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GVSU launches Laker Effect Campaign to further student success
Grand Valley leaders June 7 announced the launch of the Laker Effect comprehensive campaign. The campaign will provide increased support for students and allow university programs and facilities to stay current with changing needs of employers.
Jun 7, 2017
GVSU economist: Local economy remains strong
Despite concerns about decreasing auto sales, the West Michigan economy is still strong, GVSU economist Brian Long said.
Jun 6, 2017
Summer grill challenge opens farmers market
Staff members who fancy themselves grill masters will kickoff the 11th season of Grand Valley's Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 7.
Jun 2, 2017
Haas reports on education commission at Mackinac Policy Conference
President Thomas J. Haas joined Gov. Rick Snyder at the Mackinac Policy Conference June 1 to report results of the 21st Century Education Commission.
Jun 1, 2017
Faculty and staff sketches
Faculty and staff members listed below gave presentations, served as media experts or had work published.
Jun 1, 2017
VoiceGR community survey becomes VoiceKent, will cover entire county in 2017
VoiceGR, Grand Rapids' community survey, is expanding to become countywide thanks to a new partnership between the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University and the Kent County Health Department (KCHD). As VoiceKent, the survey will gather critical public health information from all areas of Kent County's more than 600,000 residents.
Jun 1, 2017
Election results underscore importance of understanding Midwest culture, history
ýWhen President Trump won the election, many experts were shocked by the outcome. States including Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin turned the tide of what had been predicted to be a near-certain victory for Clinton into an electoral victory for Trump. The unexpected victory for Trump underscores the importance of understanding the Midwest, a massive segment of the country that's often dismissed by east- and west-coast political thinkers as "flyover country" and better known for agriculture and manufacturi
May 31, 2017
Tickets to GVSU Night at Comerica Park include special hat
Fans who want to attend "GVSU Night at Comerica Park" still have an opportunity to receive a limited edition co-branded Tigers/Grand Valley hat.
May 31, 2017
Staff member qualifies for international Toastmasters speech competition
In August, Noreen Savage, administrative assistant in the dean's office of the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, will compete against other world-class presenters and give the speech of her lifetime.
May 25, 2017
App connects community to more than 14,000 works of art
Grand Valley is home to more than 14,000 pieces of art originating from six different continents. The Art at GVSU app is a free mobile application for iPhone and Android devices that provides users with a complete list of artworks in the university's collection, locations of artwork on campus, and provides pre-curated walking art tours.
May 25, 2017
