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GVSU student a cappella group sings virtual message of hope

Members of Euphoria, a student a cappella group at Grand Valley, posted a virtual video message of hope to the university community.

Mar 30, 2020


Produce from GVSU educational farm will be donated throughout growing season

Produce from Grand Valley's Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) will be donated to the needy in an effort to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 30, 2020


Remote learning stories: Brittland DeKorver lectures, mentors and conducts labs virtually while uniting chemistry educators worldwide

DeKorver started a Facebook page to support online learning that has followers worldwide.

Mar 30, 2020


President Mantella encourages Laker family to bring light to the world

President Philomena V. Mantella encouraged the GVSU community to stay safe, healthy and positive. Share a 30-second video of encouragement on social media. Include #GVPositivity

Mar 27, 2020


How will COVID-19 impact the nonprofit sector? Johnson Center research offers insights

As the novel coronavirus continues to spread throughout the United States and the rest of the world, financial implications on employees and businesses are profound. Impacts are being felt across the economy, and the nonprofit sector is not immune. Researchers at Grand Valley's Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy have analyzed IRS 990 form data and have identified trends in the nonprofit sector that nonprofits can expect to contend with as the pandemic evolves. 

Mar 27, 2020


Spectrum Health moves beds, equipment into CHS as contingency during COVID-19 pandemic

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer toured the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences March 26, as it could become an alternative care site for Spectrum Health if needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 26, 2020


Career Center supporting students virtually with job search

Remote and phone appointments with a career center staff member can be scheduled in Handshake, Grand Valley's job portal. Students can also have their resume or cover letter reviewed by a staff member.

Mar 26, 2020


Two teams part of large infrastructure to support faculty during remote learning

The logistics of getting faculty members prepared to teach remotely was an immense undertaking that happened quickly.

Mar 26, 2020


Engineering, occupational safety and health step up with creation, donations of protective equipment for health care workers

Grand Valley students, faculty and staff are donating and creating medical personal protective equipment for health care providers in short supply.

Mar 25, 2020