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GVSU economist says local numbers surprisingly strong
Despite signs that several local industries are topping out, the index for employment and new orders in West Michigan are at a two-year high, according to Brian Long, a Grand Valley State University economist.
May 5, 2017
Football player donates stem cells to man in Denmark
Laker football tight end Nick Keizer celebrated his birthday May 2 by donating his stem cells to a man in Denmark who needed a bone marrow transplant to survive.
May 4, 2017
Relationship of religion and science to be explored during conference
Scientists, philosophers, and theologians from around the world will gather in West Michigan to discuss the relationship between science and religion during the Grand Dialogue in Science and Religion annual conference, hosted by the Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley. The conference, taking place May 13, is free and open to the public.
May 3, 2017
Latino/a students celebrate graduation, Laker Familia
Friends and family members joined nearly 30 graduates to celebrate their achievements at the Latino/a Graduation Ceremony April 28 at the Kirkhof Center.
May 3, 2017
Sendoff honors new Peace Corps invitees, returned volunteers
It was a popular book that spurred Grand Valley alumna Darrarta Ali to re-evaluate her life, and decide to leave her job in Grand Rapids to join the U.S. Peace Corps.
May 3, 2017
Holocaust survivor's memoir supports endowment, educates students
Joseph Stevens survived World War II, despite facing great odds, with his wit, deception tactics, and luck. He successfully evaded Hitler's presence in Europe by concealing his Jewish identity while working at various jobs, and eventually sabotaging Nazi missions with the Polish resistance. His memoir, "Good Morning: A Life Story of Courage and Survival in the Face of Nazi Aggression" supports the Joe Stevens Freedom Endowment, which funds lectures related to human rights and freedom.
May 3, 2017
AP Forum set for Wednesday
The AP Committee will host its annual AP Forum on Wednesday, May 3, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room.
May 3, 2017
Center for entrepreneurship receives national recognition
The Richard M. and Helen DeVos Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) in the Seidman College of Business was recognized for leading the way in entrepreneurial education.
May 2, 2017
Construction project will repurpose stadium box to meeting space
Construction will begin this week at Lubbers Stadium on a project to repurpose and expand the President's Box as a year-round meeting space.
May 2, 2017
Grant will fund initiative to support students from foster care system
Grand Valley received a $375,000 state grant to establish an initiative to support students who have experienced foster care.
May 1, 2017
