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GVSU to add new $46.5 million health sciences building

Audra Gamble • Nov 7, 2016

The Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees approved plans for a new health sciences building in Grand Rapids at its latest meeting Friday, Nov. 4.The building, which will be located on Lafayette Avenue and Hastings Street, will be ready for move-in...

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Nov 2, 2016

Beneath the Wreath: A Charitable Shopping EventBegin Christmas shopping early this year while giving back to the community. The Junior League of Grand Rapids, an organization of women committed to improving the potential of women and communities through...

GVSU choral ensemble holds first annual concert

Carmen Smith • Oct 31, 2016

The first annual Grand Valley State University choral concert took its audience on a musical trip from start to finish with a variety of songs from madrigal classics to spiritual numbers and vocal percussions. The concert was held Tuesday, Oct. 25 at...

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Kate Branum • Oct 30, 2016

Dia De Los MuertosCelebrate the Day of the Dead with Latin American and Latino studies at Grand Valley State University Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Niemeyer Honors College. This event, featuring Mexican artist Roli Mancera, will honor...

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Oct 24, 2016

Founders Day CelebrationGrand Valley State University will celebrate the fourth annual Founders Day Tuesday, Oct. 25. The day will celebrate the individuals who came together to share their vision and create the foundation for the university. Cupcakes...

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Oct 6, 2016

Flu ShotsGrand Valley State University will be offering flu vaccinations from Monday, Oct. 3 through Thursday, Oct. 27 at various locations. The GVSU Health Center, as well as the Allendale, Pew, Holland and Muskegon campuses will have a clinic set up...

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Sep 21, 2016

'Power of Student Voices' Student Civic assemblyJoin Leighton Watson, a former student body president at Howard University, has been featured on public media outlets including CNN, NPR and BET regarding topics such as social justice and policing in America....

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Sep 8, 2016

Auditions for Good KidsOpen auditions for the play “Good Kids” will be held Sept. 13 from 2:15 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. and Sept. 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The casting is open to all students regardless of gender, race or area of study and opportunities...

GVSU receives state funding for new health science building

Shae Slaughter • Aug 23, 2016

As Grand Valley State University continues to grow in size, so does the need for larger facilities. Currently, GVSU is expanding to fulfill the need of students in the form of a new health sciences building.This new academic building will be built downtown...

Tips and tricks to succeed at GVSU

Emily Doran • Aug 23, 2016

As exciting as it may be, moving onto campus as an incoming freshman is undoubtedly a stressful experience. First-year students are invariably hit with an overwhelming wave of information and responsibilities from the moment they pull onto campus and...

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Jun 3, 2016

Green Golf Outing to support CLAS ScholarshipTo support the College of Liberal Arts and Science scholarship fund at Grand Valley State University, at golf outing will be held Meadows Club House on June 15. The CLAS on the Green annual event will run from...

Laker Line project asks for student feedback

Shae Slaughter • Apr 21, 2016

On April 20, representatives of the newly redesigned Laker Line held an event open to all students to introduce Grand Valley State University’s fresh concept for busing.Busing is a very important part of many student's lives at GVSU. The Route 50 is...