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Campus walk, Wellness Summit planned

University deans will promote a healthy campus during the third annual Exercise is Medicine on Campus walk on October 5 from 10-11 a.m., followed by the Wellness Summit.

Sep 28, 2018


Technology trends expert is speaker for Secchia Breakfast Lecture

An expert in data strategies and technology trends will be the featured speaker at the October 3 Peter F. Secchia Breakfast Lecture, sponsored by the Seidman College of Business. Missy Young, chief information officer for Switch, Inc., will give a presentation, "Artificial Intelligence: Keeping the Human in Humanity." 

Sep 28, 2018


Sustainability Week kicks off with Adopt-a-Highway clean up

Grand Valley will temporarily go from Laker blue to green during Campus Sustainability Week September 30-October 6. 

Sep 27, 2018


Learn about international education at Study Abroad Fair

The Padnos International Center will host a Study Abroad Fair Tuesday, October 9, in the Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room.

Sep 27, 2018


Students, faculty to showcase research impacting global health

Research and service work on disease prevention, clinical care and overall health and well-being will be displayed at the 2018 Global Health Showcase. The event will take place October 5, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the L. William Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. 

Sep 27, 2018


Health Forum event will spotlight water quality

Water safety will be the focus of the first Health Forum of West Michigan event of the academic year.

Sep 26, 2018


From Allendale to Seattle: Microsoft engineer to discuss career path

Eric Maino, a Grand Valley alumnus and principal engineering lead at Microsoft, will visit Grand Valley October 1 to discuss his career journey from Allendale to Seattle. 

Sep 25, 2018


Nursing professor spearheads NIA grant

A Grand Valley nursing professor spearheaded a $311,351 federal grant to facilitate statewide implementation of an intervention in a Medicaid program that helps vulnerable adults age-in-place rather than move into a nursing home.

Sep 25, 2018


Tickets available for Detroit Red Wings GVSU Night

The familiar winged-wheel logo of the Detroit Red Wings will turn Laker blue at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit during a hockey game that will benefit the Grand Valley community.

Sep 25, 2018


Fall Arts Celebration lecture to explore creative economy's impact on art

Art is no longer confined to art galleries and museums; It is now a part of the daily fabric of life. Individuals of all skill levels and in various industries can access tools and apps that allow them to draw, take pictures and capture movies, and share that content around the world as a means of communication or to make money.  Award-winning essayist, critic and best-selling author William Deresiewicz will address how the definition of an artist is changing with technology during an upcoming Fall Arts Celebration event.

Sep 25, 2018