College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Harris to discuss diversity in STEM in upcoming Mosaic Lecture
An upcoming presenter will discuss the reality of being a first-generation college student, undocumented immigrant and a woman of color in the STEM field.
Mar 21, 2019
Production of Molière play brought to 1950s setting
Grand Valley's theater program will breathe new life into the 17th century Molière play "The Imaginary Invalid" by moving the setting of the play to the 1950s.
Mar 20, 2019
Laker Effect map similar to LinkedIn for community engagement
A new interactive tool will show the impact of community engagement by Grand Valley students, faculty and staff members.
Mar 18, 2019
SSN pilot year shows successes, organizers say
Organizers of the Student Success Network are pleased with the pilot year of the program aimed at connecting first-year students with faculty partners to ease the transition to living and learning at Grand Valley.
Mar 11, 2019
Life EMS helps design simulation for health professions students
More than 30 students who are majoring in nursing, health professions or athletic training participated in an interdisciplinary simulation with Life EMS paramedics at Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall February 19.
Feb 26, 2019
Senior wins national history award for research
Alexis Hansen, a senior who is a double major in psychology and biomedical sciences, won a national history award the Joan Nestle Award for her research article focusing on a topography of transgender studies.
Feb 21, 2019
Faculty, staff will fix students' belongings during two free Repair Clinics
Two upcoming events will offer students free opportunities to have ripped clothes, missing buttons, broken zippers, torn backpack straps and more fixed and mended by Grand Valley faculty and staff members. Repair Clinics will take place February 19 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus and February 27 on the Allendale Campus.
Feb 15, 2019
Professor named Mentor of the Year by national organization
Ingrid Johnson, associate professor of physical education, has received recognition for providing advising and mentorship to students and alumni both in and out of the classroom. Johnson has been named Mentor of the Year by the Society of Health and Physical Educators. She is being recognized for her mentoring strategies, which include supporting students with job searching, teaching classes for alumni, sharing professional insights, and more.
Feb 7, 2019
Acclaimed authors to discuss their craft during GVSU Writers Series winter events
Two Grand Valley State University writing faculty members will discuss the inner-workings of their creativity and craft during the annual Grand Valley Writers Series. Chris Haven, associate professor of writing, and Gale Thompson, visiting professor, will present a faculty reading on February 5. Haven teaches courses in intermediate and advanced fiction, beginning creative writing, style and techniques, and composition among other topics. Thompson is the author of two chapbooks and the founding editor of Jellyfish Magazine.
Feb 4, 2019
New, gently used coats will support students
More than 100 coats have been collected in the ongoing drive to support Grand Valley students who need a winter coat.
Jan 25, 2019
