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Table of ContentsOn Campus Services..................................5Professor Advice......................................11Money Matters.........................................13Downtown Attractions .......................18,19Fitness ...................................................21Campus Clubs ........................................23Student Discounts...............................29,30...and much, much more!

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Grand Valley Lanthorn CAMPUS EVENTS 2010 / 2011 3

Fall classes begin- Aug. 30Labor Day recess- Sept. 5-7Drop/add deadline- Sept. 3Mid-term evaluations- Oct. 11-15Thanksgiving recess- Nov. 24-28Classes end- Dec. 11Fall commencement- Dec. 11Exams- Dec. 13-18Fall semester ends- Dec. 18Grades available to students- Dec. 23

Winter classes begin- Jan. 10Drop/add deadline- Jan. 14Mid-term evaluations- Feb. 21-25Spring break- March 6-13Classes end- April 23Exams- April 25-30Winter semester ends- April 30Winter commencement- April 30Grades available to students- May 30

Campus Life Night: Sept. 7Finish out your Labor Day

break with a night to learn about all the different clubs and organizations at GVSU. Student organizations will fill the Fieldhouse Arena from 7 p.m to 9 p.m., offering information about their groups and how to get involved. Students can visit the various tables, receive giveaways and sign up for more information on anything that grabs their interest.

Homecoming Week: Oct. 3-9

Key events include an ice cream social, 5K run/walk, T-shirt swap, concert and the annual lip synch competition. The theme for this year’s festivities will be “Willy Wonka.” On Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., the Lakers will take on Northern Michigan at Lubbers Field in the Homecoming game to bring the week’s festivities to an end.

Family Weekend: Sept. 17-19

A popular tradition in the GVSU community, Family Weekend allows parents a chance to visit with students for a variety of activities, both on campus and in the downtown area. Popular returning events include the 5K walk/run, Taste of West Michigan buffet dinner, Meadows Golf Outing,

Farmer’s Market sale, basketball tournament, river cruise and the weekend’s biggest attraction: a home football game. New events will feature on-campus tours and a top-secret ArtPrize surprise.

Battle of the Valleys football game: Nov. 13

GVSU takes on rival Saginaw Valley State University in an away game starting at noon. The match-up is also the last game of GVSU’s regular season. In addition to the athletic competition, GVSU and SVSU also square off over which university can raise the most money for charity in the week prior to the game.

Sibs & Kids Weekend: Jan.

28-29, 2011Younger siblings are invited

to campus for a weekend of crafts, face painting, caricatures, board games, movies, snacks and family fun.

Presidents’ Ball: Feb. 4, 2011

The biggest on-campus social event of the year, past Presidents’ Balls have boasted attendances of almost 5,000 students and their guests. The Ball offers a night of food, dancing, live music and

glamour.

Noteworthy events

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The annual Presidents’ Ball, held at DeVos Place, is one of the most popular campus events.

Dates to remember

Grand Valley LanthornSURVIVAL TIPS2010 / 20114

E v e r y o n e complains about Allendale and the surrounding area being dull. While that is particularly true, we’re minutes away from Lake Michigan and a beautiful coast.

If the outdoors isn’t exactly your cup of tea, we’re also minutes away from a city with a badass fledgling arts scene. There are countless prominent and underground gallery shows, live bands, a couple of dope record shops and the Wealthy Theater is always showing great films, from cult classics to obscure indies and foreign films. The conservative stereotype of West Michigan acts like a veil to the rooted network of creative, open-minded and often forward-thinking nature of the people in Grand Rapids. At its core Grand Rapids is a more diverse metropolis than people perceive it to be. As Grand Valley students, we have responsibility to bring a youthful mentality to the city, which in turn will provide the necessary involvement to see things created in our interests.

Elijah BrumbackGVL A&E Editor

What really made an impression in my choice to attend Grand Valley was the high-school-sized class sizes. Make sure you really take the opportunity to get to know your professors; they are not only a fountain of information and insight but also a great resource for recommendation letters. It’s not hard at all to cultivate a professional relationship with your professor when there are only 30 people in class, but make sure you do it! A good way to start is by visiting office hours, even with a made-up question about the homework if you don’t have anything else to start a conversation with.

