Articles by Dottie Barnes
WJR radio to broadcast live from GVSU as part of WJR College Tour 2020
Four students, as well as President Philomena V. Mantella and other university leaders, will be featured on the WJR College Tour 2020 radio program with Guy Gordon October 27.
Oct 26, 2020
WGVU Public Media joins other public television stations to launch new learning channel
WGVU Public Media, in partnership with public television stations and leading educators across the state, is launching a new learning channel.
Oct 23, 2020
Virus Action Team update: Survey being conducted on GVSU testing program
The Virus Action Team has emailed a survey to some students, faculty and staff members asking for input to help improve the GVSU COVID-19 Testing Program.
Oct 22, 2020
Students help small businesses with marketing, business plans as owners navigate COVID-19
LendGR, a new program in the Seidman College of Business, is pairing students with area small business owners and entrepreneurs to help them develop or strengthen their businesses.
Oct 19, 2020
Room Splash: Campus departments transforming student quarantine, isolation rooms for more homey feel
Housing and Residence Life is looking for creative minds and generous hearts. In partnership with the Virus Action Team, HRL has launched Room Splash, an opportunity for GVSU employees to turn student quarantine or isolation rooms into a more vibrant space.
Oct 16, 2020
"Staying Safe" order to lift, Lakers encouraged to stay strong and continue safety protocols
The "Staying Safe" order, issued two weeks ago by the Ottawa County Department of Public Health (OCDPH), expires at midnight October 16; public health officials said they will not issue another formal order. OCDPH officials recognized the efforts of Grand Valley students, faculty and staff that have resulted in a decrease in COVID-19 positive test results, noting that testing, wearing face coverings, distancing and hand washing are measures that are working.
Oct 16, 2020
Virus Action Team update: Allendale random testing location moving to Kirkhof Center, flu shots encouraged
The viruses that cause COVID-19 and the flu spread in similar ways, and because COVID-19 and the flu have similar symptoms, it can be hard to diagnose which condition a patient has based on symptoms alone.
Oct 8, 2020
GVSU economics expert: Recession recovery continues
The economic recovery in West Michigan that began in July is still on track, said Brian G. Long, director of Supply Management Research in Grand Valley State University's Seidman College of Business.
Oct 5, 2020
Virus Action Team update: "Staying Safe" order takes effect, GVSU has new digital tool to help track COVID-19
NOVID uses a smartphone's Bluetooth and ultrasound sensors to accurately and anonymously measure how far away other NOVID users are, as well as how long users have interacted.
Oct 2, 2020
GVSU to test alert system October 2
Grand Valley will be testing the GVSUAlert! system Friday, October 2, at noon.
Oct 1, 2020
