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Staff member's passion for advocating for undocumented students leads to securing grant
Adriana Almanza, assistant director for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, is passionate about advocating for undocumented students and recently helped a coalition receive its first grant to support that work.
Feb 19, 2020
Park-like atmosphere planned for roadway on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus
Green space with benches, a walking path and bike trail may replace a stretch of roadway in front of the L. William Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Feb 19, 2020
Student veteran finds support and strong community at GVSU, a 2020 Military Friendly School
Student veteran Sarah Anderson said she chose to attend Grand Valley because it was close to home, but she said she didn't expect to find a community and university support system that would be instrumental in helping her transition from military to civilian life.
Feb 19, 2020
Former UAW president Owen Bieber remembered for strong ties to GVSU, commitment to students
Owen Bieber, who died Feb. 17 at age 90, had strong ties to Grand Valley including the establishment of the Owen F. Bieber Scholarship Trust to support UAW members and their children.
Feb 18, 2020
Semester in Grand Rapids, Detroit programs will hold informational session
Completing an immersive experience like Semester in Grand Rapids gave Sarah Stromski the skills and confidence to land a part-time job and a renewed vigor to complete her degree.
Feb 18, 2020
Public or private sector: Who is better equipped to deal with climate change?
The Earth's climate is changing, and future generations will have to decide how to handle the impact of those changes, but how to deal with a changing climate is a topic that can be polarizing.
Feb 17, 2020
Why Presidents' Day should focus more on George Washington
Presidents' Day in 21st century America tends to focus on sales for mattresses and household furniture; a holiday that's become "vanilla" from its intended roots, according to Gleaves Whitney, director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley.
Feb 17, 2020
Trailblazer honored by Positive Black Women
Beverly Grant received the Dr. Doris Rucks Trailblazer Award.
Feb 17, 2020
Grand Valley a partner in statewide effort to immerse K-12 students in water education
The From Students to Stewards Initiative is a multi-agency collaboration to improve water literacy for K-12 students.
Feb 14, 2020
Interfaith conference will draw participants from area colleges
Campus Interfaith Resources will hold its fourth annual Made In Michigan Interfaith Lab, an interfaith conference for students, faculty and staff members from area colleges and universities.
Feb 14, 2020
