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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences


Future PE teachers learn how to use nature as a classroom

Ingrid Johnson, professor of movement science, teaches her health and physical education students to go beyond traditional PE activities and use the outdoors.

Feb 28, 2022


GVSU experts discuss the invasion of Ukraine

Paul Isely, Scott Lingenfelter and Heather Tafel share their views on the situation.

Feb 24, 2022


In a faculty office, a foul-smelling plant hits its peak: 'The kind of flower only a biochemist could love'

Todd Carlson, professor of chemistry, has an affinity for the voodoo lily.

Feb 23, 2022


For 25th year, GVSU hosting Michigan Model Arab League

This year's conference is February 17-19 at the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.

Feb 16, 2022


New exhibit commemorates remnants of Interurban tracks on Pew Campus, explains history of railway system

The railway was a prominent transportation system in the late 1800s and early 20th Century.

Feb 14, 2022



Pioneering astronaut to keynote annual Roger That! Conference

Eileen Collins will speak twice during the event, which focuses this year on women and space.

Feb 1, 2022



New GVSU virtual learning series for community features faculty expertise presented in bite-sized fashion

Grand Morsels will offer presentations from faculty members in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Jan 20, 2022