Mandatory reporter training available in Workday

The module takes about 30 minutes to complete.

October 29, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 5)

Women's Commission renames award in memory of staff member

The first Jennifer Palm Community Impact Award was presented to Michelle McCloud, CLAS associate dean. Palm's family attended the event.

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October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)
Article by Michele Coffill

School of Communications celebrates 40 years, longtime faculty member

The event paid tribute to Alexander Nesterenko, professor and former director of the school.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)
Article by Lauren Wayburn

Hands-on learning trains next generation of safety professionals

The Occupational Safety and Health Management program has strong partnerships with Rockford Construction and other area companies.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)
Article by Michele Coffill

Faculty, students connect at Undergraduate Research Fair

Students who are involved in research typically have higher GPAs, according to Dantya Jennings, associate director of scholar engagement.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)
Article by Annie Pettit

Simulation educators form coalition to enhance training, education

Representatives from five area organizations toured the Simulation Center, discussed best practices.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)

Campus department, area nonprofit benefit from Black Boys and Men National Symposium

Leaders from BBMS presented checks to the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Urban League of West Michigan.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)

Two Laker entries earn ArtPrize awards

Stafford Smith was the Juried Winner for the New Media category and a group of students and alumni were among the Trauma Project artists, which was the Juried Vote Grand Prize Winner.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)
Article by Annie Pettit

Brooks College celebrates 20 years of interdisciplinary teaching, learning

The college has become a leader in serving adult learners.

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October 1, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 3)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Faculty donate prize money to launch conference about reacting

Three French professors received an award from the Reacting Consortium; their prize money will launch a November conference for high school and college instructors to invigorate their classrooms.

October 1, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 3)
Article by Peg West

Entrepreneur pitches idea during Start Garden event

AJ Young and his husband participated in Start Garden's Demo Day during GR Tech Week.

October 1, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 3)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Faculty, staff invited to COACHE survey sessions

Members of the COACHE Steering Committee will provide a survey overview, including the reported strengths and areas of concern, and facilitate a discussion of next steps.

October 1, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 3)

Campus departments become village for area students during youth violence prevention program

Participating departments included the Division of Enrollment Development and Education Outreach, TRIO, Admissions, Financial Aid and the School of Social Work.

October 1, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 3)
Article by Michele Coffill

Theater puts modern twist on 'Romeo and Juliet'

Director Patrick Poole moved the setting to 1930s Italy to make the story more relatable to audience members.

October 1, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 3)
Article by Annie Pettit

Family Weekend connections made at art, small business events

Reyna Garcia led participants in a workshop as part of the GVSU Arts Celebration exhibition 'A Single Thread: Being Latinx in West Michigan.'

October 1, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 3)
Article by Samantha Drougel

GVSU's oldest sport celebrates 60th anniversary

Three new boats were christened, celebrating a former coach and the success of the women's rowing teams.

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September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)
Article by Kyle Barnhart

Jewelry and metalsmithing students shining in roles at Tiffany

Alumnus and former student serve in apprenticeship and internship roles for the jewelry giant.

September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Flu vaccination clinics will run through October

Flu shots are covered for retirees, benefit-eligible faculty and staff members and their dependents.

September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)

Alumnus establishes nonprofit to support people in his rural African home country

Kyezie Bwanangela, '20, founded Miracle Hunger and Trauma Solutions to improve the lives of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Night walks allow participants, GVPD to see campuses together

Three walks are scheduled in October on the Allendale, Health and Pew Grand Rapids campuses.

September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)