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Laker soccer earns No. 1 tournament seed, game carried live Friday

The Laker soccer team earned the top seed in the NCAA Division II midwest regional and will play eighth-seed Rockhurst University Friday, November 9, in a game that will be webcast.

Nov 8, 2018


The Connection named for Vice President Blue

The Board of Trustees approved the naming of the Connection on the Allendale Campus as the Lynn M. Blue Connection, in honor of Lynn "Chick" Blue, vice president for Enrollment Development. 

Nov 8, 2018


GVSU group develops system to reduce hospital infections

The three-device system was designed for nurses, doctors and other health care workers who come in direct contact with patients. 

Nov 8, 2018


Power restored to Pew Grand Rapids Campus

Power has been restored to all buildings on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus, including the DeVos Center, the Seidman Center and the Bicycle Factory. Power was previously interrupted due to a downed service line in Grand Rapids.

Nov 7, 2018


Conference to help K-12 educators inspire future scientists

Educators from districts across Michigan will gather at Grand Valley to expand their K-12 teaching strategies during the annual Fall Science Update. The conference, sponsored by the Regional Math and Science Center, will take place November 14 on the Allendale Campus. This year's conference theme will be "inspiring science." Keynote speakers will include Terra Tarango and Patrik Brundin from the Van Andel ResearchInstitute.

Nov 7, 2018


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