Articles by Matthew Makowski
Alumna manages collection of 1 million monetary objects at Smithsonian
Alumna Hillery York, '12, began her time at Grand Valley with the plans of a career working with large animals as a veterinarian. After developing an affinity for history through her general education courses, York changed direction. Now, she is the collections manager at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in the National Numismatic Collection. In this role, she oversees the acquisition, care and cataloging of more than 1 million monetary objects.
Feb 10, 2017
Kaufman Interfaith Institute joins Inclusion and Equity
Following seven years of development and growth in the area of interfaith understanding, the Sylvia and Richard Kaufman Interfaith Institute has moved to the Division of Inclusion and Equity. Jesse Bernal, vice president for Inclusion and Equity, said that the institute will allow the division to expand upon its work in religious diversity and furthers the university's strategic plan to be a more diverse and inclusive campus.
Feb 2, 2017
Opera Theatre travels to Fleet Street to present "Sweeney Todd"
Vocal performance major Max Elkiss has a list of dream characters he would like to portray on stage during his career in theater. He will check one of those characters off of his list when he becomes "The Demon Barber" during GVSU Opera Theatre's production of "Sweeney Todd." Multiple performances will be offered February 3-12 in Louis Armstrong Theatre.
Jan 26, 2017
Writers series restarts with two-for-one faculty showcase
The Grand Valley Writers Series, which brings award-winning authors from around the world to campus each year, continues for the winter season January 31 with a showcase of works by two Grand Valley faculty members: Amorak Huey and Caitlin Horrocks.
Jan 24, 2017
Grand Rapids Symphony kicks off Arts at Noon winter concerts
The 39th season of Grand Valley State University's Arts at Noon concert series continues Wednesday, January 25, when members of the Grand Rapids Symphony return to the Allendale Campus for the ensemble's annual performance.
Jan 23, 2017
Grand Valley names new dean of University Libraries
Grand Valley State University Provost Gayle R. Davis has announced the appointment of Annie Bélanger as dean of University Libraries. Bélanger will bring with her to Grand Valley a diverse professional background, having worked in a variety of roles in most types of libraries, ranging from corporate and governmental to academic.
Jan 19, 2017
Art exhibit to spotlight media overload
More than 2,000 pieces of clippings from various magazines and other printed materials will stand nine feet high and span across 45 feet of wall space in the Grand Valley Art Gallery beginning January 16. The exhibit "Comfortably Numb" will be on display through March 31.
Jan 16, 2017
Professor to receive inaugural mathematics award
Ted Sundstrom will receive the newly created Daniel Solow Author's Award from the Mathematical Association of America for his book "Mathematical Reasoning: Writing and Proof." The book has been adopted by 47 universities, and downloaded electronically more than 50,000 times.
Jan 9, 2017
Professor awarded prestigious writing fellowship
Amorak Huey is one of 37 authors, out of a pool of 1,800 in the U.S., to receive the NEA fellowship.
Dec 16, 2016
Professor nominated for Grammis Award
Gregory Maytan's album, "Amanda Maier Volume 1," was nominated for "Classical CD of the Year."
Dec 16, 2016
