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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
Tickets for GVSU Night at Comerica Park on sale
For the second straight year, Comerica Park in Detroit will turn Laker blue for one night during a special Tigers game that will benefit the Grand Valley community.
Jan 29, 2018
Students design, build new products for GE
Students from Grand Valley and Kendall College of Art and Design recently teamed up to design and build two new home products for FirstBuild, GE Appliance's microfactory.
Jan 29, 2018
Opera Theatre to celebrate 75th anniversary of "Oklahoma!" with multiple performances
Running for more than 2,000 performances, "Oklahoma!" opened on Broadway in 1943. The show has withstood the test of time, boasting a 1944 Pulitzer Prize, numerous Tony Award nominations, national tours, international performances and even a 2003 film. To celebrate the show's 75th anniversary, GVSU Opera Theatre students will bring Rodgers and Hammerstein's first collaborative production to West Michigan with multiple performances February 2-11.
Jan 26, 2018
GVSU events celebrate Black History Month
African American traditions, activism through sports and a celebration of art will be featured throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month at Grand Valley State University.
Jan 26, 2018
Grand Valley State mourns loss of John Canepa, business leader, philanthropist
Grand Valley State University leaders join others in West Michigan mourning the loss of John Canepa, who died January 25. Canepa used his business acumen and his generosity to change the landscape of the city and to support the university with fierce dedication.
Jan 25, 2018
