Articles by Dottie Barnes
Students volunteer at food pantries and soup kitchens: "We're not struggling for food, others are"
Like so many other Lakers, graduate students Bailey Heading and Christina Svoyatsky said they felt compelled to find ways to be useful and to give back as the COVID-19 crisis intensified.
Apr 13, 2020
Virtual Laker town hall meeting held for students
President Philomena V. Mantella, along with other university leaders, held a virtual town hall meeting April 10 to update students on how the university is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 10, 2020
HR offers support during Stay-at-Home order, UComm offers photo, video tips
Human Resources is working to make the disruption to work and home life caused by COVID-19 less stressful with resources for appointing officers, supervisors, employees and parents.
Apr 10, 2020
President Mantella holds virtual Laker town hall meeting for parents and guardians
University leaders answered questions about university finances, remote learning, student support services and academic policies.
Apr 8, 2020
GVSU expert describes local economy 'like a train wreck in slow motion'
In the 40-year history of a GVSU economic survey, the economic situation in West Michigan has seldom looked this grim, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business.
Apr 7, 2020
President Mantella holds first in a series of virtual Laker town hall meetings
President Philomena V. Mantella led a virtual town hall meeting April 6 to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the university.
Apr 6, 2020
GVSU economist says recession caused by COVID-19 will be a little bigger than 2008-09 recession
It will be June before there is any broad-based restart of any economic activity, said Paul Isely, associate dean and professor of economics in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University.
Apr 3, 2020
Student creates educational materials for Facebook page, Charter Schools Office launches educational website
Maggie Goebel, a Spanish elementary education major, creates material for parents on Facebook. Grand Valley's Charter Schools Office launched a website with tools that help support K-12 students and their parents.
Apr 2, 2020
Health professor addresses COVID-19 myths surrounding ibuprofen, vitamins, taking a hot bath
Lisa Pagnucco, clinical pharmacist and associate professor in the College of Health Professions, said the World Health Organization recognizes the abundance of rumors, often spread through social media, as an "infodemic."
Apr 2, 2020
Accounting professor highlights biggest take-aways from financial assistance bill, including rebate checks
Chris Harper, clinical affiliate faculty of accounting in the Seidman College of Business, said the CARES Act will be a lifeline for individuals and small business owners.
Mar 31, 2020
