September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)

GVSU's oldest sport celebrates 60th anniversary

Three new boats were christened, celebrating a former coach and the success of the women's rowing teams.

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Article by Kyle Barnhart

Jewelry and metalsmithing students shining in roles at Tiffany

Alumnus and former student serve in apprenticeship and internship roles for the jewelry giant.

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Article by Thomas Garrett

Flu vaccination clinics will run through October

Flu shots are covered for retirees, benefit-eligible faculty and staff members and their dependents.

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GVFaces: Candace Phenix

The deputy general counsel joined the university community in June.

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Article by Samantha Drougel

Faculty and staff sketches

Grand Valley is listed by Forbes among Michigan's best employers; Lisa Knapp received an association's Career Services Professional of the Year Award.

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Alumnus establishes nonprofit to support people in his rural African home country

Kyezie Bwanangela, '20, founded Miracle Hunger and Trauma Solutions to improve the lives of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Article by Thomas Garrett

Night walks allow participants, GVPD to see campuses together

Three walks are scheduled in October on the Allendale, Health and Pew Grand Rapids campuses.

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International center events aim to increase cultural awareness

The Study Abroad Fair is Wednesday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., in the Kirkhof Center.

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Article by Samantha Drougel

What's happening on campus

Upcoming events include Tech Week GR, anniversary celebrations for two colleges and a Student Success Series presentation.

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The GVSU Forum is published by University Communications; it is distributed bimonthly during the academic year and monthly during the spring/summer semesters. Send publication items to Michele Coffill, editor, c/o [email protected]. Web: gvsu.edu/forum

University Communications Staff:
Thomas Chavez social media coordinator
Michele Coffill editorial director
Bill Cuppy assistant vice president, UComm – Creative and Multimedia Services
Sarah Dudinetz  social media manager
Ronda Huster university communications assistant
Katherine Kemp motion graphic designer
Chris Knape assistant vice president, UComm – Media and Public Relations
Dave LeFurge-McLeod senior videographer
Darius Mathis video/multimedia producer
Tony Packer associate director of video and multimedia
Julianna Schrier  social media coordinator
Corey Stamps  multimedia project specialist
Kendra Stanley-Mills associate director of photography
Brian Vernellis senior writer
Peg West  director of digital strategy and media relations
Samantha Drougle, student writer

Other University Communications publications:
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GVNext, digital publication; visit gvsu.edu/gvnext , for daily news updates and video features