Articles by Meagan Saxton
Move out process begins again for GVSU students who live in on-campus housing
The end of the semester means most students who live on campus during the year move out of their rooms and return home. This year is different, as most left when President Philomena V. Mantella announced GVSU would move to remote instruction for the remainder of the Winter 2020 semester in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 1, 2020
Words of hope to be shared during virtual Campus Interfaith gathering
People of various faiths and beliefs will come together April 28 for a virtual interfaith community gathering sponsored by Grand Valley�s Campus Interfaith Resources.
Apr 27, 2020
Not a typical year: GVSU's virtual graduate celebration recognizes class of 2020
Grand Valley seniors had expected to gather in a large arena, hear inspiring speeches, listen for their name to be called and shake hands with President Philomena V. Mantella. However, this is not a typical year.
Apr 24, 2020
GVSU class of 2020 to be honored during virtual graduate celebration
Although the celebration for the class of 2020 will be different than originally planned, thousands of Grand Valley students will be recognized for achieving their degrees.
Apr 23, 2020
GVSU Campus Dining donates 4,000+ pounds of food to local organizations
Thousands of pounds of food from Grand Valley's Campus Dining that might have otherwise gone to waste has been donated to help those in need.
Apr 23, 2020
Meeting students where they are: Counseling Center adapts to offer virtual support
In an effort to meet the increased demand for online support, Grand Valley's University Counseling Center has adjusted how it connects with students. Some new programming has been created to offer support and other resources have been adapted to access online.
Apr 17, 2020
Student group raises $50,000 for cancer research, finds support in Student Life resources
Nearly two weeks before Relay for Life of GVSU was to be held on campus, members of the Grand Valley chapter of the American Cancer Society Colleges Against Cancer found out they could no longer hold their fundraiser in person. An event they had been planning since June 2019.
Apr 10, 2020
GVSU community encouraged to be 'Laker Strong' in daily challenge
The #GVLakerStrong Challenge began this week and goes until May 31. It's open to students, faculty and staff members; and they can sign up at any time.
Apr 3, 2020
Career Center supporting students virtually with job search
Remote and phone appointments with a career center staff member can be scheduled in Handshake, Grand Valley's job portal. Students can also have their resume or cover letter reviewed by a staff member.
Mar 26, 2020
Signing out: Recreation and Wellness says unplug from technology and attend healthy events
How frequently do you look at your phone or other electronic devices? How often do you check e-mail, respond to a text message or scroll through social media? According to the Pew Research Center, 81 percent of adults say they go online on a daily basis.
Feb 24, 2020