Haley OtmanGVL Laker Life Editor

Get connected! Communities such as InterVarsity, CRU, Campus Ministries or His House are great places to find life-long friends who will

help you to adjust to the new responsibilities

of school and living alone for the first time.James BrienGVL Assistant Photo Editor

I’d say to not be afraid to get involved. It sounds cliche, but the more time you spend getting involved in the school and the activities, the more people you know, and then you have more

fun overall. It’s makes everything feel more worthwhile, and keeps things less monotonous.

Anya ZentmeyerGVL Assistant News Editor

Attend as many GVSU sporting events as you can — not just football games. The games are all free for students and they are great ways to increase school spirit and to meet new people. I met a lot of my good friends at football games during my freshman year, and I wish I had gone to other sporting events as well. At the very least, they are free entertainment.

Cody EdingGVL Sports Editor

Don’t procrastinate! That five-page paper that you were just assigned is going to take the same amount of time to finish the day after class as it would the day before it is due. The only

difference is how well it is done when you turn it in (that is, if you ever turn it in). Get it out of the way sooner rather than later.

Emanuel JohnsonGVL Managing Editor

E m b r a c e change, and don’t be afraid to try new things. GVSU and the surrounding community offer countless different opportunities that you may not have in post-college life, so make the most of them. Don’t limit yourself to your high school mentality; college is a chance to redefine yourself. Join a club, participate in a random campus activity, sign up for a class just because it sounds interesting and hang out with people you wouldn’t normally expect to be friends with. Get outside your comfort zone and make an effort to actively experience everything GVSU has to offer.

Lauren FitchGVL Editor in Chief

Always make it to class. Showing up for class is the easiest way to get better grades.

Eric CoulterGVL Photo Editor

Know the mark of a freshman: don’t wear your lanyard around your neck. Now, I know I’ve caught about 40 of you guilty as you read this. Also, invest in a good, heavy umbrella.

This is Western Michigan wind after all. Mostly, however, the important things are to find somewhere you belong- don’t become isolated within the dorms. Definitely go all in for an organization or cause; it can change your college experience.

Alana HollandGVL Layout Editor

Editors’ insights

Grand Valley Lanthorn ON CAMPUS SERVICES 2010 / 2011 5

The Kirkhof Center is the largest hub of activity on the Allendale campus. Kirkhof is home to the Offi ce of Student Life and Events Services, Student Senate Offi ce, River Landing, University Bookstore, copy center, Lanthorn Offi ce, GVTV, School of Communications studio, Java City, the big screen movie theater, game room, piano room, various meeting rooms and the all-knowing 20/20 desk.

The CSLC is designed to help students, staff and faculty connect to service opportunities in our community, coordinate service programs and offer support for service and advocacy student organizations.

Location: 1110 B Kirkhof CenterPhone: 616-331-2468Web site: http://www.gvsu.edu/

service

Location: 1161 Kirkhof CenterSee more on page 15.

Find information on university programs for undergraduate, graduate and international students.

Location: Ground fl oor of Student Services Building

Phone: 616-331-2025Web site: http://www.gvsu.edu/

admissions

Designed to help students indentify and explore career options within majors and develop resumes, cover letters and interview skills. Career services can also help students fi nd internships and post graduate employment. Location: (Allendale) 206 Student Services Building; (Pew) 116B DeVos Center

Phone: Allendale – 616-331–

3311; Pew – 616-331-6708Web site: http://www.gvsu.edu/

careers

This center offers information to students on stress-related issues, depression, sexual assault, suicide and any drug- or alcohol-related concerns. Both individual and group counseling are available for free; however, career test and personal assessment tests can be taken through the center for a fee.

Location: (Allendale) 204 Student Services Building; (Pew) 116 Building B


counsel

Accommodates and supports persons with physical and learning disabilities through tutoring services, assistive technologies and campus transportation.

Location: 200 Student Services Building


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The ARC Tutoring Center provides free tutoring to students in most 100 and 200 level courses. Tutorials are conducted as weekly, one-hour sessions in small group settings. The tutoring center also provides a Math Lab, which offers free group tutoring sessions for students enrolled in Math 097, 110, 122, 123, 125, 201 and Statistics 215.


Phone: 616-331–3451

Fred Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors

Visit the Writing Center for help from well-trained peer consultants for writing help with any class, at any stage of the writing process. Consultants can help with brainstorming, organization of content, integrating research, polishing drafts and documenting sources.

Location: 120 Lake Ontario HallPhone: 616-331-2922Web site: http://www.gvsu.edu/wc

PIC promotes, advises and

administers study abroad and internship opportunities for students at more than 4,000 different locations globally. PIC also provides orientation materials, support for immigration, advising services and programming.

