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    V-Cast: Comp and PK on shorthanded win vs. GVSU  Nov 10, 2009
    EAST LANSING - Michigan State defeated Grand Valley State University 76-53 without minutes from three starters in Delvon Roe, Raymar Morgan, and Chris Allen. Click through for analysis from SpartanMag. (Michigan State Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Mark A. Reigle (247)  Nov 9, 2009
    Later in life, Mark earned a second Masters of Arts degree from Grand Valley State University in Allendale. He was employed at Berrien RESA in Berrien Springs since 1973, initially as a psychologist and later as a Special Education Supervisor of Ancillary Services and Programs. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)

    Lakers Compete At Lewis Invitational  Nov 6, 2009
    - The Grand Valley State University men's tennis team recorded numerous outstanding performances at the Lewis Flyers Fall Classic. The Lakers competed individually in the flighted bracket-style tournament. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Timothy Beard  Oct 18, 2009
    Surviving Tim are his wife of 26 years, Nancy Beard, Williston; one daughter, Ashley, Grand Valley State University, Michigan; four brothers, Glen and wife, Ann, Watford City, Daryl and wife, Charell, Williston, Russell and wife, Carol, Columbus, Ga. and Wayne and wife, Marie, Allyn, Wash. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)

    Mich. art event's success caught some off guard  Oct 16, 2009
    Paul Isely, economics department chairman at Grand Valley State University, said many businesses in downtown Grand Rapids received a strong "short-term bump" from ArtPrize. For the state's second-largest city to benefit in the long run, it must use the event to help distinguish it from Detroit "with all the baggage that goes with Detroit," Isely said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)

    Nov. 7 wedding planned  Oct 15, 2009
    Brad graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2005 with a degree in Business Economics with a Real Estate Emphasis. In July 2009, Brad moved to Raleigh and took a job with Trust Atlantic Bank as Senior Credit Analyst. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    XC Finishes Strong at Intercollegiate Open  Oct 10, 2009
    Junior Megan Maceratini from Grand Valley State University finished in first-place overall, turning in a time of 17:58, and leading her team to first-place team finish. GVSU also claimed five of the top-six spots in the women's championship race. (Msuspartans.com)

    Softball Earns NFCA Academic Honors  Oct 8, 2009
    Grand Valley State University, 3. 525; 5. (Aupanthers.com)

    New teachers join St. Mary School staff  Oct 2, 2009
    Graduated in April from Grand Valley State University, Boyne City native, Carly Stieber is another new faculty member at St. Mary ... Graduated in April from Grand Valley State University, Boyne City native, Carly Stieber is another new faculty member at St. Mary. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    ISU campus ranked 5th-safest  Sep 30, 2009
    The four schools beating out ISU were New York Institute of Technology, Farmingdale State University of New York, Grand Valley State University in Michigan and Indiana Wesleyan University. The Web site had this to say about ISU. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Costs weigh heavy as families plan for college  Sep 24, 2009
    Jessica had hoped this fall to enroll at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, but by midsummer realized she couldn't make it work. She is sticking out another semester at Mott, another semester of living at home. (USA Today)

    New downtown business offers legal service  Sep 23, 2009
    I could probably say, with relative certainty, that I will be open some time next week, said Kenneth Loucks, a 1986 graduate of Ionia High School and graduate of Grand Valley State University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School. Loucks' new law office, located at 206 W. Main St. in downtown Ionia, will specialize in general practice law including family, civil and criminal matters. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)

    Lady Ruggers benefit from loss in tourney  Sep 15, 2009
    Kathy Stepanoff runs with the ball in a win over Grand Valley State University earlier this season. The Lady Ruggers lost to Brown on Sunday but remain upbeat. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Richard Charles Cerecke (2)  Sep 8, 2009
    He attended Grand Valley State University until 1975, when he decided to fulfill his dreams of joining his father, Chuck, in business at Certified Metal Finishing (CMF) and starting a family with Lacinda, his wife of 31 years. He later went on to own CMF but not before venturing out on his own to start Ultra Seal Inc. in 1987. (The Herald-Palladium)

