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CARE team connects students with mental health resources
GVSU's CARE team saw a 33% increase in student referrals during the 2021-22 school year. Top reasons for referrals included mental health, medical, personal wellbeing/safety and family concerns.
Nov 28, 2022
Top 10 events to attend during your first months at GVSU
Students are back and campus has come to life! University departments are hosting many events during the next few months that you won't want to miss. Below is a list of events that you should check out during your first few months at Grand Valley.
Aug 22, 2022
President's message: Texas mass shooting
President Philomena V. Mantella reacted to the mass shooting at a Texas elementary school and highlighted university resources available to support campus community members in a May 25 message.
May 25, 2022
Two years later: Silver linings found, light at end of pandemic tunnel
This week marks the anniversary in 2020 when most students moved out of their campus living centers, classes were held remotely and only essential staff came to work.
Mar 14, 2022
Laker Esports Center opens, team competes against Davenport
The Laker Esports Center, located in the lower level of Kirkhof Center, officially opened January 18 when the club team competed against Davenport University.
Jan 18, 2022
Provost names acting vice provost for Student Affairs and dean of students
Aaron Haight has been appointed acting vice provost for Student Affairs and dean of students, as Loren Rullman is stepping down to pursue another professional opportunity.
Apr 2, 2021
Faculty and staff sketches
Faculty and staff members who have given virtual presentations, interviews or had their research published are detailed.
Jan 25, 2021
Search committee will review applications for employee ombuds soon
Grand Valley's first employee ombuds could begin working in early January, according to the search committee timeline.
Dec 4, 2020
Teach-In sessions 'more important than ever,' say organizers
The eighth annual Teach-In at Grand Valley will be offered virtually, yet remain true to its mission of providing engaging and thoughtful discussions on topics centered around social justice.
Nov 6, 2020
GVSU students leading campaign to create healthy and safe campus culture
The Student Campus Culture work group has developed a peer-to-peer campaign to promote proper and frequent PPE usage, social distancing and hand washing to protect the overall health of the campus community. The group includes undergraduate, graduate, international and non-traditional students.
Jul 13, 2020
