Giving
Scholarship announced in Chamberlain's honor
Departing Frederik Meijer Honors College director Jeff Chamberlain was surprised May 23 when a new scholarship was announced in his honor at a reception celebrating his career at the university.
May 24, 2017
PR major receives Student of the Year award
Jaclyn Ermoyan, an advertising and public relations major who graduated in April, received the PR Student of the Year award at the 2017 PRoof Awards, held May 4 at Studio D2D in Grand Rapids. While at Grand Valley, Ermoyan served as CEO of GrandPR, the university's award-winning, student-run public relations firm.
May 10, 2017
Holocaust survivor's memoir supports endowment, educates students
Joseph Stevens survived World War II, despite facing great odds, with his wit, deception tactics, and luck. He successfully evaded Hitler's presence in Europe by concealing his Jewish identity while working at various jobs, and eventually sabotaging Nazi missions with the Polish resistance. His memoir, "Good Morning: A Life Story of Courage and Survival in the Face of Nazi Aggression" supports the Joe Stevens Freedom Endowment, which funds lectures related to human rights and freedom.
May 3, 2017
Grand Valley announces Design Thinking Academy
The Design Thinking Academy will help students become innovative thinkers and problem solvers who are able to make lasting impacts in the world by utilizing the design thinking process. The deadline for applications is May 5 and the academy, which will begin in fall 2017, is open to all Grand Valley undergraduate students, regardless of major.
Apr 7, 2017
Faculty and students working to remove rattlesnake species from endangered list
There are almost 20 species of snakes that are native to Michigan, but the eastern massasauga rattlesnake is the only venomous one. Due to snake fungal disease, the species slithered its way onto the U.S. Endangered Species List in September 2016. Jennifer Moore, professor of biology, and a team of students have been conducting ongoing research in an effort to save the species.
Apr 3, 2017
Students win media awards for TV, radio and news
Several students working for GVTV, WCKS "The Whale" radio, and the "Lanthorn" recently received multiple awards for their work at Grand Valley. Broadcast content produced by GVTV and WCKS students recently received honors from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Student Media Awards. Staff for the "Lanthorn" also won awards in the 2016 College Better Newspaper Contest, sponsored by the Michigan Press Association.
Mar 13, 2017
Professor uses puppets to teach students, connect with community
Jason Yancey, associate professor of Spanish, brought his more than 15 years of puppeteering experience to Grand Valley in 2009. Since then, he has incorporated his unique expertise into upper-level Spanish theater and drama courses. During these classes, students write and produce original Spanish puppet shows, create their own puppets, and perform in the community.
Mar 9, 2017
New scholarship created for GVSU students who teach in Detroit
A new scholarship is available to Grand Valley State University students who choose to fulfill their student teaching requirement in a Detroit GVSU-authorized charter school. The scholarship is being offered through the university's Charter Schools Office and College of Education.
Feb 28, 2017
Music majors work with local students to compose and perform
Music students from Grand Valley recently completed an internship with the Grand Rapids Symphony, during which they helped 20 local high school students compose pieces of music that were performed at the symphony's annual "Symphony with Soul" concert on February 18.
Feb 21, 2017
Alumna manages collection of 1 million monetary objects at Smithsonian
Alumna Hillery York, '12, began her time at Grand Valley with the plans of a career working with large animals as a veterinarian. After developing an affinity for history through her general education courses, York changed direction. Now, she is the collections manager at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in the National Numismatic Collection. In this role, she oversees the acquisition, care and cataloging of more than 1 million monetary objects.
Feb 10, 2017
