March 26, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 15)

User testing underway for portal that centralizes campus information

The Laker Dock will launch in the fall and include Blackboard, support resources, student records, events and more.

Featured

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Article by Peg West

Crew from OAISD gains work experience through pilot program

Facilities Services managers developed the framework for the program, which is a partnership with the school district's Young Adult Services program

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Article by Michele Coffill

Faculty and staff sketches

Campus community members who received recognition, gave presentations or had research published are listed.

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In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as John Zaugra and Roelof Bijkerk.

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300 high school language students attend global fair

Students connected with faculty and learned about global cultures through activities and events.

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Article by Peg West

GVFaces: Andrew Plague

The former Student Senate president now works in the west wing of the White House

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Article by Samantha Drougel

TRIO staff, students participate in leadership summit

Eight students, including high school Upward Bound participants, received scholarships for demonstrating leadership and academic excellence.

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What's happening on campus

Performances of "The Rivals," by Richard Sheridan, will run April 5-14 at the Haas Center for Performing Arts.

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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