Focal Point / Behind the Lens
The Grand: Uniquely perfect for rowing
The Laker Navy will celebrate 60 years on Michigan's longest river.
Aspiring educators work with the 'most honest students' to learn about early childhood health
Students learned the importance of essential health habits and physical activity for educating the whole child at this unique developmental stage.
Laker Letters unveiled as new icon in Allendale
A new set of 5-foot-tall "Laker Letters" was unveiled by Louie the Laker.
Earth Totem
Anishinaabe artist Jason Quigno has created a sculpture for installation on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus that is a contemporary take on a traditional form.
Meet the working dog class of 2022
From a dog with his own 'Rate My Professor' ranking to one who entertains an office of IT staff members, meet some of the working dogs on campus.
On the job with Koda
Koda's main responsibilities are to attend gatherings like football games and large-scale events, and to connect and engage with the campus community.
Award-winning athletic program, campus grounds
Laker teams play on fields manicured by an award-winning grounds department.
Pandemic Hobbies
Many Lakers found new hobbies or returned to old interests to keep busy during the COVID-19 pandemic, including Kennedy Mauro, who learned flow art with a hoop.
Pawsativity
GVM staff members salute their four-legged co-workers for staying 'Pawsative' while working from home.
Harvesting Hope
The Sustainable Agriculture Project, the university's educational farm, has donated more than 500 pounds of produce to support communities impacted by COVID-19.
Essential Workers
While most campus buildings were closed during the pandemic, essential workers kept the university operational.
Making Waves
Six people involved in Making Waves, a two-year initiative to create collaborations, events and activities centered around water are pictured, and a video about the project helps tell the story.
Replicating a 6,000-year-old process
Students participate in a bronze pour, where molten metal temperatures reach 2,000 degrees.
Carillon droplets
Watch a video of how these water droplets with iconic Grand Valley symbols are photographed.
Sentimental surroundings
President Thomas J. Haas discusses a few of his favorite office items. (video)
Focal Point
The Meadows golf course has hosted 35 NCAA and high school championships since opening in 1994.
Fencers build community
Like many of the 50 club sport options, the fencing club offers members an immediate community.
Campus Life Night 2.0
Just another busy night in the Kirkhof Center, the student hub on the Allendale Campus, where many of the 400-plus student organizations ready for a night of recruiting new members.
