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Behrens named executive director at Johnson Center for Philanthropy
Teresa (Teri) Behrens has been appointed executive director of the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley.
Nov 6, 2018
Teach-In will offer 60 sessions
Sixty collaborative presentations are scheduled for the sixth annual Teach-In, set for Wednesday and Thursday, November 7-8.
Nov 6, 2018
Ottawa County Sheriff's Office updates sexual assault investigation
The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office issued a news release updating the investigation into the reported sexual assault Saturday, November 3, that prompted Grand Valley State University to issue a Safety Notice.
Nov 6, 2018
Presentation will focus on Alzheimer's disease
Presenters at a community event will discuss the latest research on Alzheimer's disease and the impact it has on patients, caregivers and the health system.
Nov 6, 2018
Interfaith conference discusses religion identities in current climate
The role of religious communities to both cause and rectify social division and tribalism was the topic of discussion during the Jewish/Christian/Muslim Triennial Interfaith Dialogue Conference at Grand Valley November 14-15. Presenters included Jennifer Howe Peace, professor of interfaith studies at Andover Newton Theological School; Elliot J. Cosgrove, senior rabbi at Park Avenue Synagogue, the largest conservative synagogue in New York City; and Eboo Patel, founder and president of Interfaith Youth Core.
Nov 6, 2018
GVSU economist: Strong October for West Michigan
The economic pace for West Michigan was strong in September, but October was even stronger, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.
Nov 5, 2018
Students to break down the bear necessities during performances of "Jungle Book"
Grand Valley students will adhere to the "Law of the Jungle" when they perform a play that's a newer take on the beloved Disney classic film "The Jungle Book." Performances of "Jungle Book" will take place November 9-18 in the Linn Maxwell Keller Black Box Theatre on the Allendale Campus.
Nov 5, 2018
Unique African dance technique to be performed during Fall Arts Celebration
Grand Valley will celebrate the vibrant history of African dance during this year's Fall Arts Celebration. "Kariamu and Company: Traditions - A Celebration of African Dance" will take place November 12 on the Allendale Campus. The event will feature a performance of the Umfundalai technique, which was developed by Kariamu Welsh - a Guggenheim award-winning dance scholar, choreographer and educator.
Nov 5, 2018
Speakers at interfaith conference will discuss religion in current climate
The role of religious communities to both cause and rectify social division and tribalism will be discussed during the Jewish/Christian/Muslim Triennial Interfaith Dialogue Conference. The event will be hosted by the Kaufman Interfaith Institute on November 14-15.
Nov 5, 2018
Grand Valley to offer students transportation to the polls
"Voter vans" will run every 20 minutes from 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. on November 6. The pick-up and drop-off location is the bus stop in front of Kirkhof Center and parking lot D-1 on the Allendale Campus.
Nov 2, 2018
