Articles by Peg West

Faculty member's play about Ford, social justice keeps gaining audiences

"Victors of Character" is a play written by Allison Metz, associate professor of theater.

Nov 18, 2019



Film festival expands cultural knowledge through art

The festival is made possible by a 5-year grant from the French Consulate in Chicago. The goal is to inspire the general public to broaden movie consumption to films from different cultures.

Nov 14, 2019


GVSU graduate designs updated PBS typeface

Terrance Weinzierl, '08, entered Grand Valley knowing he wanted to study graphic design, a natural fit given his interest in computers and the influence from his mother, an industrial designer and calligrapher who encouraged Weinzierl to study a creative field.

Nov 12, 2019


Theater production explores women battling glass ceiling

The play, set in the 1990s, has themes that may resonate today, said a student cast member.

Nov 12, 2019


Biology researchers studying if bats can help control pests at apple orchards

The research has received backing from a grant awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Nov 7, 2019


Tonight's Fall Arts Celebration lecture canceled

Jill Lepore canceled due to illness.

Nov 5, 2019


FOIAFest to feature graduate who helped break Nassar sexual abuse story

The November 5 event is part of Grand Valley's Big Data Month.

Nov 4, 2019


Fall Arts Celebration lecture to feature acclaimed American history scholar

Jill Lepore will deliver her talk, "American History from Beginning to End," November 5.

Oct 29, 2019


Inspiration of water featured in GVSU Fall Arts Celebration dance performance

The performance is Monday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m. in the Haas Center for Performing Arts, Louis Armstrong Theatre.

Oct 23, 2019