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Success of West Side dependent on collaboration, retaining talent
Community leaders emphasized inclusiveness, collaboration and developing talent as some of the keys to a successful future for Grand Rapids' West Side.
Nov 29, 2017
Laker Effect Challenge to announce winners Thursday
Teams representing four colleges will compete in the Laker Effect Challenge and present ideas that will make lasting changes to communities.
Nov 28, 2017
Event to focus on transformation of Grand Rapids' West Side
The Grand Rapids "West Side Story" is a long-running venture built on collaboration. At an event sponsored by Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business, community leaders will share the story of how neighborhoods on the West Side have been transformed over the past 16 years.
Nov 28, 2017
Animal, human health subject of next Health Forum
Antibiotics, agriculture, food safety and other issues surrounding animal and human health will be discussed at the next Health Forum of West Michigan event.
Nov 27, 2017
Fall Arts Celebration concert to feature holiday music from France
Fall Arts Celebration will honor French holiday traditions through music when the GVSU Symphony Orchestra accompanies a 90-member chorus, including Grand Valley's University Arts Chorale and high school choir students from East Grand Rapids and Hudsonville. The Grand Rapids Symphony Junior Youth Chorus will also perform. "Noël, Noël, Joyeux Noël: A Celebration of French Music for the Holiday Season" will take place December 4.
Nov 27, 2017
Professor recognized by national organization for contributions to advancement of science
Edward Aboufadel, assistant vice president for Academic Affairs and professor of mathematics, has been named a Fellow by the American Association of the Advancement of Science for his contributions to the advancement of science or its applications. Aboufadel is the first Grand Valley faculty member to be named an AAAS Fellow. He has been a member of AAAS since 1987, serving in a variety of roles, including secretary, an officer in the Mathematics Section of the organization, and task force chair.
Nov 27, 2017
Visual and media arts students to exhibit culminating projects during multiple showcases
Senior-level students from the Department of Visual and Media Arts will gain first-hand experience developing and displaying their work before graduation through multiple upcoming exhibitions. Student work will be on display in various venues at Grand Valley and in Grand Rapids November 27-December 14.
Nov 22, 2017
Fall issue of Grand Valley Magazine arrives in mailboxes soon
Grand Valley Magazine buzzed with students and faculty members who are researching honeybee habitats and health. The fall issue of the quarterly publication will be mailed to homes soon; get an early peek at stories, content and videos at gvsu.edu/gvmagazine.
Nov 21, 2017
Raising nearly $1.3 billion since inception, giving circles effectively engage all types of donors, new study finds
A new report from researchers on charitable giving has found that the growing trend of collective giving is helping foster diversity in philanthropy.
Nov 21, 2017
Dean recognized for being champion of talent development
Paul Plotkowski, dean of the Seymour and Esther Padnos College of Engineering and Computing, was awarded the MFG Talent Champion Award from the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA).
Nov 21, 2017
