College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Lecture to explore technology's impact on Generation Z
Social media and other contemporary technologies have impacted societies around the world, most notably in the arenas of politics, religion, race relations and journalism. An upcoming presentation will explore how Generation Z is impacted by these technological changes. Edward Tywoniak, professor of communication and media studies and director of the W.M. Keck Digital Studies Lab at Saint Mary's College of California, will present "Fighting the Politics of Illusion" during this year's James W. Carey Memorial Lecture on Septe
Sep 19, 2018
Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival celebrates 25th anniversary with "silver coronation" events
The Grand Valley Shakespeare Festival is the oldest and largest festival celebrating the Bard's life and works in Michigan. For the past 25 years, festival events have attracted thousands of people of all ages to Grand Valley to enjoy the legacy of Shakespeare. The Grand Valley community will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the festival with "A Silver Coronation: The Grand Valley Shakespeare Effect" - a series of events taking place September 28-November 3, beginning with the mainstage production of "King Lear."
Sep 18, 2018
President Haas, Laker Marching Band, Dance Company to kick off ArtPrize 10
The ArtPrize opening ceremony will take place Wednesday, September 19, from 7-9 p.m. at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids. The Laker Marching Band will begin the festivities with a performance at the Eberhard Center before performing again at Rosa Parks Circle with the GVSU Dance Company, President Haas and Louie the Laker.
Sep 17, 2018
Acclaimed authors to discuss their craft during annual Writers Series
The Grand Valley Writers Series has a long history of enlisting distinguished and emerging writers to visit the campuses of Grand Valley State University to read from their work for the community, visit classes to interact with students and discuss their career paths. This year's Writers Series will feature eight acclaimed authors, two of which are Grand Valley faculty members, during multiple events between September 17, 2018 and April 9, 2019.
Sep 12, 2018
Fall Arts Celebration concert to take audience on musical tour of Italy
Inspired by numerous enjoyable escapes from harsh Russian winters, composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's love of Italy is reflected in his "String Sextet in D Minor, Op. 70 'Souvenir de Florence.'" This musical tour of Italy will be performed by the internationally acclaimed Tesla Quartet and Grand Valley State University music faculty members during this year's Fall Arts Celebration. "An Italian Journey: Tesla Quartet performs Tchaikovsky's 'Souvenir de Florence'" will take place September 17.
Sep 10, 2018
Laker Marching Band finds new "Voice" in GVSU alumnus
Joel Paauwe, '15, has been named the new "Voice of the Laker Marching Band." The "Voice" announces for the marching band during pregame and halftime shows at all home football games, exhibition shows, select away games, and the annual Laker Marching Band Bandorama concert.
Sep 5, 2018
Arts at Noon to feature international musicians, GVSU faculty
The Arts at Noon concert series at Grand Valley will kick off a new season this fall featuring multiple free performances by renowned musicians from around the world. The series will feature seven concerts this fall, beginning September 12 with the Mirror Visions Ensemble, followed by seven winter performances beginning in January.
Sep 4, 2018
Big Data Month events to focus on FOIAs, health care, climate change and more
The benefits of data analysis in areas such as journalism, climate change, health care and even analyzing ancient Greek texts, will be examined during multiple Big Data Month events at Grand Valley throughout September.
Aug 31, 2018
Math professor named interim registrar
Pam Wells, professor of mathematics, was appointed as interim associate vice president and registrar.
Aug 20, 2018
Local service for former professor set for Saturday
Edwin Joseph, former professor of geography and sustainable planning, died July 26 at his home in South Bend, Indiana.
Aug 15, 2018
