Articles by Dottie Barnes

DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health will help meet changing needs of health care industry

About 400 community members and donors attended a November 3 dedication ceremony for the Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health.

Nov 3, 2021


GVSU deepens impact on Medical Mile with addition of new health building

GVSU became the first educator with a presence on Medical Mile in 2003 with the opening of the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences and has played a crucial role in Grand Rapids becoming a destination for health care.

Nov 1, 2021


Mantella, student leaders discuss getting back to normal after COVID during WJR radio interview

Getting back to a normal college experience after COVID-19 and expanding Grand Valley's downtown presence were among topics discussed by students and university leaders during the WJR 2021 College Tour radio program with Guy Gordon.

Oct 26, 2021


WJR radio to broadcast live from Allendale Campus as part of statewide college tour

President Philomena V. Mantella and student leaders will be featured on the WJR College Tour 2021 radio program with Guy Gordon.

Oct 25, 2021


Former GVSU president to be inducted into Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor

President Emeritus Thomas J. Haas will be inducted into the Michigan Military and Veterans Hall of Honor November 19.

Oct 18, 2021


Nursing professor utilizes location tracking in wayfinding research at independent and assisted living facilities

Location tracking is being utilized to know if improving wayfinding design helps residents of independent and assisted living centers use the spaces in their community better.

Oct 7, 2021


GVSU expert: West Michigan economic recovery continues to flatten

Pent-up supply demand has been satisfied causing the West Michigan economic recovery to continue to flatten, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University.

Oct 7, 2021


GVSU and Allendale leaders formalize information exchange

President Philomena V. Mantella and Allendale Township Supervisor Adam Elenbaas have established a working committee of key township leaders to ensure the regular exchange of information on matters of mutual interest.

Oct 4, 2021


GVSU to test alert system October 1

Grand Valley will test the GVSUAlert! system Friday, October 1, at noon. The test will include the outdoor warning system on the Allendale Campus.

Sep 30, 2021


Flu vaccination clinics offered for campus community

The GVSU Family Health Center, operated by the Kirkhof College of Nursing, will offer free flu vaccination clinics for the campus community at several GVSU locations.

Sep 21, 2021