College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Alumnus uses super memory to compete on new TV show
Alumnus John Graham can memorize an 80-digit number in 40 seconds, a list of 70 random words in five minutes, and 148 names and faces in 15 minutes. Graham, '09, put his self-taught photographic memory to the test when he competed on FOX's new competition series, "Superhuman" June 12.
Jun 11, 2017
Student 'behind' Louie the Laker revealed
When Jake Kowalski was in high school, he filled in as a dairy company's mascot to attract people to a promotional event. Since then, he has been hooked on the entertaining lifestyle of being a mascot. When he was accepted at Grand Valley four years ago, Kowalski set his sights on moving up in world of mascots; he wanted to be Louie the Laker.
May 17, 2017
Endangered falcons establish breeding nest on Eberhard Center
Two peregrine falcons are currently using the Eberhard Center as their new penthouse suite for the first time since a nesting box was installed on the building in 2009 by a team of faculty and students. The peregrine falcon is currently listed on Michigan's Endangered Species List.
May 11, 2017
PR major receives Student of the Year award
Jaclyn Ermoyan, an advertising and public relations major who graduated in April, received the PR Student of the Year award at the 2017 PRoof Awards, held May 4 at Studio D2D in Grand Rapids. While at Grand Valley, Ermoyan served as CEO of GrandPR, the university's award-winning, student-run public relations firm.
May 10, 2017
First Beckman Scholar recipients selected
Two Grand Valley students were named Beckman Scholars and will each receive $21,500 grants to conduct 15-month research projects with faculty mentors.
May 8, 2017
Holocaust survivor's memoir supports endowment, educates students
Joseph Stevens survived World War II, despite facing great odds, with his wit, deception tactics, and luck. He successfully evaded Hitler's presence in Europe by concealing his Jewish identity while working at various jobs, and eventually sabotaging Nazi missions with the Polish resistance. His memoir, "Good Morning: A Life Story of Courage and Survival in the Face of Nazi Aggression" supports the Joe Stevens Freedom Endowment, which funds lectures related to human rights and freedom.
May 3, 2017
National student advertising team wins mega-district competition
A collective of 19 students, known as the GVSU National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team, recently took first place in an advertising campaign competition hosted by the American Advertising Federation on April 21. The team will compete in a semi-final competition on May 4.
Apr 28, 2017
Orchestra concert to feature concerto competition winners
Elizabeth Boyce, a senior violist majoring in music, and Lindsay Myers, a senior saxophonist majoring in music education, will perform during the Grand Valley State University Symphony Orchestra's annual Orchestra in the Atrium concert April 15. The performance will take place at 7 p.m. in the Atrium of the Mary Idema Pew Library.
Apr 12, 2017
Faculty and students working to remove rattlesnake species from endangered list
There are almost 20 species of snakes that are native to Michigan, but the eastern massasauga rattlesnake is the only venomous one. Due to snake fungal disease, the species slithered its way onto the U.S. Endangered Species List in September 2016. Jennifer Moore, professor of biology, and a team of students have been conducting ongoing research in an effort to save the species.
Apr 3, 2017
Lecture to examine vocal health and anatomy
Rachael Gates, visiting professor of voice and pedagogy at Grand Valley and singing health specialist, will debunk vocal myths and discuss strategies for maintaining and improving vocal health.
Mar 30, 2017