    Students to study warming effects on Arctic plants  Sep 1, 2009
    (AP) - Grand Valley State University students will spend the next five summers studying the effects of global warming on plants in the Arctic. The Allendale, Mich. (KSLA.com, LA)

    2009 GLIAC preseason coaches' poll  Aug 26, 2009
    BAY CITY In recent years, Grand Valley State University has stood atop the standings of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. But, there are a number of hungry teams chasing this fall s preseason leader while entertaining thoughts of taking away the league championship. (Wsuathletics.com)

    GLIAC Coaches Pick No. 9 GVSU to Win 2009 Women's Soccer GLIAC TItle  Aug 25, 2009
    - The head women's soccer coaches of the Great Lake Intercollegiate Athletic Conference chose Grand Valley State University, defending league champions, to win the 2009 GLIAC women's soccer title in the preseason poll. GVSU earned the maximum of 49 points and all seven first-place votes it was eligible for. (Gvsulakers.com)

    GVSN Set to Televise Laker Football at West Texas A&M  Aug 15, 2009
    Grand Valley State University announced Friday that the Grand Valley Sports Network will televise the Lakers season-opening football game at West Texas A&M on Saturday, August 29. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. EST at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium (20,000) in Canyon, Texas. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Engagement: Cherwinski-Brink  Aug 12, 2009
    She will be graduating in 2011 from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education. Her fianc; is a 2002 graduate of Gaylord High School. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Judge dismisses pedicab ticket  Aug 7, 2009
    Following the hearing, Lycka, who will be a sophomore at Grand Valley State University this fall, said: I m just glad that the issue is finally settled, that we were able to argue the case we ve been arguing all along in a legal environment. He also said the pedicab operators appreciate the support which members of the public have shown for their position. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    GLIAC Coaches Pick GVSU as 2009 Preseaon Football Favorite  Aug 4, 2009
    - The head football coaches of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) chose Grand Valley State University, four-time defending league champions, to win the 2009 GLIAC football title in preseason balloting. The league's 12 head coaches participated in the balloting, but were not allowed to vote for their team. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Best athletic year in Western history  Jul 21, 2009
    " Points are awarded to schools based on how teams finish in regional or national competition after conference play ends. Grand Valley State University, located in Michigan, captured its fourth-consecutive Director's Cup title, earning 1,014.5 points in a total of 16 sports. After their fifth-consecutive national championship, Western's women's crew team earned the maximum 100 points. Nine other sports, including men's and women's golf, basketball and cross country, women's indoor and outdoor... (Wwuvikings.com)

    Five Lakers to Compete at USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships  Jul 18, 2009
    - Grand Valley State University is sending five student-athletes to compete at the 2009 USA Outdoor Track Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, Ore. this weekend. (Gvsulakers.com)

    IN BRIEF (5)  Jul 17, 2009
    He received his master's degree in educational leadership from Grand Valley State University. Watershed survey planned by SWMPC. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)

    Heather Knouse named 2009 Alpenfest Queen  Jul 16, 2009
    Knouse, sponsored by Oliver's Chiropractic Center, is a 19-year-old student at Grand Valley State University. For the talent portion of the Queen's competition Knouse performed a cheerleading routine to the accompaniment of "Cotton Eyed Joe." - Advertisement. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Convergint Technologies LLC Founders Greg Lernihan and Dan Moceri Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2009 Award Winner in Midwest Region  Jul 7, 2009
    Locally, the program is sponsored by Winston & Strawn and Grand Valley State University. About Convergint Technologies LLC. (PR Newswire)

    Promise goals go beyond fundraising  Jul 7, 2009
    But the impact on the housing market has been slight so far, partly because of the economic downturn and partly because of a failure to extensively market the Promise, said Dr. Miller-Adams, a visiting scholar at the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research in Kalamazoo and assistant professor of political science at Grand Valley State University. Mr. Ghubril has marketing on his mind. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    MOVING FORWARD:  Christian publisher still plans Kate Gosselin book  Jun 26, 2009
    Tim Penning, assistant professor of communications at Grand Valley State University in Michigan, said the publisher is probably going to need to hold off. "It would be a fine line for them to try to sell this book with the kind of revelations that have happened," said Penning, who teaches public relations. (USA Today)

