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Conference to focus on using games and simulations in history education

Games and simulations are not just for leisurely fun, they can and commonly are used as educational resources to help better engage students, especially when it comes to learning about the past. This year's Great Lakes History Conference will examine how "playing" can help expand a person's understanding of history. The conference, which is free and open to the public, will take place October 12-13.

Oct 5, 2018


Events will celebrate Native American heritage

The events include lectures and performances with the goal of spreading awareness of Native American culture and current issues.

Oct 4, 2018


GVSU economist: More growth, pace improves

The economic pace for West Michigan picked up in the month of September, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.

Oct 4, 2018


Former trustee, well-known Detroit leader dies at age 85

William "Bill" Brooks, former Grand Valley trustee, died October 1 at age 85.

Oct 4, 2018


Panelists will discuss faith, end-of-life care

What happens when you die? It's a deep question that will bring many different answers.

Oct 4, 2018


Grand Valley-authorized charter school named National Blue Ribbon School

Achieve Charter Academy, a Grand Valley-authorized charter school in Canton, has been awarded a prestigious 2018 National Blue Ribbon School award by the U.S. Department of Education.

Oct 4, 2018


Tech expert says don't expect privacy

Technology and data strategies expert Missy Young said technology users should put great value on privacy but shouldn't expect a lot of it when using social media. Young is the chief information officer for Switch, Inc., a global technology company based in Las Vegas that designs, constructs and operates data centers.

Oct 3, 2018


Agreement with WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine will benefit students

Grand Valley students who want to pursue medical careers will benefit from a "preferred relationship," which includes an early decision program, with Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed).

Oct 3, 2018


Charter students get hands-on experience during ArtPrize Education Days

Nearly 2,000 K-12 students from dozens of Grand Valley-authorized charter schools got to experience ArtPrize firsthand, thanks to the ArtPrize Education Days program hosted by Grand Valley's Charter Schools Office and the Department of Visual and Media Arts.

Oct 3, 2018


SAP celebrates 10 years with dedication of garden

Campus community members celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) October 2 with a dedication ceremony for a new garden on the Allendale Campus. 

Oct 3, 2018