Location: 130 Lake Ontario HallPhone: 616-331-3898Web site: http://www.gvsu.edu/

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The 20/20 Desk is the information center for anything related to campus events, contact information and answers to other frequently asked questions.

Though college often brings stress and a variety of challenges, students at Grand Valley State University do not have to face them alone. Both the Allendale Campus and the Pew Campus house many services designed to make life at GVSU simpler for students who seek the assistance.



The Kirkhof Center

Community Services Learning Center

LGBT Resource Center


Student Services Building Admissions Offi ce

Career Services Center

Counseling and Career Development Center


careers


careers

Disability Support

Financial Aid

Tutoring CenterThe ARC Tutoring Center provides

free tutoring to students in most 100 and 200 level courses. Tutorials are conducted as weekly, one-hour sessions in small group settings. The tutoring center also provides a Math Lab, which offers free group tutoring sessions for students enrolled in Math 097, 110, 122, 123, 125, 201 and Statistics 215.


Phone: 616-331–3451

Tutoring CenterTutoring CenterThe ARC Tutoring Center provides

free tutoring to students in most 100 and 200 level courses. Tutorials are conducted as weekly, one-hour sessions in small group settings. The tutoring center also provides a Math Lab, which offers free group tutoring sessions for students enrolled in Math 097, 110, 122, 123, 125, 201 and Statistics 215.


Tutoring CenterTutoring Center

Designed to help students indentify and explore career options within majors and develop resumes, cover letters and interview skills. Career services can also help students fi nd internships and post graduate employment. Location: (Allendale) 206 Student Services Building; (Pew) 116B DeVos Center


Designed to help students indentify Designed to help students indentify and explore career options within majors and develop resumes, cover letters and interview skills. Career services can also help students fi nd internships and post graduate employment. Location: (Allendale) 206 Student Services Building; (Pew) 116B DeVos Center


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Lake Ontario Hall

Padnos International Center


Location: 130 Lake Ontario HallPhone: 616-331-3898Web site: http://www.gvsu.edu/

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Location: 1240 Kirkhof CenterSee more on page 28.See more on page 28.PIC promotes, advises and PIC promotes, advises and

Women’s Center

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Grand Valley LanthornGREEK LIFE 2010 / 20116

As the fall approaches, many students may consider going Greek. For about 40 years, the young men and women at GVSU have carried on the tradition with more than 600 undergraduate students participating in more than 20 chapters.

The GLC is the governing council for all fraternities and sororities at GVSU.

Location: 1110 Kirkhof CenterPhone: 616-331-2345

The IFC is the governing body for all North American Interfraternity Conference fraternities. You can check them out on Facebook by searching GVSU IFC.

The IGC is for historically cultural fraternities and sororities that do not hold national membership in the NIC, NPS, or NPHC.

The PA is the governing body for the National Panhellenic Conference sororities. Search GVSU Panehellenic on Facebook for more information.

The NPHC is the coordinating and governing board of chapters associated with the National Panhellenic Conference. All members chapters are nationally historically African-American, Greek letter organizations.

For interest forms, resources and more information on how to get involved, visit the GVSU Greek Life Web site at http://www.gvsu.edu/greeklife. Campus life night is a good opportunity to find out more information about specific fraternities and sororities. Also, current Greek members usually spend time recruiting at the beginning of the year to give new students a chance to get involved.

Loving the Greek life

Courtesy Photo / Greek Life office, gvsu.edu

Representatives from several of Grand Valley State University’s fraternities and sororities gather in front of the Kirkhof Center to show their Greek pride. The Greek community focuses on developing leadership, service and philanthropy, scholarship, brotherhood and sisterhood in its members.

Greek Life Council

Interfraternity Council

Independent Greek Council

Panhellenic Association

National Panhellenic Conference

Grand Valley Lanthorn WORSHIP OPTIONS 2010 / 2011 7

Religious students have an abundance of options, both on and off campus, to keep the faith while away at school. Listed are the on-campus services and also a sampling of other local churches and places of worship.

