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WGVU to address racial disparities through community engagement
WGVU Public Media will launch "Shaping Narratives," a project aimed at increasing West Michigan's capacity to influence public narratives affecting children and families of color. The project is funded by a $538,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan.
Mar 15, 2018
Student takes on the #BlackPantherChallenge
The Marvel movie "Black Panther" has been nothing short of successful. The film has grossed more than $1 billion in its first month in theaters, and received glowing reviews and fan support. One Grand Valley student used the movie as an opportunity to give back.
Mar 15, 2018
Community philanthropist funds innovation
The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy will be one step further in its mission to advance the public good and transform communities with a generous gift from namesake Dorothy A. Johnson.
Mar 15, 2018
CRP author: personal is political when it comes to U.S. marriages
Deciding to get married seems to be a personal decision. Rebecca Traister, author of Grand Valley's Community Reading Project selection, will argue U.S. history has documented that personal decision is a political one.
Mar 14, 2018
TEDxGVSU to be webcast live March 16
TEDxGVSU 2018, "Shape," will be webcast live March 16 from 4-8:30 p.m.
Mar 12, 2018
Blue announces retirement from Grand Valley after 50 years
When Lynn "Chick" McNamara Blue was hired at Grand Valley State University as a clerk typist in 1968, she was put on a six-month probation. Her performance must have been acceptable because she is now a vice president and will break the record for the longest-serving employee when she passes the 50-year mark in September. While she noted she is definitely a Laker for a Lifetime, Blue announced she will stop showing up at the office each day at the end of this year.
Mar 12, 2018
GVPD gives tips in event of active threat
The Grand Valley Police Department is reminding the campus community how to respond in the event of an active threat on campus.
Mar 12, 2018
Auto experts predict fewer drivers in the future
Imagine not wanting or needing to actually drive anywhere ý instead an autonomous vehicle can be scheduled to take you wherever you want to go. The use of autonomous vehicles was one topic discussed at the 19th West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium, hosted by Grand Valley's Van Andel Global Trade Center. The event took place March 8 at the Pew Grand Rapids Campus with the theme, "Smart Moves: Tech, Tools, Talent."
Mar 12, 2018
"Wonder Woman" and "Julius Caesar" to conclude Mimesis Classic Film Series
In the 2017 blockbuster film of the same name, Wonder Woman is shown being raised among Amazonian warriors who were created by Zeus to protect humankind against the evil plots of Ares, the Greek God of War. The film generated much discussion about how powerful women can be portrayed in Hollywood, yet few may be aware that the ancient history of the Amazons is rooted in the not-so-powerful insecurities of men. These types of connections between the past and present are the focus of the Mimesis Classic Film Series. The final t
Mar 12, 2018
Women's History Month events continue through March
March as Women's History Month will be commemorated on campus through lectures, panel discussions and annual celebrations.
Mar 9, 2018