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Alumni educators return to GVSU to help students prepare for their teaching careers

The Education Alumni Network collaborates with the Center for Educational Partnerships and other departments to offer graduating seniors direct feedback on their resumes and cover letters.

Featured

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Article by Mara Spears

Recreational Therapy celebrates 50th anniversary

Kristine Schwab, ’00, answers questions about her career journey and reflects on the program's legacy.

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Article by Kennedy Scott

Faculty and staff sketches

Deana Weibel gave a presentation at The Explorers Club in New York, drawing from her upcoming book, "The Ultraview Effect," about the profound impact that looking into deep space has on those who have traveled to space. 

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Students turn creativity into community impact in 24 hours

GrandPR, a student-run communications firm, hosted the ninth annual CreateAthon, delivering campaigns to nonprofits within 24 hours.

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Article by Kristina Humbarger

In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as Nancy Shontz.

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What's happening on campus

The 30th anniversary of Student Scholars Day on April 8 highlights upcoming campus events.

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The GVSU Forum is published by University Communications; it is distributed bimonthly during the academic year and monthly during the spring/summer semesters. Send publication items to Michele Coffill, editor, c/o [email protected]. Web: gvsu.edu/forum

University Communications Staff:
Thomas Chavez social media coordinator
Michele Coffill editorial director
Bill Cuppy assistant vice president, UComm – Creative and Multimedia Services
Sarah Dudinetz  social media manager
Eliana McGlinchey graphic designer
Ronda Huster university communications assistant
Katherine Kemp motion graphic designer
Chris Knape assistant vice president, UComm – Media and Public Relations
Dave LeFurge-McLeod senior videographer
Darius Mathis video/multimedia producer
Tony Packer associate director of video and multimedia
Julianna Schrier  social media coordinator
Corey Stamps  multimedia project specialist
Kendra Stanley-Mills associate director of photography
Brian Vernellis senior writer
Peg West  director of digital strategy and media relations
Sofia Ellis student writer
Cass Wainwright student writer

Other University Communications publications:
Grand Valley Magazine, flagship publication for GVSU; visit gvsu.edu/gvmagazine 
GVNext, digital publication; visit gvsu.edu/gvnext , for daily news updates and video features