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Production of Molière play brought to 1950s setting

Grand Valley's theater program will breathe new life into the 17th century Molière play "The Imaginary Invalid" by moving the setting of the play to the 1950s.

Mar 20, 2019


Cooking classes will highlight staff recipes

The Health and Wellness team will host two cooking classes for faculty and staff in March featuring winning dishes from staff members who entered a healthy recipe contest.

Mar 20, 2019


Spectrum Health patient gets surprise send-off

A Spectrum Health patient who watched the Health Campus expansion from his hospital window got a surprise send-off.

Mar 19, 2019


Events set to celebrate Campus Interfaith Week

From a Habitat for Humanity build to "Speedfaithing," many activities are planned to celebrate Campus Interfaith Week, March 25-30.

Mar 19, 2019


Grand Valley named a top Gilman producer, 11 students selected for awards

Grand Valley has been named the Top Producing Institution for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program in Michigan, as well as the top producer of award recipients who are student veterans. The university was also recognized as having the greatest growth among students who have a disability.

Mar 18, 2019


GVSU to celebrate life of César Chávez 

Marc Grossman, former press secretary for César E. Chávez, is the keynote speaker for a Grand Valley event celebrating the life of Chávez, a labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962.

Mar 18, 2019


Laker Effect map similar to LinkedIn for community engagement

A new interactive tool will show the impact of community engagement by Grand Valley students, faculty and staff members.

Mar 18, 2019


Clark awarded Hauenstein Fellowship Medal

Former Democratic candidate for president and four-star Gen. Wesley Clark (ret.) was awarded the Col. Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship Medal at a March 14 event hosted by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. 

Mar 15, 2019


Camp Shout Out named Lakeshore Innovator of the Year

A camp dedicated to improving the lives and speaking skills of children and teenagers who have speech disorders won the first-ever Lakeshore Innovator of the Year award presented by Grand Valley State University's Muskegon Innovation Hub.

Mar 15, 2019


Hundreds expected to volunteer during COW

Hundreds of Lakers are expected to participate in the 10th annual Community Outreach Week, set for March 23-30.

Mar 14, 2019