Grand Valley State University
NPO Showcase: GVSU Master of Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership
by (GRTV)
Submitted 10-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
This segment of NPO Showcase features Salvatore Alaimo, Assistant Professor for Grand Valley State University's School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration. Dr. Alaimo joins us in studio to discuss the School's new curriculum, a...
Security director examines proposed panhandling restrictions
by (Sara Ransom)
Submitted 08-08-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
For the past five years Russell Wolff has had many experiences with panhandlers on the Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Pew Campus and the surrounding area. "It’s a public university; panhandlers are welcome to come on our campus,...
Story Matters: Isaac Murray turns love of Grand Rapids into poetry
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 06-19-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...
Greener Grads launches cap and gown recycling program
by (erictank)
Submitted 05-20-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
A new Grand Rapids based startup is emphasizing sustainability in an industry that has typically contributed to the throw-away culture of modern America. Graduation gowns, a keepsake item, have a one time purpose. Once the graduation ceremony is...
Reading with the Stars program encourages young readers
by (Community Liter...)
Submitted 03-21-2014 under NONPROFITS
Liz Aschwege has a passion for sharing her love of reading. Her program, Reading with the Stars, is a partnership between local college students and athletes and area elementary schools. Teams from Aquinas College, Grand Valley State University, and...
Story Matters: Renata Horvath applies GVSU learning in urban design to work at DGRI
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 02-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. The Rapidian's...
Story Matters: Kelley Howley stays in Grand Rapids, starts business
by (Holly)
Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...
Public input needed for survey of Grand Rapids life
by (erictank)
Submitted 10-01-2013 under NEWS
VoiceGR, an initiative of Grand Valley State University through the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy is running an online survey in an effort to gather information about living and working in Grand Rapids. The survey takes approximately 15...
Young painter shares unique approach to painting, thoughts on art
by (empichot)
Submitted 07-17-2013 under NEWS
“Painting is this magical thing,” says Jeff Kraus. “I think people fantasize painters, or something. They’re like creating these masterpieces.” Standing in his warehouse studio on Godfrey, I am surrounded by Kraus...
Activists perform in That Takes Ovaries! this weekend
by (GVSU Womens Center)
Submitted 03-19-2013 under NONPROFITS
Eighty Grand Valley State University students, faculty, staff and community members are involved with the GVSU Women’s Center second annual performance of "That Takes Ovaries! Bold Women, Brazen Acts." Taking place this Friday,...