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Investiture for President Mantella set for November 15

The investiture of President Philomena V. Mantella as the fifth president of Grand Valley State University will be held Friday, November 15, with a series of events leading up to the ceremony.

Nov 11, 2019


GVSU celebrates, honors veterans

Students, faculty and staff members who served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard were honored November 11 at the Ninth Annual Veterans Day Breakfast held in the Alumni House. 

Nov 11, 2019


Soccer will host GLIAC quarterfinals

The Laker soccer team will host the GLIAC quarterfinals on Sunday, November 10, at the GVSU Soccer Field in a match that will air on ESPN3.

Nov 9, 2019


Biology researchers studying if bats can help control pests at apple orchards

The research has received backing from a grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Nov 7, 2019


GVSU economist: Marginal growth continues

The West Michigan industrial economy continues to see marginal growth despite effects from the GM strike, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Nov 7, 2019


Campus, public voice concerns about water at town hall

The campus community and members of the public voiced their concerns about Michigan's water priorities and the economic activity generated from the natural resource during a town hall November 4 in the Kirkhof Center.

Nov 7, 2019


Community forum focuses on Alzheimer's disease

Panelists at an upcoming Your Health Series forum will discuss the links between Alzheimer's disease research and care interventions and the impact of the disease on communities.

Nov 6, 2019


Hauenstein Center will host expert to discuss equality and the Declaration of Independence

The concept that "all men are created equal" is a concept that has been enshrined in the American political spirit since it was included in the Declaration of Independence in 1776.  But do Americans fully understand the language and context of the Declaration, especially when it comes to equality? Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will host political philosopher and director of Harvard University's Edmund J. Safra Center for Ethics, Danielle Allen, to discuss the topic.

Nov 5, 2019


Sixth climate survey will open on November 14

Grand Valley's sixth campus climate survey will be conducted November 14-24 and organizers hope for a participation rate of 100 percent.

Nov 5, 2019


Tonight's Fall Arts Celebration lecture canceled

Jill Lepore canceled due to illness.

Nov 5, 2019