Articles by Matthew Makowski
Carillons will toll tonight to mark 50th anniversary of MLK assassination
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of his death, Grand Valley's Cook Carillon Tower and Beckering Family Carillon will join in a chorus of bells ringing at the same time tonight from carillon towers across the U.S., beginning in Memphis.
Apr 4, 2018
United Methodist Church leader to examine importance of social justice in religious communities during event
An upcoming lecture at Grand Valley will explore the importance of social justice in various religious communities around the world. The Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, general secretary of the General Board of Church and Society of The United Methodist Church, will be the featured speaker during the 2018 Rabbi Phillip Sigal Memorial Lecture. In her role, Henry-Crowe oversees the church's response to issues including civil and human rights, economic justice, environmental justice, health and wholeness, peace with justice, and wo
Apr 4, 2018
Visual and media arts seniors to showcase capstone works during multiple exhibitions
More than 50 students from the Visual and Media Arts Department will showcase works that represent the culmination of their educational journeys at Grand Valley. Various exhibitions will be on display on both the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses throughout the month of April.
Apr 3, 2018
Students to depict that "hell is other people" during performances of "No Exit"
Three people, who have never met before, are brought into a strange room by a mysterious Bellboy who gives them barely any information about their situation except for the knowledge that they will be in that room together for the rest of eternity. All three characters only have one thing in common: they're all dead. This is the foundation of the plot for the upcoming play, "No Exit," which will be produced and performed by Grand Valley theater students as a part of the annual Performance Studios Series. Performances will tak
Mar 29, 2018
GrandPR creates communications campaigns for local nonprofits during 24-hour event
More than 30 students recently participated in a 24-hour marathon event to develop communications campaigns for five West Michigan nonprofit organizations that will ultimately help them make an impact in the local community and beyond. Staff members from GrandPR, Grand Valleyýs student-run public relations firm, developed these campaigns during the CreateAthon, held from March 23-24. GrandPR was one of only five student-run firms nationally affiliated with the Public Relations Society of America selected to host a CreateAtho
Mar 28, 2018
Students to support local human trafficking charity through dance performances
A collective of 30 Grand Valley student dancers and choreographers will capitalize on the excitement of live dance performances as a way to to raise money for a local charity. Every semester, the Momentum student dance organization holds multiple dance events to benefit a charity organization. This semester, the group will be supporting The Hope Project, an organization based in Muskegon that offers rehabilitation programs and aftercare services for victims of human trafficking. Performances will take place April 6 and 7 on
Mar 28, 2018
Alumna reporter who broke Nassar sex abuse story speaks about investigation during campus event
Marisa Kwiatkowski, '05, was one of three IndyStar reporters who broke the USA Gymnastics sexual abuse story that led to the conviction of sports physician Larry Nassar. More than 250 individuals have come forward with allegations of abuse against Nassar since the investigation began. Kwiatkowski shared anecdotes and insights about the investigation during the inaugural Robert Mayberry Comm-Unity Series event on March 26.
Mar 27, 2018
Visual arts expert to discuss challenges, opportunities of producing art in Midwest during events
As a nationally recognized visual arts expert, James McAnally believes in the importance of art criticism in developing culture and sees both challenges and opportunities in producing art in the Midwest region of the U.S. McAnally will discuss his viewpoints and his career during multiple events on Grand Valley's Allendale Campus March 26-27 as a part of the Visual and Media Arts Department's Visiting Artist Series.
Mar 23, 2018
"Landscape painter of weird narratives" to discuss art and international inspirations during upcoming event
Melanie Daniel, Grand Valley's current Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, draws much of her inspiration from her time living in both British Columbia and Israel for much of her life. She has carved out a niche for herself in terms of preferred mediums, and labels herself as a "landscape painter of weird narratives," while also making videos on occasion. Having exhibited her work all over the world, Daniel will discuss her past projects during a special presentation at Grand Valley on March 28. The free event will be f
Mar 20, 2018
1,200 local students compete in STEM challenges during annual Science Olympiad
More than 1,200 local middle and high school students spent March 17 building bottle rockets, dissecting thermodynamics, solving crimes, constructing towers and much more at Grand Valley during the 34th annual Region 12 Science Olympiad tournament. Students from more than 60 middle and high schools from across West Michigan showcased their knowledge in biology, earth science, chemistry, physics and technology during various contests on the Allendale Campus. The annual event is facilitated by Grand Valley's Regional Math and
Mar 19, 2018
