Articles by Dottie Barnes
Virus Action Team update: Campus Readiness Team appointed
The Campus Readiness Team (CRT) has been formed and is now meeting weekly to develop plans, set timelines and guidelines, and consider space requests in the transition period from the end of Winter Semester through the start of the Fall Semester.
Mar 25, 2021
Virus Action Team update: COVID-19 cases increasing
The GVSU Data Dashboard shows daily new cases of COVID-19 in the GVSU community have been increasing in March.
Mar 18, 2021
Virus Action Team update: Travel poses high risk for contracting a COVID-19 variant
Warmer days provide great opportunities for Lakers to enjoy the outdoors. Remember to continue to follow best practices to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Mar 11, 2021
Shift to electric vehicles, auto industry resilience are key messages at VAGTC auto suppliers symposium
The auto industry has proved to be very resilient as it continues to recover from the effects of the pandemic, said Mike Wall, executive director of automotive analysis at IHS Markit.
Mar 11, 2021
GVSU economics expert: Local recovery stabilizes
The West Michigan economy remains on a positive footing, although time will likely show January was the peak of the COVID-19 recession recovery, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in the Seidman College of Business.
Mar 5, 2021
Virus Action Team update: Antigen testing in GVSU symptomatic clinic to begin March 8
The GVSU Symptomatic or Exposure Test Site, located between Fresh Food and Manitou Hall, will switch to antigen testing March 8.
Mar 4, 2021
Latest auto trends to be revealed at Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium
The most up-to-date industry forecasts and trends will be revealed March 11 at the virtual Michigan Automotive Suppliers Symposium, hosted by the Van Andel Global Trade Center.
Mar 3, 2021
K-12 Connect serves more than 1,800 K-12 students with virtual tutoring
meeting. K-12 Connect, part of President Philomena V. Mantella's Networks of Support, began in March 2020 in response to learning loss during the pandemic. In less than a year, more than 1,800 K-12 students already received more than 7,500 hours of virtual tutoring.
Feb 26, 2021
GVSU to develop pedestrian mall on Pew Grand Rapids campus
Grand Valley will transform Mount Vernon Avenue in downtown Grand Rapids into a pedestrian campus, featuring a pathway, green space and a bike trail.
Feb 26, 2021
Virus Action Team update: Consent for COVID-19 testing now online
Consent for COVID-19 testing at GVSU has now been incorporated into the online self-assessment. This eliminates the need to sign a paper form each time you test and speeds up the testing process.
Feb 25, 2021