    NACMA Elects New Officers and Board of Directors  Jun 26, 2009
    Christine Plonsky, women's athletics director at the University of Texas, and Tim Selgo, director of athletics at Grand Valley State University will serve as advisors to the Association's Officers and Board of Directors. About NACMA: NACMA is comprised of nearly 1200 members from more than 325 universities and is the first organization of its kind to provide educational and networking opportunities; enhancement of acceptable operating standards and ethics; and establishment of the overall... (Nacda.com)

    NACMA Announces 2008-09 Award Winners  Jun 23, 2009
    Grand Valley State University ... Grand Valley State University ... Grand Valley State University. (Nacda.com)

    Librarians Fighting Google's Book Deal  Jun 18, 2009
    "This is a monumental settlement that's at stake, and for the government to show this kind of attention is heartening," says Lee Van Orsdel, dean of university libraries at Grand Valley State University. "The increased scrutiny on the part of the DOJ tells us that our concerns are resonating far beyond the library community," concurs Corey Williams, associate director in the office of government relations at the American Library Association. (Time.com)

    Buchanan Art Center's annual fundraiser coming June 27  Jun 16, 2009
    She graduated from Buchanan High School where she studied art for three years under Marie Remington, and obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design at Grand Valley State University. She is currently employed at a local graphics printing company. (Niles Star, MI)

    Michigan economy still searching for bottom  Jun 6, 2009
    ALLENDALE - This is the first recent month the local economy did not closely track with national statistics, according to a survey compiled by Brian Long, director of supply management research in the Seidman College of Business at Grand Valley State University. The Greater Grand Rapids survey was conducted the last two weeks of May. (Dowagiac News, MI)

    Only handful of protesters show up for Bush speech  Jun 5, 2009
    Standing with the protesters was Justin Melick of Bridgman, a Grand Valley State University student taking summer classes at LMC.. "I've got a class that got canceled, and I knew (Bush) was going to be here," said Melick, a social science major and political science minor. (The Herald-Palladium)

    GVSU Claims Its 11th Straight GLIAC President's Trophy  Jun 5, 2009
    - Grand Valley State University claimed the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) 2008-2009 Presidents' Trophy it was announced by the league office Thursday (June 4). The Presidents' Trophy, commonly referred to as the All-Sports Trophy, is awarded at the end of each year of competition to the conference member having demonstrated general excellence in all or most sports. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Grand Valley bucks 'brain drain'  Jun 4, 2009
    ALLENDALE - The latest numbers from Grand Valley State University show its graduates are bucking reports that college-educated young people are leaving Michigan in record numbers. The university released its annual Economic Impact Report and its employment report for fiscal year 2007-2008, the latest year for which figures are available. (Dowagiac News, MI)

    GHS golf team just misses states, but Rygwelski makes the cut  May 30, 2009
    The Blue Devils finished fourth at the regional at West Branch s Nightmare course, where the top three teams make the state finals next Friday at The Meadows course at Grand Valley State University. Gaylord (321), was just three shots behind third-place Ludington (318). (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Neurons That 'Mirror' The Attention Of Others Discovered  May 21, 2009
    Other authors include Jeffrey T. Klein of the Duke Department of Neurobiology, and Robert O. Deaner of the Department of Psychology at Grand Valley State University. The work was supported by Autism Speaks/NAAR, predoctoral and postdoctoral NIH NRSA fellowships, an NIH grant, and the Cure Autism Now Foundation. (Science Daily)

    Business leader's time at ASU still felt  May 15, 2009
    and is a graduate of Grand Valley State University in Michigan, which Seidman helped start. "He influenced my life in many ways," Hoffman said. (AZCentral -- Business)

    Cops: U.S. man confesses to killing Italian  May 9, 2009
    Hindenach was a student at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, during the 2008 winter term but did not return last fall, spokesman Brian Bowe said. An American college student, Amanda Knox, is currently on trial in the central Italian city of Perugia, charged with sexual violence and murder in the 2007 slaying of her roommate. (MSNBC -- International)

