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'Michigan Listens': Finding common ground through storytelling

Nine Michiganders spoke about their values during this unique Talking Together event.

Featured

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Article by Michele Coffill

Military Promise announced during Veterans Day event

The initiative guarantees admission and provides a per-semester grant toward tuition for veterans and active duty service members.

Video

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Article by Thomas Chavez

Campus food drive supports food security for the Laker community

Through December 4, donate non-perishable food and personal care items at drop-off boxes on both the Valley and City campuses.

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Article by Anna Davis

Health professions students collaborate during 'Swalloween' labs

Graduate students from three programs participated in the dysphagia labs and a costume contest to raise awareness about the condition.

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Article by Sri Nandamudi

Faculty and staff sketches

The recent Best of CASE District V Awards competition recognized Kendra Stanley-Mills, who took this "Office Hours" photograph of Jason Yancey, Cory Morse, Brian Vernellis and Institutional Advancement's annual giving team.

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New Graduate School event highlights faculty research projects

In three minutes, faculty members discussed their research before a panel of judges.

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Article by Joseph Martin

Scholars make a commitment with TRIO Upward Bound Detroit

Representatives from partner organizations Michigan Central and Metro Detroit Youth Clubs were on hand to congratulate students on their first step to a college-going future.

Video

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Article by Adam Harris

New theater production invites audiences to reflect on vulnerability, connection

Performances of 'Circle Mirror Transformation' run November 14-23.

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Article by Sofia Ellis

What's happening on campus

Highlighted events include WGVU's book swap at a Bridge Street restaurant, the Teach-In and the Sustainability Showcase.

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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:
Thomas Chavez social media coordinator
Michele Coffill editorial director
Bill Cuppy assistant vice president, UComm – Creative and Multimedia Services
Sarah Dudinetz  social media manager
Eliana McGlinchey graphic designer
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
Darius Mathis video/multimedia producer
Tony Packer associate director of video and multimedia
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
Sofia Ellis student writer
Joseph Martin 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