The American Heart Association has recently recognized Grand Valley State University as a Platinum Fit-Friendly Worksite for 2012. President Thomas J. Haas, Provost Gayle R. Davis, and Associate Vice President for Human Resources D. Scott Richardson received the award from the AHA on Dec. 4 at the DeVos Center on GVSU’s Pew campus. Qualifications for being named an AHA Fit-Friendly Worksite include promoting a wellness culture, offering physical activity options, and offering a wide variety of healthy eating options. GVSU’s health and wellness initiatives are housed within the Human Resources office.