In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, including Danny Balfour.

April 4, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 15)

Slides, quick facts available for presentations

Resources that quickly tell Grand Valley's story can be added to a presentation or downloaded to share with others.

April 4, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 15)
Article by Michele Coffill

What's happening on campus

Events include the Civic Engagement Showcase, followed by a documentary about climate change; two events associated with the Ott Lectureship in Chemistry.

April 4, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 15)

Professor receives grant to invite authors to discuss resisting harmful ideologies

A grant from the Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center allows for virtual visits from authors.

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March 21, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 14)
Article by Clemence Daniere

New GVSU initiative encourages STEM-based thinking at local elementary school

Design thinking skills taught in classroom will enhance skills over time, said Ginger Rohwer, MiSTEM regional director.

March 21, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 14)
Article by Clemence Daniere

President's corner

The achievements of Kyra Harris Bolden should be celebrated and serve as a reminder of the steps needed for women and women of color to continue to make progress.

March 21, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 14)

Analyst tells students about concerns over developments in Iran, North Korea

Suzanne DiMaggio, senior fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, gave a presentation for political science students.

March 21, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 14)
Article by Brian Vernellis

Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff who published research, gave presentations or interviews as subject experts to media are listed.

March 21, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 14)

Volunteers needed for Student Scholars Day

The annual event showcases faculty-mentored student work. Faculty and staff members can volunteer their time for an hour or two.

March 21, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 14)

Faculty, staff from multiple departments address high school counselors during workshop

Campus departments hosted a professional development workshop for area high school counselors.

March 21, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 14)
Article by Michele Coffill

What's happening on campus

Events include a Women's History Month presentation from Provost Fatma Mili, Secchia Breakfast Lecture and performances of an Oscar Wilde play by Grand Valley Theatre.

March 21, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 14)

Kids' Food Basket founder shares perspectives on life, leadership with students

Mary Hoodhood said she does not consider herself a leader, nor does she let her disability set limitations.

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March 7, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 13)
Article by Brian Vernellis

Psychology faculty, students join together to support community

A core group of faculty members works to identify more nonprofits and open up engagement opportunities to students.

March 7, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 13)
Article by Clemence Daniere

President's corner

The Diverse Issues in Higher Education article explores how the university's commitment to educational equity is embedded into Reach Higher 2025.

March 7, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 13)

Faculty and staff sketches

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

March 7, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 13)

GVSU graduate will give keynote presentation at Local History Roundtable

Delia Fernández-Jones, a 2010 GVSU graduate, will discuss migration and activism among Grand Rapids' Latino communities.

March 7, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 13)
Article by Michele Coffill

Speakers at DeVos Medical Ethics Colloquy will discuss violence in health care

Speakers will share strategies for conflict resolutions with patients and families.

March 7, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 13)

UAC assessment, planning will resume in fall semester

UAC will have more information for departments soon.

March 7, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 13)

What's happening on campus

The next Fireside Chat will focus on the 'Community-centric Future of Public Universities," and a Michigan Supreme Court justice (and GVSU alumna) will give remarks at the EqualiTEA.

March 7, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 13)

Faculty celebrated for achievements at convocation ceremony

Provost Fatma Mili said faculty define the spirit and the culture of the university.

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February 21, 2023 (Volume 46, Number 12)
Article by Michele Coffill