Articles by Dottie Barnes
GVSU student a cappella group sings virtual message of hope
Members of Euphoria, a student a cappella group at Grand Valley, posted a virtual video message of hope to the university community.
Mar 30, 2020
Produce from GVSU educational farm will be donated throughout growing season
Produce from Grand Valley's Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) will be donated to the needy in an effort to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mar 30, 2020
President Mantella encourages Laker family to bring light to the world
President Philomena V. Mantella encouraged the GVSU community to stay safe, healthy and positive. Share a 30-second video of encouragement on social media. Include #GVPositivity
Mar 27, 2020
When will the coronavirus be controlled enough to send people back to work? We should learn from Hong Kong, GVSU economist says
Economics expert Paul Isely says the life cycle of the COVID-19 virus is not clear enough yet.
Mar 25, 2020
It's time to get creative when staying in touch with family and friends, GVSU public health expert says
Ranelle Brew says exercise, eat healthy and look for creative ways to stay in touch with people.
Mar 25, 2020
Business center at GVSU helping small businesses affected by COVID-19 with low-interest loans
The Michigan SBDC was asked to support Economic Injury Disaster Loans, a federal program that provides loans of up to $2 million for small businesses, and a state program to support businesses affected by temporary restrictions on the use of places of public accommodation.
Mar 24, 2020
Campus residential buildings to close beginning March 24 after governor's stay-at-home order
GVSU residential buildings close March 24 and move-out from campus housing will be suspended through April 14.
Mar 23, 2020
GVSU health expert: Too many people not social distancing, public health students are 'advocates for their generation'
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase locally and across the country, a GVSU public health expert said social distancing needs to be taken seriously, especially by the younger population.
Mar 19, 2020
Students begin to move out of on-campus housing as remote learning extends to April 25
Students have started to move the rest of their belongings out of the living centers, after remote learning was extended to the end of the semester.
Mar 18, 2020
Local economy will experience shallow recession as result of COVID-19, says GVSU expert
There is now enough data and information on the impact of COVID-19 (coronavirus)to understand and better define where the local economy is headed, said Paul Isely, associate dean and professor of economics in the Seidman College of Business.
Mar 16, 2020
