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Ramya Swayamprakash shares her story on growing up in India and her research passions surrounding the Great Lakes and water systems
December 16, 2022
Ramya Swayamprakash shares her story on growing up in India and her research passions surrounding the Great Lakes and water systems
Crystal Scott-Tunstall shares her story on growing up in Chicago, where her family marched with Martin Luther King Jr, and her community inspired her to empower people
September 15, 2022
Crystal Scott-Tunstall, affiliate professor in Environmental and Sustainability Studies, shares her fascinating story on growing up in Chicago, where her family marched with Martin Luther King Jr, and her community inspired her to empower people
Beaver Island Field School gives students an immersive interdisciplinary experience
August 5, 2022
The Beaver Island Field School is a course designed as an immersive interdisciplinary experience on an island located in the middle of northern Lake Michigan.
Global Civil Discourse Map developed at Grand Valley
June 3, 2022
Professor Jeff Kelly Lowenstein, the current Endowed Professor of Civil Discourse at the Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse, has partnered with students and faculty across disciplines to develop an innovative Global Civil Discourse Map.
Meet Michael Hinkle, Farm Manager and Educator in the Office of Sustainability Practices
April 27, 2022
Meet Michael Hinkle, Farm Manager and Educator in the Office of Sustainability Practices. He delivers a bounty of knowledge to the students he works with, and a bounty of delicious produce for GVSU!
Brooks College 2022 Faculty Awards Winners
February 3, 2022
Congratulations to all the 2022 Faculty Award Recipients, and especially, our colleagues in Brooks College who have been recognized for their excellence in teaching.
Meet Jaisan Mostafa, International Student from Bangladesh
January 7, 2022
In these winter months, Michigan looks much different than the scenery of Bangladesh. According to Jaisan Mostafa, a new student as of last fall, the winter months look nice from the inside of a building but are no fun when you step outside.
Malia Kah Shares About Semester in Detroit
December 6, 2021
Malia Kah, Global Studies and Social Impact student, shares about her experience with Semester in Detroit this fall.
Students in design thinking class begin multi-semester project for Ducks Unlimited
November 23, 2021
People may not consider farmers and design thinkers as two similar-minded populations, yet a Grand Valley faculty member is bringing the two groups together in a multi-semester project focused on preserving wetlands.
David Sinn Brings Research Experience from Tasmania to Brooks College
November 9, 2021
David Sinn brings varied research and travel experiences to his role as visiting professor of environmental and sustainability studies in the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies.