Remaining GVSU Arts Celebration events will be virtual

Poetry Night is March 14; the Lecture is April 5.

January 25, 2022 (Volume 45, Number 10)
Article by Peg West

Nominate faculty, alumni for awards

Nominations are open for three awards presented by the Alumni Association.

January 25, 2022 (Volume 45, Number 10)
Article by Michele Coffill

Alderink retires after diverse teaching, coaching career

The physical therapy associate professor served as the volunteer pitching coach for the Lakers for 23 years.

January 11, 2022 (Volume 45, Number 9)

Students research health issues for veterans, create resources

The collaborative work with a health communications class researched the effects of burn pits and traumatic brain injuries on veterans.

January 11, 2022 (Volume 45, Number 9)
Article by Peg West

Collaboration between departments reduces textbook costs for students

The digital course pack saved individual students about $80; total savings for 14 sections was $10,000.

January 11, 2022 (Volume 45, Number 9)

Peer mentoring group hosts game show, builds connections within Psychology Department

'Freud's Family Feud' pitted the Id Family against the Ego Family.

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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

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

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

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)

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)

Faculty use FTLC grant to establish Social Science Lab

Sociology faculty members hope to expand the scope of the lab on campus and in the community.

October 26, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 5)
Article by Peg West