rings." Read More
Grand Valley's Lipdub goes viral
October 15, 2010Grand Valley's Lipdub is getting local and international attention by journalists and popular online social networks. More than 54,000 people viewed it in the first two days after the video was posted online October 12, at www.gvsu.edu/lipdub. Read More
Campus Health Center holds last student flu shot clinic
October 14, 2010Grand Valley's Campus Health Center will hold its final student flu shot clinic on October 16. Read More
Forche replaces Duffy for Poetry Night
October 14, 2010Due to unforeseen circumstances Great Britain Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy will be unable, as previously scheduled, to join poet Bob Hicok for Poetry Night at Grand Valley State University. Read More
GVSU Sustainability Week: A Grand Tradition
October 14, 2010Celebrating sustainability has become a grand tradition at Grand Valley State University. Going on its sixth year, Grand Valley's annual Campus Sustainability Week runs October 23-30. Read More
Hundreds attend candlelight vigil
October 13, 2010More than 300 people attended a candlelight vigil October 12 to remember the seven LGBT youth across the country who recently committed suicide. Read More
Lubbers and Niemeyer share memories of Grand Valley
October 13, 2010President Emeritus Arend D. Lubbers and retired Provost Glenn Niemeyer reminisced about Grand Valley's early history. Read More
Three GVSU presidents to sign copies of anniversary book
October 13, 2010It's not often that three of Grand Valley's presidents are in the same room. When they are, it's sure to be a special occasion. Read More
'Appalachian Spring' opens dress rehearsal to ease crowds
October 12, 2010Anyone with tickets for the 8 p.m. performance has the opportunity to trade for admission to the 5 p.m. full dress rehearsal. Read More
Grand Valley LipDub video now online
October 12, 2010The University LipDub video produced by Grand Valley State University is now available for viewing online. Read More
Grand Valley alumna's art on exhibit at Michigan Legislature
October 12, 2010A vibrant illustration by Grand Valley alumna BreeAnn Veenstra was selected to represent the university in the 2010 "Arts in the House" exhibition in Lansing, at the Anderson House Office Building, home to the Michigan House of Representatives. Read More
MAREC welcomes energy business as new tenant
October 12, 2010A company interested in developing multiple energy-related products is the newest tenant in Grand Valley State University's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC). Read More
Rosalynn Carter discusses book on mental health
October 11, 2010Former first lady Rosalynn Carter will visit West Michigan to talk about her new book on mental health. The event is sponsored by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
Lubbers, Niemeyer kick off 50th at Noon lectures
October 8, 2010How did Grand Valley grow from 226 students in 1963 to more than 24,000 students? Two of the people responsible for the university's growth will reflect on their tenure. Read More
Presentation focuses on shamanism
October 8, 2010Shamanic themes are increasing presence in popular culture. C. Michael Smith will help participants understand this phenomenon during a presentation on October 13 at 6 p.m. Read More
Seidman event studies state's economic forecast
October 8, 2010Deputy Oakland County Executive will visit West Michigan to give a presentation that looks at the fiscal problems Michigan will face in the months and years ahead. Read More
College of Education seeks nominations
October 7, 2010The College of Education is accepting nominations for The Outstanding Leadership/Administrator and Outstanding Educator awards. Read More
Mindgating 2010 has science theme
October 7, 2010Erupting volcanoes and radio astronomy will be a part of Mindgating: Experience Science, on October 9, sponsored by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Read More
Engineering students to mentor high school students at FIRST Robotics Invitational
October 6, 2010Engineering students from Grand Valley State University will serve as mentors for high school students participating in the 2010 FIRST West Michigan Robotics Invitational on October 9. Read More
LipDub video to premiere at Homecoming football game
October 5, 2010The University LipDub video produced at Grand Valley will premiere on the giant video screen at Lubbers Stadium, immediately following Grand Valley's Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 9, against Northern Michigan. Read More
Civil Wars focus of Great Lakes History Conference
October 4, 2010The 35th Annual Great Lakes History Conference, sponsored by Grand Valley State University, will take place on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus October 8-9. Read More
Constitutional convention debate
October 4, 2010Are Michigan's problems so severe that voters should approve a constitutional convention in November? The issue will be debated at an event sponsored the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Read More
Alumna Suzanne Rivecca at GVSU Writers Series
October 1, 2010The New York Times Book Review recently named this 2001 Grand Valley alumna's book of short stories, "Death is Not an Option," as an Editor's Choice. The author will discuss "What GVSU meant to me," on Thursday, October 7. Read More
Counseling Center recognizes depression screening day
October 1, 2010The Counseling and Career Development Center will participate in National Depression Screening Day on Thursday, October 7, at various sites on campus. Read More
Departments sponsor Columbus Day event
October 1, 2010Several Grand Valley departments are sponsoring events centered on "Rethinking Columbus: Discover the American Indian Perspective." The program will include video clips, theatrical re-enactment of Columbus' arrival and a panel discussion. Read More
MAREC lunch series focuses on agriculture
October 1, 2010The next Grand Valley State University Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC) Lunch and Learn Series will focus on sustainable agriculture practices. Read More
ArtPrize Poetry and Dance at GVSU Outdoor Art and Sculpture Exhibition Center
September 30, 2010A special Grand Valley ArtPrize Poetry and Dance program will take place at Friday, October 1, at the GVSU Outdoor Art and Sculpture Exhibition Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. The program will begin at 3 p.m., near the outdoor piano just east of the Eberhard Center, 301 W. Fulton. 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
Join in the Grand Valley LipDub video today
September 29, 2010Join in the Grand Valley LipDub live video today! No need to sign up - just show up on the Kirkhof lawn near the pond anytime between noon and 3pm. Read More
MultiMedia II features Grand Valley faculty
September 29, 2010A Fall Arts Celebration 2010 opening reception, Thursday, October 14, from 5-7 p.m., kicks off MultiMedia II, in the GVSU Art Gallery though November 19. Both the exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Read More
Alumni ArtPrize Reception and Art Tour
September 28, 2010Fellow Lakers and art enthusiasts are gathering for a September 28 reception and tour spotlighting the talents of Grand Valley State University graduates who are exhibiting during ArtPrize 2010. Read More
HOMERathon3: a non-stop, all-night performance of Homer's Iliad
September 28, 2010Hundreds of students at Grand Valley study the Homeric epics every year, with a unique opportunity now in its third year. Read More
Islam Beyond the Headlines
September 28, 2010The West Michigan Academic Consortium, in collaboration with the Kaufman Interfaith Institute, will feature Omid Safi, as the 2010 Academic Consortium Conference keynote speaker on Thursday, October 7. Read More
GVSU Writers Series: Adam Schuitema
September 27, 2010The GVSU Writers Series presents Adam Schuitema on Tuesday, September 28, from 7-8 p.m. at the GVSU Alumni House on the Allendale Campus. Read More
MAREC offers solar tours
September 24, 2010Staff members at the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center in Muskegon will host free solar tours of the city on Saturday, September 25. Read More
GVSU Writers Series: Jack Ridl
September 23, 2010Ridl will read and speak as part of Grand Valley's Writers Series on Thursday, September 23, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 2215 Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Grand Valley named Best College Buy for 15 consecutive years
September 23, 2010For the 15th year in a row, Grand Valley State University has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. in Georgia. Read More
KCON to offer flu shot clinics
September 23, 2010The Kirkhof College of Nursing will offer flu shot clinics for students, faculty and staff members and their spouses/dependents, and retirees beginning September 27 and continuing through October 7. Read More
Students can SPARKLE at Fieldhouse
September 23, 2010Students, faculty and staff members can now spin their own useable, electric energy by using the SPARKLE bike at the Fieldhouse. Read More
Not your father's Shakespeare
September 22, 2010Cajun fiddle music performed from an on-stage golf cart, and a closing music and dance number in a Lady Gaga format, are just two ways Shakespeare is going modern in the Grand Valley State University Shakespeare Festival production of As You Like It. Grand Valley's festival is the oldest and largest Shakespeare Festival in Michigan. Read More
GVSU Writers Series: Khaled Mattawa
September 21, 2010Born in Benghazi, Libya in 1964, Khaled Mattawa immigrated to the U.S. when in his teens. The author of four books of poetry, most recently Tocqueville (2010), Mattawa has translated eight volumes of contemporary Arabic poetry and co-edited two anthologies of Arab American literature. Read More
Diversity theater sessions scheduled
September 20, 2010The campus community is invited to participate in a unique experience that organizers hope will help create a more inclusive university. Read More
Her Story series begins Wednesday
September 20, 2010The Women's Center opens its "Her Story" series on Wednesday, September 22, with a presentation by Kate Stoetzner, director of international student and scholar services for the Padnos International Center. Read More
ArtPrize opens Wednesday
September 17, 2010Grand Valley State University will host two voter registration sites, 24 artists, as well as educational and entertaining programming as part of ArtPrize 2010. Grand Valley was selected as one of seven exhibition centers for this year's ArtPrize competition, which begins Wednesday, September 22 and continues through October 10. 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
Carillon CD set celebrates Grand Valley's 50th Anniversary
September 15, 2010Music from Grand Valley's carillon tower is often part of a visit to either the Allendale or Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Some of that music has now been preserved in a 2-CD set produced by music professor Mark Williams, a year in the making as part of the university's 50th Anniversary celebration. Read More
Prototype wheelchair delivered to Lincoln Developmental Center
September 15, 2010Students from the Grand Valley's School of Engineering delivered a power wheelchair trainer to Lincoln Developmental Center Tuesday that may brighten the future of special education students there. Read More
Bicentennial of Mexican Revolution celebrated
September 14, 2010A series of events planned by Grand Valley will celebrate the bicentennial of the Mexican Revolution. Latin American Studies Director Zulema Moret spearheaded the celebration, with more than a dozen events. Read More
