GV Workshop Puppet Show

Concluding a week-long workshop taken by Grand Valley State University students, there will be a show of their puppetry skills put on at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 20. The performance will showcase puppets created by the students and scripts written by the students.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact the Louis Armstrong Theatre box office in person or call (616) 331-2300.

Arts at Noon: Pianist Jani Parsons and Percussionist Chris Sies

The Arts at Noon series will continue with a performance by pianist Jani Parson and percussionist Chris Sies at noon on Feb. 17 in the Cook-DeWitt Center.

Jani and Chris have performed actively across North America both as soloists as well as members of the dynamic mixed chamber sextet, Latitude 49. The Chicago-based powerhouse duo will present a fresh program of works that celebrate the versatility of their instruments, from the daring to the sublime. The performance will provide an afternoon of provocative sounds mixed with stories and anecdotes.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/music.

StrengthsQuest Series: Discover

On Feb. 24, an event held at Grand Valley State University will be based on StrengthsQuest, produced by the Gallup organization. From 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., students can expect to discover their strengths in areas of their life and profession.

Prior to the program, participants will take the Clifton Strengthsfinder, a web-based assessment of normal personality to discover their top five talents.

In addition, the series will assist students to understand their personal talents and the talents of others as well. Speakers will teach ways on how specific talents can be developed.

The event will be in Kirkhof Center Room 2263. The StrengthsQuest program is used with students, faculty and staff in a variety of contexts. Contact Valerie Guzman at [email protected] with questions about the program details.

Students must pre-register for this event on OrgSync. For more information on the event, contact [email protected].

Passport Fair held at GV

On Feb. 23, students in need of a passport or renewing an existing one can head to the Pere Marquette Room in the Kirkhof Center.

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the event is held by the Padnos International Center, where students can stop by before-hand to get their picture taken and save time.

To come prepared, students should bring:

Proof of citizenship, a form of identity, a check for $110 made out to the U.S. Department of State and a separate check for $25 to the USPS. Photographs can be taken for $3 cash, but students must present their GVSU identification card.

Passport renewals also require two checks, one for $110 to the Department of State and $6.45 to the USPS. To check eligibility for a passport renewal, visit www.state.gov.

For more information, contact (616) 331-3898 or [email protected].