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Technology Showcase to celebrate five-year anniversary
The Atomic Object Technology Showcase at the Mary Idema Pew Library will celebrate its fifth anniversary Friday, September 14, with an open house.
Sep 12, 2018
Celebration to highlight 10th anniversary of Niemeyer opening
The Frederik Meijer Honors College will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the construction and opening of the Glenn A. Niemeyer Learning and Living Center on September 18.
Sep 12, 2018
Army veteran behind ArtPrize entry to discuss journey from soldier to artist
After retiring from the United States Army in 2015 following 17 years of service, Kimberly Walker began searching for her purpose as an artist, which she eventually found in the form of sharing stories of sexual assault in the military through art. During this year's 10th anniversary of ArtPrize, Walker's piece, "Locked and Loaded," will be the sole entry located at the Eberhard Center. Walker will discuss her ArtPrize entry, as well as her journey from soldier to artist, during a special presentation on September 20.
Sep 11, 2018
Women's tennis team has international flair
While the Laker tennis program is no stranger to hosting student-athletes from different countries, the womenýs team experienced a first this year with a freshman class composed entirely of international students.
Sep 11, 2018
Events will educate, engage campus community about voting
As Michigan voters get ready for the upcoming midterm election in November, Grand Valley is providing the campus community with opportunities to prepare and learn.
Sep 11, 2018
Annis Water Resources Institute hosts delegation from Japan
Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute hosted a delegation of dignitaries and officials from Japan at the request of the office of Gov. Rick Snyder.
Sep 10, 2018
Laker Effect Challenge team hosts uniform swap
Continuing their Laker Effect Challenge, students and faculty members in the accelerated leadership program led a uniform swap in late August for parents who have students at Harrison Park elementary and middle schools.
Sep 10, 2018
Fall Arts Celebration concert to take audience on musical tour of Italy
Inspired by numerous enjoyable escapes from harsh Russian winters, composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's love of Italy is reflected in his "String Sextet in D Minor, Op. 70 'Souvenir de Florence.'" This musical tour of Italy will be performed by the internationally acclaimed Tesla Quartet and Grand Valley State University music faculty members during this year's Fall Arts Celebration. "An Italian Journey: Tesla Quartet performs Tchaikovsky's 'Souvenir de Florence'" will take place September 17.
Sep 10, 2018
GVSU named Best in Region, Best Value, Most Innovative by U.S. News
Grand Valley State University has once again been named a top university in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. In the "2019 Best Colleges rankings" Grand Valley ranked 1st among Michigan's public universities and 3rd overall in the category for "Top Public Regional Universities in the Midwest."
Sep 10, 2018
GVSU enrollment shows increase in first-year students, diversity
Grand Valley State University welcomed one of its largest first-year classes in its history. The university has enrolled more than 4,000 first-year students for the seventh year in a row, and they are coming in with stellar academic records and taking more classes. This is one of the highest freshman enrollments in Michigan, which is seeing a decline in the number of high school graduates.
Sep 10, 2018