Grand Valley has record enrollment for 2010
September 14, 2010Grand Valley announces another record enrollment for fall 2010. This is the 28th year in a row in which Grand Valley enrolled more students than the year before. 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
Thousands needed for GVSU music video
September 14, 2010Grand Valley is creating a unique music video in LipDub format as part of an international project. Read More
Family Weekend offers variety of events
September 13, 2010New events have been added to the slate of Family Weekend activities including a 50th anniversary fashion show and a preview tour of ArtPrize entries. Read More
Eames Demetrios to give Grand Valley DeVos Art Lecture, ArtPrize artists join reception
September 10, 2010The 2010 DeVos Art Lecture, in conjunction with Grand Valley State University's 50th Anniversary, will feature guest speaker Eames Demetrios, chairman of the Eames Foundation and director of Eames Office. Read More
Events set to celebrate Hispanic heritage
September 10, 2010Various events are planned through October to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Grand Valley. They include a serenade, lectures and dancing, details are below. Read More
Stabenow reflects on tenure in Senate
September 10, 2010U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) told an audience that the number of women in the Senate might be small but they are powerful in voice and actions. Read More
Conference at Grand Valley focuses on green cities
September 8, 2010State and local leaders who are committed to creating sustainable communities will join Grand Valley State University officials for a two-day conference, "Future Cities/Green Town Grand Rapids 2010." Read More
Stabenow to give presentation at Grand Valley
September 8, 2010U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) will give a presentation at Grand Valley about her experiences as one of only 17 women senators. Read More
American presidents and philanthropy
September 7, 2010Several U.S. presidents used their position to stimulate philanthropy, generosity and idealism. Grand Valley's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies and Johnson Center for Philanthropy will host The American Presidency and Philanthropy. Read More
Agreement continues partnership in Ghana
September 3, 2010Representatives from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana signed an agreement August 27 continuing the institution's partnership with Grand Valley. Read More
Emmy awarded to Grand Valley alumnus
September 3, 2010Greg Colton, a 1998 graduate from Grand Valley's School of Communications, in film and video production with an emphasis in animation, received the 2010 Emmy Award for best "Individual Achievement in Animation." Read More
Laker student-athletes help commemorate anniversary
September 3, 2010Grand Valley's 50th anniversary had a national audience September 2 when the Lakers beat West Texas A&M, 34-31, in the football season opener. Read More
Student Food Pantry seeks donations
September 2, 2010Grand Valley's Student Food Pantry, located in the Women's Center, Kirkhof Center room 1201, is holding a fall kickoff food drive. Read More
Fall Arts Celebration exhibition to feature faculty
September 1, 2010Grand Valley State University celebrates Fall Arts Celebration 2010 and its 50th anniversary year with a series of exceptional events. Among them are two consecutive Art Gallery exhibitions to showcase some of the diverse talents of faculty. Read More
Grand Valley trustee chair appointed to national council
September 1, 2010Kate Pew Wolters, chair of Grand Valley's Board of Trustees, has been appointed to the Council of Board Chairs of the Association of Governing Board of Universities and Colleges. Read More
More Grand Valley students to get cash award for full-time study
September 1, 2010Grand Valley announced Wednesday it will expand its Grand Finish program by tripling the number of students able to qualify for the new program, which encourages full-time study and rewards timely graduation. Read More
Writers Series gets underway
August 31, 2010The Grand Valley State University Writers Series gets underway in September with a stunning line-up of local and international writers coming to the Allendale Campus. All events are open to the public with free admission. Read More
Fall Arts Celebration kicks off with 'El Capitan'
August 30, 2010Grand Valley State University's Fall Arts Celebration 2010 kicks off with a rare opportunity to go back in time with a special concert performance, during the university's 50th anniversary year. Read More
New intercultural certificate supports diversity
August 30, 2010A new educational option provides Grand Valley State University students an additional credential often sought by employers. Read More
Convocation looks to future, acknowledges past
August 27, 2010Opening address and convocation mark the beginning of the academic year and a major milestone for Grand Valley. Read More
Thursday night football means parking changes
August 26, 2010Laker football opens its season on Thursday, September 2, with a night game against West Texas A&M. Read More
Grand Valley invites community to Fall Arts Celebration
August 25, 2010Grand Valley's 50th anniversary year brings a series of exceptional events to the entire West Michigan community. Among them is Fall Arts Celebration 2010, a highly popular and anticipated annual showcase for the arts, humanities, and liberal education. Read More
Area high school girls experience college life
August 23, 2010For a group of area high school girls, the move to college life should be an easier process following a mock college day sponsored by the Women's Center, Office of Multicultural Affairs and Girls Inc., a YWCA organization. Read More
Grand Valley ranked among America's Best Colleges by Forbes
August 18, 2010Grand Valley is listed as one of America's Best Colleges in 2010 by Forbes magazine. Read More
Grand Valley makes top 10 in U.S. News list
August 17, 2010Grand Valley is listed among the top 10 public regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. Read More
Grand Valley celebrates 50 years of shaping lives
August 16, 2010There's an extra level of excitement as Grand Valley State University students and professors return to campus. The university is kicking off its yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary. Read More
Grand Valley named Military Friendly School
August 16, 2010For the second consecutive year, Grand Valley has been named "A Military Friendly School" by G.I. Jobs magazine. Read More
Women in baseball honored by Grand Valley and Whitecaps
August 12, 2010Women are not often remembered as professional baseball players or as part of the American wartime experience, yet an upcoming event aims to change that. Grand Valley State University and the West Michigan Whitecaps have teamed up to present "Women In Baseball," Saturday, August 28. Read More
Community Legends Project sculpture installed at Grand Valley
August 10, 2010Grand Valley State University was honored today as the newest sculpture for philanthropist Peter Secchia's Community Legends Project was unveiled on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Read More
West Michigan Film Industry Task Force launched first event
August 10, 2010The West Michigan Film Industry Task Force brought Carrie Jones, new director of the Michigan Film Office, to Grand Rapids today to meet with the media and invited members of the community who are influential to filmmaking efforts. Read More
New activities planned for Homecoming
August 5, 2010With the theme, "The Golden Ticket," Homecoming 2010 will be a sweet celebration honoring Grand Valley's 50th anniversary. Read More
Engineering graduation ceremony August 6
August 3, 2010Some 53 engineering students from Grand Valley will cap their college experiences by showing off their work for local industry in a special ceremony Friday. Read More
Grand Valley will host 25 for ArtPrize
July 30, 2010The GVSU Outdoor Art & Sculpture Exhibition Center for ArtPrize 2010 will feature 25 artists, nearly triple the number from last year's event. They hail from locations as diverse as Poland, the Netherlands and seven states in the U.S. extending from Colorado to Maine. Read More
GVSU students calculate economic impact of ArtPrize
July 29, 2010As the city gears up for the second ArtPrize competition this fall, researchers have found that roughly 200,000 visitors generated an estimated economic impact of as much as $7.6 million during the contest's inaugural run. Read More
Animated films by area children get international attention
July 26, 2010A group of Grand Valley State University educators are working with area youth to explore animation, visual literacy and collaborative filmmaking during the international Animation Workshop Group program currently underway. Read More
'Horizontal Accidents' filming underway
July 21, 2010Filming began this week on "Horizontal Accidents," the 2010 Summer Film Project at Grand Valley State University, directed by Tom Seidman from Los Angeles, son of the late L. William Seidman, founder of Grand Valley. Read More
Board approves proposal for first completely online program
July 16, 2010Grand Valley is working to offer its first completely online program, a master's in educational technology through the College of Education. Read More
Expert meets with Climate Study Committee
July 16, 2010Members of the University Climate Study Committee met with a consultant July 14 to help prepare for what will be Grand Valley's fourth climate study. Read More
GVSU Trustees adopt budget, freeze salaries, set tuition
July 16, 2010Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees kept the state's challenged economy front and center when adopting the 2010-11 budget at its July 16 meeting. The budget implements wage freezes for university employees and shifts health care costs, with employees paying a greater percentage. Read More
Grand Valley trumpeter wins international acclaim
July 16, 2010A recent Grand Valley State University graduate, Alex Wilson, from Belleville, Mich., has won First Place at the International Trumpet Guild Orchestra Competition, held this year in Sydney, Australia. Read More
Former GVSU baseball star playing in All-Star Game
July 13, 2010Former Grand Valley State pitcher Matt Thornton now plays for the White Sox and has been selected for his first All-Star Game. Read More
GVSU hosts Michigan Great Lakes Wind Council meeting
July 13, 2010Grand Valley State University's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center is hosting a community meeting of the Michigan Great Lakes Wind (GLOW) Council, an advisory body appointed by Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm to make recommendations related to offshore wind energy development. Read More
International Trumpet Seminar starts Saturday at Grand Valley
July 12, 2010Guest artists from around the world will provide education for developing musicians at the Grand Valley State University International Trumpet Seminar, now in its sixth year under the direction of Richard Stoelzel, associate professor of trumpet. 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
Beckering Family Carillon International Concert Series begins 10th year
July 6, 2010The Grand Valley State University 10th Annual Beckering Family Carillon International Concert Series kicks off Wednesday, July 7. The free one-hour concerts begin at noon, each Wednesday in July, at the Lacks International Plaza at Richard M. DeVos Center, Robert C. Pew Grand Rapids Campus, 401 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids. Read More
Granholm announces trustee appointments
