What's happening on campus

Highlights include a trunk or treat hosted by UClub members and a special look at spooky books by the staff at Special Collections and University Archives.

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 and staff sketches

Motivational speaker Darrell "Coach D" Andrews spoke to hundreds of GEAR UP students; a sociology professor received a Distinguished Scholarly Publication award for his book.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)

GVFaces: Kelley Senkowski

The project specialist for Instructional Technology self-published a book about how her great-grandmother survived the sinking of the Titanic.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)
Article by Samantha Drougel

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

What's happening on campus

Highlighted events include the Board of Trustees meeting, CLAS Faculty Research Colloquium and GVSU Poetry Night.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)

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

Registration opens for fourth annual Black Boys and Men National Symposium

GVSU faculty and staff are eligible for a discount on early registration through November 30.

October 1, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 3)

Faculty and staff sketches

The Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency recognized the university's many veteran-centric programs during an awards event. Information Technology honored three staff members during its service award ceremony.

October 1, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 3)

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