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College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Dancing for life: GVSU physical education experts say coaxing K-12 students' dance creativity in class can encourage lifelong movement

The approach strays from conventional methods for teaching dance in physical education classes.

Mar 25, 2021


Faculty and staff sketches

Leaders from GVSU and the Cracow University of Economics met to renew the exchange agreement between the institutions.

Mar 25, 2021


GVSU Science Olympiad held as remote competition this year

Hundreds of students participated in the event that highlights scientific discovery.

Mar 24, 2021


Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff members who earned recognition and the student Ethics Bowl team are highlighted.

Mar 9, 2021


'Victors of Character' makes GVSU theater debut with livestream performances timed for viewing by K-12 students

The first performances start on March 5. The play explores a key moment for President Gerald R. Ford and an African American teammate on the University of Michigan's football team.

Mar 3, 2021


Summer Film Project movie streaming on Amazon Prime Video

"Driftless" is a feature-length film that included several exterior shots in West Michigan.

Mar 1, 2021


On Target: GVSU graduate has line of motivational greeting cards at retailer

Within the greeting card industry, Grand Valley alumna Shannon Cohen has made it to the show.

Feb 18, 2021


Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff members with published research or other accolades are listed.

Feb 11, 2021


Roger That! conference this year offers a virtual conference with a vast slate of experts

The conference, which honors the life of Grand Rapids native Roger B. Chaffee is February 19 and 20.

Feb 10, 2021


The strongest predictor of who will get COVID-19 vaccine? How vulnerable someone feels about contracting the virus, GVSU researcher finds

Amanda Dillard, associate professor of psychology, said the findings show the power of emotion when people are deciding on whether to receive the vaccine.

Feb 2, 2021