July 6, 2010Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm has appointed two new members to Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees for terms beginning January 2011. Read More
Hauenstein Center hosts debates for 3rd District candidates
July 6, 2010Grand Valley State University¿s Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will host two debates featuring the Republican and Democratic candidates competing for the 3rd congressional district of Michigan. Read More
Athletic family pass offered for $99
July 2, 2010Grand Valley's athletic department introduces a new ticket offer to Laker fans: the Family Sports Pass, which will cost $99. Read More
Federal grant funds Grand Valley Educational Talent Search
July 1, 2010The Grand Valley State University TRIO Educational Talent Search program (formerly Educational Connections) has been awarded $327,499 in funding from the U.S. Department of Education for the 2010-11 program year. This brings the total authorized funding for this period to $1,309,996. Read More
$1.4 million grant supports GVSU/U-M wind assessment study
July 1, 2010The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $1,427,250 grant to Grand Valley State University¿s Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC) for a project that will conduct an offshore wind assessment research project in the Great Lakes. Read More
'Horizontal Accidents' to begin filming
July 1, 2010Choosing between Panavision film or Red Camera digital format is just one of the many decisions to be made for the production of Grand Valley State University's 2010 Summer Film Project, "Horizontal Accidents." Another decision was to use Skype to introduce the student crew to the film's director Tom Seidman, who lives in Los Angeles. Read More
Grand Valley hosts health professions camp
July 1, 2010Area eighth- and ninth-grade students will have the opportunity to explore careers in the health sciences at a first-time camp at Grand Valley. Read More
July 4th Patriotic Concert
June 30, 2010University Carillonneur Julianne Vanden Wyngaard and the Chicago-based brass quintet Sapphire Brass will present a concert of patriotic tunes to help commemorate the nation's birthday. Read More
Senior athletes earn GLIAC Post-Graduate Scholarships
June 18, 2010Grand Valley soccer player Natalja Stanski and football player Alex Gilde each received the 2010 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Post-Graduate Scholarship. Read More
Summer carillon concerts at Grand Valley begin Sunday
June 14, 2010Grand Valley State University will bring carillon concert series to two campuses this summer, featuring performers from throughout the U.S., as well as Copenhagen, Denmark and the Netherlands. Each open air concert is open to the public with free admission. All concerts will take place rain or shine. Free parking is available at both campuses. Read More
GVSU rowers return to Henley
June 11, 2010Grand Valley State University rowers are returning to England to row in the prestigious Royal Henley and Henley Women's Regattas at Henley-on-Thames, England -- two of the most prestigious events in the rowing world. Read More
Grand Valley student first to receive Gordon Art Fellowship
June 10, 2010A new fellowship at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, provided by George and Barbara Gordon, gives a Grand Valley State University student a unique learning experience this summer. Read More
KCON hosts Wesorick Center external advisors
June 10, 2010Earlier this week, the Kirkhof College of Nursing hosted two health care experts who will serve as external advisors for the Bonnie Wesorick Center for Healthcare Transformation. Read More
Grand Valley saxophone professor plays at ASCAP Awards
June 8, 2010As a member of the h2 quartet, Jonathan Nichol, assistant professor of saxophone in Grand Valley State University's Music Department, was invited to New York to perform at the recent ASCAP awards ceremony. The quartet was the first saxophone ensemble to play at this prestigious ceremony and "Echolocation" was the first piece written for a saxophone quartet to win the Kaplan prize. Read More
Vietnam veteran shares heartfelt story
June 8, 2010Combat veteran Jim Hodges will share what it is like to return to American soil as a veteran of an unpopular military conflict. Read More
Grand Valley's Upward Bound funding tops $1 million
June 7, 2010The Grand Valley State University TRIO Upward Bound program has been awarded $400,028 in funding from the U.S. Department of Education for the 2010-11 program year. This brings the total TRIO Upward Bound authorized funding for the performance period to $1,200,084. Read More
Grand Valley documentary garners international attention
June 4, 2010"Up from the Bottoms: The Search for the American Dream," won an award as a "Best Film/Video on Matters Relating to the Black Experience/Marginalized People," at the recent XXV International Black Cinema in Berlin, Germany. The film will also premiere in Chicago on June 19 at the 8th Annual African Diaspora Film Festival. Read More
Recreation fields selected for sustainability pilot project
June 4, 2010Grand Valley's proposed student recreation fields and wetlands project has been accepted in a program that hopes to create national guidelines for sustainable land design. Read More
State committee on Asian affairs meets at Grand Valley
June 4, 2010Michigan's Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission held a public meeting in the Kirkhof Center on June 4. Read More
GVSU dean appointed to state nursing council
June 3, 2010Cynthia McCurren, dean of the Kirkhof College of Nursing at Grand Valley, was appointed to a state education council that will aid transformation of nursing education in Michigan. Read More
Grad awarded teaching assistantship
June 3, 2010Author and former journalist Nancie Hudson returned to college in 2008 to finish her undergraduate degree because she couldn't find a job. Two years later, Hudson graduated from Grand Valley with honors and now has landed her dream job - a teaching assistantship at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Read More
Michigan's Asian affairs commission to meet at Grand Valley
June 2, 2010Michigan's Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission will hold a public meeting in the Kirkhof Center on the Allendale Campus of Grand Valley on Friday, June 4. Read More
Farmers Market customers can support Student Food Pantry
June 1, 2010Grand Valley's Farmers Market opens June 9, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in parking lot F on the Allendale Campus. Read More
Grand Valley featured in 'My College Guide'
May 26, 2010The Niemeyer Living and Learning Center and the Honors College are featured in 'My College Guide' as a unique housing option for college students. Read More
Grand Valley hosts statewide LGBT conference
May 25, 2010Nearly 25 people from seven universities met for a conference, "LGBT Faculty Staff Leadership in Michigan Universities," on May 21 in the Kirkhof Center to discuss best practices. Read More
OMA seeks subjects for upcoming Hispanic heritage project
May 19, 2010To celebrate the kickoff of Hispanic Heritage Month in September, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Women's Center are sponsoring a poster series that will detail the life journeys of students, alumni, faculty and staff members who are Hispanic. Read More
Grand Valley students raise money to bring water filters to Ghana
May 18, 2010Thanks to the determination of a trio of Grand Valley students, people in a village in Ghana will soon drink clean, filtered water. Read More
$1.1 million in NSF grants fund GVSU research
May 12, 2010Researchers at Grand Valley State University have been awarded nearly $1.1 million in grants from the National Science Foundation to conduct work in biomedical engineering, math education, aquatic plant life and fossil record research in South Africa. Read More
Remembering Erik Alexander
May 12, 2010Erik Alexander, former curator and educator at the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, instructor at Grand Valley State University, and gifted naturalist, died at the age of 52 on April 25 at his home. He was married to Grand Rapids filmmaker and Grand Valley professor Deanna Morse. Read More
Sustainability presentations sought for TEDx
May 11, 2010Grand Valley State University's Sustainable Community Development Initiative is seeking faculty, staff, students, and community members to present on topics related to sustainability as part of a TEDx event on October 26. Read More
GVSU celebrates Traverse City grads
May 7, 2010Grand Valley State University held its 13th annual Traverse City commencement on May 6 at the Grand Traverse Resort. Read More
Padnos Center event keeps Haiti relief in minds of many
May 4, 2010Grand Valley student Jared Kohler shared his experiences of traveling to Haiti following the January earthquake during an event in late April sponsored by the Padnos International Center. Read More
75,000th GVSU graduate honored
May 1, 2010Right at the stroke of noon, a fanfare of trumpet music heralded Chelsea Robinson, who became the 75,000 person to be awarded a degree from Grand Valley State University. Read More
Grand Valley Brass to give local performances
April 30, 2010On Thursday, May 6, the Grand Valley quintet will perform master classes for the Wind Ensemble and the Concert Band, through arrangements with Pat Brumbaugh, band director at West Senior High. Read More
GVSU continues Michigan brain gain
April 30, 2010With the current struggles in Michigan's economy, some experts are concerned that there is a "brain drain" of talented and highly educated young people leaving the state. But with nearly nine out of 10 of Grand Valley State University's 2009 graduates employed or in graduate school in Michigan, the university continues to provide the state a brain gain. Read More
GVSU's regional economic impact $643.9 million
April 30, 2010Grand Valley State University continues to be a major economic engine driving job creation in West Michigan, according to a report released April 30. Meanwhile, the university's Board of Trustees approved a slate of summer construction projects that will continue to create jobs in the region. Read More
Grand Valley celebrates 75,000th graduate
April 27, 2010Some 2,500 students are expected to participate in Grand Valley State University's commencement ceremonies May 1 at Van Andel Arena in downtown Grand Rapids. One of those graduates will be the 75,000th to be awarded a Grand Valley degree. Read More
Students learn about recycling
April 27, 2010Students in the fourth and fifth grades at Campau Park Elementary School toured Grand Valley on April 22 to learn more about the university's recycling and sustainability programs. Read More
Event planned to help Haiti
April 26, 2010The Padnos International Center is hosting a panel discussion this week in an effort to keep Haiti relief in the minds of the Grand Valley community. Read More
Fourth annual Farmers Market planned for early June
April 26, 2010Grand Valley's fourth annual Farmers Market will begin Wednesday, June 9, and continue each Wednesday through September 29. The market will be set up in parking lot F and will run 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Read More
Fellowship will prepare math and science teachers
April 23, 2010Grand Valley will soon be looking for applicants for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation-Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellowship. Read More
Memorial service set for MacDonald
April 23, 2010The campus community is invited to attend a memorial service for George MacDonald, former Grand Valley athletic director. Read More
GVSU engineering students win national honors
