IN THE NEWS and NOTEWORTHY

2023
  • Created 3D Printed solutions for our furniture.
  • Partnered with Occupational Therapy to build a VR Simulation around moving patients.
  • Attended Campus life night!
2022
  • Welcomed GVSU's Senior Leadership team to show off the work we've done in the Showcase around XR for learning and unveiled the Student Technology and Innovation Guild (STING)
  • Hosted a small discussion with our friends at Steelcase on the future of work and education spaces.
  • Partnered with the Presidents Office to prepare 12 Oculus Quest 2 headsets for the T4 Scholars 
  • Hosted Atomic Objects Accelerator Team around the discussion of new technology in the workforce. 
  • Attended Campus life night but we were rained out!
  • We were open and available for New Faculty Orientation in August as a warm welcome to our new hires. 
  • Began exploring the creation of XR Spaces for learning
  • Hosted our friends Mutually Human, Atomic Object, Miller Johnson, and Steelcase in discussion of teaching and learning of the future!
  • We had a furniture makeover! Working with our friends at Steelcase and Custer we redesigned the Technology Showcase
  • 150+ 5th Graders from Sparta Middle School visited the Showcase in May. 
  • The team visited University of Michigan for their XR Summit in April.
  • Hosted Cisco Technologies in the exploration of Webex Hologram on the Hololens 2. 
  • Tested the Lenovo Mirage S3 in the spring.
  • Had an overhaul of new technology in the showcase including Makey Makey, Amazon Echo Frames, Cricut Maker, and Glowforge!
  • We tested the ThinkReality A3 Smart Glasses from Lenovo!
  • Purchased the Microsoft Hololens 2!
  • Showcase Team checks out Lake Michigan Colleges community makerspace.
  • Showcase Student Max Kelly creates LED light panels with 3D prints created in the Showcase. 
  • Team visits Muskegon Community College's Makerspace.
  • Lily Snyder features the Showcase in her LinkdIn post "Let's talk about college"
  • Hunter Bridwell joined as an Emerging Technologies Coordinator and new Staff Lead in the Showcase. 

 

  • Worked with Computer Science Capstone team to create a mixed realty phone app.
  • Printed a few PPE visor prototypes for the Department of Public Safety and the Ottawa County Emergency Operations Center.
  • In partnership with faculty member Julia VanderMolen, we are features on WOODTV8 for our work in creating 3D Storybooks for the blind.
  • GV Alum, VR visionary, and friend of the showcase, Lily Snyder pays us a visit!
  • GrandPR visits the Showcase in September!
  • Two TRIO students created an awesome tour of the showcase in June.
  • The University Preparatory Science and Math Middle School (UPSMMS) visited the showcase.
  • Took part in the 2019 Teaching Technology Symposium!
  • Thank you to GVSU's ELS Language Center international students for visiting the showcase.
  • Welcome to over 200 5th and 6th graders from Sparta Area Schools, visiting on May 13th!
  • Thank you to Western Michigan University for visiting the showcase in March, 2019!
  • Had a great visit with Grand Rapids Christian Middle School March, 2019. 
  • Featured in discussion around active learning spaces February 2019. 
  • On November 20, 2018, we welcome Cornerstone University's business class for a visit!
  • On November 19, 2018, Kent District Library visited the showcase.
  • On November 19, 2018, Andrews University visited the showcase.
  • On November 16, 2018 we welcome Gifted Program from Discovery Elementary - Kentwood!
  • K12 teachers from the GVSU Regional Math and Science Center Fall Science Update Conference visited the showcase on November 14, 2018. 
  • The GRCC Learning Environments Team visited the showcase on October 29, 2018!
  • Thank you for our tour group from Tarrant County College in Texas for visiting the showcase on October 1, 2018!
  • Thank you to our visitors from Universidad del Rosario in Columbia!
  • The showcase was part of the GVSU 24th Annual Fall Conference on Teaching and Learning, held on August 22, 2018.
  • The GVSU Child Enrichment Center visited on August 13th.
