Articles by Michele Coffill
Indigenous Peoples Day: raising awareness about Native American community
Lin Bardwell, program coordinator for the Native American Student Initiative, said anytime conversations are prompted about Native Americans, it's a good thing.
Oct 12, 2020
Faculty, staff can use paid time off to vote, work polls November 3
Faculty and staff members can use paid time off to vote and/or work the polls in the 2020 presidential election under new guidance from Human Resources.
Oct 8, 2020
Starts and stops on path to degree: Successful business owner spurred to reenroll after receiving letter
When Rob Alway received his Grand Valley diploma in the mail, it meant more to him than something to display in an office. Alway's diploma represented a completion of a 30-year-journey.
Oct 7, 2020
Serendipitous elevator meeting helps shape future for recent northern Michigan graduate
A chance meeting in an elevator in northern Michigan helped shape a new graduate's career in health care.
Sep 30, 2020
KCON receives grant to integrate behavioral health, primary care services for vulnerable populations
A $500,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund allows KCON to offer a unique model of integrated behavioral health and primary care to a vulnerable population in Grand Rapids.
Sep 29, 2020
Presenters at virtual DeVos Medical Ethics Colloquy will discuss futile treatment
Presenters at the October 5 DeVos Medical Ethics Colloquy will discuss the continuation of medical care that would be unlikely to produce significant benefits for a patient.
Sep 28, 2020
High school students gain work experience, math skills as GVSU consultants during summer jobs
Eight West Michigan high school students learned more about college and gained work experience as consultants to President Philomena V. Mantella through a City of Grand Rapids summer program.
Sep 28, 2020
Faculty work in partnership to fill care packages for students in isolation, quarantine
The We Care Project is a collaborative effort among faculty, the Dean of Students' care team, and Housing and Residence Life.
Sep 25, 2020
Fireside Chat presenter: offering nudges to students helps build relationships, satisfaction
The series is a presidential initiative designed to bring in "thought activators" for campus discussions.
Sep 24, 2020
Faculty and staff sketches
Faculty and staff members have published research or given virtual presentations.
Sep 23, 2020
