College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
'Study away' immersive program announced in Grand Rapids
Students will have an opportunity next spring to "study away" in a familiar place: Grand Rapids.
Oct 8, 2018
GVSU receives $1 million grant to study impact of climate change on Arctic vegetation
A Grand Valley faculty member has been awarded a $1 million grant by the National Science Foundation to work with students to study the impact climate change has on vegetation in the Arctic tundra. The funding will support the next five years of research by Robert Hollister, professor of biology, and a team of five Grand Valley undergraduate and graduate students in northern Alaska.
Oct 5, 2018
Agreement with WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine will benefit students
Grand Valley students who want to pursue medical careers will benefit from a "preferred relationship," which includes an early decision program, with Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed).
Oct 3, 2018
Professor's energy efficiency efforts earn statewide recognition
Roy Cole, professor of geography and sustainable planning, and his wife, Mary, were nominated for a Governor's Energy Excellence Award for their efforts in making their home energy efficient.
Oct 2, 2018
GVSU receives $1.3 million grant to fund McNair Scholars Program
Grand Valley received a five-year, $1.3 million grant to fund a TRIO McNair Scholars Program that will prepare first-generation and low-income, or underrepresented students for doctoral studies.
Oct 1, 2018
Ott Lecture to focus on synthetic organic chemistry's use in creating new medicines
The development of new techniques in synthetic organic chemistry has been and will continue to be vital in the creation of new medicines and other materials. Stephen Buchwald, the Camille Dreyfus Professor of Chemistry and associate head of the Department of Chemistry at MIT, will describe the efforts made by his team, The Buchwald Research Group, to develop these new methods during the Arnold C. Ott Lectureship in Chemistry on October 4.
Sep 28, 2018
Alumni to share Laker Effect stories, professional experiences during multiple presentations
A mathematician who works for Disney and the investigative reporter who broke the Larry Nassar sex abuse story will be among 10 alumni from Grand Valley's College of Liberal Arts of Sciences who will return to campus to speak about their professional experiences. The CLAS Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence will participate in presentations, lectures, Q&A sessions and meet-and-greet opportunities on the Allendale Campus October 1-5.
Sep 28, 2018
Fall Arts Celebration lecture to explore creative economy's impact on art
Art is no longer confined to art galleries and museums; It is now a part of the daily fabric of life. Individuals of all skill levels and in various industries can access tools and apps that allow them to draw, take pictures and capture movies, and share that content around the world as a means of communication or to make money. Award-winning essayist, critic and best-selling author William Deresiewicz will address how the definition of an artist is changing with technology during an upcoming Fall Arts Celebration event.
Sep 25, 2018
Big Data Month event to focus on understanding the FOIA process
The Freedom of Information Act has been used as a way for the general public to encourage transparency from governments, corporations and organizations. An upcoming event on September 27 will explore the mechanics of writing and submitting a FOIA request. FOIA-Fest is one of this year's Big Data Month events occurring at Grand Valley throughout the month of September.
Sep 20, 2018
Lecture to explore technology's impact on Generation Z
Social media and other contemporary technologies have impacted societies around the world, most notably in the arenas of politics, religion, race relations and journalism. An upcoming presentation will explore how Generation Z is impacted by these technological changes. Edward Tywoniak, professor of communication and media studies and director of the W.M. Keck Digital Studies Lab at Saint Mary's College of California, will present "Fighting the Politics of Illusion" during this year's James W. Carey Memorial Lecture on Septe
Sep 19, 2018
