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GVSU hosts Sue Snyder for discussion on sexual violence prevention

The meeting was an extension of an ongoing discussion about sexual assault prevention at universities across the state.

Oct 10, 2018


Fall career fair set for students and alumni

More than 230 employers are registered to attend Grand Valley's Fall Career and Internship Fair October 16 from 1-5 p.m.

Oct 10, 2018


Visual thinking workshop connects art, health professions for students

Standing before a painting and discussing with classmates what they see is status quo for students majoring in visual arts. It was new territory for students majoring in nursing and health professions October 3, when artist-medical educator Alexa Miller led a workshop in visual thinking by using the artwork in the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences as a backdrop.

Oct 10, 2018


Students help Red Wings prepare for season through fitness tests during preseason camps

Forty-one Grand Valley exercise science and athletic training students helped 72 Detroit Red Wings players prepare for their new season during the team's preseason development camp in September. The students assisted Red Wings staff and Ross Sherman, associate professor of exercise science, conduct medical examinations and test the physical fitness of players.

Oct 9, 2018


GVSU events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The Office of Multicultural Affairs will host a series of cultural events for its annual Hispanic Heritage celebration, including lectures, celebrations and more. 

Oct 9, 2018


Peer mentor program established for LIB 100 courses

The Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies established a peer mentor program to support students in LIB 100 courses and co-curricular events.

Oct 9, 2018


Students place first at international engineering competition

Students who designed and built a robot for an engineering class last year won an international award for their project. 

Oct 8, 2018


Hauenstein speaker to address American conservatism and populism in Trump era

As the United States approaches important midterm elections, political division and social volatility are high, and pundits describe the massive shifts that are currently reconfiguring American politics as "unprecedented" in nature.

Oct 8, 2018


'Study away' immersive program announced in Grand Rapids

Students will have an opportunity next spring to "study away" in a familiar place: Grand Rapids.

Oct 8, 2018


Climate Change Conference set for October 10

Two Dutch scholars will join local and state government officials to discuss the types of threats and challenges climate change is causing for businesses during an event on climate change.

Oct 8, 2018