April 22, 2010Students from Grand Valley State University's Padnos College of Engineering and Computing took both first and second place in a national robotics contest in Ohio. Read More
Carson receives Fulbright Award
April 21, 2010Susan Carson, associate professor of education, will travel to the University of Lucknow in India where she will research principles and practices of caring communities. Read More
Grand Valley chosen as 'Green College' by Princeton Review
April 21, 2010Grand Valley was named one of the country's most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review. Grand Valley was selected to be included in 'The Princeton Review's Guide to 286 Green Colleges.' Read More
Nova Scotia is next stop for Bard to Go
April 21, 2010A six-member team of Grand Valley theater students and alumni will take the award-winning Bard to Go program to Nova Scotia. Read More
Grand Valley documentary wins Paul Robeson Award
April 20, 2010A documentary film from Grand Valley State University has been selected for a 2010 Paul Robeson Award from the Newark Black Film Festival, a biennial competition initiated in 1985 to honor the spirit of the renowned activist, performer and athlete. Read More
MAREC seeks partners for offshore wind study project
April 20, 2010Grand Valley State University's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC) -- in partnership with the University of Michigan and its Phoenix Energy Institute -- are seeking funding partners to develop an offshore research platform and wind assessment meteorological tower installation. Read More
GVSU mobile lab unveils Android app
April 19, 2010Grand Valley State University has launched a new mobile application for Android smartphones. The app ¿ which features news, maps, multimedia content and a directory ¿ was built by students and is the second product of the Mobile Applications and Services Lab in Grand Valley's School of Computing and Information Systems. An iPhone version of the app was released in February. Read More
Sculptor team awarded grant
April 19, 2010The husband and wife team of Norwood Viviano, assistant professor in the Department of Art & Design at Grand Valley State University, and Sarah Lindley, associate professor of art at Kalamazoo College, were awarded a New Directions Initiative Grant of $13,000 to work on a new sculpture series. Read More
Educator honored at College of Education Convocation
April 16, 2010Grand Valley's College of Education will honor an outstanding educator during its convocation ceremony Wednesday, April 28, at 7 p.m. at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. Read More
Martin joins ABA
April 16, 2010Grand Valley State University Director of University Bands Barry Martin has been accepted as a member of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association. Read More
Students earn MCC awards
April 16, 2010Nine Grand Valley students received awards from the Michigan Campus Compact for their dedication and commitment to community service during the 14th annual Outstanding Student Service Awards, held April 10 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing. Read More
Classics research awarded grant
April 15, 2010What does Melissa Morison, associate professor of Classics, have in common with Benjamin Franklin? An interest in the promotion of useful knowledge, and for Morison, a Franklin Research Grant to do so. Read More
Czech mates convene at Grand Valley
April 13, 2010The music, dance, theater and food of Czech and Slovak lands will be explored at the first conference of its kind being hosted by Grand Valley State University, beginning on Friday, April 23, at 9 a.m. in the Performing Arts Center, on the Allendale Campus. Seven sessions will be held through Sunday, April 25. All events are free and open to the public. Read More
Spring Cleaning
April 12, 2010A team from Campus Dining picked up more than two miles of Interstate 196 as part of its first "Adopt a Highway" event of the season. Read More
GVSU student named Udall Scholar
April 9, 2010Grand Valley State University student Ashley Keller has been selected by the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation as a 2010 Udall Scholar. Read More
Acclaimed GVSU New Music Ensemble to release third CD
April 8, 2010The Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble, whose first two recordings garnered international attention, will release a third recording on April 27. The ensemble was founded and is directed by associate professor of music Bill Ryan. Read More
Reading room named for Seeger
April 6, 2010A reading room in the Niemeyer Learning and Living Center was dedicated for Mary A. Seeger, a former dean of Advising Resources and Special Programs. Read More
Libman named Professor of the Year
April 5, 2010Theater professor Karen Libman, in the School of Communications at Grand Valley State University, was selected as a Distinguished Professor of the Year by the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan. Read More
Virginia Gordon dies; early leader in GV-COT unionization
April 5, 2010Virginia (Ginny) Gordon, former administrative assistant in office of the Dean of Arts and Humanities, has died. Gordon, who worked at Grand Valley from 1967 until 1995 was active in the drive for unionization of the university's clerical, office, and technical employees in the late 1970's, and served in COT union leadership until her retirement. Read More
Grand Valley holds sustainability summit
April 2, 2010The issue of sustainability on a local, state and national level will be discussed by a panel of local and university experts at Grand Valley State University. Read More
GVSU Piano Fund Benefit Concert
April 1, 2010Grand Valley State University artist-faculty members and piano majors are staging a benefit concert for the acquisition of a new concert grand piano. The concert will be held Saturday, April 17, from 2-4 p.m. in the Cook-DeWitt Center on the Allendale Campus. An afternoon tea will follow the performances. Read More
CBS Sports features professor's fundraising bike ride
April 1, 2010CBS Sports will feature a story on John Shinsky and his fundraiser for an orphanage in Mexico. The eight-minute story will air between 4:15-4:45 p.m., during pre-game coverage of the Final Four Basketball Tournament on April 3. Read More
Stabler receives Fulbright Award
March 31, 2010Scott Stabler, assistant professor of history at Grand Valley State University, has been selected to receive a Fulbright award to Ghana. As part of the award, Stabler will strive to increase mutual understanding between the people of the U.S. and Ghana. Read More
GVSU engineering students qualify for international competition
March 30, 2010A team of students from Grand Valley State University's School of Engineering performed well in the regional American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) competition over the weekend, earning the right to compete in the international competition in Vancouver. Read More
Governor makes trustee appointments
March 29, 2010Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm announced appointments to Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees. Read More
Awards ceremony will celebrate women
March 26, 2010Campus departments and organizations dedicated to supporting women will celebrate achievements at an annual awards ceremony, set for Thursday, April 1. Read More
Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence awards professors
March 26, 2010Late in the fall semester, the Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence administered two awards for faculty achievements in scholarship and mentoring. Three faculty members received the CSCE Distinguished Early-Career Scholar Award, and one was honored with the CSCE Distinguished Undergraduate Mentoring Award. Read More
Irwin Fund Golf Outing scheduled
March 26, 2010The 38th Annual Irwin Athletic Fund Golf Outing and Social is scheduled for Thursday, June 3, at The Meadows. Read More
Seminar focuses on retirement tips
March 26, 2010Work Life Connections will sponsor a seminar, "How to Retire Happy and Informed," on April 8 at the University Club Room in the DeVos Center. Read More
Modern 'Rhinoceros' at Grand Valley
March 25, 2010Theatre at Grand Valley State University gives a modern twist to its production of Eugène Ionesco's classic "Rhinoceros." Six performances will run April 2-3, and April 8-10 at 7:30 p.m., and April 11, at 2 p.m. All performances are in the Louis Armstrong Theatre, in the Performing Arts Center, on the Allendale Campus. Read More
GVSU springs into dance
March 24, 2010Students from the Grand Valley State University Dance Ensemble will give two performances, both open to the public with free admission. The performances are set for April 2 and 3, at 8 p.m., in the Dance Studio Theatre, 1600 Performing Arts Center, on the Allendale Campus. Read More
Conference for women students will build leadership skills
March 22, 2010Grand Valley will host a conference in April geared toward providing women students with mentoring opportunities and tools to be successful in the workforce. Read More
GVSU to host distinguished folklorist and musician Joe Hickerson
March 22, 2010"My 50+ Years in Folk Music: Songs from the English-Speaking World," will be presented in concert by Hickerson. The distinguished folklorist and folk musician, will perform on Wednesday, March 31, from 8:30-10 p.m., in room 1515 of the Performing Arts Center, on the Allendale Campus. Admission is free and open to the public. Read More
Grant writers and recipients to be honored
March 22, 2010The fifth annual Grants on the Grand ceremony will be held Wednesday, March 24, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Eberhard Center. The event is sponsored by the Grants Development and Administration office and recognizes faculty and staff members who write grants and receive external funding for their scholarly endeavors. Read More
OMA director to present Her Story
March 22, 2010Connie Dang, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs, will present a Her Story lecture on Thursday, March 25, at noon in the Kirkhof Center, room 2263. Read More
Haas named Michigan green leader
March 21, 2010Grand Valley State University President Thomas J. Haas has been honored by the Detroit Free Press as one of 16 "green leaders" in Michigan. Read More
Annual fair highlights technology and teaching
March 19, 2010The ninth annual Teaching and Learning with Technology Fair is planned for Wednesday, March 24, from 12:30-3 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center, rooms 2201 and 2204. Read More
Grand Valley places third at National Trumpet Competition
March 18, 2010The Grand Valley State University Trumpet Ensemble, under the direction of associate professor of music Richard Stoelzel, continued its long-standing tradition as a top competitor in the 2010 National Trumpet Competition. Read More
15th Summer Film to premiere
March 17, 2010Now celebrating 15 years - and 15 films - the Grand Valley State University Summer Film Program will premiere the locally produced short film "The Darkroom," on Thursday, March 25. Read More
Nominations sought for Celebrating Women awards
March 16, 2010Grand Valley's Women's Commission is seeking nominations for the Maxine Swanson and Women's Impact awards. These awards, and others, will be presented at the Celebrating Women Awards ceremony on April 1. Read More
GVSU Artist-Faculty Series: Mark Williams, trombone
March 11, 2010Next up in the Grand Valley State University Artist-Faculty Series is nationally known pedagogue of trombone, Mark R. Williams. His performance, open to the public with free admission, is Monday, March 15, at 8 p.m. in the Cook-DeWitt Center, on the Allendale Campus. Read More
