College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Fall Arts Celebration concert to take audience on musical tour of Italy
Inspired by numerous enjoyable escapes from harsh Russian winters, composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's love of Italy is reflected in his "String Sextet in D Minor, Op. 70 'Souvenir de Florence.'" This musical tour of Italy will be performed by the internationally acclaimed Tesla Quartet and Grand Valley State University music faculty members during this year's Fall Arts Celebration. "An Italian Journey: Tesla Quartet performs Tchaikovsky's 'Souvenir de Florence'" will take place September 17.
Sep 10, 2018
Laker Marching Band finds new "Voice" in GVSU alumnus
Joel Paauwe, '15, has been named the new "Voice of the Laker Marching Band." The "Voice" announces for the marching band during pregame and halftime shows at all home football games, exhibition shows, select away games, and the annual Laker Marching Band Bandorama concert.
Sep 5, 2018
Arts at Noon to feature international musicians, GVSU faculty
The Arts at Noon concert series at Grand Valley will kick off a new season this fall featuring multiple free performances by renowned musicians from around the world. The series will feature seven concerts this fall, beginning September 12 with the Mirror Visions Ensemble, followed by seven winter performances beginning in January.
Sep 4, 2018
Big Data Month events to focus on FOIAs, health care, climate change and more
The benefits of data analysis in areas such as journalism, climate change, health care and even analyzing ancient Greek texts, will be examined during multiple Big Data Month events at Grand Valley throughout September.
Aug 31, 2018
Math professor named interim registrar
Pam Wells, professor of mathematics, was appointed as interim associate vice president and registrar.
Aug 20, 2018
Local service for former professor set for Saturday
Edwin Joseph, former professor of geography and sustainable planning, died July 26 at his home in South Bend, Indiana.
Aug 15, 2018
Professor named a top mathematics educator in the U.S.
David Clark, assistant professor of mathematics, was one of three educators to receive the Henry L. Alder Award for Distinguished Teaching by a Beginning College or University Mathematics Faculty Member during a special ceremony on August 3 at the Mathematics Association of America's annual MathFest conference in Denver, Colorado. The award honors newer college or university faculty whose teaching has been successful and whose effectiveness in teaching undergraduate math has created an impact on students beyond the classroom
Aug 15, 2018
Concerts planned to spotlight String Leadership Camp students, GVSU faculty
More than 35 local high school students with experience playing string instruments will visit Grand Valley for the opportunity to learn from and perform with faculty and industry professionals during the third annual String Leadership Camp. The camp will take place August 13-15 on the Allendale Campus. A series of four recitals, which are all free and open to the public, will take place in conjunction with the camp.
Aug 9, 2018
Marriage of Laker twin brothers to twin sisters receiving international attention
Identical twin brothers Nick and Zack Lewan are getting married this weekend in Grass Lake to identical twin sisters Kassie and Krissie Bevier. All four are Grand Valley alumni and their unique Laker Effect is getting attention across the globe.
Aug 1, 2018
24th Summer Film explores struggles of a teenager growing up during the Great Depression
Wes is a shy, sensitive 12-year-old boy growing up poor during the Great Depression. Plagued by bullies, Wes' response to violence has always been to run away. But, when his family's well-being is at stake, Wes can't run anymore. This is the plot of the 24th annual Summer Film Project, "Down by the River," which wrapped production on July 22. Every year, the Summer Film Project provides students with the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals while producing films of varying lengths.
Jul 30, 2018
