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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
Speakers announced for 2018 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration week
Two women who started national movements against acts of oppression will visit campus as keynote speakers during Grand Valley State University's 2018 commemoration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Nov 20, 2017
Students earn national awards for excellence in writing
Poetry crafted by two Grand Valley students has received national recognition for excellence in writing. Paige Leland and Maria McKee earned "Intro Awards" from the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) competition. The competition aims to spotlight the best new works by students enrolled in the AWP member program.
Nov 20, 2017
Faculty-produced documentary on philanthropy now available
A documentary on the concept of giving that was produced by a Grand Valley faculty member is now available on Blu-Ray and DVD.
Nov 17, 2017
Celebration held for first-generation students
About 100 first-generation students, along with 65 faculty and staff members, attended the First Annual First Generation College Celebration November 8 in the Kirkhof Center.
Nov 16, 2017
Bard to Go introduces students, communities in the Bahamas to Shakespeare through performances
Bard to Go recently traveled to the Bahamas in October to perform at the annual Shakespeare in Paradise Festival in Nassau, and at several local grade schools. Bard to Go was the only international group invited to perform at the festival this year. During the festival, students performed their 50-minute 2017 Shakespeare Festival show, titled ýThe Wonder of Will: This Is Your Afterlife!ý The play asks what would happen if the Bard was brought back to life and taken on an adventure through his most famous plays.
Nov 16, 2017
