Leaders honored at annual awards event
Awards and scholarships were presented by two affinity groups, an academic department and a social justice center.
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500 students attend Undergraduate Research Fair
Representatives from academic departments and local organizations engaged students with information about research and internship opportunities.
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Joseph Martin
On-campus flu vaccination clinics announced
Clinics are scheduled through October for retirees, benefit-eligible faculty and staff, and their dependents.
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Faculty and staff sketches
Crain's Grand Rapids Business recognized Sherri Fannon as a leader in health care technology.
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New honor society launched for adult learners
Alpha Sigma Lambda is the nation's oldest and largest honor society exclusively for adult learners.
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First-Year Learning Community weekend trip creates sense of belonging for students
Students in the paired courses explored the process of dune formation, went on a bird-watching hike and learned about citizen science.
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Johnson Center launches program to connect faculty, nonprofits
The Juan Olivarez Learning Equity Endowment will support the program. Deadline to apply is mid-November.
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Call for proposals for Leadership Summit
Faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners are invited to submit a proposal through November 9.
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GEAR UP holds first statewide event for high school students
Students at the event participated in on-site admissions at GVSU and other universities.
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What's happening on campus
Upcoming events include a Grand Rapids Symphony concert honoring Doug and Barbara Kindschi, and Poetry Night with Pulitzer Prize winner Tyehimba Jess.
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