College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
VMA faculty member emerita joins Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Deanna Morse has dedicated her career to creating animation and short films. Her work has been shown internationally. Morse also has been active on juries and selection committees for film competitions.
Aug 5, 2020
Faculty and staff sketches
University news briefs, along with faculty and staff members who have given presentations or written articles are detailed below.
Aug 3, 2020
Students studying Spanish complete virtual exchange with partner university in Chile, exchange serves as pilot for fall
Students studying Spanish during the Spring 2020 semester participated in a virtual language and cultural exchange with students learning English at a partner university, the University of Bio-Bio, in Chillan, Chile.
Jul 28, 2020
Slow and steady, with a head start: GVSU biology researchers, local zoo work to boost survival chances for vulnerable turtles
The collaboration, which also includes a West Michigan nature center, is an effort to boost the population of Eastern box turtles.
Jul 24, 2020
Town hall on health, safety touches on steps to implement testing, contact tracing in fall semester
Grand Valley leaders provided a glimpse into the preparations of opening a campus under the shadow of COVID-19 during a town hall July 23 for faculty and staff members focused on health and safety measures.
Jul 23, 2020
Taking sides during the pandemic. How beliefs affect the way we process information, react to discord
Michael Wolfe, professor of psychology, said his research shows much more goes into assessing an argument than the facts.
Jul 22, 2020
GVSU expert on rampant Arctic fires: 'fulfilling a prophecy'
Bob Hollister, professor of biology and leader of the university's Arctic Ecology Program, said the fires signal the impact scientists have warned about when it comes to Arctic warming.
Jul 20, 2020
English faculty member finding interest in 'Yooper Talk' strong as ever, gaining larger virtual audiences
Kathryn Remlinger, professor of English, is pleased with the opportunity to share with more people her research on the language, culture and history of the Upper Peninsula.
Jul 16, 2020
GVSU researchers take samples along length of Grand River to assess its health
Peter Wampler, professor of geology, led the project that is part of the Making Waves initiative.
Jul 9, 2020
GVSU summer camp season altered, but some organizers finding ways to continue
Several camps are offering virtual opportunities for K-12 students.
Jul 2, 2020