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GVSU to host TEDx idea-sharing event

TEDxGVSU 2018, "Shape," will take place March 16 from 5-8 p.m. in Loosemore Auditorium at DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Feb 16, 2018


Student-produced play "Oleanna" to explore the subjectivity of the truth

A curious and questionable interaction between two fictional characters, a college professor and a student, during the professor's office hours, leads to a difference of opinion about what actually took place in that office. This plot sets the stage for the upcoming performances of "Oleanna," which will take place February 22-24, at 7:30 p.m., and February 25, at 2 p.m. All performances will take place in the Linn Maxwell Keller Black Box Theatre, located in the Thomas J. and Marcia J. Haas Center for Performing Arts.

Feb 15, 2018


Alumna awarded fellowship to research history of people of color in youth theater programs

Shavonne Coleman, '07, has been named a 2018 Theatre for Young Audience Emerging Leader Fellow. In the spring, she will travel to Arizona State University to research the history of people of color involved in youth theater programs. Coleman is currently serving as a visiting professor of theater.

Feb 14, 2018


Student success training available for faculty, staff

The training session explores systems, tools and personal connections faculty and staff members can use to drive student success.

Feb 14, 2018


Laker Effect Challenge opens for submissions

The winter semester Laker Effect Challenge is underway, and teams with ideas to make lasting community change are encouraged to submit entries.

Feb 14, 2018


Hockey club raises money for cancer research

The team partnered with Van Andel Institute's Purple Community to raise funds for cancer research

Feb 13, 2018


New students soon offered scholarships to study abroad

Grand Valleywill soon begin offering scholarships to 100 incoming students to help fund their study abroad experiences.

Feb 13, 2018


Basketball games vs. Ashland will be broadcast on ESPN

Grand Valley's basketball teams will take on Ashland on Thursday, February 15, in a doubleheader broadcast live via ESPN.

Feb 13, 2018


Local middle school students learn about creative side of STEM fields during event

About 90 local middle school students embraced the fields of science, technology, engineering and math during a daylong, interactive STEM event hosted by The Association of Women in Science (AWIS) - West Michigan. "Fall in Love with STEM," which took place February 10 at Grand Valley State University and Grand Rapids Community College, offered workshops and activities focusing on the fields of geology, math, physics, biology and chemistry.

Feb 12, 2018


More than 230 employers to attend career fair

Grand Valley's Winter Career Fair will take place February 22 from 1-5 p.m. at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids.

Feb 12, 2018