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Play written by professor explores moment that shaped President Ford's views on social justice
A new play written by a Grand Valley theater faculty member dramatizes a moment from President Gerald R. Ford's time playing football at University of Michigan that shaped his views on social justice. "Victors of Character: A Story of Loyalty, Integrity, and the Courage to Make a Difference" will be performed March 1. The 45-minute play, written by Allison Metz, associate professor of theater, is based on the 2016 documentary "Black and Blue" by Brian Kruger and Buddy Moorehouse.
Feb 26, 2018
Grand Valley joins statewide network to support STEM education
Grand Valley State University is now a part of a new regional support system for STEM education in West Michigan. Each of the newly formed 16 regions, referred to as the MiSTEM Network, will receive a portion of nearly $1.3 million in state funding to develop their own strategic plans that create a robust regional STEM culture. Grand Valley's Regional Math and Science Center will lead these initiatives after receiving more than $110,000 in state funding. The MiSTEM Network is the result of the recommendation to make Michigan
Feb 23, 2018
Alumni named Teachers of the Year return to campus
Tracy Horodyski and Luke Wilcox's presentation, "Teacher Leadership Matters," will take place from 7-9 p.m. in the Cook-DeWitt Center on the Allendale Campus.
Feb 22, 2018
GLIAC indoor track championships to be broadcast live Feb 24-25
Grand Valley's indoor track and field teams will take on conference opponents in two days of competition at the 2018 GLIAC indoor track and field championships on February 24 and 25.
Feb 22, 2018
Candlelight vigil honors Parkland victims
About 100 people gathered at the Cook Carillon Tower February 21 for a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the Parkland, Florida, high school shooting.
Feb 21, 2018
Grand Valley a top producer of student, faculty Fulbrights
Grand Valley is the top producer of both students and faculty members earning Fulbright U.S. Student and Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards in the region, according to the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Feb 21, 2018
Preventive care expert to share professional, personal leadership experience at Wheelhouse Talk
Dr. Tammy Born has long been an advocate for preventive health care, including owning and operating the Born Preventive Health Care Clinic in Grand Rapids. She will share her personal and professional leadership lessons at a Wheelhouse Talk February 23, hosted by the Cook Leadership Academy at the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies.
Feb 21, 2018
Students to create music inspired by campus art exhibit for annual competition
Music will meet art when Grand Valley music composition students create one-minute compositions inspired by the current Art Gallery exhibit "Ebb & Flow: Explorations in Painting by Herbert Murrie" for an upcoming competition. The compositions will be performed by Grand Valley's award-winning New Music Ensemble in rapid succession and judged by a guest panel and the listening audience for various prizes.The annual New Music Ensemble Composition Competition will take place March 1.
Feb 21, 2018
Design Thinking Academy accepting student applications for 2018-19 academic year
The Design Thinking Academy is striving to help Grand Valley students blossom into innovative thinkers and problems solvers who are able to make lasting impacts in their societies by utilizing the design thinking process. The application window for the 2018-19 Design Thinking Academy is now open to Grand Valley students, regardless of their majors. The deadline for applications is April 1. The Design Thinking Academy will expand to encompass an entire academic year beginning in the fall.
Feb 21, 2018
Retired astronaut discusses career path to NASA
Guion Bluford gave a speech February 16 at the DeVos Center as part of "Roger That!" events.
Feb 21, 2018