  • The eLearning and Emerging Technologies team hosted the GVSU New Faculty Orientation on August 8, 2018. Faculty attending this event came to the showcase to learn the greatest and the latest of tech at GVSU.
  • Thank you for GVSU class, EDI 633 - Teaching Social Studies and Diversity for visiting the showcase!
  • The showcase went on-the-road to join Code.org and GRTeachercon in engaging with over 200 K12 teachers on July 9, 2018.
  • Welcome to Fusion Academy and thank you for visiting the showcase at GVSU!
  • The showcase hosted a tour for the bi-annual Michigan Merit Network Board Meeting.
  • Thank you to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Aquinas College for visiting in June 2018!
  • Welcome to over 200 5th grade visitors from Appleview Elementary in Sparta. We hope the enthusiastic, inquiring fifth graders enjoyed their visit!
  • Thank you to Grand Rapids Community College Distance Learning and Instructional Technologies team for the visit!
  • On April 14, a hackGVSU  event was coordinated with sponsor Blackboard Inc. - and the showcase was open during the very first GVSU 'Hackathon'!
  • The showcase was open and available to all of the 1,200+ visitors for the Region 12 - Science Olympiad Tournament held at GVSU.
  • Welcome to East Kentwood Crestwood Middle Schoolstudents, visiting for the STEM in Computing event, on March 8, 2018!
  • We were happy to host a visit from ELS/Grand Rapids on February 21.
  • Thank you to Cornerstone University's Database Business Class for visiting the showcase on February 14.
  • Thank you to Universite De Strasbourg from France for touring the showcase in February of 2018.
  • Supported student 3D printing for a HNR 208 Special Topics, and MKT 370 New Product Development classes.
  • Thank you to EDT 312 - Children and Technology, CIS150 - Introduction to Computing and ART394 - Interactive Studio and EDI633 - Teaching Social Studies and Diversity for visiting the showcase in 2018!
  • Partnering with the GVSU Art Gallery, the showcase provided an HTC Vive virtual reality experience for the opening night of a special exhibit called Ebb & Flow: Explorations in Painting by Herbert Murrie on January 18, 2018.
  • On November 2, 2017, the showcase welcomed Tommy Remengesau (GVSU '79 graduate) and President of the Republic of Palau!
  • Welcome to Northwestern Michigan College, and thank you for driving down from Traverse City to meet with us in the showcase!
  • Welcome to Jenison High School Beijing 12 Exchange students from China - we hope you enjoyed the tour!
  • Thank you to Grand Blanc Public Schools and Taylor Prep for visiting the showcase.
  • Thank you to ART312 - Graphic Design IV Experience Design, CIS150: Introduction to Computing, CAP 105: Technology in Public Relations and Advertising, and REL 340: Religion and Popular Culture classes for visiting the showcase in the Fall 2017 semester!
  • The showcase was highlighted on the Ultimaker Libraries blog in a post entitled: "Atomic Object Technology Showcase - A spotlight for 3D printing and emerging technologies"
  • Thank you to Zeeland Public Schools for vising in August, 2017 to talk with us about the opportunities of STEAM in education!
  • Partnering with the GVSU Regional Math and Science Center, the showcase assisted in 3D printing pinhole projectors for the August 21st solar eclipse.
  • The showcase was featured in a Blackboard Blog post about the custom Amazon Alexa skill that was created by GVSU Professor, Szymon Machajewski.
  • Faculty attending the Fall 2017 new faculty orientation through the Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center learned about a variety of innovative #EdTech in the showcase!
  • Thank you to California State and San Diego State University for visiting the showcase and library at GVSU! (June 26, 2017)
  • Irving Hidrogo, innovation leader at Tec de Monterrey, one of the highest-ranked university's in Mexico, visited the showcase to talk about the future of teaching with #edtech.
  • Zach Kinstner, a GVSU alumni, stopped by for a visit and to demonstrate his innovative EXA: VR Music App, an outstanding interactive experience! Learn more at the EXA on Twitter.
