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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
Faculty, staff will fix students' belongings during two free Repair Clinics
Two upcoming events will offer students free opportunities to have ripped clothes, missing buttons, broken zippers, torn backpack straps and more fixed and mended by Grand Valley faculty and staff members. Repair Clinics will take place February 19 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus and February 27 on the Allendale Campus.
Feb 15, 2019
Reception will celebrate study abroad authors
The book "First Around the World" contains more than essays by students describing their experiences while studying abroad. It gives insight into their fears, challenges and triumphs as the first people in their families to travel overseas.
Feb 15, 2019
New environmental and sustainability studies major offered in fall 2019
A new major at Grand Valley will help students learn to develop a solutions-oriented understanding of environmental and sustainability challenges. The environmental and sustainability studies major, which will be offered through the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies beginning fall 2019, was approved by Grand Valley's Board of Trustees during its February meeting.
Feb 15, 2019
Haas tells House subcommittee education key to state's future
In his remarks given in Lansing February 14, President Thomas J. Haas said higher education is a public good and requires the investment of the state to fulfill its potential and secure the state's future.
Feb 14, 2019
Education equals Michigan talent: Governor and Grand Valley president agree
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Grand Valley State University President Thomas J. Haas have a unifying message: education is a priority for the future of Michigan.
Feb 13, 2019
Next Health Forum event focus is mental health
Mental health professions will discuss depression, suicide and available resources and services at the next Health Forum of West Michigan event.
Feb 13, 2019
College interfaith leaders to promote importance of religious understanding during event
Encouraging the next generation of interfaith leaders around the world, and especially on college campuses, will be the focus of the Kaufman Interfaith Institute's upcoming Abrahamic Dinner. The event will take place February 20 in Grand Rapids. Three local college students will share the perspectives of their individual traditions regarding transcending religious intolerance in order to foster greater interfaith understanding. This year's Jewish representative will be Allison Egrin, president of Hillel at Grand Valley.
Feb 13, 2019
