News from Grand Valley State University

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Event will spotlight early women in politics

Nationally, more women than ever are running for office During an event on campus, Julia Bouwkamp and Jo Ellyn Clarey from the Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council will discuss their research into the surprising number of women who ran for political office before 1920.

Feb 20, 2018


New students soon offered scholarships to study abroad

Grand Valleywill soon begin offering scholarships to 100 incoming students to help fund their study abroad experiences.

Feb 13, 2018


Research proposals sought for Sustainable Agriculture Project

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship is seeking proposals from faculty members for projects at the Sustainable Agriculture Project farm site.

Jan 18, 2018


Department earns NEH grant for history project in Saugatuck area

The Kutsche Office of Local History at Grand Valley State University received a $12,000 Common Heritage grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to support a project documenting the history of summers in the Saugatuck-Douglas area in the mid-20th century.

Jan 16, 2018


Symposium will highlight area impact of immigrants

The fourth annual Padnos/Sarosik Civil Discourse Symposium will focus on immigrants and refugees, featuring panelists who are deeply engaged with those populations.

Oct 24, 2017


Apply, renew passports at fair

Students, faculty and staff members can apply for or renew a passport on campus Tuesday, October 24.

Oct 18, 2017


Students harvest hundreds of pounds of honey from bees on campus

In early September, members of the student organization GVSU Beekeepers harvested, extracted and bottled more than 360 pounds of honey.

Sep 25, 2017


Holi festival planned near carillon tower

It may be close to fall, but a collaborative effort by campus departments will turn Friday, September 15, into a spring festival of colors.

Sep 7, 2017


'Yooper' dialect focus of Kutsche Office of Local History event

Kathryn Remlinger, professor of English, will discuss her new book that examines the regional language and culture of Upper Peninsula residents, commonly referred to as "Yoopers," during an event sponsored by the Kutsche Office of Local History.

Sep 6, 2017


IFF to host 10th annual kickoff event

Faculty and staff members are invited to the 10th annual kickoff of International Faculty and Friends on Wednesday, September 6.

Aug 31, 2017