Workday Q&A: Finance team reviews a transitional year

Erica Herwig and Heather White also discuss Workday process improvements and what's ahead.

February 24, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 12)

Update from the COACHE Steering Committee

A consulting firm was selected to work with faculty and university leaders to co-design an action plan for best-in-class shared governance.

February 24, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 12)

Faculty and staff sketches

Cody Kirby, visiting professor of economics, gave media interviews about the 2025 Health Check report; Alexey Nikitin, professor of biology, and student Sofiia Svyryd were among co-authors of an article published in Nature.

February 24, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 12)

Coalition of departments sponsor post-inauguration conversation

Lisa Perhamus, director of the Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse, said the event demonstrated a shared interest in finding constructive ways to engage in conversation, regardless of how people voted. 

February 24, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 12)

AWRI accepting spring/summer internship applications

The deadline to submit applications is March 3.

February 24, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 12)

Faculty and Staff Campaign celebrates the 'Heart of GVSU'

The campaign runs through February 28; students express their appreciation to faculty and staff members in a video.

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February 4, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 11)
Article by Anna Davis

New communication initiatives launched in response to feedback

The first GV Faculty Focus podcast features a conversation with Matthew Daley, professor of history.

February 4, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 11)

Graduate plays supporting role in movie that won Oscar's Best Picture

Lindsey Normington, '18, appears in 'Anora,' which won Oscar's Best Picture and the top award at the Cannes Film Festival.

February 4, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 11)
Article by Annie Pettit

Faculty and staff sketches

CECI faculty members Megan Freudigmann (pictured) and Sheryl Vlietstra were interviewed for a story about a partnership that gives future teachers books for their classrooms in exchange for volunteer hours.

February 4, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 11)

Director hints about costume surprise in productions of 'Little Women'

The musical version of Louisa May Alcott's story will run February 7-15 at the Haas Center for Performing Arts.

February 4, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 11)
Article by Annie Pettit

Presidents' Ball: Annual tradition in a new space

The Laker Dance team was in the middle of a disco number when they were joined on stage by a special guest.

February 4, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 11)
Article by Leah Erben

What's happening on campus

Highlighted events include the Roger That! Conference and a Laker Club Talk by Vice President Robert Shorty.

February 4, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 11)

Service award recipients will be honored

Faculty and staff with 10 to 40 years of service will be recognized.

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January 21, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 10)

Professor, former director of School of Communications celebrates 40 years of service

Alex Nesterenko said the School of Communications quickly became a top choice for students because of its emphasis on internships.

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January 21, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 10)
Article by Michele Coffill

Faculty and staff sketches

Kevin Strychar, professor of water resources, gave a media interview about how climate change impacts the Great Lakes; John Weber, professor of geology, received an award from a research foundation.

January 21, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 10)

In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as Sherman Van Solkema and Norman Leeling.

January 21, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 10)

GVFaces: Kirsten Strom

The art history professor is known for wearing dresses inspired by surrealism that she designs herself.

January 21, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 10)
Article by Annie Pettit

Artist-in-residence opens installation at downtown gallery

Katya Grokhovsky's exhibition is at 106 Gallery through January 31.

January 21, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 10)
Article by Samantha Drougel

What's happening on campus

Keynote speakers highlight GVSU's MLK Commemoration Week; Presidents' Ball is January 31.

January 21, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 10)

Four questions with General Counsel Jessica Weare

Weare discusses her career path, prowess in the kitchen and the year she spent in Mauritius after receiving a Fulbright award.

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January 7, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 9)