  • Thank you to the following charter schools for visiting the showcase in the Winter 2017 semester:  Excel Charter Academy, University Prep Science and Math Middle School, Success Mile Academy, Knapp Academy, Timberland Charter Academy, Byron Center Charter, Washington-Parks Academy, Vanguard Charter Academy, Paragon Charter Academy, Windemere Park Charter Academy, Warrendale Charter Academy, West Michigan Academy of the Arts and Academics, William C. Abney, Hanley International Academy, Achieve Charter Academy, East Arbor Charter Academy
  • Science Olympiad was hosted by GVSU and more than 1,000 students from 21 K12 schools in Michigan visited the showcase in March, 2017!
  • Grand Valley Magazine featured the showcase in an article and a video about 3D printing and the university's health campus expansion.
  • The showcase was featured at the Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium at GVSU in March, 2017.
  • Canton Prep High School stopped by the showcase to provide a tour of the showcase with a group of 11th graders, welcome Canton HS!
  • Technology Showcase Tour truck visited the GVSU campus and the showcase.
  • Grand Valley Lanthorn article features the showcase: "Technology Showcase offers experimental technology for Lakers"
  • The Technology Showcase was mentioned in and article in Library Journal " Learning Life Cycle | New Landmark Libraries 2016" in which the Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons was selected as a 2016 New Landmark Libraries Award recipient!
  • Thank you to West Virginia University for stopping by the showcase.
  • Thank you to Brazil FGV for visiting the showcase on September 8! 
  • Thank you to Lansing Community College, Wayne State University, University of Michigan, and Fudan University for visiting the showcase!
  • The showcase will be participating with the Johnson Center in the GR Mini Maker Faire on August 20 and 21.
  • The showcase participated in the Making in Michigan Libraries (IMLS-Funded Project of the University of Michigan School of Information) Road Trip " Making as Learning: A Three Day Workshop" at Coopersville High School.
  • University of Michigan Library and Digital Media Commons - Thank you for stopping into the showcase to talk makerspaces, VR, AR, and emerging #edtech!
  • myCollege Planning Team - The showcase was highlighted in an article in My College Planning Team. "Grand Valley's Technology Showcase Aims to Improve Learning by Putting the Latest Gadgets into the Hands of Faculty, Students"
  • DePauw University - Thank you for stopping by the library and visiting the showcase!
  • Science Olympiad- The showcase participated in the science olympiad event that was held on 3/19/2016.
  • MACUL Conference 2016- The showcase had the opportunity to participate as an exhibitor in the makerspace area of the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning conference.
  • Winter 2016 CAP105, CIS150, CFV426 Classes - Thank you for coming to check out the latest and greatest in emerging technologies.
  • Kettering University - Thank you for coming out to visit the showcase!
  • WOODTV eightWest "Summer camp bridges generations" - The showcase was highlighted in a segment on eightWest that aired on 2/23/2016.
  • GVTV highlights the showcase in a video programming segment. 
  • MSU "ThinkIn" - The showcase and Michigan State University's HUB for Innovation in Learning and Technology held a live webinar entitled: "Serendipitous Learning Potential through Intentionally Designed Learning Spaces" to discuss how makerspaces and emerging technologies are transforming teaching and learning.
  • Campus Technology Magazine - Thank you to Campus Technology Magazine for featuring the showcase in the November 12th edition. "Technology Showcase Explores 'Serendipitous Learning Opportunities' A room in Grand Valley State University's library gives students and faculty a chance to experiment with emerging technologies and evaluate their educational potential."
  • Montana State University, Steelcase, and Brightspot - Thank you for checking out the showcase!
  • EDUCAUSE Annual Conference - The showcase was featured in a panel session for EDUCAUSE along with 12 presenters from 8 colleges and universities including: University of Oregon, Pennsylvania State University, Berry College, University of Miami, University of Central Florida, Glendale Community College, and California State University.
  • GVSU University Communications Snapchat Story - University Communications at GVSU highlighted the showcase in their Snapchat story. This story got viewed more than 1,000 times!