On campus

Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. in the Cook-DeWitt Center on GVSU’s Allendale Campus

Sundays at 5:30 p.m. in the Cook-DeWitt Center on GVSU’s Allendale Campus

Off campus

Non-denominational Hispanic2143 Division Ave. South, Grand Rapids. 616-243-4505

Jewish2615 Michigan North East, Grand Rapids

616-957-0770

Christian Reformed5734 Country View Dr., Allendale

616-895-4969

Pentecostal3190 Lake Michigan Drive Northwest, Grand Rapids

616-677-3223

Reformed Church5947 Lake Michigan Dr., Allendale

616-895-4349

Islamic1309 Madison Ave. Southeast, Grand Rapids

616-301-1405

Reformed Church4629 Lake Michigan Dr.; Allendale

616-895-9150

Chapel of the Society of Saint Pius X11352 Brown St., Allendale

616-895-5890

431 First St. Northwest; Grand Rapids

616-459-7390

Messianic Jewish5070 Pine Island Dr. Northwest, Comstock Park

616-531-7455

Right to religion

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The Cook-DeWitt building hosts Campus Ministry and St. Luke University Parish services.

Campus Ministry

St. Luke University Parish (Catholic)

Casa Del Rey Iglesia Hispana

Chabad House of Western Michigan

Christian Reformed Church

Grand Valley Gospel Temple

Lighthouse Community Church

Masjud Muhammad

Spring Valley Community Church

St. Margaret Mary

St. Mary’s Roman Catholic

Tree of Life Congregation

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Grand Valley Lanthorn ARTS CALENDAR 2010 / 2011 9

17th Annual Shakespeare Festival: “As You Like It”Derived from the famous phrases, “All the world’s a

stage” and “Too much of a good thing,” this play, written in 1600, will be performed by members of the GVSU Theater Department. Also, be on the look out for “Bard to Go,” GVSU’s award-winning Shakespeare troupe. The initial performance will be Oct. 6 in the Louis Armstrong Theater at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 -14. Check the GVSU Arts Calendar for more performance dates.

“Founding”: GVSU 50th Anniversary Collaborative PlayWritten by the Advanced Playwriting Class and Theater

Program, the play is the story of the evolution of the university and the trials of being an undergrad. Connecting the past to future and undressing the challenge of finding yourself the play is a lesson in the history of learning. The performance will be held the Louis Armstrong Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12. Tickets are $6 – 12.

GVSU Music & Dance Faculty Present: ‘Appalachian Spring’

Just as the 50th anniversary of Grand Valley State University represents the ideals of achievement and excellence, Aaron Copland’s “Appalachian Spring,” written in collaboration with the legendary Martha Graham, captures the essence of an ideal America of open fields, the pastoral beauty of the American heartland and the true spirit of the American people. The performance will be held the Louis Armstrong Theater at 8 p.m. Nov. 1. Admission is free with a complimentary ticket from the GVSU Box Office.

GVSU Theater Presents: “Braggart Soldier”This Roman comedy follows the story of “Miles

Gloriosus,” a foolish and boastful character. As the play unfolds, the other characters continually plot against Miles as they falsely claim their respect for him. “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” by Stephen Sondheim was written in inspiration of “Braggart Soldier.” The initial performance will be held in the Louis Armstrong Theater, April 1 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 – 12.

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A complete list of events is available at gvsu.edu/artscalendar.

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The music, theater and art departments bring a variety of performances and artists to campus throughout the school year.

Arts/ Literature/Lecture

Multimedia 1: Art & Design school of communications faculty celebrate Grand Valley State University’s 50th

AnniversaryThis exhibit will feature a variety of works by tenure

faculty in conjunction with the Fall Arts Celebration. It will consist of several mediums including animations, prints, metals, installations, paintings, sculpture and many others. The first exhibition will open Aug. 27. The second Multimedia II will open Oct. 14. Both will take place in the GVSU Art Gallery in the Performing Arts Center.

The 11th Annual Devos Arts Lecture: Surrendering the Journey

Grandson of Charles and Ray Eames, award-winning filmmaker, author and artist, Eames Demetrios will present a life’s worth of art and story at the Loosemore Auditorium on the GVSU Pew Campus. The event will be held on Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m.

ArtPrize GVSU Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition reception to meet the artists

Beginning Sept. 23, GVSU will host the outdoor sculpture exhibition portion of Artprize. The event is free and the artists will be on hand to meet and discuss the work. The reception will be held in the Hagger-Lubbers exhibition hall on the GVSU Pew Campus at 8:30 p.m.

HOMERathonSept. 5 marks the start of a round-the-clock reading of

Homer’s “Iliad.” Celebrated translator, professor Stanley Lombardo from the University of Kansas will complete the reading with a performance. Students, faculty and administrators will participate. The reading starts at noon.

