School of Communications
National student advertising team wins mega-district competition
A collective of 19 students, known as the GVSU National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team, recently took first place in an advertising campaign competition hosted by the American Advertising Federation on April 21. The team will compete in a semi-final competition on May 4.
Apr 28, 2017
High school students learn value of theater studies, careers during workshops
Grand Valley faculty and students recently spent March 31 teaching local high school students about the value of an arts education, and career opportunities in the field of theater during High School Theater Day.
Apr 4, 2017
Students learn the art exhibition process through competition showcase
The 5th Annual Juried Student Exhibition will be on display through March 30 in the Padnos Student Art and Design Gallery located in Calder Art Center on the Allendale Campus. An award ceremony and special reception will take place Wednesday, March 22, from 4:30-6 p.m.
Mar 21, 2017
Students win media awards for TV, radio and news
Several students working for GVTV, WCKS "The Whale" radio, and the "Lanthorn" recently received multiple awards for their work at Grand Valley. Broadcast content produced by GVTV and WCKS students recently received honors from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Student Media Awards. Staff for the "Lanthorn" also won awards in the 2016 College Better Newspaper Contest, sponsored by the Michigan Press Association.
Mar 13, 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
History conference to focus on human rights in the Atlantic world
More than 25 presentations will be offered during the Great Lakes History Conference October 21-22.
Oct 18, 2016