  • GVNext highlight of the Lightboard - GVSU's GVNext highlighted the eLearning and Emerging Technologies Team and the Lightboard which used the showcase to print some 3D parts for the project in an article entitled: "Lightboard one of many innovations available to faculty"
  • Florida State University and University of Michigan - We hope you enjoyed the tour!
  • CIS 150 and CHM 111 Classes - Thank you to our Fall 2015 class visits!
  • Blitz15 Crowe Horwath Conference - The showcase went on-the-road to Indianapolis, Indiana for the Blitz15 Conference.
  • Re-think it: Libraries for a New Age - The showcase was part of the #ReThinkIt15 conference, and we had over 615 visits to the showcase in 3 days!
  • EDUCAUSE Review Article - Thank you to EDUCAUSE for featuring the showcase in the EDUCAUSE Review publication: "Emerging Technologies to Enhance Teaching and Enable Active Learning" in August,  2015.
  • Saginaw Valley State University - Thank you for stopping by to talk #EdTech!
  • Michigan Library Association Technologies and Trends Conference 2015 - Thank you for visiting!
  • Sparta Area Public Schools - Thank you to the 200 5th graders that stopped by the showcase!
  • GVSU International - Thank you to our visitors from China, Vietnam, Spain, Malaysia, and Australia!
  • Holland High School & Honor Society - Thank you to the GVSU Information Systems Student Honor Society group for facilitating a high school tour of the showcase!
  • Kendall College of Art and Design / Introduction to Design Class - We hope you enjoyed your visit to the showcase!
  • East Grand Rapids Public High School - Thank you to East GR for visiting the showcase!
  • WOODTV8 eightWest - Thank you to our local NBC team for shooting some footage in the showcase!
  • Pittsburgh Theological Seminary - Thank you for stopping in to check out the tech!
  • Saginaw Valley State University - Thank you to SVSU for stopping by for a technology-inspired visit!
  • New Media Consortium Horizon Report 2015 - The showcase was featured on page 25 in the Horizon Report! " Grand Valley State University Technology Showcase,  go.nmc.org/gvsu,  (Grand Valley State University, accessed 12 January 2015.),  The Information Technology department at Grand Valley  State University created an open technology showcase  to immerse faculty, staff, and students in discovering  how emerging technologies can enhance teaching and learning."
  • Kendall College of Art and Design - Thank you to all of the interior design students from Kendall for visiting the showcase!
  • 40 Visuals - Great talking with staff from 40 Visuals located in Spring Lake, MI about displays and environmental engagement design.
  • GVSU COM 495 Students - Thank you to Professor Len O'Kelly's class for visiting the showcase!
  • GVSU Film/Video Students - Thank you to Professor Shah's class for checking out the showcase!
  • GVSU CIS 150 Students - Thank you to over 160 students from Professor Kautz's CIS 150 class for visiting the showcase!
  • Steelcase Germany - Thank you for stopping by the showcase!
  • ELI Video Competition - The showcase is part of the EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative Video Competition for the NMC Horizon Report 2015.
  • Grand Valley Lanthorn - The showcase was featured in a Winter 2015 article entitled "Tech showcase enhances student connection".
  • Super Science Saturday 2015 - The showcase participated in "Super Science Saturday - The Wonder of Light" with the Regional Math and Science Center at GVSU.
  • Grand Rapids Ellington Academy of Arts and Technology - We hope you had a great time in the showcase!
  • Northview High School - Thank you for the visit!
  • University of Copenhagen, Denmark - Stopping by the showcase for an #EdTech chat, the University of Copenhagen! 
  • ELI 2014 Online Fall Focus Session: Re-Imaging Learning Spaces: Design, Technology, and Assessment - The showcase was highlighted in a webinar entitled: "Radically Student-Center Design and the New Learning Commons"
  • EdTech Magazine - The showcase was featured in the Fall issue of EdTech Magazine.
  • 2014 State Librarian’s Excellence Award - The showcase was highlighted for innovative new technologies in an award received by University Libraries at GVSU.
  • CFV 326 New Media I - Welcome GVSU new media students.
  • Kettering University - Thank you to our guests from Flint for visiting.
