Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
New scholarship paves way for first-year students to study abroad
First-year student Matthew D'Anna has traveled to Europe with his family. The biology major said he now looks forward to going to Great Britain by himself. D'Anna was among 40 students who celebrated receiving the Lakers Go Abroad Scholarship during an open house September 6 at the Padnos International Center in Lake Ontario Hall.
Sep 10, 2019
'Big Splash Week' kicks off Making Waves About Water initiative
Highlighting Grand Valley's special relationship with water is at the heart of the campuswide Making Waves About Water initiative. The two-year initiative has goals of exploring how water impacts daily living, its challenges and how it also defines the university in relation to the Grand River and Lake Michigan.
Sep 9, 2019
Students share Semester in Grand Rapids experiences
Students who spent a semester engaging with city leaders and working at internships with community organizations shared their experiences at a showcase August 6 at the L. William Seidman Center.
Aug 7, 2019
GVSU will participate as partner in Great Michigan Read
The Kutsche Office of Local History at Grand Valley is participating as a partner in the Great Michigan Read and will welcome author Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha to campus in the winter 2020 semester.
Aug 5, 2019
Internship in India proves valuable to Traverse City student
Liberal studies major Kailey Rubinas has traveled from Traverse City to Mumbai, India, twice in the past year, and eagerly looks to return soon.
Jul 3, 2019
GVSU camp teaches renewable energy, design thinking
Nearly 50 students from 20 local middle schools spent four days on the Allendale Campus learning about the benefits of renewable energy and best sustainable practices during the third annual Energizing Our World summer camp.
Jun 26, 2019
Collaborative agreement between GVSU, WMU aids students seeking master's in religion
A unique partnership between Grand Valley and Western Michigan University will allow GVSU undergraduate students to transfer credits toward a master's degree in comparative religion at WMU.
May 30, 2019
PIC hosts reception for new Peace Corps volunteers
The Padnos International Center hosted a sendoff reception April 23 in the L. William Seidman Center for new graduates who will enter the Peace Corps.
Apr 24, 2019
Hiskes will present final HerStory of semester
Anne Hiskes, retiring dean of the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, will present the final HerStory of the academic year on Thursday, April 18.
Apr 15, 2019
Marcia Haas, campus women honored at event
Sixteen faculty and staff members with varying levels of quilting experience worked in secret for months to create a gift for the woman they called, "a very special star in our Laker firmament," Marcia Haas.
Mar 28, 2019