    The Meadows Named One of the Best College Golf Courses  May 9, 2009
    The Meadows Golf Club at Grand Valley State University was ranked by Links Magazine as one of the top 25 college courses in the U.S.. The Meadows was rated No. 22 on the list. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Niles High Class of 2009 top seniors: Tie makes 11  May 6, 2009
    She plans on attending Grand Valley State University and eventually receive a doctorate in physical therapy ... She plans to attend Grand valley State University and study general business and Spanish. (Niles Star, MI)

    More of this story»  May 1, 2009
    "Even though there's nothing in writing that says that house was used as part of the Underground Railroad," said Grand Valley State University academic Veta Tucker, who reprised her February program on Ramptown settlements, "we believe that the carriage house was definitely used as a gathering place for fugitives when they first got here and James E. Bonine owned the carriage house and much of the land that was Ramptown. Fugitives lived on that land. Because his wife was Stephen Bogue's... (Dowagiac News, MI)

    Former MSU Football Players Bike To Mexico  Apr 28, 2009
    Grand Valley State University associate professor John Shinsky, NFL veteran Joe DeLamielleure and former Secret Service Director Eljay Bowron left Saturday (April 25) at halftime from the 50-yard line during the annual MSU Green and White football game at Spartan Stadium. With the support of countless sponsors, the three, who were teammates in the early `70s, will bike about 120 miles each day. (Msuspartans.com)

    Golf Earns Bid to NCAA East/Northeast Super Regional  Apr 28, 2009
    MIDWEST/SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL The Meadows Golf Club; Allendale, Michigan; hosted by Grand Valley State University. Midwest Region: 1. (Aupanthers.com)

    WSU Golf Qualifies For NCAA Super Regionals  Apr 28, 2009
    Grand Valley State University will host the event. It will mark the team's third consecutive appearance in the Super Regional and its fifth in the last six years under head coach. (Wsuathletics.com)

    QB James Stallons Set To Transfer To Grand Valley State  Apr 17, 2009
    - Grand Valley State University announced that quarterback James Stallons (Staww-lons) will transfer from the University of Wisconsin to Grand Valley State. Stallons will be a member of the 2009 GVSU football team that will open play at West Texas A 29. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Three WSU Student-Athletes Receive Winter 2009 GLIAC Commissioner's Awards  Apr 15, 2009
    The six female student-athletes to receive the Winter 2009 GLIAC Commissioner's Awards are: Jaclyn Armstrong of Lake Superior State University; Katie Cezat of Hillsdale College; of Wayne State University; Megan Starnes of Northwood University; Jenna Thayer of Grand Valley State University and Katie Wysocky of Michigan Technological University. The six male student-athletes to receive the Winter 2009 GLIAC Commissioner's Awards are: and of Wayne State; Thomas Buxton of Tiffin University; Steve... (Wsuathletics.com)

    Have sports, will play  Apr 5, 2009
    After high school, Schrauben plans on attending Grand Valley State University and pursue a career in education ... After high school, I plan to attend Grand Valley State University and pursue a career in education. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)

    Four Women's Crew Members Invited To U23 Selection Camp  Apr 3, 2009
    Invitation Roster Kelsey Arnold - Grand Valley State University - University of Washington Amanda Chase - University of Virginia Olivia Coffey - Harvard University Emily Dreissigacker - Dartmouth College Elise Etem - University of California Ariel Frost - Princeton University Monica George - University of Texas Sarah Gribler - University of Michigan Elena Humphreys - University of California Anna Kendrick - Harvard University Mary Jeghers - University of California Ashley Kroll - University of... (Gohuskies.com)

    Grand Valley State Signs Extension With Clear Channel Radio  Apr 1, 2009
    - Grand Valley State University athletics and Clear Channel Radio announced today that both parties have mutually agreed on a five-year extension of the current contract ... Grand Valley State University also announced the development of the GVSU Football Radio Network. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Cox first in discus  Mar 27, 2009
    On Tuesday, Niles competed in the Division I-II portion of the Lake Michigan Credit Union Challenge hosted by Grand Valley State University. The Lady Vikings' Baysia Cox won the discus with a toss of 107-1, while she was sixth in the shot put with a throw of 33-10. (Niles Star, MI)

