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Students curating art exhibit for display in Sustainable Agriculture Project
A group of Lakers are developing an art exhibition that will showcase work by artists from around the U.S. in a unique venue near campus. "System Processing" will be on display at Grand Valley's Sustainable Agriculture Project, the university's educational farm located just north of the Allendale Campus, from 6-9 p.m. on November 29-30 with a reception taking place November 29.
Nov 21, 2018
Trailblazers highlight Founders Day event
Seven trailblazers, including people who were among the first African Americans at Grand Valley as students or faculty members, led a Founders Day event for students.
Nov 20, 2018
Visual and Media Arts students to showcase capstone work during multiple exhibitions
More than 20 students from the Visual and Media Arts Department will showcase works that represent the culmination of their educational experiences at Grand Valley. Multiple exhibitions, from graphic design and photography to metals, printmaking and painting, will be on display beginning November 26.
Nov 20, 2018
Design thinking expert to host community workshops at Grand Valley
A design thinking expert will help Grand Valley students, faculty and the West Michigan community solve challenges through multiple design thinking workshops. Ela Ben-Ur has more than 20 years of experience consulting, coaching and teaching in design thinking research, strategy and innovation. During her career, she has collaborated with notable brands, including General Motors, Advil, IAMS Company and PowerBar. Ben-Ur will present "Design Thinking and You" on November 27.
Nov 19, 2018
Service dog aids invisible disability
When Billy Wallace projects a louder "teaching voice" in the classroom, Ziggi walks over to him and stands at the ready.
Nov 19, 2018
GVSU announces digital library, traveling exhibit of work by artist Mathias Alten
Grand Valley's Art Gallery has launched a new online digital library that provides a comprehensive database of the life and works of late artist Mathias J. Alten. The university currently owns the largest single public collection of Alten's work. The university also recently received the gifts of the Alten Catalog Raisonné - a comprehensive, annotated listing of all the known works by Alten - and eight new paintings. In 2021, Grand Valley will launch a traveling Alten exhibit that will visit museums and galleries across Mich
Nov 15, 2018
Homecoming regent takes initiative in and out of classroom
To Lavar Green-Jackson, being a leader is about contributing ideas and taking initiative both in the classroom and in the community.
Nov 15, 2018
Soccer, football playoff games carried live
Laker football and soccer teams enter NCAA tournament play this weekend on home fields and the games will be carried live.
Nov 15, 2018
Ottawa County Commissioners meeting to be held on campus
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners will hold its November meeting on the Allendale Campus. The meeting will take place November 15 from 2:30-4 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center Pere Marquette Room and is open to the public.
Nov 14, 2018
Voices of GVSU to host conference for students
The student organization Voices of GVSU will host its first conference for young women November 17 at the DeVos Center, Loosemore Auditorium.
Nov 14, 2018
