News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Michele Coffill

Teach-In will offer sessions at Pew, Allendale campuses

The seventh annual Teach-In is scheduled for November 6 at the Pew Grand Rapids Campus and November 7 at the Allendale Campus.

Oct 30, 2019


GVSU, Bridge Magazine will host town hall about water priorities

Grand Valley and the Center for Michigan/Bridge Magazine will co-host a town hall discussion about the state's water priorities and the economic activity generated from the natural resource.

Oct 28, 2019


Football, soccer homecoming games to air on ESPN

Homecoming weekend at Grand Valley includes football and soccer games Saturday and Sunday, October 26-27, which will air on ESPN3.

Oct 25, 2019


Homecoming events offer something for everyone

Homecoming at Grand Valley means much more than a football game. Many events are planned October 25-27 as the campus community and alumni celebrate being Lakers for a Lifetime.

Oct 22, 2019


Events planned to celebrate Founders Day

The campus community will celebrate the individuals who rallied support to establish a public higher education institution in West Michigan on Founders Day, October 25.

Oct 21, 2019


Global Laker event raises funds for scholarships

The Padnos International Center will host the seventh annual Global Laker Celebration on November 1 at The B.O.B., 20 Monroe Ave. NW in Grand Rapids.

Oct 17, 2019


Campus partners will host OER symposium

More than 75 percent of students surveyed reported they skipped buying or renting a textbook due to the cost. This statistic, from a survey by University Libraries, calls to attention the expense of textbooks. University Academic Senate, Student Senate and the Office of the Provost, along with other campus partners support a universitywide commitment to Open Educational Resources (OER).

Oct 15, 2019


Students thank couple responsible for scholarship programs

More than 100 Grand Valley students met and thanked the Detroit couple responsible for helping to fund their education.

Oct 14, 2019


Volleyball, football home games to air on ESPN3

Grand Valley's volleyball and football teams are in action Friday and Saturday, October 11-12, in games that will air on ESPN3.

Oct 11, 2019


Class project turns into museum exhibition

In the 1970s, the B'nai Israel Synagogue in Muskegon counted more than 120 families as members. Its roster has since dwindled to about 40 families due to deaths, relocations and attrition. Marilyn Preston, associate professor of integrative studies and member of B'nai Israel, secured several grants to capture the oral histories of the synagogue's members. Next fall, these histories will be showcased in an exhibition at Muskegon's Lakeshore Museum Center.

Oct 8, 2019