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Hauenstein Center to host debate on constitutional interpretation
ýThe rules of American democracy and governance are controlled by the Constitution ý a document that contains fewer than 8,000 words and is 230 years old. The Constitution's concise nature, along with the unlimited appetite for change in the United States, has created an ongoing debate over the fundamental principles that the document represents and what its authors intended it to mean more than two centuries ago.
Sep 12, 2017
Museum School featured on national television
The Grand Rapids Public Museum School received national attention for its innovative teaching methods when it was featured on a television special carried by the major networks.
Sep 11, 2017
Provost will be keynote speaker at Women's Commission event
Provost Maria Cimitile will provide the keynote address at the annual Fall Welcome Luncheon hosted by Grand Valley's Women's Commission.
Sep 11, 2017
Laker designs and crafts commemorative pins for former women governors
Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm and several other former governors from across the U.S. attended the first-ever Conference for U.S. Women Governors September 8-9 at Grand Valley. All of the 12 governors in attendance were presented with a special, commemorative pin that was designed and crafted by Emma Hoekstra, a Grand Valley senior who is majoring in jewelry and metalsmithing.
Sep 11, 2017
Laker soccer, football to be streamed live on ESPN
Laker soccer, football to be streamed live on ESPN
Sep 8, 2017
New GVSU podcast spotlights historical letters and the stories behind the people who wrote them
"To the Letter: A Podcast from Grand Valley State University Special Collections and University Archives" is a new, episodic podcast that was created to provide more exposure to the various historical collections owned by the university. The initial episodes will spotlight a correspondence of letters between a member of the U.S. Army 26th Infantry Division and his sweetheart during World War II. Grand Valley students have been tapped as voice actors who will portray the authors of the letters during each episode.
Sep 8, 2017
GVSU economist: Growth rate improves in West Michigan
After a summer lull, the West Michigan economy resumed the positive growth pattern the area has seen for the past eight years, according to Brian Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business. Long surveyed local business leaders and his findings are based on data collected during the last two weeks of August.
Sep 8, 2017
GVSU enrollment again tops 25,000
Grand Valley State University hit its enrollment goals with regard to total enrollment, first-year students, transfer students and minority students. More than 4,000 freshmen have enrolled at the university for six years in a row. This is one of the highest first-year enrollments in the state, as Michigan continues to see a decline in the number of high school graduates.
Sep 7, 2017
Holi festival planned near carillon tower
It may be close to fall, but a collaborative effort by campus departments will turn Friday, September 15, into a spring festival of colors.
Sep 7, 2017
GR 101: Students invited to explore Grand Rapids
GR 101 is organized by local colleges and universities, including Grand Valley. Students can attend special events and receive college rates at cultural attractions, restaurants and businesses.
Sep 7, 2017
