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New Music Ensemble to release new CD, "Return"

Grand Valley's award-winning New Music Ensemble has released a new CD that was composed by three alumni of the program. The release of the ensemble's fourth commercial CD, "Return," will be celebrated on October 27 with a concert from 7:30-9 p.m. in Louis Armstrong Theatre. The album's three composers, Adam Cuthbért, '10, Matthew Finch, '15, and Daniel Rhodé, '12, will be in attendance, and Cuthbért will open the show with a special performance. An opportunity to meet the composers and the members of the New Music Ensemble w

Oct 19, 2017


Early assurance agreement signed with CMU College of Medicine

A new cooperative agreement will grant Grand Valley premedical students early assurance of admission to the Central Michigan University College of Medicine through the Early Assurance Program.

Oct 19, 2017


HTM students help restore historic sites in Roscommon

More than 170 students, faculty and tourism industry professionals helped restore the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center and the Civilian Conservation Corps Museum. The effort, at North Higgins Lake State Park in Roscommon, Michigan, was the latest project of Michigan Cares for Tourism.

Oct 18, 2017


Apply, renew passports at fair

Students, faculty and staff members can apply for or renew a passport on campus Tuesday, October 24.

Oct 18, 2017


Hundreds of students to volunteer during national day of service

About 350 students will participate in one of the country's largest single-days of service on Saturday, October 21.

Oct 18, 2017


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