Articles by Thomas Chavez
GVSU honors Veterans Day with special events
Audiences heard from a trailblazing military figure as part of the gatherings.
Nov 11, 2024
GVSU's Office of Multicultural Affairs honors the dead in Día de los Muertos celebration
While the holiday has received more recognition in American culture over the years, there are still some misconceptions that Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is simply the Mexican version of Halloween. This is not the case. Día de los Muertos is about honoring loved ones who have passed.
Nov 1, 2024
GVSU green roofs play role in sustainability efforts
Grand Valley’s rooftop gardens provide more than just aesthetics and scenery for the university’s campuses. They are one part of GVSU’s wider sustainability efforts highlighted by Sustainability Month.
Oct 24, 2024
GVPD to perform annual test of alert system
The Grand Valley State University Department of Public Safety will perform its annual test of the GVSUAlert! system on October 4.
Sep 30, 2024
GVSU recognized as top veteran-friendly school in Michigan
Grand Valley receives gold status by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.
Sep 12, 2024
Move-in week closes with Pew Grand Rapids Campus
GVSU wrapped up its move-in week Aug. 23 on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus. After four days of organized chaos on the Allendale campus, there was something markedly different about move-in downtown.
Aug 23, 2024
GVPD introduces new K9, Scout, to the media
The Grand Valley Police Department officially introduced its new K9, Scout, to local media Thursday. A press conference was held at the Laker Store on Monroe near Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids.
Aug 15, 2024
GVSU Police Academy graduation marks 50 years of training officers
Since 1974, the Grand Valley Police Academy has been training the next generation of police officers to serve in their communities. When the academy celebrated its 53rd graduating class of the Basic Police Academy Program on Thursday, it also commemorated its 50th anniversary.
Aug 8, 2024
GVSU graduate finds success with Iowa Women's Basketball
In her two seasons on the job, Andrea Chilcote saw the Hawkeyes nearly as high as a team can reach, winning two Big Ten championships and making two NCAA championship appearances.
Jun 25, 2024
GVSU hosts 2024 Latine Summit
Grand Valley hosted on June 21 the Michigan Latine Summit, which drew together leaders from across the state to address ways to break down barriers, support and create opportunities for Latinos.
Jun 21, 2024
