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Remote learning stories: Faculty member creates virtual classroom experiences for ESL teacher candidates

Several English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher candidates had just started their 10-week student teaching placement when Grand Valley and K-12 schools moved to remote instruction in March.

Jun 11, 2020


GVSU names new chief digital officer

Grand Valley President Philomena V. Mantella has announced the selection of Milos Topic, Ph.D., as vice president and chief digital officer.

Jun 10, 2020


Incident Management Team update

In preparation for Fall 2020, select buildings on GVSU campuses will have one-way directional floor signs to help with the flow of traffic, especially between classes.

Jun 10, 2020


GVSU names new director of housing and residence life

After an extensive national search, Kyle Boone has been named director of Housing and Residence Life in the Division of Student Affairs.

Jun 10, 2020


Remote learning stories: Classics student makes her case about a term from Plato at virtual North American academic conference

Meghan ONeill gave the virtual presentation on a single term she has mulled for two years.

Jun 9, 2020


Earning a master's degree during a pandemic: alumna finds learning form of self-care

Jaime Counterman had planned to start a master's degree program several times but found excuses: a new job once, a new position in the same organization another time.

Jun 9, 2020


Faculty and staff sketches

The Career Center honored students, faculty and staff members, and supervisors from area business and organizations for their dedication to student interns.

Jun 8, 2020


Four from GVSU recognized for service by Campus Compact for Michigan

Four Grand Valley community members were recognized for their civic contributions by Campus Compact of Michigan, a 24-member coalition of institutions dedicated to expanding opportunities for civic engagement and community service.

Jun 5, 2020


GVSU names new CLAS dean

Jennifer Drake has been named dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Jun 5, 2020


Division of Inclusion and Equity hosts webinar for newly admitted students, families

Admitted students and their families learned more about Grand Valley's culture and community during a webinar June 4 hosted by the Division of Inclusion and Equity.

Jun 4, 2020