Articles by Dottie Barnes
Ottawa County Department of Public Health "Staying in Place" order to expire; new "Staying Safe" order issued for GVSU students living in Allendale Township
The "Staying Safe" order begins October 2, 2020, and extends through October 16, 2020.
Oct 1, 2020
GVSU Laker Store donates more than $2,550 from mask sales to Student Support Fund
The Student Support Fund, administered by Financial Aid, provides funding to GVSU students who face extreme financial circumstances from situations like accidents, illness, loss of employment, loss of other income or support, or death of a family member.
Sep 29, 2020
GVSU named one of 'America's 100 Best College Buys' for 25 consecutive years
For the 25th year in a row, Grand Valley State University has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys by Institutional Research and Evaluation, Inc. (IR&E) in Georgia.
Sep 28, 2020
Mantella op-ed: Fight for in-person classes crucial for all learners
President Mantella wrote higher education's battle to maintain face-to-face learning, while following all public health guidance, is a struggle worth fighting for, especially if it improves success for those who have to fight just to gain access to our doors.
Sep 27, 2020
A message from President Philomena V. Mantella
President Philomena V. Mantella sent a message to the campus community on September 25, 2020, about a racial Zoom incident.
Sep 25, 2020
Former head of Facilities Planning to be inducted into Sustainable Business Hall of Fame
James Moyer, former associate vice president for Facilities Planning, will be inducted into the Sustainable Business Hall of Fame by the West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum.
Sep 25, 2020
Virus Action Team update: Number of COVID-19 cases in GVSU community continues to decline
The number of positive cases of COVID-19 within the GVSU community continues to decline, as do active cases.
Sep 24, 2020
Mantella reappoints two faculty members as Presidential Fellows
Chasity Bailey-Fakhoury, associate professor of Educational Foundations, has been reappointed as the Presidential Fellow for Strategy Development and Outreach. Aaron Lowen, professor of economics and finance department chair, has been reappointed as the Presidential Fellow for Enterprise Learning & Development.
Sep 23, 2020
Financial incentive announced for students who complete self-assessment through the Fall semester
Starting September 18, students who complete their self-assessment every day, including weekends, for the rest of the semester will earn $200 toward the Winter 2021 semester. Students who will be graduating after the Fall semester will be rewarded for this semester in January 2021.
Sep 19, 2020
Student veterans receive support while navigating COVID-19, honor President Mantella
Cameron Zbikowski said he chose Grand Valley because of its affordability and excellent reputation for supporting military students. He said he is especially grateful to be a Laker in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sep 18, 2020
