Articles by Peg West
Is a war between the U.S. and Iran inevitable? GVSU expert shares insight
Gamal Gasim, an expert on the Middle East, said the fallout from the action by the U.S. is complex.
Jan 3, 2020
A happy day for Grand Valley faculty member goes viral
Word quickly spread about the adoption hearing with kindergarten classmates looking on. Media outlets across the nation reported on the feel-good story, which also was widely shared on social media.
Dec 6, 2019
Adoption hearing for faculty member made more special by child's kindergarten class attending
The class is an extended family, said David Eaton, associate professor of history. He was touched by the support and what classmates said during the adoption hearing.
Dec 5, 2019
GVSU expert: Prominent cases spotlight clinical ethics but singular focus remains on patient
Recent cases have brought ethical questions and the role of clinical ethicists to the forefront.
Nov 27, 2019
Fall Arts Celebration concludes with holiday concert
The holiday celebration, "Beloved Songs of the Season," is December 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov 27, 2019
Grand Valley to lead K-12 computer science curriculum coordination
The partnership with Code.org, a nonprofit computer science organization that provides K-12 curriculum and training resources, will allow Grand Valley experts to coordinate annual professional development for up to 1,000 teachers in that discipline.
Nov 20, 2019
Faculty member's play about Ford, social justice keeps gaining audiences
"Victors of Character" is a play written by Allison Metz, associate professor of theater.
Nov 18, 2019
GVSU researcher lead author of large-scale study finding disruptive behaviors may lead to poorer romantic relationships
Mikhila Wildey said the findings suggest not overlooking such behaviors in romantic partners.
Nov 14, 2019
Film festival expands cultural knowledge through art
The festival is made possible by a 5-year grant from the French Consulate in Chicago. The goal is to inspire the general public to broaden movie consumption to films from different cultures.
Nov 14, 2019
GVSU graduate designs updated PBS typeface
Terrance Weinzierl, '08, entered Grand Valley knowing he wanted to study graphic design, a natural fit given his interest in computers and the influence from his mother, an industrial designer and calligrapher who encouraged Weinzierl to study a creative field.
Nov 12, 2019