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Gaines earns AP Achievement Award

The AP Achievement Award and six other awards were presented at the annual luncheon.

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Faculty responses to job satisfaction survey benefit Student Emergency Fund

Each response to the COACHE survey added to the fund; the total donated was more than $15,500.

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Article by Michele Coffill

President's corner

Two recent events, Student Scholars Showcase and Reach Higher Showcase, show how Lakers are solving problems and building the future through remarkable research and ideation.

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Astro Anchors design flagpole for the moon's surface

Members of the Astro Anchors travel to Houston in June to see their device tested at a NASA lab.

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Article by Thomas Garrett

Students earn Fulbright, fellowship awards for summer programs

Fulbright recipient Tyler Peery will travel to the United Kingdom; Laken Chapin will study public policy at Princeton University.

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Graduates, participants from two scholarship programs recognized at events

The achievements of Battle Creek Pipeline Scholars and Thompson Foundation Scholars were celebrated.

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Article by Michele Coffill

Faculty and staff sketches

Campus community members who received recognition, gave presentations or media interviews, or had research published are listed.

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In Memoriam

This space pays tribute to the people who helped shape Grand Valley, such as Roger Ellis and Linda Chown.

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What's happening on campus

Three commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday at Van Andel Arena highlight upcoming 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

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