  • University of Louisville - Thank you to our guests from Kentucky for stopping by the showcase, 
  • Byron Center Charter - Thank you to our K12 visitors.
  • Eastern Kentucky University - We enjoyed talking with several staff from EKU in October, 2014.
  • K12 EdTech Rally Visit - Thank you to all of the attendees from EdTechs @ GR for the visit of the library and technology showcase!
  • NMC Horizons Report Library Edition 2014 - The showcase was highlighted in the NMC report as an example site on the following long-range trend: "Driving technology adoption in academic and research libraries in five or more years."
  • Ball State University - Great talking #edtech with Ball State!
  • University of Pittsburgh University Library System - Thank you for visiting!
  • Caledonia High School - Great talking #edtech with our local K12 teachers and administrators.
  • CS150 and EDR321 Class Visits - The showcase welcomes students from several of the CS150 and EDR321 classes at GVSU in the Fall 2014 semester!
  • Mentor Public Schools - Happy to host a visit from Mentor Public Schools from Ohio.  Thank for your visiting the showcase!
  • Wharton Community College - Thank you to Wharton CC for visiting the showcase!
  • American University - Hosted a tour for several staff from American University from Washington DC.
  • Campus Life Night 2014 - The showcase participated in GVSU's annual campus life night where several thousand students attend to learn about campus departments, organizations, etc.
  • University of Kansas Medical Center - Provided a tour for a group from the University of Kansas.
  • Nova Southeastern University - Happy to host the team from NSU during their visit to the library.
  • University of Michigan - Thank you to the U of M for visiting the showcase in August 2014.
  • GVSU New Faculty Orientation - The showcase was a featured stop at the new faculty orientation for Fall 2014.
  • University of Michigan Dearborn - Several librarians from the UM Dearborn visited the showcase.
  • GVSU Library Convocation - The showcase participated in the Fall 2014 convocation event for the library.
  • Ottawa Area Intermediate School District futurePREP Program - The showcase hosted students from Hudsonville, Spring Lake, Grand Haven, and Saugatuck, for the OASID futurePREP program.  This video captures their experience in the showcase!  Also see GVNext "Middle School Students Redefine Nerd"
  • Code4Lib MidWest 2014 - The Code4Lib MidWest Conference was held in the library and showcase on July 23, 2014.
  • University of Southern California Visit - USC stopped by for a visit of the library at GVSU which included the showcase.
  • West Virginia University and University of Illinois Visit - WVU and the University of Illinois visited the showcase in July, 2014.
  • Students from Switzerland - The showcase provided a tour for a group of students visiting from Switzerland.
  • Michigan Public Radio Stateside Segment - The Technology Showcase was highlighted Stateside segment "GVSU tries to bring new technologies into the classroom" on July 16, 2014.
  • Western Michigan University Visit - The showcase hosted a group from WMU as they toured the library at GVSU.
  • Upward Bound - The Technology Showcase hosted an intern from the GVSU Upward Bound program for the summer 2014.
  • Notre Dame Visit - Information Technology and Library staff from Notre Dame toured the showcase to discuss educational technology and Technology Showcase.
  • Ferris State University - Several members from FSU's IT group visited the showcase while they were here touring the library.
  • Michigan GEAR UP - Several local 8th grade student groups toured the showcase from the MI GEAR UP program at GVSU.
  • SHW Group - The principle architect from SHW Group visited the showcase during a tour of the library.
  • Steelcase Visit - Visitors from Japan and Korea toured the showcase along with an Architecture and Design Firm from Ann Arbor in June 2014.
  • University of Michigan-Flint - Members from UM-Flint visited the showcase.
  • China Delegation Visits Showcase - 11 universities from China visited the library and showcase in June 2014 along with the Padnos International Center.
  • GVSU EducationUSA and International Admissions Visit - Members from the EducationUSA Center and International Admissions toured the showcase in June 2014 with visitors from Ghana, Senegal, Poland, and Egypt.
  • Olivet College Visit - Librarians from Olivet College visited the showcase.
