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Vol. 50, Issue 5
Investiture celebrates endowed chair, Sebastian family’s generosity
Nicholas Baine was named to an endowed chair position that was redefined to strengthen the Padnos College of Engineering’s co-op education program.
Published November 3, 2026 by Michele Coffill
Campus food drive helps Lakers keep food on tables
A campus-wide food drive for Replenish runs through Dec. 4; there are 20 collection boxes on the Valley and City campuses.
Published November 3, 2026 by Anna Davis
More than 40 workshops scheduled during Teach-In
The Teach-In is Nov. 10-11 with a keynote speaker and sessions on the Valley Campus on Tuesday and sessions on the City Campus on Wednesday.
Published November 3, 2026
Johnson Center accepting applications for award for faculty to partner with nonprofits
The Juan Olivarez Learning Equity Endowment supports relationship-building between faculty and nonprofit organizations.
Published November 3, 2026
Faculty and staff sketches
Andrew Booth, chair of physician assistant studies, received an achievement award from the Michigan Academy of Physician Associates during the organization's fall conference in Traverse City.
Published November 3, 2026
Unique exhibition features artwork by interdisciplinary pairs of faculty
Four pairs of faculty created projects for an exhibition on display through Nov. 12.
Published November 3, 2026 by Sofia Ellis
What's happening on campus
A Navy captain will discuss leadership during two Veterans Day events hosted by the Office of the President and Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies.
Published November 3, 2026
From the Archives
Grand Valley's rich history is preserved within the digital collections of the Lemmen Library and Archives.
Published November 3, 2026
Faculty & Staff Sketches
Faculty and staff sketches
Andrew Booth, chair of physician assistant studies, received an achievement award from the Michigan Academy of Physician Associates during the organization's fall conference in Traverse City.
Published November 3, 2026
Faculty and staff sketches
Greenhouse supervisor Christina Hipshier was interviewed by multiple media outlets about GVSU's rare corpse flower, "The Beast."
Published October 20, 2026 by Michele Coffill
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
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