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Grand Valley professor inducted into prestigious public relations organization
The Public Relations Society of America recently inducted new members into its prestigious College of Fellows, one of which was a Grand Valley faculty member. Along with 10 other professionals, Tim Penning, professor of advertising and public relations, was inducted into the organization during a special ceremony on October 6 at the PRSA International Conference in Austin, Texas.
Oct 15, 2018
Honors College alumnae to discuss careers at Meijer lecture
Three alumnae of the Frederik Meijer Honors College at Grand Valley will return to campus on October 15 to discuss their careers and how they use their education to impact both their local and global communities.
Oct 15, 2018
More than 7,000 lunch bags decorated for Kids' Food Basket
Students, faculty and staff members from the College of Education and College of Community and Public Service showed their Laker Effect by decorating thousands of brown paper bags for Kids' Food Basket of Grand Rapids.
Oct 12, 2018
Anchor Bone Classic, GameDay Special to air on ESPN3
Grand Valley football will host GLIAC rival Ferris State in the annual Anchor Bone Classic on Saturday, October 13. The game will be televised on ESPN3.
Oct 12, 2018
Christopher inducted into Sustainable Business Hall of Fame
The West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum awarded Christopher with its lifetime achievement award October 10 at its annual Triple Bottom Line Bash.
Oct 12, 2018
Faculty-student research team tests shoes, running economy
Since the spring, Jordan Juzwiak, a senior majoring in exercise science, has spent hours monitoring runners on a treadmill to determine if the shoes they are wearing improve their running economy.
Oct 12, 2018
WGVU Public Media to host debate between Stabenow and James
Democratic U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and Republican opponent John James will take part in a debate October 14 at the WGVU Public Media studios at the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Oct 12, 2018
Netherlands sociologist says government addressing climate change
Mandy de Wilde, a researcher with the Environmental Policy Group at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, said Dutch government and business officials are committed to addressing climate change.
Oct 11, 2018
Soccer games carried live this weekend
The No. 1-ranked Laker soccer team will host Saginaw Valley and Ashland this weekend in games that will be webcast and broadcast, respectively.
Oct 11, 2018
Award-winning poets to discuss their work, inspirations during Fall Arts Celebration
Two unique poetic voices will share their work and discuss their inspirations with the West Michigan community during Fall Arts Celebration at Grand Valley State University. "An Evening of Poetry and Conversation with Ada Limón and Carl Phillips" will take place October 18 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. A reception and book signing will take place after both authors read samples from their work.
Oct 11, 2018
