Seidman College of Business
Automation is causing a delicate dilemma, business leaders say
Any work that is done in a routine fashion or involves an algorithm is subject to automation, said Fred Keller, founder and chair of Cascade Engineering in Grand Rapids. Keller joined John Kennedy, president and CEO of Autocam Medical, and Spencer Stiles, president of Stryker Instruments, in a roundtable discussion about automation. The three business leaders were part of the Peter F. Secchia Breakfast Lecture, "Convergence of Automation and Work," held March 21 in the L. William Seidman Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Cam
Mar 21, 2018
Student takes on the #BlackPantherChallenge
The Marvel movie "Black Panther" has been nothing short of successful. The film has grossed more than $1 billion in its first month in theaters, and received glowing reviews and fan support. One Grand Valley student used the movie as an opportunity to give back.
Mar 15, 2018
Auto experts predict fewer drivers in the future
Imagine not wanting or needing to actually drive anywhere ý instead an autonomous vehicle can be scheduled to take you wherever you want to go. The use of autonomous vehicles was one topic discussed at the 19th West Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium, hosted by Grand Valley's Van Andel Global Trade Center. The event took place March 8 at the Pew Grand Rapids Campus with the theme, "Smart Moves: Tech, Tools, Talent."
Mar 12, 2018
GVSU economist: A significant bounce in February
The West Michigan economy was stronger than expected in January, and February was even better, according to Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business.
Mar 6, 2018
Young thinkers learn business technologies at GVSU event
More than 32 charter high school students from across the state learned about the latest business technologies during the SAP® Young Thinkers Program held at the L. William Seidman Center sponsored by the Seidman College of Business February 16.
Mar 5, 2018
Four students selected as Stanford University Innovation Fellows
Four Grand Valley students have been selected to the University Innovation Fellows program at Stanford University, where they will work with students from other universities, faculty and administrators to create new learning opportunities.
Mar 1, 2018
Culture and Coffee: Navigating Germany
The Van Andel Global Trade Center at Grand Valley will host "Culture and Coffee: Navigating Germany" from 8-10 a.m., February 23 at the L. William Seidman Center. Germany has the third largest export economy in the world with its automotive industry alone generating $151 billion in exports in 2016, consisting of 21.8 percent of total car exports worldwide.
Feb 19, 2018
GVSU economist: 2018 off to a good start
The West Michigan economy is starting off on a positive note, according to a Grand Valley State University expert. "The numbers for January are better than we expected," said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business.
Feb 6, 2018
GVSU students showcase vehicle at Michigan International Auto Show
When people steer their way to the Michigan International Auto Show at DeVos Place this weekend in Grand Rapids, they will have the opportunity to see a racing vehicle designed and built by students from Grand Valley State University. Students are part of an exhibition of student-made cars at the West Michigan Society of Automotive Engineers booth.
Feb 2, 2018
Students design, build new products for GE
Students from Grand Valley and Kendall College of Art and Design recently teamed up to design and build two new home products for FirstBuild, GE Appliance's microfactory.
Jan 29, 2018
