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Three people to be honored during reception
Three people will be honored during the annual Celebrating Women in Sport and Physical Activity reception, which is set for Saturday, February 10.
Feb 5, 2018
GVSU students showcase vehicle at Michigan International Auto Show
When people steer their way to the Michigan International Auto Show at DeVos Place this weekend in Grand Rapids, they will have the opportunity to see a racing vehicle designed and built by students from Grand Valley State University. Students are part of an exhibition of student-made cars at the West Michigan Society of Automotive Engineers booth.
Feb 2, 2018
Grand Valley Board joins Spectrum Health in approving joint parking ramp
Grand Valley, Spectrum Health System and the city of Grand Rapids moved a step closer to jointly addressing the parking issues along and around the Medical Mile in downtown Grand Rapids. The university's Board of Trustees joined Spectrum Health in formally approving a parking ramp that will be built on land owned by the institutions on Michigan Street.
Feb 2, 2018
University celebrates Veterans Upward Bound program
Grand Valley celebrated the opening of the TRIO Veterans Upward Bound program January 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Eberhard Center, site of the new office.
Feb 1, 2018
Faculty authors to discuss their craft and careers during annual Writers Series
Two Grand Valley State University writing professors will discuss the inner-workings of their creativity and craft during the annual Grand Valley Writers Series. Patricia Clark and Roger Gilles will present a faculty reading on Wednesday, February 7, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Cook-DeWitt Center. Readings will be followed by a book signing.
Jan 31, 2018
Faculty to be honored at annual awards convocation
Faculty members will be recognized for their scholarship, teaching, work in the community and years of service during the annual Faculty Awards Convocation on Thursday, February 1.
Jan 31, 2018
Football player earns spot through early assurance program
Collin Schlosser, a 2017 graduate and Laker football player, was the first Grand Valley student admitted to the Wayne State University School of Medicine through an Early Assurance Program.
Jan 30, 2018
Alumna shares Laker Effect through passion for environmental advocacy
Angela Chaffee's love for nature and the environment began during her childhood while enjoying fishing trips with her father, gardening with her mother and spending countless days exploring the flora and fauna of the outside world. That love grew into passion, which Chaffee, '04, further nurtured while attending Grand Valley. Chaffee currently serves as the outreach and events director with the Connecticut River Conservancy in Greenfield, Massachusetts. In this position, she strives to protect the Connecticut River, and prom
Jan 30, 2018
Scholarship established by vice president reflects history of dedication to students
Known for her unwavering dedication to students, Lynn (Chick) Blue, vice president for Enrollment Development, has established a new scholarship that will support students who otherwise could not afford to attend Grand Valley.
Jan 30, 2018
Student organizations host voter registration drives
Students, faculty and staff members can register to vote at one of the several registration drives scheduled to take place on campus during the winter semester.
Jan 29, 2018
