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Westside project team wins Laker Effect Challenge

A team of Kirkhof College of Nursing students and faculty and The Other Way Ministries staff members won $5,000 during the Laker Effect Challenge to implement their idea of promoting disaster preparedness through a Halloween fun house.

Apr 25, 2019


Teaching, learning with technology event set for May 1

More than two dozen presentations highlighting the use of technology in the classroom will be offered during the 18th annual Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium on May 1.

Apr 25, 2019


Graduate students share scholarly research

From invasive species in Michigan to mentoring girls in engineering, the 9th annual Graduate Showcase featured scholarly research from 30 graduate students.

Apr 24, 2019


PIC hosts reception for new Peace Corps volunteers

The Padnos International Center hosted a sendoff reception April 23 in the L. William Seidman Center for new graduates who will enter the Peace Corps.

Apr 24, 2019


Title IX conference includes free, pre-conference session

Grand Valley will host a regional Title IX Investigation Conference for K-12 and college/university employees that includes a free, pre-conference session open to the public.

Apr 23, 2019


President Haas, Marcia Haas honored by students during Haasta La Vista

About 1,500 students packed the Fieldhouse Arena April 19 to honor President Thomas J. Haas and his wife, Marcia Haas, for their 13 years of service to the university.

Apr 23, 2019


Brian Kelly, DeVoses among GVSU commencement speakers

Prominent community philanthropists, a football coach and a lifelong educator will give commencement addresses at Grand Valley's three ceremonies April 26-27 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids.

Apr 22, 2019


Haas to share words of wisdom at final Wheelhouse Talk of semester

President Thomas J. Haas will be the keynote speaker at the final Wheelhouse Talk of the academic year on Thursday, April 25. 

Apr 22, 2019


Students receive 'waves of good wishes' during final exams

About 1,000 "waves of wishes" are displayed on the library windows, wishing students good luck during finals week.

Apr 22, 2019


Traverse City students build aquaponic system in class

With some up-cycled materials and a goal to reduce food miles, four students from Grand Valley's Traverse City Regional Center built a small-scale aquaponic system to grow food.

Apr 22, 2019