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All 50th Anniversary News ItemsGrand Valley leaders to announce comprehensive campaign numbersJune 8, 2011As an appropriate conclusion to Grand Valley's 50th anniversary, an announcement will be made that the university's first comprehensive campaign is coming to a close at the end of June and has far surpassed its original goal of $50 million. Full Story Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns to speak Thursday at Grand ValleyApril 20, 2011Ken Burns, one of the most influential documentary filmmakers of all time, will speak at Grand Valley State University on Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. at the L.V. Eberhard Center, 301 W. Fulton, on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Full Story Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns to speak at Grand ValleyApril 18, 2011Using the insights gleaned from his work, Burns will turn his keen eye to the future with his lecture "The Next 50 Years in the United States," Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m. at the L.V. Eberhard Center, 301 W. Fulton, on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. It will be followed by a Q&A session and a reception. All events are free and open to the public. Full Story Thousands of hours logged for President's 50-Hour Service ChallengeApril 15, 2011Approximately 26,233 hours of volunteer work were completed by 635 students, faculty and staff members to celebrate community involvement and Grand Valley's 50th anniversary. Full Story Music celebrates 50th Anniversary with special concert in GrandvilleApril 14, 2011The Music Department 50th Anniversary Celebration, on Wednesday, April 20, at 8 p.m. will be held at the Grandville High School Auditorium, 4700 Canal Ave. SW. The concert is open to the public with free admission. All alumni, parents and other supporters are especially encouraged to attend and be recognized. Full Story Opening Reception: Bling! Flash! Art! Part IIApril 13, 2011As part of Grand Valley's 50th Anniversary Celebration, Bling! Flash! Art! Part II, the Senior Thesis Showcase, will have an Opening Reception on Thursday, April 14, at 5 p.m. in the Skyway Gallery, DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids. Full Story Last 50th at Noon lecture setMarch 28, 2011The last 50th at Noon lecture for the semester will focus on Grand Valley's buildings and campus design and feature two of the men largely responsible for the architectural vision. Full Story Science Olympiad celebrates Year of Chemistry 201March 18, 2011The 2011 Michigan Science Olympiad Region 12 Tournament at Grand Valley is celebrating the International Year of Chemistry. Full Story Reality circus to perform a Grand Valley 50th anniversary eventMarch 17, 2011West Michigan is invited to a free and fabulous reality circus performance as part of Grand Valley State University's 50th Anniversary celebration. "Stand Up Eight" will be presented Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m. in the Fieldhouse Arena, on Grand Valley's Allendale Campus. Full Story Retired leaders offer 'lessons'March 16, 2011Three of the masterminds behind the development and growth of Grand Valley each shared personal reflections on their lifelong dedication to learning, while challenging audience members to think how they can make learning an enduring legacy. Full Story Art Gallery 'Ravines Revisited' opening reception March 17March 14, 2011A new exhibition at the Grand Valley State University Art Gallery explores the beauty and complexity of the landscape and the effects of erosion to the Allendale Campus Ravines. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/artgallery, or call (616) 331-2563. Full Story Retired leaders will give 'lessons' to student audienceMarch 8, 2011Three men with a storied history at Grand Valley will share their knowledge with students and others during an event sponsored by Housing and Residence Life on March 15. Full Story Paul Hillegonds speech available onlineFebruary 17, 2011In celebration of Grand Valley State University's 50th Anniversary, the much-admired, former Speaker of the Michigan House Paul Hillegonds brought his first-hand experience in government and business to his February 16 lecture on what the next 50 years holds for Michigan. Full Story Hillegonds to speak as Grand Valley 50th Anniversary LecturerFebruary 9, 2011Hillegonds' lecture is Wednesday, February 16, at 7 p.m. in Loosemore Auditorium on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. A reception will be held at 5:45 p.m. and the lecture will be followed by a question and answer session. Full Story Campaign kicks off with '50 reasons for giving'February 3, 2011Grand Valley's Faculty Staff Campaign for 2010-2011 kicked-off this week. Campaign leaders hope to surpass last year's record setting achievements. Full Story Alten paintings travel to NaplesJanuary 19, 2011In conjunction with Grand Valley's 50th anniversary, more than 30 paintings by Mathias J. Alten from the university's collection will be exhibited in Naples, Florida, home to many seasonal and full-time Midwesterners and alumni. Full Story Hundreds of K-12 students expected for Super Science SaturdayJanuary 14, 2011Super Science Saturday to be held in conjunction with the International Year of Chemistry 2011 and Grand Valley's 50th anniversary. Full Story Presidents' Ball tickets availableJanuary 13, 2011Grand Valley Student Senate is hosting the 25th annual Presidents' Ball on Friday, February 4, 2011. Full Story MultiMedia III: Alumni Invitational ExhibitionJanuary 5, 2011An invitational exhibit celebrates Grand Valley State University's 50th Anniversary, and features new work by former outstanding Art & Design and School of Communications students. Full Story Lubbers delivers 'common sense' commencement addressDecember 14, 2010President Emeritus Arend D. Lubbers delivered the commencement address December 11 and gave graduates "common sense" advice. Full Story Grand Valley celebrates CommencementDecember 8, 2010About 950 Grand Valley students will participate in Commencement, as the university celebrates its 50th anniversary. Full Story 'A Fall Arts Celebration Holiday Gift'November 29, 2010The final performance of Grand Valley's Fall Arts Celebration 2010 will be a special performance in downtown Grand Rapids, where the community can come together to celebrate Grand Valley's 50th anniversary. Full Story Presidents to sign booksNovember 29, 2010Three of Grand Valley's presidents will sign copies of the commemorative 50th anniversary book during an event at the DeVos Center on Thursday, December 9. Full Story Holiday gift idea: 50th anniversary book on sale in Kirkhof CenterNovember 17, 2010In time for holiday gift giving, the University Bookstore will sell copies of Grand Valley's 50th anniversary book in the Kirkhof Center lobby before exam week, and President Thomas J. Haas is scheduled to sign copies on select dates. Full Story Take the 50-hour service challengeNovember 12, 2010A campus-wide service challenge helps celebrate both volunteer work and Grand Valley's 50th anniversary. Full Story 'Stories' give voice to those who go unheardNovember 5, 2010From dialogue vignettes, audiences at 'Grand Valley Stories' learned a little of what it's like to be a Grand Valley student. Full Story Grand Valley photography and graphic design work at DeVos PlaceNovember 5, 2010'Bling! Flash! Art!' featuring work by 12 photographers and 10 graphic designers will be on exhibit November 17- December 11, at DeVos Place Grand Gallery in Grand Rapids. Full Story Next 50th At Noon lecture studies athleticsNovember 5, 2010The early years that set the stage for Grand Valley's current athletic success will be the focus of the next event in the 50th At Noon Lecture Series. Full Story Theater performances will be based on campus interviewsOctober 29, 2010Two productions of "Grand Valley Stories" are scheduled for early November and based on interviews from students, faculty and staff members in September. Full Story TEDx event ignites conversationOctober 27, 2010Going paperless, the importance of community service, and facility energy consumption were all topics of discussion at Grand Valley's first TEDx event, themed "Sustainability - a GRAND Tradition." Full Story Grand Valley history on stage in 'Founding'October 25, 2010Students and faculty from the Grand Valley's Theater Program and Department of Writing have united to produce a special event celebrating the university's 50th Anniversary. Full Story Michigan poets gathered at Poetry NightOctober 22, 2010It was a full house at Grand Valley's Fall Arts Celebration 2010 Poetry Night October 21. Among the audience members were many of the Who's Who of Michigan poets. Full Story Dozens of faculty and staff members attend annual CUB Chili Cook-offOctober 20, 2010About 70 faculty and staff members were treated to a hot bowl of chili at the Alumni House as part of Grand Valley's 50th anniversary celebration. Full Story Grand Valley to perform 'Appalachian Spring' during Fall Arts CelebrationOctober 18, 2010Through a special licensing agreement with the Graham Foundation, Grand Valley State University is very privileged to bring an iconic work of modern dance to the West Michigan community. Full Story Grand Valley's Lipdub goes viralOctober 15, 2010Grand Valley's Lipdub is getting local and international attention by journalists and popular online social networks. More than 54,000 people viewed it in the first two days after the video was posted online October 12, at www.gvsu.edu/lipdub. Full Story Forche replaces Duffy for Poetry NightOctober 14, 2010Due to unforeseen circumstances Great Britain Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy will be unable, as previously scheduled, to join poet Bob Hicok for Poetry Night at Grand Valley State University. Full Story GVSU Sustainability Week: A Grand TraditionOctober 14, 2010Celebrating sustainability has become a grand tradition at Grand Valley State University. Going on its sixth year, Grand Valley's annual Campus Sustainability Week runs October 23-30. Full Story Lubbers and Niemeyer share memories of Grand ValleyOctober 13, 2010President Emeritus Arend D. Lubbers and retired Provost Glenn Niemeyer reminisced about Grand Valley's early history. Full Story Three GVSU presidents to sign copies of anniversary bookOctober 13, 2010It's not often that three of Grand Valley's presidents are in the same room. When they are, it's sure to be a special occasion. Full Story 'Appalachian Spring' opens dress rehearsal to ease crowdsOctober 12, 2010Anyone with tickets for the 8 p.m. performance has the opportunity to trade for admission to the 5 p.m. full dress rehearsal. Full Story Grand Valley LipDub video now onlineOctober 12, 2010The University LipDub video produced by Grand Valley State University is now available for viewing online. Full Story Lubbers, Niemeyer kick off 50th at Noon lecturesOctober 8, 2010How did Grand Valley grow from 226 students in 1963 to more than 24,000 students? Two of the people responsible for the university's growth will reflect on their tenure. Full Story LipDub video to premiere at Homecoming football gameOctober 5, 2010The University LipDub video produced at Grand Valley will premiere on the giant video screen at Lubbers Stadium, immediately following Grand Valley's Homecoming football game on Saturday, October 9, against Northern Michigan. Full Story Grand