What's happening on campus

Highlighted events include the Sustainability Showcase, Adult Learner Pop-Ups and two days dedicated to the Teach-In.

November 12, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 6)

Area universities encourage international students to stay and work after graduation

Attended by 100 international students, the conference was co-hosted by the Padnos International Center and Global Detroit.

Featured

October 29, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 5)
Article by Liz Montoya

Interactive map aimed at prospective students

The map's robust wayfinding capabilities will aid visitors and event promoters.

October 29, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 5)
Article by Nick Viau

Teach-In will open with keynote presentation from U-M faculty member

Teach-In sessions are scheduled for November 13-14 on both the Pew Grand Rapids and Allendale campuses.

October 29, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 5)
Article by Samantha Drougel

Faculty and staff sketches

Students and two political science faculty members gave interviews to two media outlets about Gen Z, voting and the presidential election.

October 29, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 5)

In Memoriam

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

October 29, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 5)

Mandatory reporter training available in Workday

The module takes about 30 minutes to complete.

October 29, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 5)

What's happening on campus

Highlights include a trunk or treat hosted by UClub members and a special look at spooky books by the staff at Special Collections and University Archives.

October 29, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 5)

Women's Commission renames award in memory of staff member

The first Jennifer Palm Community Impact Award was presented to Michelle McCloud, CLAS associate dean. Palm's family attended the event.

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October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)
Article by Michele Coffill

School of Communications celebrates 40 years, longtime faculty member

The event paid tribute to Alexander Nesterenko, professor and former director of the school.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)
Article by Lauren Wayburn

Hands-on learning trains next generation of safety professionals

The Occupational Safety and Health Management program has strong partnerships with Rockford Construction and other area companies.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)
Article by Michele Coffill

Faculty and staff sketches

Motivational speaker Darrell "Coach D" Andrews spoke to hundreds of GEAR UP students; a sociology professor received a Distinguished Scholarly Publication award for his book.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)

GVFaces: Kelley Senkowski

The project specialist for Instructional Technology self-published a book about how her great-grandmother survived the sinking of the Titanic.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)
Article by Samantha Drougel

Faculty, students connect at Undergraduate Research Fair

Students who are involved in research typically have higher GPAs, according to Dantya Jennings, associate director of scholar engagement.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)
Article by Annie Pettit

Simulation educators form coalition to enhance training, education

Representatives from five area organizations toured the Simulation Center, discussed best practices.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)

Campus department, area nonprofit benefit from Black Boys and Men National Symposium

Leaders from BBMS presented checks to the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Urban League of West Michigan.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)

Two Laker entries earn ArtPrize awards

Stafford Smith was the Juried Winner for the New Media category and a group of students and alumni were among the Trauma Project artists, which was the Juried Vote Grand Prize Winner.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)
Article by Annie Pettit

What's happening on campus

Highlighted events include the Board of Trustees meeting, CLAS Faculty Research Colloquium and GVSU Poetry Night.

October 15, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 4)

Brooks College celebrates 20 years of interdisciplinary teaching, learning

The college has become a leader in serving adult learners.

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October 1, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 3)
Article by Thomas Garrett

Faculty donate prize money to launch conference about reacting

Three French professors received an award from the Reacting Consortium; their prize money will launch a November conference for high school and college instructors to invigorate their classrooms.

October 1, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 3)
Article by Peg West