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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
CIS hosts middle school students for classes, high-tech fun
About 50 students from Crestwood Middle School in Kentwood visited the Allendale Campus March 8 to learn about computers, coding and careers in computing and information systems.
Mar 9, 2018
Longtime head of Facilities Planning to retire
James Moyer, associate vice president for Facilities Planning and member of the President's Cabinet, will retire March 31. During Moyer's 22-year career at Grand Valley, he managed the development of more than 4 million square feet of expansion at the university, including major building projects at the Allendale and Grand Rapids campuses and centers in Muskegon.
Mar 9, 2018
CEO of Citizen University to lead next Wheelhouse Talk
The divisive politics of 2017 and 2018 have led to an increase in citizen-driven protest and political engagement not seen since the end of the Vietnam War, with citizens leading calls for change on a handful of difficult topics nationwide. With that political climate in mind, Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will host Eric Liu, the founder and CEO of Citizen University, a program which promotes and teaches the art of powerful citizenship, as the next speaker in the center's Whee
Mar 7, 2018
GVSU economist: A significant bounce in February
The West Michigan economy was stronger than expected in January, and February was even better, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business.
Mar 6, 2018
DeHaan named director of public safety at GVSU
Capt. Brandon DeHaan has been named director of public safety and chief of police at Grand Valley State University. DeHaan had been serving as acting director and chief since October 13, 2017; the promotion is effective immediately.
Mar 6, 2018
