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Acclaimed authors to discuss their craft during GVSU Writers Series winter events
Two Grand Valley State University writing faculty members will discuss the inner-workings of their creativity and craft during the annual Grand Valley Writers Series. Chris Haven, associate professor of writing, and Gale Thompson, visiting professor, will present a faculty reading on February 5. Haven teaches courses in intermediate and advanced fiction, beginning creative writing, style and techniques, and composition among other topics. Thompson is the author of two chapbooks and the founding editor of Jellyfish Magazine.
Feb 4, 2019
Presidents' Ball food distributed to Grand Rapids families
Although Grand Valleyýs annual Presidentsý Ball event was canceled due to weather, the more than 500 hot meals that had been pre-prepared for the event didnýt go to waste.
Feb 1, 2019
Student named a Newsmaker of the Year by business journal
Katarina Samardzija, a senior majoring in marketing and entrepreneurship, was named one of the Newsmakers of the Year by the Grand Rapids Business Journal.
Feb 1, 2019
GVSU staff working 24/7 to clear snow, maintain buildings
Grand Valley State University staff members have been working around the clock to remove snow and keep buildings warm after heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures led to the closing of campuses for five consecutive days.
Feb 1, 2019
Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute enters partnership with MSU to address water challenges
Grand Valley State University's Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI) has formalized a partnership with Michigan State University's Institute of Water Research (IWR) to work together on water-related issues.
Feb 1, 2019
GVSU economist predicts slower growth for 2019; shallow recession in late 2019, early 2020
Despite slower growth for the local economy in 2019, West Michigan business owners expect a profitable year with increased sales and hiring, according to Paul Isely, professor of economics.
Jan 31, 2019
DSR moves to the Connection
Disability Support Resources has moved to the Lynn M. Blue Connection, effective January 28.
Jan 30, 2019
All GVSU campuses closed February 1
GVSUALERT! WEATHER - GVSU campuses closed February 1, 2019. Presidents' Ball canceled. Only essential staff to report.
Jan 29, 2019
All GVSU campuses closed Monday, January 28
All GVSU campuses will be closed on Monday, January 28, 2019. Only essential staff to report.
Jan 27, 2019
GVSU Opera Theatre follows two sisters chasing their dreams in "Wonderful Town"
Sisters Ruth and Eileen Sherwood leave behind their ordinary lives in a rural Ohio town in pursuit of fulfilling their dreams in New York City. Filled with swinging show tunes, Grand Valley students will showcase how "Wonderful Town" captures the thrill of two sisters chasing their dreams. GVSU Opera Theatre will present multiple performances of "Wonderful Town" February 8-17.
Jan 26, 2019
