College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Students to depict that "hell is other people" during performances of "No Exit"
Three people, who have never met before, are brought into a strange room by a mysterious Bellboy who gives them barely any information about their situation except for the knowledge that they will be in that room together for the rest of eternity. All three characters only have one thing in common: they're all dead. This is the foundation of the plot for the upcoming play, "No Exit," which will be produced and performed by Grand Valley theater students as a part of the annual Performance Studios Series. Performances will tak
Mar 29, 2018
GrandPR creates communications campaigns for local nonprofits during 24-hour event
More than 30 students recently participated in a 24-hour marathon event to develop communications campaigns for five West Michigan nonprofit organizations that will ultimately help them make an impact in the local community and beyond. Staff members from GrandPR, Grand Valleyýs student-run public relations firm, developed these campaigns during the CreateAthon, held from March 23-24. GrandPR was one of only five student-run firms nationally affiliated with the Public Relations Society of America selected to host a CreateAtho
Mar 28, 2018
Students to support local human trafficking charity through dance performances
A collective of 30 Grand Valley student dancers and choreographers will capitalize on the excitement of live dance performances as a way to to raise money for a local charity. Every semester, the Momentum student dance organization holds multiple dance events to benefit a charity organization. This semester, the group will be supporting The Hope Project, an organization based in Muskegon that offers rehabilitation programs and aftercare services for victims of human trafficking. Performances will take place April 6 and 7 on
Mar 28, 2018
Alumna reporter who broke Nassar sex abuse story speaks about investigation during campus event
Marisa Kwiatkowski, '05, was one of three IndyStar reporters who broke the USA Gymnastics sexual abuse story that led to the conviction of sports physician Larry Nassar. More than 250 individuals have come forward with allegations of abuse against Nassar since the investigation began. Kwiatkowski shared anecdotes and insights about the investigation during the inaugural Robert Mayberry Comm-Unity Series event on March 26.
Mar 27, 2018
Visual arts expert to discuss challenges, opportunities of producing art in Midwest during events
As a nationally recognized visual arts expert, James McAnally believes in the importance of art criticism in developing culture and sees both challenges and opportunities in producing art in the Midwest region of the U.S. McAnally will discuss his viewpoints and his career during multiple events on Grand Valley's Allendale Campus March 26-27 as a part of the Visual and Media Arts Department's Visiting Artist Series.
Mar 23, 2018
"Landscape painter of weird narratives" to discuss art and international inspirations during upcoming event
Melanie Daniel, Grand Valley's current Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, draws much of her inspiration from her time living in both British Columbia and Israel for much of her life. She has carved out a niche for herself in terms of preferred mediums, and labels herself as a "landscape painter of weird narratives," while also making videos on occasion. Having exhibited her work all over the world, Daniel will discuss her past projects during a special presentation at Grand Valley on March 28. The free event will be f
Mar 20, 2018
1,200 local students compete in STEM challenges during annual Science Olympiad
More than 1,200 local middle and high school students spent March 17 building bottle rockets, dissecting thermodynamics, solving crimes, constructing towers and much more at Grand Valley during the 34th annual Region 12 Science Olympiad tournament. Students from more than 60 middle and high schools from across West Michigan showcased their knowledge in biology, earth science, chemistry, physics and technology during various contests on the Allendale Campus. The annual event is facilitated by Grand Valley's Regional Math and
Mar 19, 2018
Biochemistry major selected for Posters on the Hill competition
Uyen Pham, a junior majoring in biochemistry, has had a great month. The native of Vietnam is the first Grand Valley student since 2014 to get a research proposal accepted at the prestigious Posters on the Hill competition sponsored by the Council on Undergraduate Research.
Mar 19, 2018
Performances of "J.B." to question traditional views of mankind and religious belief
Is there any meaning to human suffering? Is great wealth an indicator of anything? Is there a God or a Satan? These are just a few of the moral questions that Grand Valley students will explore during multiple upcoming performances of "J.B." March 23-31.
Mar 16, 2018
"Wonder Woman" and "Julius Caesar" to conclude Mimesis Classic Film Series
In the 2017 blockbuster film of the same name, Wonder Woman is shown being raised among Amazonian warriors who were created by Zeus to protect humankind against the evil plots of Ares, the Greek God of War. The film generated much discussion about how powerful women can be portrayed in Hollywood, yet few may be aware that the ancient history of the Amazons is rooted in the not-so-powerful insecurities of men. These types of connections between the past and present are the focus of the Mimesis Classic Film Series. The final t
Mar 12, 2018
