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Lecture series invites people with disabilities to discuss self-advocacy

An FTLC grant helped education faculty members bring speakers to give presentations about their challenges and opportunities to students.

Featured

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Article by Brian Vernellis

GVFaces: Jakia Marie

The program coordinator for African and African American Studies hosts Wing Wednesdays and larger events like a quiz bowl to engage students.

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Article by Clemence Daniere

President's corner

President Mantella joined three CEOs on a panel hosted by the Economic Club of Grand Rapids.

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WGVU-FM recognized as finalist for station excellence award

The station was honored with five best-in-category awards and is a finalist for Community Involvement.

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Article by Brian Vernellis

Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff members who published research or gave presentations are listed.

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In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, including Danny Balfour.

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Slides, quick facts available for presentations

Resources that quickly tell Grand Valley's story can be added to a presentation or downloaded to share with others.

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Article by Michele Coffill

What's happening on campus

Events include the Civic Engagement Showcase, followed by a documentary about climate change; two events associated with the Ott Lectureship in Chemistry.

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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:
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
Tony Packer associate director of video and multimedia
Amanda Pitts photography services manager
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
Thomas Garrett, student writer

Other University Communications publications:
Grand Valley Magazine, flagship publication for GVSU; visit gvsu.edu/gvmagazine 
GVNext, digital publication; visit gvsu.edu/gvnext , for daily news updates and video features