Faculty and staff sketches

Members of the campus community who earned recognition are listed.

October 12, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 4)

Rips, missing buttons and more mended at Repair Clinic

Volunteers at the clinic hope to make their 400th repair on October 19.

October 12, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 4)
Article by Peg West

GVFaces: Atilla Ozgur Cakmak

A native of Turkey, the assistant professor of engineering said his family influenced his path of research, teaching.

October 12, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 4)

Water ceremony connects to Making Waves kickoff event

Local Anishinaabe leaders relayed the history of the Grand River and its significance.

October 12, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 4)

2022 Open Enrollment period begins soon

Open enrollment also reminder to make, renew gifts to support students.

October 12, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 4)

Independent Redistricting Commission visits campuses

Students who participated in visits from the MICRC had opportunities to be involved in politics beyond voting.

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September 28, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 3)

University Libraries eliminates fines

University Libraries eliminates most fines on overdue materials in order to improve equity and access for library visitors. 

September 28, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 3)

Faculty and Staff Sketches

Members of the campus community who published articles, gave presentations or received accolades are listed.

September 28, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 3)

Recruiters from 30 firms on campus to meet students

Recruiters were pleased with the safe event that allowed in-person visits with students.

September 28, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 3)
Article by Michele Coffill

GVFaces: Jim Rademaker

Former WGVU veteran returns to station as general manager.

September 28, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 3)

Dates set for flu vaccination clinics

Free flu vaccination clinics for the campus community will begin October 5.

September 28, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 3)

Lakers celebrate the past with ancient games

Students and faculty members celebrated the past with games and other activities during the Paleo-Olympics.

September 28, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 3)
Article by Peg West

Alert system test set for October 1

All Grand Valley students, faculty and staff members will receive a test message by email, text or phone call.

September 28, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 3)

Colleges merge with collaborative effort to build healthy communities

The collaborative effort to merge two colleges will help build healthy communities, promote equity and social responsibility, and provide quality research and data toward that goal.

September 14, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 2)
Article by Brian Vernellis

Navigate software improves student support

As more faculty and academic advisors join Navigate, support for students improves.

September 14, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 2)

Scholarship recipients from Battle Creek connect with mentors

Battle Creek students who received scholarships through the W.K. Kellogg Foundation met faculty, staff mentors at a luncheon.

September 14, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 2)

COVID emergency paid sick leave policy reinstated

The policy was reinstated to ensure employees are able to observe COVID-19 safety guidelines.

September 14, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 2)

Faculty and Staff Sketches

Members of the campus community who published articles, gave presentations or received accolades are listed.

September 14, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 2)

Veterans lounges offer space for community building

Student veterans now have two designated spaces to come together to study, share stories and create friendships.

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September 14, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 2)

Third faculty member earns Fulbright Scholar award

Steeve Buckridge, professor of African and Caribbean history, earned a Fulbright Scholar award and will teach in a country where he has led study abroad trips.

August 31, 2021 (Volume 45, Number 1)
Article by Michele Coffill