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Enrollment Development

More than 250 expected at first Black Boys and Men Symposium

More than 250 people are expected to participate in the Black Boys and Men Symposium, hosted by Grand Valley's Division of Enrollment Development and Educational Outreach.

Jun 2, 2022

The Black Boys and Men Symposium banner ad with June 9-10, 2022, Amway Grand Plaza, Grand Rapids

Art Galleries and Collections

New carved Anishinaabek limestone sculpture installed on Pew Grand Rapids Campus

The piece, "Akii Ndodem" (Earth Totem) was created by Jason Quigno, a local Anishinaabe artist.

Jun 1, 2022

A tall carved sculpture is in the foreground, with a building and the word "Grand" visible in the background.

Battle Creek

Battle Creek organizations show support for city students through two partnerships with GVSU

Support for Battle Creek high school students to attend Grand Valley without financial burden was evident in that city this week as new pipeline scholars were introduced and an organization announced an innovative scholarship program.

May 18, 2022

tables in a gymnasium with people seated around them; head table has blue drapes with GVSU logo. Bleachers in background are blue with large gold B and C showing

Veterans

GVSU team part of community effort to help military veterans and families with home improvements

They were volunteering as part of Operation United, an effort by Heart of West Michigan United Way.

May 13, 2022

A person holds open a bag while another person places a shovel into the bag.

College of Health Professions

Interactive health technology on display at GRPM exhibit

Grand Valley is well represented within a Grand Rapids Public Museum exhibit that highlights the evolution of medicine.

May 12, 2022

Katie Branch seated in front of immersive technology in background showing a projection of a student touching a wall and the Grand Valley State University, simulation center logo on the other wall

Enrollment Development

Latino high school students find community and connections on campus

More than 1,000 high school students found their community at Grand Valley May 6 during a Latino youth conference.

May 6, 2022

group of high school students, standing with four seated in front, standing outside on sidewalk in front of blossoming tree with pink flowers

Biology

A momentary, smelly sensation: Watch time-lapse video of GVSU's corpse flower opening and closing

Thousands of people have visited the Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse to see the plant.

Apr 21, 2022

A closeup of the corpse flower, with colors of yellow and burgundy.

Movement Science

Laker Esports Center to host first competition for high school students

The competition is part of the Movement Science Showcase.

Apr 20, 2022

The Laker Esports Center seen from the outside. On the wall is the Grand Valley athletic logo and the words, Laker Esports Center.

Writing

Special magazine produced by students for Elton John displayed backstage at Van Andel Arena concert

Writing students from a number of classes contributed to the project.

Apr 11, 2022

Part of a magazine is shown. The headline of the story reads: Elton John, A Legend in His Own Words. The magazine title, "New Beginnings" is at the top.

Arts

Acclaimed poet, cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib shares work and thoughts with GVSU Arts Celebration audience

The event included a conversation with Louis Moore, professor of history.

Apr 6, 2022

In a screenshot, a man smiles while looking into a computer screen. He is sitting in front of a microphone.

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