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Grand Valley vs. Michigan Tech live on ESPN

Grand Valley takes on Michigan Tech Saturday night at 7 p.m.

Sep 22, 2018


Registration unit to visit GVSU on National Voter Registration Day

The unit will be set up from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Cook Carillon Tower on the Allendale Campus.

Sep 21, 2018


Garrett will give remarks at Women's Commission event

Takeelia Garrett, student ombuds, will be the keynote speaker at the Women's Commission Fall Welcome.

Sep 21, 2018


Ceremony honors 10 years of Niemeyer Learning and Living Center

Dozens of current and former students gathered September 18 at Niemeyer Learning and Living Center to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the building.

Sep 20, 2018


Big Data Month event to focus on understanding the FOIA process

The Freedom of Information Act has been used as a way for the general public to encourage transparency from governments, corporations and organizations. An upcoming event on September 27 will explore the mechanics of writing and submitting a FOIA request. FOIA-Fest is one of this year's Big Data Month events occurring at Grand Valley throughout the month of September.

Sep 20, 2018


Grand Valley selected as NASPA Lead Consulting Institution

Grand Valley is one of only seven institutions across the country selected to join a national initiative dedicated to promoting civic learning and democratic engagement.

Sep 19, 2018


Lecture to explore technology's impact on Generation Z 

Social media and other contemporary technologies have impacted societies around the world, most notably in the arenas of politics, religion, race relations and journalism. An upcoming presentation will explore how Generation Z is impacted by these technological changes. Edward Tywoniak, professor of communication and media studies and director of the W.M. Keck Digital Studies Lab at Saint Mary's College of California, will present "Fighting the Politics of Illusion" during this year's James W. Carey Memorial Lecture on Septe

Sep 19, 2018


Study abroad students bond over stories, experiences

Returning to the U.S. after studying abroad or coming to campus as a new international student can be difficult. In order to ease the transition for these students, the Padnos International Center hosted its first Study Abroad Story Slam on September 13 at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Sep 18, 2018


New, drop-in program invites students to get career advice

The program invites students and alumni to drop-in to get career-related questions answered by trained professional staff members and student employees,

Sep 18, 2018


KCON to host documentary, panel discussions about patient safety

To raise awareness of patient safety, particularly among emerging nursing and health professionals, KCON will host the first West Michigan screening of a new documentary, "To Err is Human," followed by panel discussions in two locations for specific populations on September 25.

Sep 18, 2018