Lakers Ready
Division of Academic Affairs
October 9, 2023
Lakers Ready is sent by the Office of the Provost
to faculty and staff within the Division of Academic Affairs
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In this issue of Lakers Ready
- Laker to Laker: Message from the Provost
- Educational Equity
- Engaged Scholarship
- Events
- Important Dates and Links
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Laker to Laker: Message from the Provost
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Dear Colleagues,
Just a few words of gratitude for all the voices, views, and perspectives that you have all shared in the past few weeks.
Two weeks ago, we held six town halls related to the future organization of the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing (PCEC), four open to all, and two for the College of Education and Community Innovation (CECI). I want to thank everyone who participated in person and on Zoom, and to those who responded in writing to the survey. I appreciate all the input and insight and the spirit with which they were shared.
Last week, we used this column to share about the collective efforts on retention and student success. I also met with several faculty and staff groups and heard additional suggestions that we will be implementing. The success of every Laker is our collective work. We all have a role to play, and we are all in this effort together. I am always impressed by the level of commitment, passion, and sense of responsibility that every member of this campus feels for our students. This culture is what our students and their parents experience and echo to us, and this makes GVSU unique.
In addition to the constructive feedback, I have also heard an overwhelming sense of excitement and positive feeling about the mood and elevated level of engagement with the students this Fall. I hope we all continue to see and experience this engagement and enthusiasm.
Thank you again for all you do and for your willingness to share candidly.
Best regards,
Fatma
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Last Call for 2023 Teach-In Proposals
The final deadline to submit proposals for the 2023 Teach-In is October 18; sessions will be presented November 8 (Pew) and November 9 (Allendale), with hybrid options both dates. Each year, GVSU holds a university-wide Teach-In, where teams of faculty, staff, and students present informative and engaging sessions, for mutual education on topics of social justice and liberation. More information is available on the website; email teachin@gvsu.edu with questions.
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Congratulations to the Kirkhof College of Nursing and the Interprofessional Simulation Center for their $1.5 million federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The project will improve nursing workforce readiness by increasing experiential-learning opportunities using simulation technology. The goal is to increase the diversity of nurses and prepare BSN graduates to serve the healthcare needs of rural and medically underserved populations.
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Climate Resilience at GVSU: Scholarship, Stewardship, Leadership
Join your colleagues for the next GVSU Quest Series event on October 26, 1-2 p.m., Cook DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus. As climate resilience necessitates engagement of our entire campus community, this session will center on student learning opportunities, innovative research, campus operations and planning, and community engagement. To learn more about this Series and to RSVP, visit the Quest Series webpage.
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Upcoming Laker Club Talks
Rediscovering Home
Kara Van Dam, Vice Provost for Graduate and Lifetime Learning
October 12, 4-5 p.m., University Club, DeVos Center, Pew Grand Rapids Campus
Learn more and RSVP attendance plans.
Active Learning is Personal
Robert Talbert, Professor of Mathematics and Senior Faculty Fellow for Learning Futures
October 19, 4-5 p.m., Laker Club, Allendale Campus
Learn more and RSVP attendance plans.
Haunted Arboretum Next WeekEnjoy the Haunted Arboretum on October 12 and 13, 7:30-10:00 p.m., Allendale Campus! Take a walk through the arboretum for a scary and fun experience. Not interested in being scared? No worries - attend the Fright Free Friday from 3-5 p.m. on October 13 to see the props and decorations within the arboretum without the jump scares.
AWRI Seminar Series
Dr. Tiffany Schriever from Western Michigan University presents "Examining biodiversity patterns, food-web dynamics, and hydrology across freshwater habitats" on October 13, 2:00 p.m., Multipurpose Room, Annis Water Resources Institute Lake Michigan Center, Muskegon. Learn more by visiting the AWRI website.
GVSU Annual Climate Change Education Solutions Summit - CCESS
CCESS2023 will take place October 17, Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center, Pew Grand Rapids Campus and October 18, online. Hosted by the GVSU Climate Change Education Solutions Network, this transdisciplinary conference aims to connect minds for a sustainable climate action. The keynote speaker is Bryan Alexander, the creator of The Future of Higher Education Observatory and a host of the Future Trends Forum. Speakers include Denise Keele, Deirdre Nieves, John Biewen, Whitney Pirtle, and other special guests.
International Faculty and Friends Event: Tunisia
Please join International Faculty and Friends in celebrating Tunisia. Provost Fatma Mili will share brief information about Tunisian Culture. This event will take place on October 19, from 6-7:30 p.m. at Sheshco Mediterranean Grill, 2121 Celebration Dr NE Suite 700, Grand Rapids. Seating is limited and reservations for this program are required. Appetizers will be provided. Each individual will be responsible for the cost of their own meal.
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Important Dates and Links
Previously Shared Events
10/12 - Laker Club Talk: Kara Van Dam, Rediscovering Home - 4 p.m., University Club, DeVos Center, Pew Grand Rapids Campus
10/12 - GVSU Career and Internship Fair - DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids
10/12 - Author Angeline Boulley - 6:00 p.m., Kentwood Branch Library
10/12 & 10/13 - Haunted Arboretum - 7:30 p.m., Allendale Campus
10/13 - AWRI Seminar Series - 2 p.m., Multipurpose Room, AWRI Lake Michigan Center
10/14 - Chemistry at the Mall - 11:00 a.m., Woodland Mall, Kentwood, Michigan
10/16 - President's Forum - Universities on Fire: Higher Education in the Age of Climate Crisis with Bryan Alexander - 1:30 p.m., Seidman Center, Pew Grand Rapids Campus
10/17 & 10/18 - Climate Change Education Solutions Summit - Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center, Pew Grand Rapids Campus
10/17 - Study Abroad Fair - 10:00 a.m., Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus
10/18 - Laker Club Talk: Steven Hodas, From Pulling Stumps to Pushing Strings - 4 p.m., Laker Club, Allendale Campus
10/19 - International Faculty and Friends Event: Tunisia - 6:00 p.m., Sheshco Mediterranean Grill, Grand Rapids
10/19 - Laker Club Talk: Robert Talbert, Active Learning is Personal - 4 p.m., Laker Club, Allendale Campus
10/25 - President's Forum - Learning Engineering: The Art of Applying the Sciences of Learning to Education with Bror Saxberg- 2:00 p.m., Alumni House, Allendale Campus
10/26 - GVSU Quest Series: Climate Resilience at GVSU - 1:00 p.m., Cook-DeWitt Center, Allendale Campus
11/3 - Philosophical Reflections on ChatGPT - 3:00 p.m., BLL-110 Mackinac Hall, Allendale Campus
11/4 - Energizing Our Weekend Family Fun Event - 10:00 a.m., Allendale Campus
11/8 - Author Robin Wall Kimmerer - 11:15 a.m., Grand River Room, Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus
12/15 - Graduate School Citation Awards - 5:00 p.m., Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center, Pew Grand Rapids Campus
Dates
Various Dates - Campus Flu Clinic Schedule
10/9-13 - Mid-term Evaluations
10/22-24 - Fall Break - no classes / University open
11/1 - Faculty Awards Nominations Deadline
11/10 - Withdraw with a "W" Deadline
11/22-26 - Thanksgiving Recess
12/9 - Commencement - 3:00 p.m., Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
12/9-16 - Exam week
Links
Lakers Ready - repository of this weekly newsletter and a link to submit content
Laker Family Network - repository of the monthly newsletter sent by the Division of Student Affairs to GVSU parents/supporters
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