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Exhibit explores Saugatuck-Douglas history with LGBT community
During the Cold War, the twin West Michigan beach towns of Saugatuck and Douglas turned into a haven for college students, motorcycle gangs, hippies and other diverse communities. The towns' inclusivity caused Saugatuck-Douglas to become a popular destination for the LGBT community, which found acceptance there in the face of social and legal discrimination. The Kutsche Office of Local History has created a project to document the area's history with the LGBT community. Elements from the project will be on display in the Mar
Feb 6, 2019
GVSU economist: Slow start to 2019
The West Michigan economy flattened in January, signaling a slow start to 2019, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.
Feb 6, 2019
Conference basketball against PNW to be carried on ESPN
The Laker men's and women's basketball teams will host conference foe Purdue University Northwest Thursday, February 7, in a doubleheader to be carried on ESPN.
Feb 6, 2019
Making Waves initiative holds logo contest
The leadership team behind the university's Making Waves initiative (MWI) is hosting a logo-design contest for students.
Feb 6, 2019
Comedy in American politics: GVSU to host H.W. Brands for discussion
Politicians are easy targets as the butt of jokes, from everyday people to late-night talk show hosts and comedians, but there's a good chance the public is on the receiving end of ribbing from politicians as well.
Feb 6, 2019
National Signing Day event live on ESPN
See what new talent the GVSU football team will have as recruits sign on national signing day.
Feb 6, 2019
Mantella, Peters hope Trump addresses lifelong learning in State of the Union address
While President Donald Trump is expected to talk about immigration, border security and criminal justice reform in his second State of the Union address, Grand Valley President-elect Philomena Mantella said she hopes the president also touches on lifelong learning.
Feb 5, 2019
Faculty art exhibit explores looking at the past as inspiration for the future
It is not an uncommon practice for artists to reflect on previous artwork, methods and practice to help inspire future ideas, direction and work. Multiple Visual and Media Arts faculty members are illustrating this process through the "Reflect-Revive-Reshape" exhibit on display in Grand Valley's Art Gallery through March 29. The exhibit features work by Dellas Henke, Anthony Thompson, Hoon Lee and Brett Colley, who all recently completed sabbaticals.
Feb 5, 2019
President-elect Mantella to be guest of Sen. Gary Peters at State of the Union
Grand Valley President-elect Philomena Mantella will attend the Feb. 5 State of the Union address in Washington, D.C. as a guest of U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.).
Feb 5, 2019
Tours offer perspectives on religions
Grand Valley students learned about Buddhism firsthand during a Sacred Site Visit at the Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple and Zen Center on January 18.
Feb 4, 2019
