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Community Engagement

GVSU in photos, March 2023: Impactful research, children's bright smiles and an honorable Laker visitor

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Apr 3, 2023

Sun rising partly behind a building, light streams across the grass and glows through the glass of the building on the right. A carillon tower is silhouetted to the left of the frame as well.

Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement Showcase returns to highlight campus-community partnerships

After a three-year absence, the Civic Engagement Showcase returns on April 6, offering campus and community members space to share their partnerships on issues that impact everyone.

Mar 30, 2023

At right, Travus Burton, director for Civic Learning and Community Engagement, looks at a poster presentation from the 2019 Civic Engagement Showcase.

Community Engagement

GVSU-made film tells stories from Michigan about climate change and resilience

The film, "Climate Sisu" will be premiere April 6.

Mar 29, 2023

Four people smile while posed in front of boards that have titles of "Upsides," "the "Science" and "Local Effects.

Academics & Research

Public health stories: GVSU experts, students team with Grand Rapids Public Museum to showcase groundbreaking work

"GR Stories - Public Health History in Grand Rapids" will be held March 29.

Mar 23, 2023

A person smiles in a posed photo.

School of Computing

School of Computing opens Cyber Threat Range, called 'game changer' for computing students, community

The range is a high-tech training ground to prepare students for cybersecurity jobs and set Grand Valley on a path to become a National Security Agency designated academic program.

Mar 15, 2023

people in a computer lab working on their desktops, chatting with each other

Regional Math and Science Center

GVSU to host Michigan Science Olympiad regional competition

Students from school districts in three West Michigan counties will compete March 18.

Mar 13, 2023

Two people wearing goggles hold their hands in the air as they watch a small parachute lift off from a gymnasium floor.

Center for Women and Gender Equity

More than 250 students attend Girls of Color Summit at GVSU

The event was hosted by the Center for Women and Gender Equity.

Mar 3, 2023

two students pose for a photo with their hands in peace signs

Community Engagement

Sociology experts partner with Muskegon Heights community leaders to collect data reflecting lived experiences

Faculty members are providing data-gathering training to citizens.

Feb 23, 2023

A green sign sitting on a raised, snow-covered cement base says: "Welcome. Muskegon Heights. City of Friendly People."

GVSU Arts Celebration features artist who explores past and future Indigenous narratives

Adam Khalil will visit for a three-day series of events.

Feb 16, 2023

A person grins while holding a microphone.

Center for Adult and Continuing Studies

New GVSU degree program helps students step quickly into jobs they want

A unique degree program at Grand Valley was designed to get people who have technical training into the jobs they want ý and quickly.

Feb 6, 2023

student walking with backpack and carrying books in arms, walking in a hallway