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High school students learn value of theater studies, careers during workshops

Grand Valley faculty and students recently spent March 31 teaching local high school students about the value of an arts education, and career opportunities in the field of theater during High School Theater Day.

Apr 4, 2017


Campus, community leaders recognized as sustainability champions

Sustainability leaders in West Michigan were recognized March 31 at the ninth annual Sustainability Champion Awards.

Apr 4, 2017


Nursing major dedicates time to helping mothers

The list of organizations Jamie Platt belongs to is extensive, but the list of reasons why she volunteers is short: to help new mothers.

Apr 4, 2017


Faculty and students working to remove rattlesnake species from endangered list

There are almost 20 species of snakes that are native to Michigan, but the eastern massasauga rattlesnake is the only venomous one. Due to snake fungal disease, the species slithered its way onto the U.S. Endangered Species List in September 2016. Jennifer Moore, professor of biology, and a team of students have been conducting ongoing research in an effort to save the species.

Apr 3, 2017


Events planned for National Public Health Week

Grand Valley's Department of Public Health is celebrating National Public Health Week with events planned throughout the week.

Apr 3, 2017


Award ceremony honors LGBT community influencers

Grand Valleys Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center hosted the Pride Awards March 29 to celebrate and honor those who made a positive impact on the LGBTQIA+ community this academic year.

Mar 31, 2017


Provost earns Lifetime Achievement Award from Women's Commission

Provost Gayle R. Davis received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Grand Valley's Women's Commission at the annual Celebrating Women Awards ceremony March 30.

Mar 31, 2017


Touchless dispensers being installed in campus restrooms

Workers from Facilities Services are installing automatic, touchless hand towel and soap dispensers in all restrooms on the Allendale Campus.

Mar 31, 2017


Recommendations from climate survey action groups revealed

Recommendations related to results from the 2015 myGVSU Climate Survey were discussed at an open forum March 30 in the Kirkhof Center.

Mar 31, 2017


Nine films highlight Latin American Film Festival

Nine international films are scheduled during the seventh annual Latin American Film Festival, which runs March 31-April 2 at Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St. SE in Grand Rapids.

Mar 31, 2017