The idea grew from faculty who wanted to greet students before the first day of class.
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Michele Coffill
The new executive director of the Wesorick Center for Health Care Transformation called the role a privilege to support students and professionals through education and research.
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Ngassa's participation in the program will strengthen Grand Valley's international education efforts.
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Jenny Hall-Jones, vice president for Student Affairs, gave media interviews during move-in. The PRSSA chapter received the National Gold Key Award for the 15th time in 16 years.
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The mid-September events are part of Tech Week Grand Rapids.
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For $120, pass holders can attend every home, regular season event for 10 sports.
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The Office of Multicultural Affairs hosted the event to raise awareness for student organizations.
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Sofia Ellis
Senior Marissa Feil describes what it was like to spend the summer in Detroit.
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Marissa Feil
The first Laker Kickoff helped new students find their community.
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Highlighted events include the Global Laker Festival, a Hauenstein Center lecture about the Greatest Generation and Art Night at the PAC.
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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
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