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Class project turns into museum exhibition

In the 1970s, the B'nai Israel Synagogue in Muskegon counted more than 120 families as members. Its roster has since dwindled to about 40 families due to deaths, relocations and attrition. Marilyn Preston, associate professor of integrative studies and member of B'nai Israel, secured several grants to capture the oral histories of the synagogue's members. Next fall, these histories will be showcased in an exhibition at Muskegon's Lakeshore Museum Center.

Oct 8, 2019


United Way campaign moves exclusively online

Grand Valley's annual United Way campaign kicks off on October 7 and runs through October 18. For the first time, the entire campaign will be exclusively online via gvsu.edu/UnitedWay.

Oct 8, 2019


Kutsche Office of Local History will host annual luncheon

The Kutsche Office of Local History will host its fourth annual luncheon on Tuesday, October 15, and highlight partners and organizations associated with its Connections Along the Grand River exhibition.

Oct 8, 2019


Crime survivor, judicial reform advocate to visit campus

Jennifer Thompson will discuss her story and criminal justice reform October 16 at Loosemore Auditorium on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Oct 8, 2019


DeVos Medical Colloquy will focus on bioethics, big data

The fields of bioethics and big data will be the focus at the biannual DeVos Medical Colloquy.

Oct 7, 2019


Ott Lecture to explore scientific analysis of art

Karen Trentelman, senior scientist at the Getty Conservation Institute, will present her work.

Oct 4, 2019


Laker football hosts Ashland Saturday in game to air on ESPN3

On Family Weekend, the undefeated Laker football team will host Ashland University Saturday, October 5, in a GLIAC game that will air on ESPN3.

Oct 4, 2019


Alumna wins grant to advance jewelry business

Grand Valley alumna Emma Hoekstra, founder of Emma Elizabeth Jewelry, was named winner of the Halstead Grant, given to an emerging jewelry business.

Oct 3, 2019


Walk with President Mantella, Wellness Fair to be held October 4

President Philomena V. Mantella and university leaders will lace up their shoes for a two-mile walk in an effort to promote a healthy campus.

Oct 3, 2019


GVSU to test alert system October 4

Grand Valley will be testing the GVSUAlert! system Friday, October 4, at noon.

Oct 3, 2019