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Applications sought for next civil discourse professor
Applications are being accepted for the next professor of civil discourse, housed in the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies.
Aug 17, 2017
Grand Valley to host inventors at Maker Faire
Grand Valley State University is partnering with Grand Rapids Public Museum to host inventors and innovators during the fourth annual Grand Rapids Mini Maker Faire, August 19-20.
Aug 16, 2017
Solar Eclipse 2017: Faculty weigh in on how, where to watch
On Monday, August 21, all of North America will be treated to an eclipse of the sun, and anyone within the "path of totality" will be able to see a rare total solar eclipse.Physics Department faculty will also facilitate activities during the Grand Rapids Public Museum's Eclipse Party. NASA's solar eclipse live stream will be available to watch at select locations on campus as well.
Aug 16, 2017
Solar-panel project receives national award
Grand Valley State University received the 2017 APPA Effective and Innovative Practices Award and $4,000 for its partnership with Consumers Energy on the solar-panel project on the Allendale Campus.
Aug 16, 2017
Fall Arts Celebration to offer free events of art, music, dance, poetry and more
Acrobatic dancers flying through the air, reflections on resegregation, holiday music from France, a collection of Middle Eastern artifacts 50 years in making, and much more will dazzle audiences during this year's Fall Arts Celebration. For the past 13 years, audiences have experienced a series of six free events each fall, including an art exhibition, academic lecture, holiday celebration and showcases of dance, music and poetry. These events are meant as gifts to the West Michigan community, which has supported the growth
Aug 15, 2017
Grand Valley community mourns Judith Hooker, dedicated philanthropist and community supporter
A lifelong community supporter and philanthropist, Judy had a major role in the growth and progress of the university.
Aug 15, 2017
GVSU named a Best Regional College by Princeton Review
Grand Valley State University has been named a 2018 "Best Regional College" by The Princeton Review. Schools were selected primarily for excellent academic programs.
Aug 14, 2017
Faculty and staff sketches
Faculty and staff members listed below gave presentations, earned awards and articles published.
Aug 14, 2017
Free concerts planned in conjunction with String Leadership Camp
More than 20 local high school students with experience playing string instruments will visit Grand Valley State University for the opportunity to learn from and perform with Grand Valley students, faculty and industry professionals during String Leadership Camp. A series of free concerts will take place in conjunction with the camp, August 14-16.
Aug 11, 2017
Middle school students collaborate to solve university issue
A team of middle school students from Ottawa County spent a week on campus working to solve a problem familiar to higher education administrators.
Aug 10, 2017