GVSU researchers work with municipalities on Grand River sampling project
The work with Allendale Township and the City of Grand Rapids provides more insight on river health.
Jul 6, 2021
News and Events
News
Making Waves hosts kayaking on Grand River for Earth Day
Fitting for Earth Day, Grand Valley students and faculty members spent time April 22 kayaking on the Grand River.
Apr 22, 2021
Lake Michigan the muse for New Music Ensemble's latest pieces bringing natural beauty to life through music
The group is performing pieces by composers who were asked to bring Lake Michigan to life musically.
Apr 16, 2021
Exhibitions connect Making Waves initiative to visual art, show prominence of water in artistic pieces
The pieces are showcased both in physical spaces as well as online.
Feb 12, 2021
Winterfest events bring students together on campus
Winterfest, a Grand Valley tradition from years past, is back and will run through February 14 on the Allendale Campus.
Feb 8, 2021
Additional Articles, News, and Videos about the Making Waves Initiative and our Partners
- April 22, 2021 - Making Waves hosts kayaking on Grand River for Earth Day
- April 22, 2021 - AWRI director featured on national television morning show for expertise on climate change and Lake Michigan erosion
- February 22, 2021 - GV Making Waves Initiative highlights importance of water through art galleries
- February 22, 2021 - Making Waves Initiative stays involved within campus community
- July 14, 2020 - Lunch & Learn with Gleaves Whitney: Christa Fernando
- May 6, 2020 - Making Waves will help sponsor virtual event about Grand River conservation, resiliency
- March 2019 - Interchange Newsletter Article
- March 1, 2019 - GVNext Logo Contest Winners Announcement
- February 24, 2019 - Event focuses on water restoration in Ottawa County, GV campus
- February 11, 2019 - New initiative focuses campus energy on water, collaboration
- February 6, 2019 - GVNext Logo Contest Announcement
- November 11, 2019 - Great Waters, Great Economy: Water discussion held at GV
- November 4, 2019 - GVSU partners with Bridge Magazine to host town hall about water priorities
- November 1, 2019 - GVSU’s traveling theater troupe to perform “Tossing on the Ocean”
- October 4, 2019 - Caleb Worpel on Making Waves Beach Clean Up
- September 30, 2019 - Making Waves about Water Initiative spurs interdisciplinary movement
- September 23, 2019 - Big Splash Week Ends with the Beach Cleanup and adventures in Grand Haven
- September 18, 2019 - Democracy 101 PFAS Panel Discussion Video
- September 17, 2019 - Shelley Irwin Interviews GVSU students from a Kayak on the Grand River at the Confluence event.
- September 13, 2019 - MLIVE article about the Making Waves Initiative
- September 13, 2019 - WGVU Radio Interview with Shelley Irwin about Making Waves and the 2019 Big Splash Events
- September 11, 2019 - GVSU professor Mark Gleason Makes waves searching for a shipwreck
- September 9, 2019 - GVSU kicks off two-year initiative focused on water
- September 3, 2019 - GVSU Lanthorn article about the Making Waves about Water Initiative
