GVFaces: Ari Mokdad, visiting faculty member

After living in the Detroit area, Mokdad took inspiration from Lake Michigan and brought it into her performance pieces.

January 11, 2022 (Volume 45, Number 9)

Two Veterans Upward Bound staff members serve community in elected positions

Civic engagement is important to both Belinda Coronado and Tim Marroquin.

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December 7, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 7)
Article by Michele Coffill

Chycinski leaving, interim Admissions co-directors named

In 24 years at Grand Valley, Chycinski saw the university through a period of record enrollment.

December 7, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 7)
Article by Michele Coffill

Faculty and staff sketches

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

December 7, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 7)

CLAS names inaugural associate dean for inclusive excellence

The new role will oversee CLAS initiatives related to diversity, equity, inclusion and access.

December 7, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 7)
Article by Peg West

GVPD creates new safety video

The video illustrates the "run, hide, fight" model, offering the campus community options to consider if confronted with violence.

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December 7, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 7)

Service award recipients to be honored at gathering

The annual Service Award and Holiday Gathering will be Thursday, December 2, in the Kirkhof Center.

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November 23, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 7)

Students in design thinking class begin multi-semester project for Ducks Unlimited

A faculty member in Brooks College has partnered with the national nonprofit organization Ducks Unlimited to focus on the role wetland habitats play in agricultural sustainability. 

November 23, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 7)
Article by Michele Coffill

GVSU Arts Celebration's holiday concert on tap

The December 6 concert will be held at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids.

November 23, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 7)
Article by Peg West

Alumna earns GRPS Teacher of the Year honor

Nicole Durso, who teaches biology to ninth graders at Union High School, said she discovered her love of teaching at Blandford Nature Center.

November 23, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 7)
Article by Brian Vernellis

Faculty and staff sketches

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

November 23, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 7)

In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley.

November 23, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 7)

GVFaces: HTM graduate elected to Muskegon City Commission

Rachel Gorman is the first woman of Asian descent elected to the commission.

November 23, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 7)
Article by Brian Vernellis

Complete with 'doggles,' service dog accompanies student to lab

Student says Zeek helps her be independent by assisting with effects of a sleep disorder.

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November 9, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 6)
Article by Peg West

Prototype of medical device used for screening tests developed by aMDI students, staff

The device would improve screening tests for women, like a pap smear.

November 9, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 6)
Article by Michele Coffill

Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff members are recognized for published research, presentations, media interviews or other accolades.

November 9, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 6)

Students create wheelchair to help three-legged dog

Students in the Biomedical Engineering Society designed the device as part of the organization's community outreach.

November 9, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 6)

GVFaces: David Sinn

Sinn has taught in Tasmania and led university and federal research projects.

November 9, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 6)

Graduate's research on philanthropy receives national recognition

Harkema's research examined the philosophy behind philanthropy and how autonomy influences philanthropic missions, decisions and goals.  

November 9, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 6)
Article by Brian Vernellis

Small Business Development Center creates event to benefit Black-owned businesses in Muskegon

The pitch event will be November 3 at the Muskegon Museum of Art.

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October 26, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 5)