Valley to celebrate progress toward new home for Seidman College of BusinessSeptember 29, 2010Grand Valley will make a major announcement regarding the new L. William Seidman building for the Seidman College of Business in Grand Rapids. Full Story Join in the Grand Valley LipDub video todaySeptember 29, 2010Join in the Grand Valley LipDub live video today! No need to sign up - just show up on the Kirkhof lawn near the pond anytime between noon and 3pm. Full Story MultiMedia II features Grand Valley facultySeptember 29, 2010A Fall Arts Celebration 2010 opening reception, Thursday, October 14, from 5-7 p.m., kicks off MultiMedia II, in the GVSU Art Gallery though November 19. Both the exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. Full Story HOMERathon3: a non-stop, all-night performance of Homer's IliadSeptember 28, 2010Hundreds of students at Grand Valley study the Homeric epics every year, with a unique opportunity now in its third year. Full Story Distinguished speaker delivers first Meijer lecture as part of Grand Valley's Fall Arts CelebrationSeptember 16, 2010A successful author, academician, and businesswoman who serves on the boards of major corporations, Jill Ker Conway will draw upon a wealth of experience and insights as she looks ahead to the next 50 years during her presentation at Grand Valley State University. Conway is one of only a few people versatile and distinguished enough to be thought of simultaneously as the first of three Grand Valley 50th Anniversary Distinguished Academic Lecturers, the inaugural speaker of the Frederik Meijer Lecture Series, and the 2010 Fall Arts Celebration Distinguished Academic Lecturer. Full Story Carillon CD set celebrates Grand Valley's 50th AnniversarySeptember 15, 2010Music from Grand Valley's carillon tower is often part of a visit to either the Allendale or Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Some of that music has now been preserved in a 2-CD set produced by music professor Mark Williams, a year in the making as part of the university's 50th Anniversary celebration. Full Story Bicentennial of Mexican Revolution celebratedSeptember 14, 2010A series of events planned by Grand Valley will celebrate the bicentennial of the Mexican Revolution. Latin American Studies Director Zulema Moret spearheaded the celebration, with more than a dozen events. Full Story Thousands needed for GVSU music videoSeptember 14, 2010Grand Valley is creating a unique music video in LipDub format as part of an international project. Full Story Family Weekend offers variety of eventsSeptember 13, 2010New events have been added to the slate of Family Weekend activities including a 50th anniversary fashion show and a preview tour of ArtPrize entries. Full Story Eames Demetrios to give Grand Valley DeVos Art Lecture, ArtPrize artists join receptionSeptember 10, 2010The 2010 DeVos Art Lecture, in conjunction with Grand Valley State University's 50th Anniversary, will feature guest speaker Eames Demetrios, chairman of the Eames Foundation and director of Eames Office. Full Story Laker student-athletes help commemorate anniversarySeptember 3, 2010Grand Valley's 50th anniversary had a national audience September 2 when the Lakers beat West Texas A&M, 34-31, in the football season opener. Full Story Fall Arts Celebration exhibition to feature facultySeptember 1, 2010Grand Valley State University celebrates Fall Arts Celebration 2010 and its 50th anniversary year with a series of exceptional events. Among them are two consecutive Art Gallery exhibitions to showcase some of the diverse talents of faculty. Full Story Fall Arts Celebration kicks off with 'El Capitan'August 30, 2010Grand Valley State University's Fall Arts Celebration 2010 kicks off with a rare opportunity to go back in time with a special concert performance, during the university's 50th anniversary year. Full Story Convocation looks to future, acknowledges pastAugust 27, 2010Opening address and convocation mark the beginning of the academic year and a major milestone for Grand Valley. Full Story Grand Valley invites community to Fall Arts CelebrationAugust 25, 2010Grand Valley's 50th anniversary year brings a series of exceptional events to the entire West Michigan community. Among them is Fall Arts Celebration 2010, a highly popular and anticipated annual showcase for the arts, humanities, and liberal education. Full Story Grand Valley celebrates 50 years of shaping livesAugust 16, 2010There's an extra level of excitement as Grand Valley State University students and professors return to campus. The university is kicking off its yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary. Full Story New activities planned for HomecomingAugust 5, 2010With the theme, "The Golden Ticket," Homecoming 2010 will be a sweet celebration honoring Grand Valley's 50th anniversary. Full Story Pre-orders taken for 50th anniversary bookMarch 5, 2010Pre-orders are now underway to secure copies of Grand Valley Celebrates 50 Years of Shaping Lives, the university's commemorative 50th anniversary book. Full Story Laker Lore gets phone numberFebruary 22, 2010Students, faculty and staff members, and alumni who want to share their favorite Grand Valley memory can now do so by phone. Laker Lore has established a toll-free number as a way of recording memories for Grand Valley's 50th anniversary celebration. Full Story Laker Lore lets you tell the Grand Valley storyOctober 9, 2009The stories can be funny, touching, poignant or historical. As part of Grand Valley's 50th anniversary celebration, students, faculty and staff, alumni and retirees are invited to share their Grand Valley memories and become part of Laker Lore. Full Story |
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