Geography and Sustainable Planning
University Archives acquires comprehensive land use collection
Urban planner Mark Wyckoff donated master plans, zoning ordinances, maps and other documents that he collected throughout his life.
Mar 21, 2024
Climate change education the focus of upcoming lecture, summit and family fun day
The events offer several opportunities this fall for the community to engage.
Sep 25, 2023
GVSU-made film tells stories from Michigan about climate change and resilience
The film, "Climate Sisu" will be premiere April 6.
Mar 29, 2023
Climate change summit to highlight role of education
The annual summit of the GVSU Climate Change Education Solutions Network is November 3-5.
Nov 1, 2021
A Grand Valley expert is helping a thriving county envision its 'highly dynamic' land use future
Chad Frederick and his students are working with an Ottawa County leader to analyze future options.
Jan 21, 2020
State climate expert says warmer, wetter conditions for the future
Michigan and the Great Lakes region will continue to see warmer and wetter climate patterns for the foreseeable future, said Jeffrey Andresen, state climatologist for Michigan. He said much of the additional precipitation will come during colder months.
Jun 12, 2019
Laker Effect map similar to LinkedIn for community engagement
A new interactive tool will show the impact of community engagement by Grand Valley students, faculty and staff members.
Mar 18, 2019
Professor's energy efficiency efforts earn statewide recognition
Roy Cole, professor of geography and sustainable planning, and his wife, Mary, were nominated for a Governor's Energy Excellence Award for their efforts in making their home energy efficient.
Oct 2, 2018
Alumni to share Laker Effect stories, professional experiences during multiple presentations
A mathematician who works for Disney and the investigative reporter who broke the Larry Nassar sex abuse story will be among 10 alumni from Grand Valley's College of Liberal Arts of Sciences who will return to campus to speak about their professional experiences. The CLAS Distinguished Alumni-in-Residence will participate in presentations, lectures, Q&A sessions and meet-and-greet opportunities on the Allendale Campus October 1-5.
Sep 28, 2018
Local service for former professor set for Saturday
Edwin Joseph, former professor of geography and sustainable planning, died July 26 at his home in South Bend, Indiana.
Aug 15, 2018
