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Election Day activities on campus include Walk to Vote, remarks from Mantella

In a final push to encourage the campus community to vote, Grand Valley will host activities and remarks from university and area leaders on Election Day.

Oct 28, 2020


Hospital leaders, state medical director will offer message about COVID-19 mitigation during virtual event

The State of Michigan medical director and chief medical officers from West Michigan hospitals will offer a unified community message addressing mitigation of COVID-19 during a Health Forum of West Michigan event on Friday, November 6, from 8-9:30 a.m.

Oct 28, 2020


President Mantella, student leaders discuss effects of COVID-19, adult learning, student voting on WJR College Tour radio program

The importance of student voting, adult learning opportunities and navigating COVID-19 on campus were just a few topics discussed by students and university leaders on the WJR College Tour 2020 radio program with Guy Gordon.

Oct 27, 2020


Grand Valley again named a Green College by The Princeton Review

For the 11th year in a row, Grand Valley State University has been named one of the country's most environmentally responsible colleges by The Princeton Review.

Oct 27, 2020


Civil Discourse program will host post-election conversation series

Following what has been a divisive presidential election, the Padnos-Sarosik Civil Discourse Program will host a series of conversations for the campus community.

Oct 27, 2020


WJR radio to broadcast live from GVSU as part of WJR College Tour 2020

Four students, as well as President Philomena V. Mantella and other university leaders, will be featured on the WJR College Tour 2020 radio program with Guy Gordon October 27.

Oct 26, 2020


Rooms 'splashed' with decor to be more welcoming for isolation, quarantine students

GVSU Housing and Residence Life, in partnership with the Virus Action Team, developed :Room Splash," an opportunity for campus departments to transform an empty quarantine or isolation room into a more vibrant living space.

Oct 26, 2020


Students hand out wristbands to encourage COVID-safe behaviors

Students in Dave Huizen's Occupational Safety and Health class are encouraging COVID-safe behaviors with a simple tool: a wristband.

Oct 26, 2020


Through 'Untold Stories,' GVSU will celebrate 60 years

GVSU turns 60 this year and the campus community will celebrate throughout the academic year by learning about the university's history from leaders and unsung heroes.

Oct 26, 2020


WGVU Public Media joins other public television stations to launch new learning channel

WGVU Public Media, in partnership with public television stations and leading educators across the state, is launching a new learning channel.

Oct 23, 2020