Frederik Meijer Honors College

Khalilah Burt Gaston shares experiences during Wheelhouse Talks Series

Gaston, executive director of the Song Foundation, will share her expertise and insight at Friday's Wheelhouse Talks Series presented by the Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy in partnership with the Frederik Meijer Honors College.

Feb 14, 2024

Cook Leadership Academy

Faye Richardson-Green will share life experiences in lecture series

The talk opens the 2023-2024 Wheelhouse Talks and the Meijer Lecture Series, which present leaders from a variety of backgrounds to share their philosophies and expertise with the Grand Valley community.

Sep 26, 2023

Faye Richardson-Green speaks with students during her honors seminar class.

Academics & Research

Inaugural Water in the West trip gives students invaluable experiences, new perspectives

The four-week trip prompted a new appreciation for water and conservation, new friendships and new career ambitions.

Jun 8, 2023

Students Carmen Schot and Joel Vogeli hike The Chains near Lake Powell on the Water in the West trip.

Geology

Intensive trip forges strong bonds for Water in the West team

Students are also quickly learning about the challenges of water supply in the western U.S.

May 26, 2023

People kayak down a river with canyon walls ahead of them.

Geology

Water in the West program shows students how water has shaped the western U.S.

21 students are headed on a four-week trip to explore the impact of water with stops in Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico.

May 22, 2023

Four Grand Valley students admiring Zion National Park on their hike as part of the Water in the West program.

Frederik Meijer Honors College

Students, professors showcase Meijer Honors College to future class

In its second year, Signature Saturday welcomes invited students to learn more about what the College can offer for their academic and professional development and also tour the college's home, the Niemeyer Living Center.

Feb 8, 2023

Honors College student leads discussion with prospective students

Making Waves

Grand River cleanup aims to remove garbage on stretch of waterway connecting GVSU campuses

The 2022 Grand River Campus to Campus Cleanup runs Sept. 18-24.

Sep 14, 2022

A river with a small island in the middle is seen from above.

Meijer Lecture Series

Civic, social engagement important for future leaders, says Cascade CEO

Cascade Engineering CEO and President Christina Keller talked with students, faculty and guests during her address as part of the Meijer Lecture Series, saying students will need to deal with uncomfortable issues to make a social or civic difference.

Feb 24, 2022