News from Grand Valley State University

Articles by Leah Twilley

Holocaust survivor to visit Grand Valley

A woman who survived the Holocaust and escaped imprisonment will give a presentation at Grand Valley on March 15, as part of Women's History Month.

Mar 13, 2017


Grand Valley celebrates International Women's Day

As the world celebrates International Women's Day March 8, Grand Valley is paying tribute its own women who are leaders, mentors and trailblazers.

Mar 8, 2017


Nominations open for sustainability awards

The Office of Sustainability Practices is accepting nominations for its ninth annual Sustainability Champions Awards. Nominations are due by March 17.

Mar 6, 2017


Grand Valley celebrates Women's History Month

A visit from a female Holocaust survivor and a research study presentation about female leaders of color in West Michigan are just two of many events planned at Grand Valley to celebrate March as Women�'s History Month.

Feb 28, 2017


TEDxGVSU to be webcast live February 24

TEDxGVSU 2017, "The Blueprints between X and Why," will be webcast live at www.tedxgvsu.com/livestream.

Feb 24, 2017


More than 230 employers expected at career fair

Job seekers will have the opportunity to meet more than 230 employers at the 2017 Winter Career Fair February 23 at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids.

Feb 14, 2017


Lecture series will spotlight current public issues

The series, "Democracy 101: A Series of Critical Conversations," is organized by the Community Service Learning Center in the Office of Student Life. The first lecture will take place February 15 and address the challenges faced by third parties.

Feb 13, 2017


Faculty, staff recognized at Presidents' Ball

More than 4,500 students, faculty and staff members attended the color-themed ball, "Unchartered Color: A Journey Through the Meaning of Color," at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.

Feb 8, 2017


Volunteers sought to test new software for musical fountain

A Grand Valley group is seeking volunteers to test a new software program that will allow users to choreograph the lighting, music, and water movements of the historic musical fountain in Grand Haven.

Feb 7, 2017


Grand Valley participates in national recycling competition

From February 5-April 1, Grand Valley will compete against hundreds of colleges and universities in Recyclemania. The 10-week competition includes categories such as Food Service Organics and Waste Minimization.

Feb 6, 2017