In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as Hermann Kurthen.

October 17, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 4)

Theater readies 'Dracula' with a twist for Halloween performances

A cast of nine will perform this feminist retelling of a classic story.

October 17, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 4)
Article by Samantha Drougel

GVFaces: Ben Rhodes

Rhodes oversees orientation, bringing experience from Admissions and Financial Aid to the new role.

October 17, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 4)
Article by Michele Coffill

What's happening on campus

Upcoming events include the President's Forum, Quest Series, Artist Event and Homecoming.

October 17, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 4)

All voices heard: Campuswide team advances educational equity

The AALT continues work that began with the Network of Advisors in 2020.

Featured

October 3, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 3)
Article by Michele Coffill

Women's Commission presents awards during fall luncheon

Jenny Hall-Jones, vice president for Student Affairs, discussed reimagining community during her keynote address.

October 3, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 3)
Article by Samantha Drougel

President's corner

Blue Dot expands beyond physical locations to an ecosystem where technology, creativity and collaboration will fuel economic development.

October 3, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 3)

GVFaces: Greg Sanial

The vice president has refined recipes for his homebrews and had recent success at local and national competitions.

October 3, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 3)
Article by Michele Coffill

Graduate seeks out former professor for help with accessible vehicle design

Melba Vélez Ortiz talked with Hannah Wagner about how people with visual impairments and guide dogs use their vehicles.

October 3, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 3)
Article by Thomas Garrett

National PBS co-anchor visits with college, high school students

Goeff Bennett talked about his broadcasting experience with students participating in Grand Valley's Student Reporting Labs.

October 3, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 3)
Article by Samantha Drougel

Faculty and staff sketches

Members of the campus community who gave media interviews, had research published, received accolades or gave presentations are listed.

October 3, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 3)

In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as Eleanor French.

October 3, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 3)

What's happening on campus

Laker Open House events for prospective students, Laker Club Talks and Poetry Night are among the programs featured through mid-October.

October 3, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 3)

Faye Richardson-Green takes new career path with Honors College role

A veteran leader at Steelcase, Richardson-Green will provide students with examples of leadership and service that 'deepen their educational experience.'

Featured

September 19, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 2)
Article by Brian Vernellis

Town hall details Workday launch

Training sessions on the enterprise system will begin in November.

September 19, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 2)
Article by Michele Coffill

University leaders grow Detroit-area network

More than 14,000 Laker alumni live in Detroit and southeast Michigan.

September 19, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 2)
Article by Michele Coffill

President's corner

Growth in enrollment shows signs that learners see the university's commitment to opening access and providing an equitable education to all.

September 19, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 2)

Faculty and staff sketches

Members of the campus community who gave media interviews, had research published or gave presentations are listed.

September 19, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 2)

Flu vaccination clinics available through late October

Flu vaccinations will be available on campus beginning September 25.

September 19, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 2)

Night walks offer participants opportunity to see approach to campus safety

Sign up to participate in a Campus Safety Night Walk, offered weekly from October 3-18.

September 19, 2023 (Volume 47, Number 2)
Article by Peg West