March 11, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 13)

Achievements celebrated at Faculty Awards Convocation

University Awards for Excellence were presented, in addition to awards from the Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence, and Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center.

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Article by Michele Coffill

College of Computing enhances international partnerships with Tunisian universities

More than 100 students were admitted during an open house that drew 400 prospective students.

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Article by Shelby Harrison

Lakers unite for student success on Day of Giving

March 20 is a day for Lakers to collectively show their support for Grand Valley.

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Article by Anna Davis

Faculty and staff sketches

Shannon Owen, director of Northern Michigan programs, gave a media interview about the upcoming veterans' entrepreneurship program in Traverse City.

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Volunteers needed for Science Olympiad

Dozens of West Michigan middle and high school teams will compete in STEM-related events on March 29.

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Article by Peg West

New technology allows visitors to explore campuses virtually

These virtual tour maps make GVSU campuses more accessible and show the university's commitment to using technology to meet the needs of future students.

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Article by Nick Viau

Geology chili cook-off creates 'family atmosphere'

This year's best overall chili award went to Owen Alston, and the most "geological chili award" went to a student, Jennifer Jones.

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Article by Sarah Dudinetz

GVFaces: Patrick Smith

The new site director for Physician Assistant Studies at the Traverse City Campus has a long history with the academic program.

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Article by Michele Coffill

What's happening on campus

Highlighted events include the 16th annual Local History Roundtable, screening of 'Counted Out' and the Sustainability Champion Award ceremony.

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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 forum@gvsu.edu. 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
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
Samantha Drougle, student writer
Anna Pettit,  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