Lakers Ready

Division of Academic Affairs

June 3, 2024

Lakers Ready is sent by the Office of the Provost
to faculty and staff within the Division of Academic Affairs

In this issue of Lakers Ready

Engaged Scholarship

Beth Peterson, Associate Professor of Writing, published Dispatches from the End of Ice. Shortly after Beth Peterson moved to a village on the edge of Europe's largest glacier, things began to disappear, including a professor, a friend, and the glacier itself. Set against the backdrop of a changing climate, Dispatches asks why these losses matter, and also, what can still be found. Click here to learn more about this book.

Updates

GVSU is expanding in Battle Creek, thanks to a $10.3 million gift from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. The grant enables Grand Valley to serve Battle Creek area residents through three main areas: increasing access to GVSU degrees and certificates by offering programs at the Kendall Center, growing the food innovation economy, and investing in an aging workforce and new industry opportunities. Congratulations to all who participated in this effort, including Chief Executive of GVSU Omni Kara Van Dam and Southwest Michigan Director Al Shifflett, University Development's Director of Foundation Relations Ken Zahrt and Specialist for Foundation Relations Allison Ribick, and the Office of Sponsored Programs' Director Kim Squiers. Check out the GVNext Article for more information.

GVSU is enhancing academic advising to support student success. Learn more by viewing Student Success: Enhancing Academic Advising.  

Events

Fall orientation for new graduate students is on August 22 with a virtual session on August 23. Please encourage students to attend to learn about university resources and how the Graduate School is here to support them. There are multiple in-person and virtual options, as well as a resource fair. Learn more on the Virtual New Graduate Student Orientation page.

All graduate assistants are required to attend a New Graduate Assistant Orientation prior to the semester in which they start their GA position. This session will take place on August 23, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Loosemore Auditorium, Pew Grand Rapids Campus. Please encourage your new GAs to register for the session. Learn more on the Graduate Assistantships webpage.

Important Dates and Links

Previously Shared Events 
8/22 - New Graduate Student Orientation - 2:00 p.m., Varies Events, Loosemore Auditorium, Pew Grand Rapids Campus
8/23 - New Graduate Student Orientation - 12:00 p.m., Loosemore Auditorium, Pew Grand Rapids Campus
8/23 - New Graduate Assistant Orientation - 3:00 p.m, Loosemore Auditorium, Pew Grand Rapids Campus

Dates
6/18-19 - Examinations: 1st 6 weeks
6/24 - Classes Begin: 2nd 6 weeks
8/5-6 - Examinations: 2nd 6 and 12 Weeks

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

During the summer, Lakers Ready will be published biweekly: May 20, June 3, 17, July 1, 15, 29, and August 12. Weekly distribution will return on August 26.