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History expert to discuss Underground Railroad in Michigan
February 21, 2013The stories of a secret network in Michigan that assisted people in slavery will close Black History Month events at Grand Valley. Read More
Canceled: Obama-appointed attorney to discuss leadership, diversity
February 15, 2013The Professionals of Color Lecture Series event scheduled for February 19 has been canceled. Read More
Students can design next Grand Valley T-shirt
February 8, 2013University Bookstore is hosting a contest for students to design the next Grand Valley T-shirt. The winning design will be printed and sold in stories and online. Read More
Grand Valley bookstore initiatives save students nearly $1.4 million
April 25, 2012UBS continues to reduce the price of textbooks for students by instituting even more cost saving initiatives. Read More
Civil Rights pioneer to give presentation
February 23, 2012A Chicago native who became one of the pioneers of the Civil Rights Movement will give a presentation at Grand Valley as part of the Black History Month celebration. Read More
Diversity Brownbag event features college dean
February 13, 2012The next Diversity Brownbag Series session will feature a presentation by H. James Williams, dean of the Seidman College of Business, on Thursday, February 23. Read More
Olympic medalist encourages students to 'strive for the best'
February 3, 2012Summer Olympic medalist John Carlos and acclaimed sportswriter Dave Zirin kicked off Black History Month at Grand Valley on February 2. Read More
Black History Month features lectures and 'soultry' music
January 25, 2012A variety of events are planned throughout February to celebrate Black History Month at Grand Valley. Read More
Olympic winner, acclaimed sportswriter to visit GVSU
January 25, 2012The 200-meter bronze medal winner at the 1968 Summer Olympics, along with an acclaimed sportswriter and author will kick off Grand Valley's Black History Month on February 2. Read More
Locally produced documentary to air nationally on PBS
January 18, 2012The Paul Robeson Award-winning film, tells the story of the massive migration of African Americans from the rural South to the prosperous North during the World War II years and beyond. Sponsors of the project include the National Educational Telecommunication Association, with generous support by the Michigan Humanities Council, Alcoa Inc. and Grand Valley State University, Read More
Fundraiser for food pantry focuses on TOMS philosophy
October 17, 2011A fundraiser sponsored by several campus departments will benefit the Student Food Pantry by following the business model of TOMS Shoes, the company that provides shoes for children in need. Read More
New Community Reading Project announced
June 1, 2011A book about three hopeful African Americans who migrated from the South in search of better lives is the center of the 2012 Community Reading Project at Grand Valley. Read More
Author of Community Reading Project followed curiosity
March 28, 2011The author of Grand Valley's Community Reading Project book said she was first grabbed by the story of Henrietta Lacks when she was in a high school biology class. Read More
Community Reading Project author to lecture
March 23, 2011The author of Grand Valley's Community Reading Project will discuss her best-selling book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, during presentations in Grand Rapids and Holland. Read More
Civil rights era leader to give presentations
February 18, 2011A Detroit physician who worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights era will give two presentations at Grand Valley as part of the Black History Month celebration. Read More
Celebration of Black History Month includes lectures, music and 'taste of soul'
January 24, 2011The celebration of Black History Month at Grand Valley State University includes numerous lectures, musical events, films and a "Taste of Soul." Read More
Presidents to sign books
November 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. Read More
Holiday gift idea: 50th anniversary book on sale in Kirkhof Center
November 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. Read More
Program through Goodwill provides work experience
October 29, 2010Grand Valley and Goodwill Industries of Greater Grand Rapids have partnered to give adults with autism real-work experiences. Read More
Three GVSU presidents to sign copies of anniversary book
October 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. Read More
Carillon CD set celebrates Grand Valley's 50th Anniversary
September 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. Read More
Events set to celebrate Black History Month
February 1, 2010Events encompassing a variety of subjects are planned at Grand Valley in celebration of Black History Month. Topics such as African American culture, education, religion and music will be highlighted through lectures, panel discussions or performances. Read More
Community Reading Project hosts lecture
January 29, 2010Dr. Roger Durham will give a talk titled "On the Brink: Afghanistan and Pakistan" as part of the Community Reading Project, which has selected "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson as this year's selection. Read More
