Anthropology
GVSU faculty member, students develop COVID-19 vaccine awareness messaging for community
The work stems from an ongoing collaboration with Vaccinate West Michigan.
Aug 31, 2021
Roger That! conference this year offers a virtual conference with a vast slate of experts
The conference, which honors the life of Grand Rapids native Roger B. Chaffee is February 19 and 20.
Feb 10, 2021
GVSU expert shares what astronauts can tell us about enduring isolation (one hint: Plan movie nights)
Common diversions help astronauts deal with isolation in space and can help us, Deana Weibel says.
Apr 1, 2020
GVSU medical anthropologist joins others worldwide to offer insight on fear, stigma and the social science of a pandemic
Kristin Hedges and her colleagues are holding webinars for researchers and the general public.
Mar 31, 2020
Messages planned by Roger That! speakers: vastness of space, elements of life, joy of discovery
The annual conference honors Grand Rapids native Roger B. Chaffee and celebrates space exploration. Astronaut Story Musgrave and Alice Bowman, operations manager for NASA's New Horizons mission, are featured speakers.
Feb 6, 2020
Anthropology faculty member, student use emerging technique to determine age of skulls
The findings will be added to a growing body of research.
Oct 10, 2019
GVSU professor: Space exploration and religion have a long shared history
Deana Weibel has done extensive research on religion and space exploration
Jul 19, 2019
Retired professor establishes scholarship for Native American students
Janet G. Brashler, retired Grand Valley professor and curator of anthropology, has established the Mnomen Native American Endowed Scholarship.
May 14, 2019
Climate change will be topic of civil discourse symposium
Climate change will be the topic at Grand Valley's fifth annual Padnos/Sarosik Civil Discourse Symposium.
Oct 16, 2018
Students share research on hunger, suicide, health care access
Managing disease in Ethiopia, health improvement in Uganda and access to health literature for the blind were just a few of the research topics presented by students at the 2018 Global Health Showcase.
Oct 5, 2018