Sustainability director will moderate panel on renewable energy
March 11, 2010Norman Christopher,director of Grand Valley's Sustainability Initiative, will moderate a panel discussion on renewable energy at the Padnos Recycling Facility in Wyoming. Read More
Michigan History Day regional contest at Grand Valley
March 10, 2010Area elementary, middle and high school students will convene at Grand Valley State University on Saturday, March 20, during a competition to convey state history through writing, art, literature, music, drama, and visual communications. Read More
Author and scholar talks about 'Islam anxiety'
March 9, 2010Author and award-winning historian Juan Cole believes Western society is suffering from 'Islam anxiety' the product of fearmongering and misinformation. Read More
New book examines religion's role in 2008 presidential campaign
March 9, 2010Religion mattered a great deal in the 2008 election, but President Obama was not a 'game-changer' in the role of religion in electoral politics, according to Kevin den Dulk, associate professor of political science. Read More
GVSU launches new leadership degree in Muskegon
March 5, 2010Grand Valley State University is offering a new degree completion program that it hopes will educate a new generation of leaders in Muskegon and beyond. Read More
Pre-orders taken for 50th anniversary book
March 5, 2010Pre-orders are now underway to secure copies of Grand Valley Celebrates 50 Years of Shaping Lives, the university's commemorative 50th anniversary book. Read More
WGVU-TV named Station of the Year for second year
March 4, 2010WGVU-TV has been named Station of Year by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for the second year in a row. WGVU television and radio stations received a total of 19 MAB awards. Read More
Events planned to celebrate life of Cesar Chavez
March 2, 2010Numerous events are planned at Grand Valley to celebrate the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez, including a keynote address by the woman who worked with Chavez to establish the National Farm Workers Association. Read More
Fellowships office streamlines application process
March 2, 2010Following a trend among state universities, Grand Valley established an office dedicated to helping students find and secure national fellowships and scholarships. Read More
Tutu next speaker in Professionals of Color Lecture Series
March 2, 2010The daughter of South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu will talk about truth and reconciliation during the upcoming Professionals of Color Lecture Series. Read More
GVSU unveils iPhone app
March 1, 2010Grand Valley State University has launched a new mobile application for the iPhone. The app -- which features news, maps, multimedia content and a directory -- was built by students and is the first product of the Mobile Applications and Services Lab in Grand Valley's School of Computing and Information Systems. Read More
Grand Valley receives Presidential recognition for community service
February 26, 2010Grand Valley has been named to the 2009 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll With Distinction. Read More
Students remind campus to hand in Census
February 24, 2010Grand Valley students staffed a table in the Kirkhof Center last week, bringing awareness to the importance of filling out the U.S. Census. Read More
Grand Valley earns top honors in supply chain competition
February 23, 2010A group of four seniors from Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business took top honors on February 12 when they took top honors in the Undergraduate Supply Chain Management Competition at Michigan State University. Read More
Haas addresses D-II changes
February 23, 2010The 293 colleges and universities of the NCAA Division II recently approved legislation that creates a more balanced life for their student-athletes. Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas wrote about the changes in a Detroit News op-ed. Read More
Basketball tickets on sale for $2
February 22, 2010Grand Valley's Athletic Department is celebrating its basketball season finales on Saturday, February 27, by cutting all ticket prices to just $2. Read More
GVSU to offer H1N1 vaccines to public
February 22, 2010The Kirkhof College of Nursing at Grand Valley will hold two public H1N1 flu immunization clinics at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 47 Jefferson St. SE in Grand Rapids. Read More
Laker Lore gets phone number
February 22, 2010Students, faculty and staff members, and alumni who want to share their favorite Grand Valley memory can now do so by phone. Laker Lore has established a toll-free number as a way of recording memories for Grand Valley's 50th anniversary celebration. Read More
Counseling Center screenings focus on eating disorders
February 19, 2010Several campus departments are sponsoring events to coincide with National Eating Disorders Week, and the Counseling Center will be available for consultations during National Eating Disorders Screening Day, Thursday, February 25. Read More
Student panel will discuss mental health issues
February 19, 2010A panel of students will share their stories of coping with varied mental health concerns during a presentation on Monday, February 22, in the Kirkhof Center. Read More
GVSU student launches Muskegon County med collection
February 18, 2010Unused prescription drugs can pose problems for communities when they are disposed of improperly or misused by people. To combat that problem, Grand Valley State University student Carrie Uthe worked with community partners to create the first-ever prescription drug take-back program in Muskegon County. Read More
Grand Valley alumnus collaborates on latest 50 Cent film script
February 17, 2010Brian Miller, a 1999 graduate of the School of Communications at Grand Valley State University, has co-written a movie script with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, currently being filmed in Grand Rapids Read More
Student panel will discuss mental health issues
February 17, 2010A panel of students will share their stories of coping with varied mental health concerns during a presentation on Monday, February 22, in the Kirkhof Center. Read More
Submissions sought for Women's Center journal
February 16, 2010The Women's Center is seeking submissions for its eighth edition of "In Our Own Words: A Journal about Women," a journal dedicated to the voices of all women. Read More
Winter 2010 Wellness Retreat set for Saturday
February 16, 2010The Winter 2010 Wellness Retreat will be held on Saturday, February 20, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Read More
GVSU visiting professor to receive AAF Silver Award
February 15, 2010Frank Blossom, a visiting professor at Grand Valley State University has been selected to receive the Silver Medal Award from the American Advertising Federation of West Michigan. Read More
Arcus Foundation director will discuss equality
February 15, 2010The executive director of the Arcus Foundation, based in Kalamazoo, will speak on campus this week about the LGBT community's journey from a hidden minority to the American mainstream. Read More
Campus volunteers needed for climate study, MLK committees
February 15, 2010Faculty and staff members, and students are needed to volunteer to serve on two committees that focus on diversity and inclusion issues. Read More
International Center to host passport fair
February 15, 2010The Padnos International Center will host a Passport Fair on Wednesday, February 17, from 1-5 p.m. in Lake Ontario Hall, room 130. Read More
Youths experience engineering first-hand at GVSU
February 12, 2010A group of 10 high school students from around West Michigan will get to experience firsthand some of the more gee-whiz parts of studying engineering when they visit Grand Valley's School of Engineering on Tuesday, February 16. Read More
Best-selling author talks about President Lincoln
February 11, 2010Historian and best-selling author Ronald C. White, Jr. believes President Lincoln was the most likable president, lacking Washington's aloofness and the deviousness of FDR and Jefferson. Read More
Grand Valley's 15th Summer Film Project ready for viewing
February 11, 2010"The Darkroom," will be screened locally on Thursday, March 25, at 7 p.m., at Celebration Cinemas North, located at Knapp St. and East Beltline, in Grand Rapids. The public is welcome with a suggested $5 donation for admission to the film and reception to follow. Read More
Eng lecture rescheduled
February 10, 2010The Professionals of Color Lecture Series featuring Phoebe Eng scheduled for today, February 10, has been canceled due to weather-related travel difficulties. Read More
Liberal Studies faculty member receives service-learning award from MCC
February 10, 2010Melissa Baker-Boosamra, Grand Valley affiliate professor of liberal studies, received a community service-learning award from the Michigan Campus Compact during a ceremony in Traverse City on February 9. Read More
Indulge in chocolate, proceeds benefit Women's Center
February 9, 2010Grand Valley's Women's Center will host its annual "Indulge in a Cause" fundraiser, a night of chocolate decadence coupled with a silent auction, with proceeds going to benefit the center's scholarship endowment, and program endowment. Read More
Nominations sought for Celebrating Women awards
February 9, 2010The Women's Commission and other campus departments are seeking nominations for four different awards that will be presented at the annual Celebrating Women Awards ceremony on April 1. Read More
'Vagina Monologues' set for three performances
February 8, 2010Grand Valley's Women's Center will produce its ninth annual "Vagina Monologues" during the V-Day College Campaign February 12-14. Performances are set for Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m., at Allendale High School; and Sunday, 2 p.m., at Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St. Grand Rapids. Read More
Arts at Noon Series: h2 Quartet
February 8, 2010This young saxophone quartet is quickly earning a reputation as one of the leading groups in their field. See their free noon performance on February 10. Read More
Events celebrate Asian Pacific heritage
February 8, 2010From a traditional tea ceremony to a dragon dance to civil rights presentations, numerous events are planned at Grand Valley this week for the Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration. Read More
GVSU Muslim students host awareness week
February 8, 2010With a production of "The Hijabi Monologues" and an appearance by the nationally known comedy troupe the Muslim Funnymentalists, Grand Valley State University's Muslim Students Association is sponsoring a week of events aimed at broadening people's views of Islam. Read More
Grand Valley, area colleges to sponsor career fair
February 8, 2010More than 150 employers and 1,000 job seekers are expected at the annual career fair sponsored by Grand Valley. Read More
Grant funds MAREC wind research
February 8, 2010The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today issued an order approving a $1.36 million energy efficiency grant for a wind energy research project at Grand Valley State University's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center in Muskegon. Read More
Board approves 2010-11 room and board rates
February 5, 2010The cost of living in Grand Valley¿s housing units next year will increase an average of 2 percent. The Board of Trustees on February 5 approved the Housing budget for fiscal year 2010-11 and the rate increase, which is significantly less than the previous five-year average increase of 3.8 percent, and less than the five-year state average increase of 4.6 percent. Read More
Grand Valley State moves ahead with new library
