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GVSU events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The Office of Multicultural Affairs will host a series of cultural events for its annual Hispanic Heritage celebration, including lectures, celebrations and more. 

Oct 9, 2018


Peer mentor program established for LIB 100 courses

The Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies established a peer mentor program to support students in LIB 100 courses and co-curricular events.

Oct 9, 2018


Students place first at international engineering competition

Students who designed and built a robot for an engineering class last year won an international award for their project. 

Oct 8, 2018


Hauenstein speaker to address American conservatism and populism in Trump era

As the United States approaches important midterm elections, political division and social volatility are high, and pundits describe the massive shifts that are currently reconfiguring American politics as "unprecedented" in nature.

Oct 8, 2018


'Study away' immersive program announced in Grand Rapids

Students will have an opportunity next spring to "study away" in a familiar place: Grand Rapids.

Oct 8, 2018


Climate Change Conference set for October 10

Two Dutch scholars will join local and state government officials to discuss the types of threats and challenges climate change is causing for businesses during an event on climate change.

Oct 8, 2018


New program for 'career explorers' pairs students with employers

The World of Work Exploration Program (W.O.W.), hosted by Grand Valley's Career Center, will take place November 30 at several Grand Rapids area businesses.

Oct 8, 2018


Football center expansion announced, building named for Hosford

Homecoming activities October 6 included a ceremony that announced a building expansion and naming of the Lakers' football center in memory of Jamie Hosford, '77.

Oct 7, 2018


GVSU vs. Dixie State live on ESPN

GVSU vs. Dixie State live on ESPN

Oct 6, 2018


GVSU receives $1 million grant to study impact of climate change on Arctic vegetation

A Grand Valley faculty member has been awarded a $1 million grant by the National Science Foundation to work with students to study the impact climate change has on vegetation in the Arctic tundra. The funding will support the next five years of research by Robert Hollister, professor of biology, and a team of five Grand Valley undergraduate and graduate students in northern Alaska.

Oct 5, 2018