    Dowagiac's Martin wins 55-meter dash at GVSU  Mar 27, 2009
    Dowagiac's Kaisha Martin took first place in the 55-meter dash on Wednesday at the Lake Michigan Credit Union Challenge hosted by Grand Valley State University. Martin also was second in the 200-meters and sixth in the high jump. (Dowagiac News, MI)

    GVSU's Grice, Benjamin Earn GLIAC Weekly Honors  Mar 24, 2009
    - Grand Valley State University freshman outfielder and senior pitcher have been named the GLIAC Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively, following their performances against Findlay and Hillsdale. Grice hit. (Gvsulakers.com)

    Spring sports begin Wednesday for Chieftains  Mar 21, 2009
    The Dowagiac varsity track teams will open up their seasons on March 25 at the Lake Michigan Credit Union Challenge at Grand Valley State University ... Dowagiac will compete in the Lake Michigan Credit Union Challenge to be held at Grand Valley State University. (Dowagiac News, MI)

    No chairs: Students 'get the wiggles out' on exercise balls  Mar 8, 2009
    John Kilbourne, a professor in the Department of Movement Science at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Mich. switched to stability balls in his college courses last semester and surveyed 52 students on the change. (USA Today -- News)

    Odd Life Found in Great Lakes  Feb 26, 2009
    Groundwater beneath Lake Huron is dissolving minerals from the defunct seabed and carrying them into the lake to form these exotic, extreme environments, said Bopaiah A. Biddanda of Grand Valley State University, in Muskegon, Mich. Biddanda is one of the leaders of the study of these odd environments. (Yahoo News)

    More than one Ramptown?  Feb 20, 2009
    Dr. Veta Tucker of Grand Valley State University Feb. 4 addressed a capacity crowd leading off The Museum at Southwestern Michigan College's spring lecture series on a decade devoted to detailing the 19th century African American settlement along the Underground Railroad through Penn Township. "Quakers were some of the earliest settlers of Cass County," she said, "although most people don't realize that when they first emigrated to this country, they were slave owners.". (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)

    The Meadows At Grand Valley State Selected To Host 2011 DII Women's Championship  Feb 19, 2009
    - The NCAA announced Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 that the Meadows Golf Course on the campus of Grand Valley State University has been selected to host the 2011 NCAA Division II Women's Golf National Championship May 11-14. The Meadows has previously hosted four women's national championships (1996, 1998, 2002 and 2006) and two men's national championships (2001 and 2007). (Gvsulakers.com)

    GVSU Earns Three GLIAC Weekly Awards  Feb 19, 2009
    set a Grand Valley State University record with a time of 1:50. 74 in the 800-meter run at the GVSU Big Meet. (Gvsulakers.com)

    GVSU Announces 2009 Football Schedule  Feb 18, 2009
    - Grand Valley State University released its 2009 schedule, complete with game times today. The Lakers will play a full GLIAC slate of 10 games and picked up an 11th game with a home-and-home series versus West Texas Anning with the 2009 season opener. (Gvsulakers.com)

    City of David wins nod for National Register (506)  Feb 10, 2009
    Heather Van Wormer, anthropology professor at Grand Valley State University, gave a presentation on the nomination Jan. 16 to the Michigan Historic Preservation Review Board in Lansing. Amanda Harrell, a graduate student in the Andrews University architecture department, wrote a catalog of the 81 architectural descriptions for the district. (The Herald-Palladium)

    CEFMA Announces Officer and Board of Directors Update  Feb 8, 2009
    Bolich joins Jeanne Boyd, managing director of the Division I men's basketball championship, NCAA; Donyale Canada, director of sport services, Conference USA; Brett Hickman, assistant athletics director - event management ities, Wake Forest University; Michael Kelly, associate commissioner, Atlantic Coast Conference; Lisa Sweany, senior associate athletics director, Grand Valley State University; and John David Wicker, associate athletics director - event ity operations, Washington State... (Nacda.com)


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