News from Grand Valley State University

Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies

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


Applications sought for next civil discourse professor

Applications are being accepted for the next professor of civil discourse, housed in the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies.

Aug 17, 2017


Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff members listed below gave presentations, earned awards and articles published.

Aug 14, 2017


Middle school students collaborate to solve university issue

A team of middle school students from Ottawa County spent a week on campus working to solve a problem familiar to higher education administrators.

Aug 10, 2017