Articles by Michele Coffill
Homecoming events offer something for everyone
Homecoming at Grand Valley means much more than a football game. Many events are planned October 25-27 as the campus community and alumni celebrate being Lakers for a Lifetime.
Oct 22, 2019
Events planned to celebrate Founders Day
The campus community will celebrate the individuals who rallied support to establish a public higher education institution in West Michigan on Founders Day, October 25.
Oct 21, 2019
Global Laker event raises funds for scholarships
The Padnos International Center will host the seventh annual Global Laker Celebration on November 1 at The B.O.B., 20 Monroe Ave. NW in Grand Rapids.
Oct 17, 2019
Campus partners will host OER symposium
More than 75 percent of students surveyed reported they skipped buying or renting a textbook due to the cost. This statistic, from a survey by University Libraries, calls to attention the expense of textbooks. University Academic Senate, Student Senate and the Office of the Provost, along with other campus partners support a universitywide commitment to Open Educational Resources (OER).
Oct 15, 2019
Students thank couple responsible for scholarship programs
More than 100 Grand Valley students met and thanked the Detroit couple responsible for helping to fund their education.
Oct 14, 2019
Volleyball, football home games to air on ESPN3
Grand Valley's volleyball and football teams are in action Friday and Saturday, October 11-12, in games that will air on ESPN3.
Oct 11, 2019
Class project turns into museum exhibition
In the 1970s, the B'nai Israel Synagogue in Muskegon counted more than 120 families as members. Its roster has since dwindled to about 40 families due to deaths, relocations and attrition. Marilyn Preston, associate professor of integrative studies and member of B'nai Israel, secured several grants to capture the oral histories of the synagogue's members. Next fall, these histories will be showcased in an exhibition at Muskegon's Lakeshore Museum Center.
Oct 8, 2019
Kutsche Office of Local History will host annual luncheon
The Kutsche Office of Local History will host its fourth annual luncheon on Tuesday, October 15, and highlight partners and organizations associated with its Connections Along the Grand River exhibition.
Oct 8, 2019
DeVos Medical Colloquy will focus on bioethics, big data
The fields of bioethics and big data will be the focus at the biannual DeVos Medical Colloquy.
Oct 7, 2019
Laker football hosts Ashland Saturday in game to air on ESPN3
On Family Weekend, the undefeated Laker football team will host Ashland University Saturday, October 5, in a GLIAC game that will air on ESPN3.
Oct 4, 2019
