Articles by Thomas Chavez
GVSU professor and students alleviate pediatric patient fear through art
In the treatment area, young patients can climb into a wooden, green and gold trolley car while their parents wait on one of the station’s benches. In the dentist’s chair, they are able to look around and see buildings from around Holland lining the walls alongside paintings of tulips and other flowers from varying seasons. In the corner is a scaled recreation of the De Zwann windmill in Holland, complete with copper tiling on its top.
Nov 5, 2025
GVSU celebrates Día de los Muertos at Ofrendas Vivas event
The event is hosted by GVSU's Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and GVSU Libraries on the main floor of the Mary Idema Pew Library near the GV Brew. Ofrendas Vivas, or living offerings, will run from October 29 through November 2 and is open to all GVSU community members.
Oct 29, 2025
GVSU Women's Basketball hopes to reload for title repeat
The Lakers' season tips off on Oct. 31 against Missouri Western State.
Oct 29, 2025
'I am not at Grand Valley without dodgeball.' Tradition fuels GVSU Dodgeball's 2025-2026 title hopes
Since joining the National Collegiate Dodgeball Association in 2005, the Lakers have won 11 national championships and 10 Michigan Dodgeball Cup Championships.
Oct 6, 2025
GVSUAlert! System to be tested
The Grand Valley Department of Public Safety will perform its annual test of the GVSUAlert! system on October 3.
Oct 1, 2025
GVSU engages Lakers on new brand campaign at event on Valley Campus
The campaign focuses on student success, highlighting the unique journeys of Grand Valley learners as they turn their potential into reality and make a positive impact on their communities.
Sep 30, 2025
Grand Valley receives gold-level veteran-friendly school status
The MVAA’s Veteran-Friendly School Program recognizes academic institutions of higher learning that are committed to supporting the needs of student veterans and their dependents.
Sep 22, 2025
Grand Valley researchers focus on veterans' transitions to civilian life
Summer is a prime time for GVSU researchers. We'll show you some of the projects making an impact.
Sep 15, 2025
GVSU Faculty prepare for first-year students through Strong Start Teaching Institute
The Institute provides GVSU faculty with information on ways to effectively communicate expectations and reflect on how instructors can help make their classroom more accessible to students.
Aug 25, 2025
GVSU Police Academy celebrates excellence at August 2025 graduation
Amid the excitement of GVSU's move-in week, 32 recruits — which included four military veterans — their instructors and families packed the Louis Armstrong Theatre in the Haas Center for Performing Arts on the Valley Campus in Allendale to celebrate the completion of the 17-week program.
Aug 21, 2025
