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Design thinking event to spotlight the power of empathy
Empathy allows people to understand and share the feelings of others, and it is also a key component of the design thinking process, which is used to solve complex problems in the world. During an upcoming presentation at Grand Valley, the difference between affective empathy (subconscious) and cognitive empathy (conscious) will be explored, as well as how these concepts apply to design thinking. Randy Salzman, a design thinking-based author, educator and consultant, will present "Empathy: Abstract to Application" on Septemb
Sep 20, 2017
Students aim to energize peers about history through Medieval activities at Paleo-Olympics
The Paleo-Olympic Games, organized by multiple history-based student organizations, aims to educate all students at Grand Valley about the value of history, regardless of academic major. This year's event took place September 15 on the Allendale Campus, and included activities such as sword fighting demonstrations, Medieval manuscript illumination, demonstrations about how to make ancient textiles, hieroglyphic cookie decorating and games inspired by ancient cultures.
Sep 20, 2017
Provost gives keynote at Women's Commission event
Maria Cimitile spoke at Grand Valley's Women's Commission Fall Luncheon September 19 and called equity a complex idea that at times masks itself as "sameness."
Sep 20, 2017
Escort for Wall That Heals begins on campus
Dozens of area military veterans and law enforcement officials led by the Patriot Guard Riders escorted The Wall That Heals from the Allendale Campus to Fifth Third Ballpark September 20.
Sep 20, 2017
Laker volleyball takes on Wayne State Tuesday on ESPN
The Laker volleyball team takes on Wayne State Tuesday at 7 p.m. on ESPN.
Sep 19, 2017
ArtPrize Nine to kick off with Laker Marching Band, GVSU Dance Co.
The ArtPrize Nine kickoff event will take place Wednesday, September 20, from 7-8 p.m. at Rosa Parks Circle, located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. The 220-member Laker Marching Band will begin the festivities with a performance at the Eberhard Center on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus at 6:15 p.m. before marching in cadence across the Blue Pedestrian Bridge through downtown to Rosa Parks Circle.
Sep 18, 2017
The Wall That Heals on Allendale Campus
The Wall That Heals, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be on the Allendale Campus September 20 as a starting point as it travels to Fifth Third Ballpark. The Wall will be on public display at the ballpark September 21-24 as part of LZ Michigan, an event to remember, honor and celebrate veterans and their family members. The Wall That Heals and LZ Michigan are co-sponsored by WGVU Public Media.
Sep 18, 2017
Volleyball, soccer games to be broadcast live on WatchESPN
Grand Valley's volleyball and soccer teams will play in three separate games between Friday, September 15 and Sunday, September 17, all of which will be broadcast live on WatchESPN.
Sep 14, 2017
GVSU events celebrate Hispanic heritage
Grand Valley's annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration will feature guest lecturers, spoken word poetry, dancing and celebratory cultural events.
Sep 14, 2017
GVSU-sponsored event focuses on STEM topics and activities
A free public event focused on STEM topics and activities for kids and adults of all ages will be hosted by several Grand Valley State University departments on September 16.
Sep 14, 2017
