Articles by Dottie Barnes
Special video, photo tribute created to thank GVSU essential workers
Grand Valley's critical employees continue to keep campus moving forward through the COVID-19 pandemic. While most faculty and staff members are working from home, a core team of critical employees from various departments remains on campus.
Apr 30, 2020
The Beckering Family Carillon Tower will turn blue to thank critical workers
The Beckering Family Carillon Tower on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus will turn blue from May 1-15 to thank critical workers for their service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 29, 2020
GVSU grad student recovers from coronavirus, donates plasma to 'pay it forward'
Graduate student Hannah Grinwis fully recovered from COVID-19 and is now donating plasma as a way to pay it forward.
Apr 28, 2020
GVSU finance expert: Avoid the urge to overspend during "stay at home" order, ride out the stock market
Gregg Dimkoff said we don't know how long or how deep the recession will be, so don't spend foolishly and don't pull money out of the stock market.
Apr 23, 2020
GVSU expert: Local housing market will go from bad to worse, but bounce back could be quicker than rest of the country
The local housing marketing was heating up in January and February before the COVID-19 pandemic brought everything to a halt, said Paul Isely, associate dean and professor of economics in the Seidman College of Business.
Apr 22, 2020
HTM professor leads hospitality industry virtual education conference in response to COVID-19
The virtual education conference will feature hospitality and event industry leaders from around the world, who will provide resources for professionals and redefine the effectiveness of the industry's future.
Apr 20, 2020
GVSU will take direction from government and CDC on when to resume in-person education, said President Mantella
President Mantella said the events surrounding the pandemic will dictate when campus reopens to everyone. She said the IMT is developing a plan to reopen campus in stages over a period of weeks.
Apr 17, 2020
GVSU announces "test-optional" applications for fall 2021, earmarks $9M for students with hardships
President Philomena V. Mantella said, in an effort to reduce hardship and barriers for prospective students, Grand Valley will go "test-optional" for students applying for the fall 2021 entering class.
Apr 16, 2020
Seidman College offers webinars to help small businesses confront COVID-19; events are part of Networks of Support
The Seidman College of Business is partnering with public and private organizations to hold webinars designed to provide local small business leaders with guidance, strategies and best practices to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 15, 2020
Editorial: President Mantella shares how GVSU is handling COVID-19 pandemic
In EdSurge, a national education outlet, President Philomena V. Mantella said educators must create prosperity on the other side of the virus, so people have hope and meaning in their lives.
Apr 15, 2020
