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HackGVSU open to area students and educators

Students and staff members from area high schools, colleges and universities are welcome to attend the first hackathon April 14, hosted by Grand Valley, in partnership with Blackboard Inc.

Apr 10, 2018


Alumna to discuss overcoming roadblocks in K-12 art education

After more than 13 years of teaching art and being named the 2017 Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Art Education Association, Grand Valley alumna Tricia Erickson has a desire to pass along lessons she has learned throughout her career as an educator. During an upcoming presentation, Erickson, '05, will offer insights on her go-to lesson plans, free resources for art educators, field trip planning and collaborating with colleagues outside of the art education discipline. She will present "Tricks of the Trade: A Survival Gu

Apr 10, 2018


600 participants ready for Student Scholars Day

The 22nd annual Student Scholars Day, April 11, will feature research presentations by nearly 600 students who were mentored by 175 faculty members.

Apr 9, 2018


Six teams will present ideas at Laker Effect Challenge

Six teams will present their innovative ideas to make lasting community change before a panel of judges at the Spring Laker Effect Challenge on April 12.

Apr 9, 2018


Grad students to present research April 10

More than 30 graduate students will display their research and scholarly activities at the 8th annual Graduate Showcase: Education for the Future.

Apr 7, 2018


Students from Upper Peninsula meet with President Haas

Seventeen high school students from Manistique toured the Allendale Campus and met with President Haas to hear about his career journey and what makes Grand Valley unique.

Apr 6, 2018


Final dean of students candidate shares vision for student success

Marlene Kowalski-Braun gave a public presentation April 6 in the Kirkhof Center.

Apr 6, 2018


President Haas featured as guest on Michigan Matters

President Thomas J. Haas, along with Ora Pescovitz, president of Oakland University, and James Smith, president of Eastern Michigan University, will be featured on the April 8 edition of Michigan Matters.

Apr 6, 2018


Lacrosse match vs. Davenport to be broadcast on ESPN

Grand Valley's lacrosse match against Davenport University on Friday, April 6 will be broadcast live on WatchESPN. The game is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.

Apr 5, 2018


Monthly siren testing begins April 6 at noon

Grand Valley's Allendale Campus and all communities within Ottawa County will conduct monthly testing of the outdoor tornado warning siren system April 6 at noon.

Apr 5, 2018