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President Haas reads to preschoolers about overcoming differences
About 40 preschool students at Explore and Learn Academy in Grand Rapids sat on the floor with President Thomas J. Haas to hear all about The Sandwich Swap.
Nov 9, 2017
Students tackle importance of political awareness during performances of "Cabaret"
In Berlin, Germany, in 1930, three years before Adolf Hitler came to power, Cliff, an American novelist, is searching for inspiration when he finds lodging at Frau Schneider's boarding house above the notorious and racy Kit Kat Club. Led by a saucy Emcee and Sally Bowles, a sassy showgirl and British singer, the free-wheeling performers at the club turn Cliff's world upside down while the power of the Nazi party lurks just beyond the club's doors. This is the plot of "Cabaret," which Grand Valley students will perform during
Nov 9, 2017
AWRI speaker to discuss restoring fish migrations
Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute in Muskegon will host a guest lecturer November 10 who will discuss ecosystem and species connections by restoring fish migrations.
Nov 8, 2017
GVSU economist: Positive growth continues
The West Michigan economy continues to show positive growth, and the national industrial economy remains very strong, according to a Grand Valley State University expert.
Nov 8, 2017
Faculty, staff members host repair clinic for students
Zippers were fixed, eyeglasses were repaired and pants were patched thanks to faculty and staff members who hosted a repair clinic for students.
Nov 7, 2017
Civil discourse symposium focuses on immigrants
The fourth annual Padnos/Sarosik Civil Discourse Symposium addressed the opportunities and challenges that immigrants and refugees bring to a community.
Nov 7, 2017
Students' programming skills tested during computing contest
About 100 students from universities across the region gathered at Grand Valley October 28 to compete in a programming contest, hosted by the School of Computing and Information Systems.
Nov 7, 2017
Student-created exhibit aims to bridge gap between drag and art
Kaylee and Rachel Britton, drag artists who happen to also be twins, have combined their artistic abilities to create drag makeup portraits that have been displayed around Michigan and beyond. As the Grand Valley students continue to expand their collection of portraits, the duo is striving to showcase their work for public audiences. The next stop for their showcase is the Exhibition Space in the Mary Idema Pew Library. "Art is a Drag: The Library is Open" will be on display through November 30.
Nov 6, 2017
Meijer explains relevance of former Grand Rapids senator at Hauenstein event
Hundreds of people filled Grand Valley's Loosemore Auditorium on November 2 to hear historical biographer and grocery magnate Hank Meijer provide a sneak peek into his newly published biography of Arthur Vandenberg, a senator from Michigan who served in the mid-20th century.
Nov 3, 2017
GVSU Accountability Report shows continued strong performance
Grand Valley's annual Accountability Report shows the university is delivering on its promise of a quality public education for students, and is a public good for the people of Michigan.
Nov 3, 2017