February 5, 2010Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees voted at its Feb. 5 meeting to approve a new library project for the Allendale campus using private and university funds. Read More
Winter 2010 enrollment increases
February 5, 2010Total enrollment for the Winter 2010 semester is up 2.7 percent from last year. Lynn Blue, vice provost and dean of Academic Services and Information Technology, said this allowed the university to meet its enrollment goals. Read More
Grand Valley New Music Ensemble director wins national award
February 4, 2010Awards and accolades continue to mount for the New Music Ensemble at Grand Valley State University, which will give two free local performances this semester. Most recently, a national award recognized efforts of the ensemble's director Bill Ryan. Read More
MAREC welcomes new tenant
February 4, 2010A start-up company working on the development and commercialization of portable power products technologies is the newest tenant in Grand Valley State University's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC). Read More
Artist Marc Fischer: Labor, Economics, and Relating Art to Everyday Experience
February 1, 2010The Visual Studies Studio of the GVSU Department of Art and Design, in association with the DAAC and UICA, present a series of events with Visiting Artist Marc Fischer. Read More
Awards to be presented at faculty convocation
February 1, 2010The third annual Faculty Awards Convocation will be held Thursday, February 4, in Loosemore Auditorium at the DeVos Center. Read More
Events at Grand Valley celebrate Asian Pacific heritage
February 1, 2010From a traditional tea ceremony to a dragon dance to civil rights presentations, numerous events are planned at Grand Valley for the Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration. Read More
Film by Grand Rapids native to air on PBS
January 29, 2010A performance-driven documentary about the jazz age in Paris, directed by a Grand Valley State University alumnus, will be aired nationally on public television stations in February, in conjunction with Black History Month. Read More
GVSU to provide high school debate tournament
January 29, 2010The first Grand Valley State University Debate Championship tournament for high school students, will take place February 4-6 on the Allendale campus. Read More
Arts at Noon Series: Quink
January 27, 2010Performing for more than 30 years, this group of five professional singers is commonly considered among the top a cappella ensembles in the world. Read More
More than 150 employers expected at GVSU career fair
January 26, 2010More than 150 employers and 1,000 job seekers are expected at the annual career fair sponsored by Grand Valley. Read More
Departments host student fashion show
January 25, 2010Two campus departments are sponsoring a fashion show featuring not only business attire, but tips on how to interview for jobs. Read More
Events set to celebrate Black History Month
January 25, 2010Events encompassing a variety of subjects are planned at Grand Valley in celebration of Black History Month. Topics such as African American culture, education, religion and music will be highlighted through lectures, panel discussions or performances. Read More
Grand Valley featured in Inside Higher Education
January 25, 2010Grand Valley's sustainability programs are featured in the latest issue of Inside Higher Education. Read More
Fraternity and Sorority GPA exceeds average
January 22, 2010Grand Valley State University's fraternity and sorority community achieved a grade point average higher than the all-undergraduate average, according to reports from the Office of Student Life. The undergraduate population achieved a semester GPA of 3.010, with the fraternity and sorority community inching higher with a 3.014 semester average. Read More
Kenneth R. Venderbush Student Leadership Award Nominations
January 22, 2010Faculty and staff are reminded that nominations for the Kenneth R. Venderbush Student Leadership Award are due in the Dean of Students Office (202 STU) no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, February12, 2010. Read More
Artist reflects on hair, heritage and community
January 21, 2010An artist from Virginia Commonwealth University will share her interest in weaving and pattern as well as heritage and tradition during a free public lecture. Read More
GVSU Opera Theatre to present 'Into the Woods'
January 20, 2010Familiar fairy tale characters take on unfamiliar roles in the upcoming production of "Into the Woods," by the Grand Valley State University Opera Theatre. Six performances are planned at the Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus, on February 5, 6, 12, and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and February 7 and 14, at 2 p.m. Read More
GVSU athletic director addresses D-II changes
January 18, 2010Grand Valley State University Athletic Director Tim Selgo spoke to USA Today about cutbacks to Division II athletic schedules. Read More
GVSU moves toward carbon neutrality
January 18, 2010Grand Valley State University has unveiled a plan that will help it reduce carbon emissions with the hopes of becoming carbon-neutral by the year 2037. Read More
MLK speaker urges audience to look ahead for King's vision
January 18, 2010Grand Valley's celebration of the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. began at breakfast and continued through the evening January 18. Read More
Arts at Noon Series begins new season
January 15, 2010The GVSU Arts at Noon Series will bring seven eclectic performances to the Allendale Campus during the winter/spring semester. Admission is free to each concert, which begins at noon in the Cook-DeWitt Center. Read More
Fundraising event planned for Haiti relief
January 15, 2010An educational and fundraising event to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti is being organized by the Padnos International Center. Read More
Grand Valley holds summit on health care reform
January 14, 2010As lawmakers move closer to passing health care reform, Grand Valley will host some of the nation's foremost policy makers who will give a balanced overview of the largest government-led overhaul ever attempted. Read More
MLK celebration begins with breakfasts
January 13, 2010New to Grand Valley's celebration of Martin Luther King Day are two complimentary breakfasts for students, faculty and staff members. Read More
Campus Dining reduces waste with composting project
January 12, 2010Grand Valley State University's Campus Dining has implemented a composting project to help the campus community reduce landfill waste. Read More
Public Safety issues closing policy
January 11, 2010The Department of Public Safety has released the university policy for closing during bad weather. The following criteria are used: ability of the university's road crews to keep campus roads and parking lots cleared; conditions of primary and secondary roads in the area; weather reports and other conditions. Read More
Chiaroscuro Film Series promotes cultural diversity
January 7, 2010Grand Valley State University is a proud sponsor of the West Michigan international film series, Chiaroscuro. Now celebrating its fifth anniversary, the award-winning film series examines how the universal longing for beauty and transcendence finds artistic expression around the world. Read More
Author, CEO of consulting firm will highlight MLK Day celebration
January 5, 2010The founder of a multimillion dollar information technology consulting firm will highlight Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations at Grand Valley State University. Read More
Exhibit to feature Native American pottery
January 5, 2010An upcoming exhibition at the Grand Valley State University Art Gallery will feature distinctive ceramics from several pueblos, collected in the late 19th through the mid 20th century, including works by Maria Martinez, one of the most famous Native American potters of the 20th century. Read More
Mitchell named new head football coach
January 5, 2010Former Laker defensive coordinator Matt Mitchell was named the new Grand Valley head football coach during a news conference January 5 in the Laker Turf Building. Read More
President Haas addresses D-II initiative
January 5, 2010Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas addressed the NCAA Divison II's proposed 'Life in the Balance' initiative in an opinion article published by the NCAA News. Read More
GVSU listed in guide to top schools with green programs
December 23, 2009A guide to green jobs listed Grand Valley State University among the top schools in the country with outstanding sustainability programs on campus. Read More
CLAS holds book drive
December 22, 2009More than 250 children's books were donated by faculty and staff members from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The books were sent to Toys for Tots, and money was collected for Grand Valley's Children's Enrichment Center. Read More
Arcus Foundation awards GVSU $150,000 grant
December 18, 2009The Arcus Foundation of Kalamazoo has awarded a $150,000 grant to Grand Valleys LGBT Resource Center to enhance its social justice training efforts, build statewide resources and increase community collaborations and partnerships. Read More
Study shows reduction in larcenies at O'Hare International Airport
December 18, 2009Criminal justice researchers at Grand Valley found that enhanced security measures put in place at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to prevent future terrorist attacks after 9/11 also reduced the number of property crimes at the airport. Read More
GVSU Family Health Center continues to offer H1N1 vaccines
December 17, 2009The GVSU Family Health Center, 72 Sheldon Blvd. SE in Grand Rapids, continues to offer the H1N1 vaccines for Grand Valley students, faculty and staff members, their spouses and dependents and retirees. Read More
Eberhard Center receives green certification
December 16, 2009Grand Valley State University's L.V. Eberhard Center, located in downtown Grand Rapids, was one of the first four venues in the state to earn the Green Venues Michigan Leader certification from the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG). Read More
Family Health Center posts holiday hours
December 14, 2009The GVSU Family Health Center, 72 Sheldon Blvd. SE in Grand Rapids, will observe the following hours during the holiday season: Read More
GVSU fans gather to watch big game
December 11, 2009Alumni and fans of Grand Valley State University football will gather from coast-to-coast to root for the Lakers as they square off against Northwest Missouri State in Saturday's NCAA Division II national championship game. Read More
Webinar highlights academic advising
December 11, 2009Faculty and staff members are invited to register for a December 15 Webinar from the Michigan chapter of the National Academic Advising Association on standards and core values within advising. Read More
GVSU closing at 3 p.m. today
December 10, 2009Due to the winter storm, Grand Valley State University will close all campuses and regional centers at 3 p.m. today, December 10, 2009. That means classes are canceled and only essential employees should report. Read More
GVSU hopes for two national champs
December 10, 2009As Grand Valley State University football fans turn their attention to Saturday's Division II championship game in Florence, Ala., the university is already celebrating the triumph of its women's soccer team. Read More
Grand Valley remains open (updated)
December 10, 2009President Haas notes decision to remain open today was based on a careful evaluation made by the university's Public Safety and Facilities departments in consultation with area road commissions. Read More
