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.

Featured

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

What's happening on campus

Highlighted events include Laker Club Talks by two deans and the 30th anniversary celebration of the Cook Carillon Tower with a Taylor Swift-inspired concert.

October 1, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 3)

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.

Featured

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)

GVFaces: Candace Phenix

The deputy general counsel joined the university community in June.

September 17, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 2)
Article by Samantha Drougel

Faculty and staff sketches

Grand Valley is listed by Forbes among Michigan's best employers; Lisa Knapp received an association's Career Services Professional of the Year Award.

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)