College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Economist article highlights work of alumnus
An article in the December 14 Economist highlighted the work of Erion Veliaj, Grand Valley alumnus and mayor of Tirana, Albania.
Dec 21, 2017
New Music Ensemble included on NPR's list of 100 Best Songs of 2017
Among the likes of Jay-Z, Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, Selena Gomez and Kendrick Lamar, Grand Valley's award-winning New Music Ensemble has been included on NPR's list of the Best 100 Songs of 2017. The ensemble was recognized for its song "Glass Surface" from the album "Return," which debuted in October. "Return," which is comprised of 15 pieces composed by three alumni, is the New Music Ensemble's fourth commercial CD. The album's three composers include Adam Cuthbért, '10, Matthew Fiinch, '15, and Daniel Rhodé, '12. "
Dec 14, 2017
GVSU receives $1 million grant to support STEM students
A new project at Grand Valley will financially help academically talented, low-income students seeking an education in science or engineering, while providing them with mentoring and hands-on learning and research opportunities. The project received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation. The program will create a set of progressively increasing four-year scholarships for at least 50 Grand Valley students.
Dec 4, 2017
Tour the Cook Carillon Tower December 5
The Cook Carillon Tower is a focal point of the Allendale Campus, standing at 100 feet to the top of its spire. The Grand Valley community is invited to tour the massive structure on December 5 from 1:30-3 p.m. Tours will be facilitated by Julianne Vanden Wyngaard, university carillonneur, and light refreshments will be served.
Dec 4, 2017
Fall Arts Celebration concert to feature holiday music from France
Fall Arts Celebration will honor French holiday traditions through music when the GVSU Symphony Orchestra accompanies a 90-member chorus, including Grand Valley's University Arts Chorale and high school choir students from East Grand Rapids and Hudsonville. The Grand Rapids Symphony Junior Youth Chorus will also perform. "Noël, Noël, Joyeux Noël: A Celebration of French Music for the Holiday Season" will take place December 4.
Nov 27, 2017
Visual and media arts students to exhibit culminating projects during multiple showcases
Senior-level students from the Department of Visual and Media Arts will gain first-hand experience developing and displaying their work before graduation through multiple upcoming exhibitions. Student work will be on display in various venues at Grand Valley and in Grand Rapids November 27-December 14.
Nov 22, 2017
Students earn national awards for excellence in writing
Poetry crafted by two Grand Valley students has received national recognition for excellence in writing. Paige Leland and Maria McKee earned "Intro Awards" from the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) competition. The competition aims to spotlight the best new works by students enrolled in the AWP member program.
Nov 20, 2017
Bard to Go introduces students, communities in the Bahamas to Shakespeare through performances
Bard to Go recently traveled to the Bahamas in October to perform at the annual Shakespeare in Paradise Festival in Nassau, and at several local grade schools. Bard to Go was the only international group invited to perform at the festival this year. During the festival, students performed their 50-minute 2017 Shakespeare Festival show, titled ýThe Wonder of Will: This Is Your Afterlife!ý The play asks what would happen if the Bard was brought back to life and taken on an adventure through his most famous plays.
Nov 16, 2017
History of global LGBT rights movement to be examined during lecture
The study of U.S. global policy on HIV/AIDS and a history of the international LGBT movement will be explored during an upcoming event at Grand Valley. "Global Gay Rights: An Introduction to the History of the International LGBT Rights Movement" will take place November 16 in the Kirkhof Center. The lecture will be presented by Laura Belmonte, professor and chair of the History Department at Oklahoma State University. Belmonte is a specialist in the history of U.S. foreign relations and cultural diplomacy.
Nov 13, 2017
Students tackle importance of political awareness during performances of "Cabaret"
In Berlin, Germany, in 1930, three years before Adolf Hitler came to power, Cliff, an American novelist, is searching for inspiration when he finds lodging at Frau Schneider's boarding house above the notorious and racy Kit Kat Club. Led by a saucy Emcee and Sally Bowles, a sassy showgirl and British singer, the free-wheeling performers at the club turn Cliff's world upside down while the power of the Nazi party lurks just beyond the club's doors. This is the plot of "Cabaret," which Grand Valley students will perform during
Nov 9, 2017
