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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
Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival celebrates 25th anniversary with "silver coronation" events
The Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival is the oldest and largest festival celebrating the Bard's life and works in Michigan. For the past 25 years, festival events have attracted thousands of people of all ages to Grand Valley to enjoy the legacy of Shakespeare. The Grand Valley community will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the festival with "A Silver Coronation: The Grand Valley Shakespeare Effect" - a series of events taking place September 28-November 3, beginning with the mainstage production of "King Lear."
Sep 18, 2018
Conference will focus on building healthy communities
MIPERC will host its 11th annual conference September 20-21 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Sep 17, 2018
President Haas, Laker Marching Band, Dance Company to kick off ArtPrize 10
The ArtPrize opening ceremony will take place Wednesday, September 19, from 7-9 p.m. at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids. The Laker Marching Band will begin the festivities with a performance at the Eberhard Center before performing again at Rosa Parks Circle with the GVSU Dance Company, President Haas and Louie the Laker.
Sep 17, 2018
Hauenstein Center to host dean of Yale Law School
As the United States approaches the 2018 midterm elections and the Senate considers Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court, Grand Valley's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will host one of the nation's foremost experts on constitutional law and election law, Heather Gerken, dean of Yale Law School.
Sep 14, 2018
Library exhibit uplifts new students
The transition to a new academic year can be stressful for students, especially new students. The staff of University Libraries hopes to alleviate some of that stress with the LIFT Exhibit, currently on display in the exhibition space on the atrium level of Mary Idema Pew Library.
Sep 13, 2018
