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Alumnus researches use of artificial intelligence for humanitarian efforts
For many years, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), aka drones, have been widely used for military operations. But a recent computer science graduate took a deep dive into researching another use of drones: search and rescue efforts for humanitarian purposes.
Oct 29, 2018
Lakers will change name to Sawyers for one day
With a nod to history, the Grand Valley State Lakers will change their team name to the Sawyers on February 23 when the women's and men's basketball teams host Michigan Tech.
Oct 29, 2018
Soccer, football games carried live this weekend
Two Laker athletic games will be broadcast live this weekend. Soccer and football games will be broadcast on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m., respectively.
Oct 26, 2018
Martian-themed event planned to celebrate Fall Arts Celebration Mars exhibit
The Grand Valley Art Gallery will experience a Martian invasion during an upcoming event that will celebrate the university's Fall Arts Celebration Mars-themed art exhibit. The Martian Party event will take place on October 31 on the Allendale Campus. The "Mars: Astronomy and Culture" exhibit brings together more than 40 photographs, drawings, movie posters, book covers and video projections spotlighting Mars.
Oct 25, 2018
Area health care professionals attend polarity thinking conference
Participants at a recent conference hosted by Grand Valley's Wesorick Center for Health Care Transformation were better acquainted in "polarity thinking" by a master of the subject, Bonnie Wesorick.
Oct 25, 2018
Outreach event teaches local students benefits of sustainable energy
More than 70 middle school students from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties learned about the impact of energy use and its effect on the environment, during an interactive outreach event October 20 at Grand Valley. During Energizing Our World Saturday, students participated in various sessions led by Grand Valley faculty members and engaged in hands-on activities to learn about solar, wind and hydro power.
Oct 24, 2018
Grand Valley students, staff member win Grand Awards for roles in local theater productions
The annual Grand Awards celebrates Grand Rapids area college and community theater performers and productions, and multiple members of the Grand Valley community won awards during this year's ceremony. Overall, Grand Valley students, alumni, staff and productions were nominated in 10 categories.
Oct 24, 2018
New network shows signs of success
The Student Success Network (SSN) officially launched in August as part of the Transitions program and is already showing signs of success.
Oct 24, 2018
Students build wicked costumes for Mary Free Bed patients
The 27 costume requests this year ranged from a mermaid, a princess and a pony to Batman, a flying magic carpet and the Polar Express train.
Oct 24, 2018
Grand Valley breaks ground on DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health
More than 300 people attended a groundbreaking ceremony October 23 for the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health on Grand Valley State University's expanding Health Campus in downtown Grand Rapids.
Oct 23, 2018