  • LOEX 2014 Visit - Many librarians from the Library Orientation Exchange visited the showcase from areas including: North Carolina, West Indies, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Houston, and Georgia.
  • San Jose State University Visit - Several representatives from SJSU visited the showcase in May 2014.
  • 8th Grade Tours - Several 8th grade classes visited the showcase from GVSU's Lansing and Detroit Charter Schools.
  • GV Magazine Spring 2014 Issue - The Technology Showcase was highlighted on the cover and as a featured article in the Spring 2014 issue of GV Magazine.  This feature also included a YouTube video highlight about the showcase on the GVSU channel.
  • International Visit - Representatives from China, Nepal, Vietnam, and India visited the showcase.
  • CollabraCam Visit - The founder of the local startup CollabraCam visited the showcase.
  • Hope College Visit - Librarians from Hope College visited the library and showcase in April 2014.
  • Technology Showcase Video - GVSU Libraries released a YouTube video about the showcase.
  • Lansing Community College - Several librarians from LCC visited the showcase in March 2014.
  • GVSU Student Scholars Day 2014 - Natalie Phillips used the showcase for her visual art project entitled "Bound" which is an interactive light-based piece that detects motion to control its light source.  The presentation included a projector, Max6, and Microsoft Kinect for the 19th Annual Student Scholars Day.  On April 9, there were more than 300 presentations by 500 student scholars and 165 mentors.
  • GVSU ExtravaGRANDza 2014 - Part of the Laker Traditions program and Laker4Lifetime, the showcase was a destination site for the ExtravaGRANDza “Last Tour” for seniors. 
  • Mid-East Honors Association Conference - The Technology Showcase was highlighted in a session about 3D printing and Google Glass by Jonathan Cook, student assistant, at the Mid-East Honors Association event that was held at GVSU's Devos Campus from April 4th to April 6th, 2014.
  • Allendale Township Board Visit - Several members of the Allendale Township Board visited the showcase in March 2014.
  • GVSU Teaching & Learning with Technology Symposium 2014 - Technology highlighted at this event included: Google Glass, Double Robotics, Leap Motion, and MakerBot Replicator 2 at the symposium on March 19th which was located in the Mary Idema Pew Library Learning and Information Commons.  
  • GRCC Teaching, Learning and Technology Showcase 2014 - Technology highlighted at this event included: Google Glass, Double Robotics, Leap Motion, and 3D printing at the symposium on March 19th which was located in the main building at GRCC.
  • GVSU College of Education Visit - The COE visited the showcase in February 2014.
  • Lawrence Tech University and SHW Group Visit - Staff from LTU and the architect/design firm for the library visited the showcase.
  • Jenison International Academy Visit - Staff from the JIA visited the showcase along with a representative from Dalian, China.
  • DesignVox Visit - An firm focusing on user experience visiting the showcase.
  • Dart Frog Creative Visit - A 3D design and animation firm visited the showcase in February 2014.
  • GVSU University Libraries Convocation - A history of the Technology Showcase was provided at the winter convocation on January 31st.
  • Exhibit Design Visit - A local design firm producing unique environment displays and banner solutions visited the showcase.
  • Adonit Visit - The company that produces a stylus for the iPad visited the showcase in December, 2014.
  • Techslinger Visit - Techslinger visited the showcase in December to demo their unique mobile cases.
  • GV Forum - Eric Kunnen was interviewed in the November 25th issue of the Grand Valley FORUM in the GVFaces section.
  • Google Glass Explorer Program - The showcase joined the Google Glass Explorer Program in November 2014.
  • Zebra Imaging - The founder of Zebra Imaging which produces 3D holographs visited the showcase.
  • EDUCAUSE 2013 - The showcase was highlighted in a session entitled: "Getting Your Faculty to Adopt Learning Management Technology: Lessons from the Front Lines" in Anaheim, CA that was held from September 29th through October 2nd.
  • IDeL Web Site Feature - The showcase and Eric Kunnen was featured on the GVSU IDeL web site.

WOODTV eightWest "Summer camp bridges generations" - The showcase was highlighted in a segment on eightWest.


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