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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


Student gains internship opportunities after Career Centers first virtual fair

More than 100 employers attended the fair and represented a variety of industries and fields of study. The fair concluded the Work Like a Laker conference, a 15-day conference with multiple tracks.

Oct 23, 2020


GVSU debate expert: Final presidential debate had much-needed infusion of order, allowing voters to learn more

Carl Brown, assistant professor communication studies, said he and his students expand their discussions on proper debating techniques to analysis of the current atmosphere.

Oct 23, 2020


Virus Action Team update: Survey being conducted on GVSU testing program

The Virus Action Team has emailed a survey to some students, faculty and staff members asking for input to help improve the GVSU COVID-19 Testing Program.

Oct 22, 2020


Faculty and staff sketches

Publications and presentations at conferences are highlighted, as well as the deaths of two retired professors.

Oct 22, 2020


GVSU joins West Michigan to mourn death of Peter Secchia

Leaders at Grand Valley and in West Michigan are mourning the death of philanthropist Peter Secchia, who died October 21 at his home. He was 83.

Oct 21, 2020