Articles by Michele Coffill
Civil Discourse program will host post-election conversation series
Following what has been a divisive presidential election, the Padnos-Sarosik Civil Discourse Program will host a series of conversations for the campus community.
Oct 27, 2020
Through 'Untold Stories,' GVSU will celebrate 60 years
GVSU turns 60 this year and the campus community will celebrate throughout the academic year by learning about the university's history from leaders and unsung heroes.
Oct 26, 2020
Faculty and staff sketches
Publications and presentations at conferences are highlighted, as well as the deaths of two retired professors.
Oct 22, 2020
GVSU joins West Michigan to mourn death of Peter Secchia
Leaders at Grand Valley and in West Michigan are mourning the death of philanthropist Peter Secchia, who died October 21 at his home. He was 83.
Oct 21, 2020
Decision to stay overseas during quarantine turns into business opportunity for student
Senior Nate Anderson already has an answer when potential employers ask him about adversity during a job interview. Anderson, who will graduate in April with a bachelor's degree in marketing, said he will talk about the challenges of spending COVID-19 quarantine in a country 9,000 miles from home.
Oct 20, 2020
Laker athletics dedicates wall in Fieldhouse to early pioneer in women's sports
Long before 1972 federal regulations opened up opportunities for girls and women to compete in sports, there was Joan Boand.
Oct 19, 2020
Annual César Chávez commemoration transitions to three days of virtual events
The Committee to Honor César E. Chávez will host a 20th Anniversary Gala with virtual opportunities spread over three days.
Oct 16, 2020
National photography association best practices: students represented authentically in materials feel sense of belonging
When students see themselves represented authentically in college and university marketing materials, they view themselves as valued by that institution and have a sense of belonging.
Oct 15, 2020
McNair Scholars transition undergraduate research projects to online formats
Words like pivot and persevere are often used to describe how students transitioned to remote learning due to COVID-19. David Martin, director of the McNair Scholars program, added courage when describing how 17 undergraduates adapted their research to online formats. The McNair Scholars program, a federally funded TRIO program, supports first-generation and underrepresented students who want to pursue doctoral programs.
Oct 13, 2020
Flint pediatrician will discuss public health, public trust during Great Michigan Read virtual event
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, who uncovered the impact lead in Flint's water system was having on children, will discuss public health and environmental inequality during a virtual event presented in partnership by Grand Valley's Kutsche Office of Local History and Grand Rapids Public Library.
Oct 12, 2020
