Articles by Michele Coffill

Health Forum event will focus on health care reform

The state of health care reform will be discussed at the next Health Forum of West Michigan event.

Feb 27, 2018


Author of GVSU common read will visit West Michigan in March

The author of the GVSU Community Reading Project selection will visit West Michigan in March to discuss her book, "All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation."

Feb 26, 2018


Event will spotlight early women in politics

Nationally, more women than ever are running for office During an event on campus, Julia Bouwkamp and Jo Ellyn Clarey from the Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council will discuss their research into the surprising number of women who ran for political office before 1920.

Feb 20, 2018


New departments 'Certified Healthy'

Four new departments were recognized as "Certified Healthy" by the Health and Wellness team.

Feb 19, 2018


Laker Effect Challenge opens for submissions

The winter semester Laker Effect Challenge is underway, and teams with ideas to make lasting community change are encouraged to submit entries.

Feb 14, 2018


New students soon offered scholarships to study abroad

Grand Valleywill soon begin offering scholarships to 100 incoming students to help fund their study abroad experiences.

Feb 13, 2018


Community engagement courses can get designation

For the first time this semester, faculty members teaching courses with community engagement components can apply to have those courses so listed in Banner, making it easier for students to find them.

Feb 12, 2018


Hundreds celebrate anniversary of Division of Inclusion and Equity

More than 400 campus and community members celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Division of Inclusion and Equity February 8 at a reception held at 20 Monroe Live in Grand Rapids.

Feb 9, 2018


Flu shot clinic, healthy resources available at Wellness Summit

Campus programs and resources about healthy living will be highlighted during the Wellness Summit, set for Tuesday, February 13.

Feb 6, 2018


Three people to be honored during reception

Three people will be honored during the annual Celebrating Women in Sport and Physical Activity reception, which is set for Saturday, February 10.

Feb 5, 2018