Selfies with Mary: A photo-op tour of Mary Idema Pew Library

The last opportunity to tour the library will occur Sept. 2, as new and returning students are invited to take an inside look at the Mary Idema Pew Library on the Allendale Campus to start planning late-night study spots and learn about what the library has to offer.

This self-guided tour includes six different photo opportunities that will guide students throughout the four floors of the library. The tour will end with a demonstration of the Automated Storage and Retrieval System, also known as the book robot, where students can pick up a prize after the expedition.

At the end of the tour, students can stop at the service desk to start the tour during all open library hours. The library’s hours can be found at www.gvsu.edu/library.

Voter registration drive at GV

Students at Grand Valley State University are invited to begin the process of becoming a registered voter for the upcoming November presidential election. For those interested in a specific candidate, becoming a registered voter is the first step to creating change.

The drive will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m Sept. 1. located by the Cook Carillon Tower. For more information, contact [email protected].

‘Recital of Russian Song’: Rachael Gates to perform at GV

Rachael Gates, a visiting professor at Grand Valley State University, will perform a unique medley of Russian song rarely performed in America today. On Sept. 1, the event will be located at the Sherman Van Solkema Hall in the Performing Arts Center.

Starting at 7 p.m., students and the public are invited as Gates is accompanied by pianist, Robert Cornwell, to present the repertoires.

Through the use of visuals acquired during her performing tour in Russia, Gates will accompany backgrounds during her performances artists such as Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov Sviridov and many more.

The concert is free for all to attend. For more information, contact the Office of Music and Dance at (616) 331-3484.

Young Flint Speaks exhibit at GV

Surrounding the Flint water crisis, many local news organizations and citizens have voiced their concerns on the condition of the water and its community. However, despite the age difference, the students of the Linden Charter Academy are also speaking up.

The exhibit started Aug. 22, located at the Blue Wall Gallery Richard M. DeVos Center in downtown Grand Rapids, the Young Flint Speaks exhibit will be open to the public.

During the winter 2016 semester, Grand Valley State University graduate student Stephanie Smedley worked with middle school students in Flint to document their experience of the crisis through artwork.

The exhibit will be on view at Grand Valley State University until Nov. 3. The gallery is free and open to the public. Visit www.gvsu.edu/artgallery for more information.