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news briefs: Harvard professor to visit GVSU

Oct 15, 2015

Harvard professor to visit GVSUHarvard professor David Edwards is scheduled to visit Grand Valley State University to give two separate presentations discussing how to connect science and technology with the arts and social issues.In addition to being...

GVSU preps for beach-themed Family Weekend

Rachel Huck • Oct 1, 2015

Campus is expected to be bustling with a wide array of events this Friday through Sunday as Grand Valley State University hosts the annual Family Weekend. “Family weekend originated in the 80s as a way to get families on campus to enjoy all that Grand...

News Briefs: “Dido and Aeneas” to be performed by GVSU Opera Theater

Oct 1, 2015

“Dido and Aeneas” to be performed by GVSU Opera TheaterGrand Rapids audiences will get the chance to see for the first time in 50 years the story of “Dido and Aeneas” performed on the stage by the Grand Valley State University Opera Theater from...

News Briefs: Religion and superheroes meet in upcoming presentation

Sep 28, 2015

“How to Find an Internship” eventGrand Valley State University students looking to get an edge on the competition in today’s workforce are encouraged to attend the “How to Find an Internship” event taking place on Sept. 30.At the event, internship...

Making room for other faiths

Sep 10, 2015

It's no secret that the vast majority of students of faith on Grand Valley State University's campus are some denomination of Christianity. For years, this was physically represented on GVSU's campus by the Cook-DeWitt Center, which, while technically...

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Maddie Forshee • Aug 21, 2015

Grand Rapids: ArtPrizeArtPrize is an iconic event and open art competition that happens all over the city of Grand Rapids every fall. This year is the seventh year of the event, which is taking place Sept. 23 through Oct. 11 and will feature over...

News Briefs: Open registration for GVSU Shakespeare’s Will Power summer camp for kids

Jul 13, 2015

Open registration for GV Shakespeare's Will Power summer camp for kidsParents can now register their children for the second session of the Will Power Summer Camp, which goes from July 20-24 and is held in the Grand Valley State University Performing...

Arts at a Glance

Apr 12, 2015

Headline: Arts at a GlanceUniversity Arts Chorale and Cantate Chamber EnsembleUnder the direction of Ellen Pool, the Grand Valley State University Arts Chorale and Cantate Chamber Ensemble will perform on April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Cook-Dewitt...

Anti-abortion demonstration ignites debate

Audra Gamble • Apr 2, 2015

Recently, the warmer weather has been testing Grand Valley State University students’ ability to focus on their schoolwork. This week, however, the warming temperatures have brought something to campus other than spring fever: anti-abortion demonstrators. ...

Recognizing contributions

Lucas Escalada • Mar 9, 2015

The Red Cross is well known for hosting blood drives and other community projects; however, lesser known is the National Red Cross Month. The Grand Valley State University Red Cross club will teach students how to perform citizen cardiopulmonary resuscitation...

Arts Briefs

Mar 8, 2015

Headline: Arts at a GlanceThe Aries TrioThe Aries Trio is a musical group that brings together the soul of the trumpet, the melody of the violin and the beauty of the piano to perform worldly tunes. The trio, with GVSU professor Richard Stoelzel on the...

Arts at a Glance

Feb 19, 2015

Kpop Unleashed Stop by the Grand River room in the Kirkhof Center tonight to catch a special performance of the Kpop Group Evolution’s annual dance showcase. This year’s showcase features a cultural theme based on Korea. The various performances...