Articles by Matthew Makowski
Grand Valley hosts "most important" national conference for classical language educators
Grand Valley recently hosted the 70th Annual Institute of the American Classical League, which brought more than 250 educators from across the U.S. and Canada to both the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses. The institute, which took place June 29-July 1, consisted of workshops and development sessions aimed at elementary, secondary and post-secondary teaching of classical languages.
Jul 3, 2017
Alumna awarded national PR society's highest individual honor
Jaclyn Ermoyan, '17, has been named the recipient of the Public Relations Society of America's National Gold Key award. It is the highest individual honor given by the organization. She will receive the award in October.
Jun 30, 2017
Field day teaches community about West Michigan natural history
The annual Allendale Community Field Day paired Grand Valley faculty with members of the Allendale community and public school system for a fun day of engaging activities that encouraged outdoor education and environmental awareness. Celebrating the theme of "Things that Happen," participants contributed video messages for a time capsule, learned about the glacial origins of West Michigan, examined earth history through soil and tree cores, and more.
Jun 28, 2017
Camp teaches students benefits of renewable energy
More than 40 students from 23 local middle schools learned about renewable energy during the Energizing Our World camp. The three-day, interactive camp took place on the Allendale Campus June 20-22. During the camp, students participated in hands-on activities to learn about solar, wind and hydro power. From constructing their own wind turbines to building and racing solar-powered cars, the lessons highlighted the benefits of renewable energy, best sustainable practices and the applications of renewable energy.
Jun 23, 2017
Annual carillon concert series to feature musicians from around the world
The 23rd annual Cook Carillon International Concert Series will take place on Sundays at 8 p.m. on the Allendale Campus, from June 25-August 20. The 17th annual Beckering Family Carillon International Concert Series brings five concerts to the Lacks International Plaza located at the DeVos Center on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus. These concerts will take place on Wednesdays at noon, beginning July 5.
Jun 19, 2017
GVSU snake disease research featured on National Geographic
The eastern massasauga rattlesnake, the only venomous species of snake native to Michigan, is currently on the U.S. Endangered Species List due to the ongoing threat of snake fungal disease. A team of faculty and students at Grand Valley are hoping to change that through their research, which was recently featured on National Geographic. The National Geographic video spotlights Jennifer Moore, assistant professor of natural resource management, and her team conducting research at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings.
Jun 12, 2017
Alumnus uses super memory to compete on new TV show
Alumnus John Graham can memorize an 80-digit number in 40 seconds, a list of 70 random words in five minutes, and 148 names and faces in 15 minutes. Graham, '09, put his self-taught photographic memory to the test when he competed on FOX's new competition series, "Superhuman" June 12.
Jun 11, 2017
App connects community to more than 14,000 works of art
Grand Valley is home to more than 14,000 pieces of art originating from six different continents. The Art at GVSU app is a free mobile application for iPhone and Android devices that provides users with a complete list of artworks in the university's collection, locations of artwork on campus, and provides pre-curated walking art tours.
May 25, 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
Relationship of religion and science to be explored during conference
Scientists, philosophers, and theologians from around the world will gather in West Michigan to discuss the relationship between science and religion during the Grand Dialogue in Science and Religion annual conference, hosted by the Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley. The conference, taking place May 13, is free and open to the public.
May 3, 2017