Grand Valley celebrates Commencement Saturday
December 7, 2009Some 900 Grand Valley students will celebrate a job well done as they participate in December commencement. Read More
It's all in the family for four GVSU students
December 7, 2009When Jerry Kooiman started working on his master's degree at Grand Valley State University this fall, the former state legislator found himself in familiar company -- his three children. Read More
Film about Nepal to be screened
December 4, 2009The Padnos International Center will host a documentary film, "Beneath Everest: Nepal Reborn," by an alumnus on Thursday, December 10. Read More
Graduate student attends LGBT college fair
December 4, 2009Thanks to support from Admissions and the Dean of Students Office, a graduate student was able to represent Grand Valley at a New York City college fair geared toward LGBT high school students. Read More
WGVU program manager to retire
December 4, 2009After nearly 30 years at WGVU, Carrie Corbin has decided to retire. A reception will be held Thursday, December 17, from 3-5 p.m. in the WGVU television studios inside the Meijer Public Broadcast Center at the Eberhard Center. Read More
WGVU unveils ArtPrize documentary
December 4, 2009WGVU's new documentary, "ArtPrize: Rebooting the Conversation," takes a look at the unique two-and-a-half week event that took place in Grand Rapids in September and October, in which artists competed for a half million dollars in prize money. The event is seen through the eyes of the proprietors, artists, spectators, and critics, addressing issues from voting to venues. Read More
Michigan Humanities Council grant supports historical mural
December 2, 2009An interracial alliance of West Michigan residents, the Minority Coalition of Cass County, and the Michigan Humanities Council are collaborating to produce an outdoor mural depicting the Kentucky Raid, which took place in Cass County during the abolition movement. The mural collaboration, spearheaded by Grand Valley State University Professor Veta Tucker. Read More
Music for the Holidays
December 1, 2009The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences invites the campus community to enjoy two performances of holiday music on Friday, December 4. Read More
College of Education convocation
November 30, 2009The College of Education will honor an outstanding educator during its convocation ceremonies scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, at 7 p.m., at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. Read More
GVSU Family Health Center offers H1N1 vaccines
November 30, 2009The GVSU Family Health Center, 72 Sheldon Blvd. SE in Grand Rapids, will offer the H1N1 vaccines and nasal mists for Grand Valley students, faculty and staff members, their spouses and dependents and retirees. Read More
Civic Studio presents ON THE RIVER
November 25, 2009An art project, more than three months in the making, will culminate with presentations on December 3 and 4, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the Interurban (Gillette) Bridge over the Grand River, in downtown Grand Rapids. Read More
Sociology faculty honored
November 23, 2009Mary deYoung and Joseph Verschaeve have been recognized by The Michigan Sociological Association. Read More
GVSU names Boezaart as MAREC executive director
November 20, 2009Grand Valley State University has named T. Arnold (Arn) Boezaart as the second executive director of the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC). He has been serving as the interim executive director of MAREC since April. Read More
Two Grand Valley students receive national award
November 20, 2009Two Grand Valley State University students were selected as Most Promising Minority Students in an annual competition by the American Advertising Federation. This is the third consecutive year that students from Grand Valley have been selected as finalists for this national recognition. Read More
Arbor Academy wins excellence award
November 19, 2009Arbor Academy, a Grand Valley State University authorized charter school, has won the School of Excellence Award from the Michigan Association of Public School Academies. Read More
AWRI receives grant from Consumers Energy Foundation
November 18, 2009The Consumers Energy Foundation has awarded the Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) $9,950 to monitor the phytoplankton in Muskegon Lake. Read More
GVSU Family Health Center offers H1N1 vaccinations
November 18, 2009The GVSU Family Health Center, 72 Sheldon Blvd. SE in Grand Rapids, is now offering the H1N1 vaccines for Grand Valley students, faculty and staff members, their spouses and dependents and retirees. Read More
Lakers ready for playoff football
November 13, 2009The Lakers, ranked No. 2 seed in Super Region 3, will host the the winner of the No. 3 Minnesota State vs. No. 6 Hillsdale on November 21 at Lubbers Stadium. Read More
Padnos International Center holds passport fair
November 13, 2009Students, faculty and staff members can apply for a passport during a passport fair sponsored by the Padnos International Center. Read More
Grand Valley singers win awards
November 11, 2009Students from Grand Valley State University scooped up nearly a dozen awards at the National Association of Teachers Singing statewide competition. Read More
LGBT Resource Center hosts speaker on transgender issues
November 10, 2009Donna Rose, well-known author, speaker and advocate on transgender and transsexual issues, is the next speaker in the LGBT Resource Center's on-going conferences. Read More
Padnos Center, Seidman team for business study abroad event
November 10, 2009The Padnos International Center and Seidman College of Business will host "Discover Business Abroad," a one-day workshop devoted to helping students discover international business opportunities. Read More
STAIR has students taking big steps
November 10, 2009By participating in the Studies in Trans-Atlantic International Relations (STAIR) Project, students at Grand Valley and two European universities can earn dual degrees. Read More
Lessons in entrepreneurship
November 6, 2009William F. Pickard, chairman and CEO of VITEC in Detroit, visits with an entrepreneurship class in Henry Hall on November 5. Pickard spoke to John Rumery's class prior to speaking at the Professionals of Color Lecture Series on "Entrepreneurship in the Global Economy." Read More
Dance concert to feature eclectic mix
November 5, 2009Students from the Grand Valley State University Dance Ensemble will be featured during two performances on November 20-21, at 8 p.m., in the Performing Arts Center Dance Studio, on the Allendale Campus. The public is welcome to attend with free admission. Read More
State award recognizes Grand Valley English professor
November 4, 2009Jill VanAntwerp was awarded the Charles Carpenter Fries Award by the Michigan Council of Teachers of English (MCTE) at their annual conference in Lansing, on October 30. The award is given in recognition of a distinguished career in the teaching of English and dedication to the advancement of the profession. Read More
Auditions set for 'Vagina Monologues'
November 2, 2009Faculty and staff members are invited to audition for the ninth annual production of "The Vagina Monologues." Read More
Counseling Center to host daylong seminar
November 2, 2009The Counseling and Career Development Center will host its 13th annual multicultural seminar, "Clinical and Vocational Issues with the LGBT Population," on Friday, November 6. Read More
Manley Pope-unplugged: A fundraiser for the GVSU Theatre Program
November 2, 2009In conjunction with his current direction of RENT, Manley Pope will also give a solo concert to benefit the theatre program at Grand Valley. The benefit, "Manley Pope - unplugged" is planned for Monday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m., in the Cook-Dewitt Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Music professor records second solo CD
November 2, 2009A second solo CD by trumpeter Richard Stoelzel, associate professor of music, has been lauded by music critics. Read More
Student Food Pantry seeks donations
November 2, 2009The Student Food Pantry, sponsored by the Women's Center and other campus departments, has helped more than 150 students since it began last April. Read More
Conversations set on 'Michigan's Defining Moment'
October 30, 2009Three dates for community conversations about Michigan's future will be held in November, sponsored by Grand Valley's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies and The Center for Michigan. Read More
Former board member to address entrepreneurship
October 30, 2009The CEO of a Detroit auto supply company who has a long history of entrepreneurship is the next speaker in the Professionals of Color Lecture Series at Grand Valley State University. Read More
'Lake Invaders' documentary premieres at Grand Valley
October 27, 2009The third largest freshwater lake on the planet has been invaded by more than 180 exotic species over the last century. A new documentary film produced by Grand Valley State University faculty and students explores the threat to the ecosystem and some innovative solutions. Read More
GVSU Students Compete in IBM's 'Battle of the Brains'
October 27, 2009Student computer programmers from Grand Valley State University will participate in the regional segment of the world's most prestigious programming competition, the 34th annual IBM-sponsored Association for Computing Machinery International Collegiate Programming Contest. Read More
Artist-Faculty Series features Giuseppe Lupis, piano
October 26, 2009Giuseppe Lupis, who joined the faculty at Grand Valley State University as assistant professor of piano in the fall, will be featured at the next Artist-Faculty Series. His performance will be on Monday, November 2, from 8-10 p.m., in the Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Arts at Noon Series: Hudson Highlands Trombone Ensemble
October 26, 2009The Hudson Highlands Trombone Ensemble is comprised of members of the United States Military Academy Concert Band and Jazz Knights. Enjoy this free performance on Wednesday, October 28. For more information, please call (616) 331-3484, or visit www.gvsu.edu/music. Read More
Family Helper Database available
October 23, 2009The Women's Center has coordinated a database of students who are looking for short-term babysitting, house sitting, or elder care giving jobs. Read More
Michigan legislators discuss water compact
October 23, 2009Two Michigan legislators discussed their bipartisan work that successfully led to the passage of the Great Lakes Water Compact during a Campus Sustainability Week event held October 19 in the Kirkhof Center. Read More
Local conference to feature indigenous voices
October 20, 2009Three of today's most prominent American Indian voices will be heard at Grand Valley State University's Great Lakes History Conference, "Indigenous Peoples of the Globe: Colonization and Adaptation." Read More
Herbert Hoover expert visits Grand Rapids
October 19, 2009George Nash, an award-winning historian, will visit Grand Rapids to talk about Herbert Hoover, the Great Depression and American Conservatism. Read More
GVSU issues third annual accountability report
October 16, 2009Grand Valley State University's third annual review of academic and fiscal performance was presented October 16 to the Board of Trustees. The Board also took action on several other items. Read More
Free screenings of Grand Valley documentary film
October 15, 2009A Grand Valley State University documentary film about the World War II era migration of African Americans from the American South to Muskegon, Michigan, will be shown during two free screenings on October 20, at 4 and 7 p.m. in the Cook DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus. Read More
