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Biology grad student wins thesis competition
Sarah Lamar, who is earning a master's degree in biology, won first place with her research, "Biological Invasions on a Large Scale: Investigating the Spread of Baby's Breath (Gypsophila paniculata) Across North America." Lamar won $500 and will represent Grand Valley at the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools 3MT® competition in St. Louis, Missouri, March 22.
Feb 22, 2019
Brooks College holds faculty showcase
Six faculty members from the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies gave presentations about work completed during their sabbaticals February 11 in Lake Ontario Hall.
Feb 22, 2019
Nominations for sustainability champions being accepted
Nominations for the 11th annual Sustainability Champion Awards are being accepted by the Office of Sustainability Practices. The awards ceremony celebrates the contributions of students, faculty, staff members and community members who practice and support the ideals of sustainable living.
Feb 21, 2019
Campus Rec encouraging GVSU community to unplug from technology, participate in healthy events
It's a fact: people spend a lot of time looking at and using their various devices, especially on college campuses while completing school assignments, browsing social media, communicating or completing projects at work. The Campus Recreation team at Grand Valley is encouraging students, faculty and staff to take a break from technology for one week in an effort to improve their overall health and wellness. Unplugged will run from February 24-March 2.
Feb 21, 2019
GVSU hosting free tax assistance program
Grand Valley is a host site for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program through United Way that offers free tax return preparation and filing for qualifying individuals.
Feb 21, 2019
Senior wins national history award for research
Alexis Hansen, a senior who is a double major in psychology and biomedical sciences, won a national history award the Joan Nestle Award for her research article focusing on a topography of transgender studies.
Feb 21, 2019
Basketball games against NMU to air on ESPN
The Laker men's and women's basketball teams will face Northern Michigan at home on Thursday, February 21, in a doubleheader to be broadcast on ESPN.
Feb 21, 2019
Lakers will become Sawyers on Saturday
The Laker basketball teams will become the Sawyers for a day when both teams host Michigan Tech on Saturday, February 23.
Feb 20, 2019
Virtual sustainability conference will connect Grand Rapids students with others around the world
Grand Rapids Public School students will connect virtually with other students around the world to present and discuss issues related to sustainability and climate change. The schools involved are part of the United Nations University network of Regional Centres of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development (RCEs). Grand Valley is a member of the Grand Rapids RCE, which includes other local universities and West Michigan businesses.
Feb 19, 2019
Events in March will focus on ethical issues in health care
The Office of the Vice Provost for Health will host two public events on March 25 that focus on the ethical issues surrounding conscientious objection in health care.
Feb 19, 2019
