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New event teaches young girls about social justice

A new event created by the Women's Center invited young students to Grand Valley April 15 for a day of storytelling and discussion. The Girls of Color Summit included 45 middle and high school students from West Michigan.

Apr 25, 2017


COE Convocation celebrates educators

Students and faculty members in the College of Education will be honored at a convocation ceremony April 26 at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids.

Apr 25, 2017


Leadership expert to conclude 2017 Wheelhouse Talks series

The 2016-17 Wheelhouse Talks series hosted by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will conclude on April 27 with a keynote address by leadership expert Barbara Kellerman, who will discuss "Contextual Leadership for an Uncertain Future."

Apr 25, 2017


Celebrations set for graduating students from diverse backgrounds

Students from diverse backgrounds will celebrate their graduations at ceremonies planned by the Division of Inclusion and Equity and faculty/staff affinity groups.

Apr 24, 2017


Annual A/P award winners announced

Fourteen people won A/P awards and four others were honored for 25 years of service at the annual Administrative/Professional luncheon April 20 in the Kirkhof Center.

Apr 24, 2017


Professor participates in March for Science

John Kilbourne, professor of movement science, participated in the March for Science in Washington, D.C, held on Earth Day, April 22.

Apr 24, 2017


GVSU study: Local economic impact of Meijer Gardens is $75 million

The overall economic impact of Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park on Kent County is $75.2 million, which supports 804 jobs, according to a study by Grand Valley State University researchers.

Apr 24, 2017


Recruiters seek certified teachers at job fair

ýTeacher Search 2017, a job fair featuring Michigan employers, will take place April 25 from 1-4 p.m. at the Eberhard Center on Grand Valley State University's Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Apr 21, 2017


Women's Center named for Davis

The Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity was announced April 18 at a retirement reception for Davis.

Apr 20, 2017


Provost candidate notes university progression comes with student success

John Omachonu, a candidate for provost, said progress at a university is not only measured by noting increases in retention and graduation rates.

Apr 20, 2017