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Grand Valley names new dean of University Libraries
Grand Valley State University Provost Gayle R. Davis has announced the appointment of Annie Bélanger as dean of University Libraries. Bélanger will bring with her to Grand Valley a diverse professional background, having worked in a variety of roles in most types of libraries, ranging from corporate and governmental to academic.
Jan 19, 2017
GVSU economist to unveil local findings
Economics expert Paul Isely will release results of his annual survey of the regional economy during the 2017 Colliers Annual West Michigan Economic and Commercial Real Estate Forecast January 26.
Jan 19, 2017
Civil rights scholar talks about critical race theory
A noted civil rights scholar took a campus audience beyond the borders of race during the second keynote presentation during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week.
Jan 18, 2017
GVSU undergraduate research gets national boost
Grand Valley's undergraduate research reputation was boosted nationally after the university was one of 11 selected to administer the Beckman Scholars Program.
Jan 18, 2017
Basketball doubleheader to be broadcast on ESPN3 Jan. 19
Both the Laker men's and women's basketball teams will take on conference opponent Wayne State in games broadcast on ESPN3 on January 19.
Jan 18, 2017
Students build solar devices for rural hospital in Africa
A group of engineering graduate students created devices that provide solar power when electricity fails at a rural hospital in Malawi. They recently made the 22-hour trip to southeastern Africa to deliver and install the devices.
Jan 18, 2017
Second provost candidate shares her vision with audience
The provost candidate familiar to many people on campus discussed her vision to recruit more students and faculty of color to Grand Valley.
Jan 17, 2017
Alumna helps students with disabilities study abroad
Juanita Lillie, who was born with a degenerative eye disease, dismissed naysayers who said it was too dangerous for her to study abroad. After a successful trip to Costa Rica, Lillie has founded a company that provides resources to other students with disabilities who want to travel and study abroad.
Jan 17, 2017
GVSU to host TEDx idea-sharing event
TEDxGVSU 2017, "The Blueprints between X and Why," will take place February 24, from 6-8 p.m. on the Allendale Campus. The conference will feature interdisciplinary speakers and performers who will share experiences, current projects and future ideas that promote critical inquiry, innovation and dialogue.
Jan 17, 2017
MLK speaker urges audience to be leaders in King's vision
Keynote speaker Kevin Powell kicked off Grand Valley's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week by encouraging audience members to "stop waiting for Superman" and telling them they are leaders.
Jan 16, 2017
