Articles by Michele Coffill

Panel will discuss freedom of speech, civil discourse

The Pew Faculty Learning and Teaching Center will host a panel discussion for the campus community about the role of faculty members and the boundaries of free speech in the classroom.

Sep 14, 2017


Provost will be keynote speaker at Women's Commission event

Provost Maria Cimitile will provide the keynote address at the annual Fall Welcome Luncheon hosted by Grand Valley's Women's Commission.

Sep 11, 2017


Holi festival planned near carillon tower

It may be close to fall, but a collaborative effort by campus departments will turn Friday, September 15, into a spring festival of colors.

Sep 7, 2017


'Yooper' dialect focus of Kutsche Office of Local History event

Kathryn Remlinger, professor of English, will discuss her new book that examines the regional language and culture of Upper Peninsula residents, commonly referred to as "Yoopers," during an event sponsored by the Kutsche Office of Local History.

Sep 6, 2017


IFF to host 10th annual kickoff event

Faculty and staff members are invited to the 10th annual kickoff of International Faculty and Friends on Wednesday, September 6.

Aug 31, 2017


Convocation messages stress importance of making connections

Grand Valley's Convocation speakers who welcomed first-year students to their new academic home gave unified messages of the importance of making connections, accepting challenges and stepping out of comfort zones.

Aug 25, 2017


Orientations held for students of color

This year for the first time, an orientation was held for first-year African American students. The Black Excellence Orientation followed the same model as Laker Familia, now in its fourth year of serving new Latino/a students.

Aug 24, 2017


Academic year gets formal welcome Friday

The formal start to the 2017-2018 academic year begins Friday, August 25, with an address by President Thomas J. Haas to faculty and staff members followed by Convocation ceremonies.

Aug 22, 2017


Applications sought for next civil discourse professor

Applications are being accepted for the next professor of civil discourse, housed in the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies.

Aug 17, 2017


Faculty and staff sketches

Faculty and staff members listed below gave presentations, earned awards and articles published.

Aug 14, 2017