Women and Politics series continues
October 14, 2009The Women and Politics discussion series continues with events focused on health care reform and Midwest legislation. Read More
Grand Valley ensemble to launch new CD locally and in New York
October 13, 2009The Grand Valley State University New Music Ensemble, recently profiled in Newsweek magazine, will give a free local performance of their latest project before repeating the program in New York, in celebration of releasing their second CD. Read More
KCON implements electronic health record system
October 12, 2009The Kirkhof College of Nursing implemented a state-of-the-art electronic health record system at the GVSU Family Health Center, allowing providers, faculty members and nursing students to electronically chart patient data. Read More
Study Abroad Fair scheduled
October 12, 2009The Padnos International Center will host a Study Aboard Fair on Wednesday, October 14. Read More
Area students prepare for Creative Smackdown
October 9, 2009Creative Smackdown, a statewide advertising, Web design, and graphic design competition for students, will be held at Grand Valley State University on October 29, at 7 p.m., in Loosemore Auditorium, 401 W. Fulton, on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Read More
Homecoming offers slate of activities
October 9, 2009A concert by Motion City Soundtrack and Laker football versus Findlay are highlights of a packed homecoming weekend, October 16-18. Read More
Intelligence expert talks about 'biggest change in life on Earth'
October 9, 2009Foreign policy and intelligence expert Herb Meyer will speak in Grand Rapids about key global issues including 'the world's most under-reported news story.' Read More
J.P. Sniadecki Film & Discussion
October 9, 2009The College of Liberal Art and Sciences and Department of Philosophy present a film screening and discussion of CHAIQIAN/DEMOLITION, with 2009 Distinguished Alumnus-in-Residence J.P. Sniadecki. Read More
Laker Lore lets you tell the Grand Valley story
October 9, 2009The stories can be funny, touching, poignant or historical. As part of Grand Valley's 50th anniversary celebration, students, faculty and staff, alumni and retirees are invited to share their Grand Valley memories and become part of Laker Lore. Read More
Collaboration brings first local production of 'Rent'
October 8, 2009Newly released rights and a collaboration of community and university theater brings the first West Michigan production of RENT, one of the most beloved theatrical experiences of the 20th century. Theatre at Grand Valley State University and Heritage Theatre Group will co-produce the rock musical, with guest director Manley Pope, who played the role of Roger in RENT's first national tour Read More
GVSU Celebrates Sustainability: More Than Being Green
October 8, 2009When many people think of the concept of sustainability, the term "green" comes to mind. But Grand Valley's annual Campus Sustainability Week this year focus the fact that it encompasses economical and social aspects, too. Read More
GVSU hosts 'From Cold War to War On Terror' conference
October 8, 2009Grand Valley State University is hosting a one-day conference titled "From Cold War to War On Terror" on Friday, October 16, Read More
Last day for Sustainability Champion nominations
October 8, 2009The Sustainable Community Development Initiative seeks nominees for the second Sustainability Champions Awards. Read More
Nursing students make H1N1 presentations
October 8, 2009To help on-campus students avoid the seasonal and H1N1 flu viruses, Kirkhof College of Nursing has teamed with Housing and Residence Life to give presentations in living centers. Read More
Environmentally friendly lighting company comes to MAREC
October 7, 2009Fledgling startup company Logical Lighting Systems, LLC plans to take high efficiency, environmentally friendly lighting options beyond America's living rooms and into its malls, hospitals and office buildings. The company has moved into business incubation space at Grand Valley State University's Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center. Read More
Grand Valley sees record bus ridership for 10th year in a row
October 7, 2009Bus ridership has increased every fall since a partnership between Grand Valley State University and The Rapid began in 2000. Read More
Fireside Chats begin Wednesday
October 6, 2009Grand Valley's Women's Commission will kick off its Fireside Chats program on Wednesday, October 7, at noon in the Kirkhof Center, room 2201. Read More
Grand Valley brings modern dance to Stravinsky classic
October 6, 2009A new modern dance adaptation of Stravinsky's neoclassical "Pulcinella" will be presented as the final Grand Valley State University Fall Arts Celebration 2009 event. The performance, on Monday, October 19, begins at 8 p.m. in the Louis Armstrong Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Allendale Campus. The performance is open to the public with free admission. Read More
New Music Ensemble receives national accolades
October 2, 2009Grand Valley State University's New Music Ensemble's upcoming recording of Terry Riley's "In C" received a glowing review in Newsweek. Read More
Grand Valley student worked on Michael Moore film
September 30, 2009When the sold-out premiere of Michael Moore's new film, "Capitalism: A Love Story," was screened at Lincoln Center Tully Hall in New York City last week, a Grand Valley State University student was in the audience - and appeared in the film's credits as an archival assistant. Read More
Michigan Mud 09
September 30, 2009Two full days of demonstrations, seminars, exhibitions and instruction at the GVSU Calder Art Center Ceramics Studio, Allendale Campus, bring together ceramic artists from throughout the state on October 2-3. A complete schedule is available at www.michclay.com. For more information, contact Daniel Bare, GVSU ceramics instructor, at (616) 331-3334, or bared@gvsu.edu. Read More
Mystic India featured in Grand Valley's Fall Arts Celebration exhibit
September 30, 2009An outstanding art exhibition illustrating stories of India's diverse culture is next in the Fall Arts Celebration at Grand Valley State University. "Mystic India, Land of Color and Tradition: Folk Art, Sculpture and Miniature Paintings," opens with a reception on Wednesday, October 7, from 5-7 p.m. in the GVSU Art Gallery, located in the Performing Arts Center on the Allendale Campus. The exhibit, which will remain open through October 30, and reception are open to the public with free admission. Read More
An ongoing ArtPrize Grand River project asks for public input
September 29, 2009Civic Studio participants are soliciting help from the public to gather images and stories about the Grand River raft races of the past. Songwriters and musicians are also invited to compose songs about the river. Both are part of the "On the River" project of Grand Valley State University's Civic Studio, located on the Interurban Gillett Bridge during ArtPrize. Read More
Lynda Barry at Grand Valley
September 29, 2009The GVSU Department of Art and Design brings to campus writer and cartoonist Lynda Barry, whose work speaks with humor and honesty about life. Her comic strip, "Ernie Pook's Comeek" has been in print for more than 30 years. Read More
VDay campaign seeks faculty and staff directors
September 29, 2009The V-Day Campaign student chairs are searching for faculty and staff members who would like to help direct the ninth annual production of the "Vagina Monologues" in February. Read More
Young students share ArtPrize thoughts in WritePrize competition
September 25, 2009While they may be too young to vote, West Michigan students in grades 2-8 can express their thoughts about ArtPrize during a unique writing competition known as WritePrize. Read More
Grand Valley named best college buy for 14th year
September 24, 2009For the 14th year in a row, Grand Valley State University has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. in Georgia. Read More
Grand Valley's Fall Arts Celebration brings Poetry Night
September 24, 2009Grand Valley State University's Fall Arts Celebration continues with Poetry Night, an evening celebrating language, humor, and the performance of poetry with two award-winning poets, Tony Hoagland and Patricia Smith. Read More
Jim Harrison to speak at Grand Valley
September 24, 2009Michigan-born author Jim Harrison, whose work has been published in 27 languages, will speak at Grand Valley State University. Harrison's complete works and papers are housed and open to the public for research at Grand Valley's Special Collections on the Allendale Campus. Read More
Grand Valley connects with ArtPrize artists, viewers and voters
September 23, 2009More than 20 artists with links to Grand Valley State University are participating in the international ArtPrize competition in downtown Grand Rapids. Grand Valley is also one of the official ArtPrize voter registration sites. Read More
DeVos Art Lecture features design leader John Berry
September 22, 2009The 10th Annual DeVos Art Lecture Series at Grand Valley State University will explore the symbiotic relationship between art and design: their differences, similarities and their role in today's economy. Read More
Grand Valley professor establishes scholarship to support doctoral nursing candidates
September 22, 2009GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Grand Valley's Kirkhof College of Nursing welcomed its first doctoral students in August, and a caring supporter is helping new students take advantage of the program. Read More
Library launches sustainability resource guide
September 22, 2009Grand Valley State University's library has launched a new online resource guide that will link users to journals and news sites that contain information about sustainability. Read More
London's Chris Hayes directs Grand Valley's 'Romeo & Juliet'
September 21, 2009London's Chris Hayes is guest director of Grand Valley State University's production of "Romeo and Juliet." The play is just one element of Grand Valley's annual Shakespeare Festival, now celebrating its sixteenth year. Read More
GVSU Community Garden Crew to Hold Potluck
September 18, 2009The Grand Valley State University Community Garden Crew will be hosting a Harvest Potluck and Bonfire Extravaganza on September 19. Read More
Grand Valley to have more than 20 ArtPrize participants
September 18, 2009More than 20 artists with links to Grand Valley are participating in the international ArtPrize competition. In keeping with Grand Valley's long tradition of supporting the arts, the university is also providing two venues for the competition, which will run September 23-October 10. Read More
Debating 1929 economic collapse
September 17, 2009October 24, 1929, known as Black Tuesday, marked the beginning of the world's worst depression since the advent of the modern economy. As our nation approaches the 80th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Depression, Grand Valley State University will host two events exploring causes and solutions, as well as possible solutions to the current economic crisis. Read More
Seidman legacy will continue at Grand Valley
September 11, 2009It was appropriate that on the day the Grand Valley community gathered to remember founder L. William Seidman, an announcement was made that his legacy will continue at the university. [VIDEO] Read More
Grand Valley has record enrollment
September 10, 2009Grand Valley State University announces another record enrollment for fall 2009. Total enrollment stands at 24,408 -- up 2.2 percent from last fall. This is the 27th year in a row in which Grand Valley enrolled more students than the year before. Read More
