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The extraordinary in the ordinary to be explored during Fall Arts Celebration poetry night
One of the wonders of poetry is the potential for the intricacies of ordinary life to be described in extraordinary ways. Patricia Clark, event coordinator and professor of writing, said this is exactly what audiences can expect to hear during this year's Fall Arts Celebration poetry night with acclaimed authors Jane Hirshfield and Dan Gerber. "An Evening of Poetry and Conversation with Jane Hirshfield and Dan Gerber" will take place October 26. The reading will be followed by a reception and book signing.
Oct 18, 2017
GVSU dedicates new black box theater in honor of renowned vocalist
The Grand Valley community celebrated the formal dedication of the Linn Maxwell Keller Black Box Theatre on October 17. To honor Linn's memory, the Keller family established the Linn Maxwell Keller Professional Vocalist Experience Endowment at Grand Valley in 2017. The fund provides enrichment opportunities for committed vocal performance students and will aim to encourage them in their professional career development. The Keller Theatre was named in appreciation for their generosity.
Oct 17, 2017
Grand Valley joins statewide partnership to support automated vehicle technology
Grand Valley State University has joined a statewide partnership that focuses on training the next generation of high-tech talent who will work to advance automated vehicle technology.
Oct 16, 2017
Challenge encourages ideas that would make lasting impact
Grand Valley community members with ideas to make lasting change in their communities are encouraged to enter the Laker Effect Challenge.
Oct 16, 2017
Physical therapy students participate in Global Day of Service
More than 40 physical therapy students, along with faculty and staff members, volunteered at organizations throughout West Michigan as part of Global PT Day of Service, established by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Oct 16, 2017
Art installation draws attention to violence against women
With direction from Mexican artist Elina Chauvet, the campus community is invited to join an art installation that denounces violence against women by placing a pair of red shoes with a message to honor a victim of violence or trafficking.
Oct 13, 2017
GVSU Opera Theatre to honor legacy of composer Kurt Weill during cabaret performances
The legacy of composer Kurt Weill can still be heard today by audiences in concert halls and theaters, and students will honor that legacy when GVSU Opera Theatre performs a selection of Weill's greatest hits. "A Kurt Weill Cabaret" will focus on the music of Weill (1900-1950), and the many lyricists who collaborated with him during his life and career. During the performances, taking place October 20- October 22, each of the 14 students in the ensemble will be featured in both solos and small group numbers.
Oct 13, 2017
Annual Hispanic gala will honor Haas, others
Grand Valley President Thomas J. Haas will be among the honorees at the 13th annual César E. Chávez Hispanic Excellence Scholarship and Community Awards Gala.
Oct 12, 2017
6,200 bags decorated for Kids' Food Basket
Students, faculty and staff members from the College of Education and College of Community and Public Service decorated thousands of brown paper bags for Kids' Food Basket of Grand Rapids.
Oct 11, 2017
GVSU earns federal grant to support degree completion for area veterans
Grand Valley received a $1.3 million, five-year federal grant to establish a TRIO Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program, providing free academic support services to low-income veterans who want to complete degree programs.
Oct 11, 2017