Islam Beyond the HeadlinesDiscover the underlying issues of Middle East current

events, media and religion among other topics as the West Michigan Academic Consortium, in collaboration with the Kaufman Interfaith Institute, presents Omid Safi as the 2010 Academic Consortium Conference guest speaker. The day-long conference will be held at the Prince Conference Center at Calvin College at noon on Oct. 7.

Fall Arts Celebration: Poetry Night “An Evening of Poetry and Conversation with Carol Ann

Duffy and Bob Hicok” will be held at the L.V. Eberhard Center on the GVSU Pew Campus Oct. 21. Duffy is Great Britain’s Poet Laureate and the first female and Scottish person to hold the position. Hicok is a GVSU alumnus and Michigan native who now teaches at Virginia Tech University.

Bling! Flash! Art! Graphic Design & Photography Senior Thesis Exhibition

This GVSU 50th Anniversary event involving DeVos Place and GVSU’s Art and Design Department, School of Communications, and Art Gallery will show case senior thesis artwork in the Grand Gallery Balcony at the DeVos Place. The opening reception is Nov. 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This exhibit is free and open to the public.

Fishladder and Student Scholars Day ExhibitThis Red Wall exhibit celebrates the award-winning

Fishladder student journal of art and writing and the scholarship and creativity of Grand Valley State University students. This exhibit is being held in conjunction the GVSU’s 50th Anniversary celebration and is free and open to the public. Starting March 5, the exhibit will be available for viewing at the Red Wall Gallery in Lake Ontario hall.

Music

Fall Arts Celebration: GVSU Music Department presents Sousa’s “El Capitan”

“El Capitan” is a lost classic of Sousa’s compositions. It is an operetta and was once touted as the picture of American theater. Admission to the event is free with a complimentary ticket from the GVSU box office. The concert will take place on Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. at the Louis Armstrong Theater in the Performing Art Center on the Allendale Campus.

GVSU 50th Anniversary Music Department ConcertThe GVSU 50th Anniversary Concert will feature

the Symphony Orchestra, University Arts Chorale and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. The performance is April 20 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public.

Theater / Dance

Grand Valley LanthornFALL SPORTS CALENDAR 2010 / 201110

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With seven consecutive Director’s Cups to back them up, GVSU athletics boasts quality competition across the board. Laker fans can cheer with pride at any of the numerous fall sporting events.

09/02 vs. West Texas A&M at Lubbers Stadium, 8 p.m.09/11 vs. Hillsdale at Lubbers Stadium, 7 p.m.09/18 vs. Indianapolis (Family Day) at Lubbers Stadium, 7 p.m.09/25 at Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, Noon10/02 at Tiffin in Tiffin, Ohio, 1:30 p.m.10/09 vs. Northern Michigan (Homecoming) at Lubbers Stadium, 7 p.m.10/16 vs. Lake Erie (Kids’ Club Day) at Lubbers Stadium, 7 p.m.10/23 at Ferris State in Big Rapids, Mich., 2 p.m.10/30 at Michigan Tech in Houghton, Mich., 1 p.m.11/06 vs. Northwood at Lubbers Stadium, 7 p.m.11/13 at Saginaw Valley State in University Center, Mich., Noon

09/03 vs. Winona State in Allendale, 4 p.m.09/05 vs. Minnesota State-Mankato in Allendale, Noon09/08 at Ferris State in Big Rapids, Mich., 4 p.m. ET09/10 at Northwood in Midland, Mich., 2 p.m.09/12 at Saginaw Valley State in University Center, Mich., Noon09/17 at Michigan Tech in Houghton, Mich., 7 p.m.09/19 at Northern Michigan in Marquette, Mich., Noon09/24 vs. Lake Erie in Allendale, 4 p.m.09/26 vs. Ashland in Allendale, Noon09/28 vs. Indianapolis in Fort Wayne, Ind., 5 p.m.10/03 vs. Ohio Dominican in Allendale, 1 p.m.10/08 vs. Northwood in Allendale, 4 p.m.10/10 vs. Saginaw Valley State in Allendale, Noon10/15 vs. Northern Michigan in Allendale, 4 p.m.10/17 vs. Michigan Tech in Allendale, Noon10/22 at Tiffin in Tiffin, Ohio, 4 p.m.10/24 at Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, Noon10/30 vs. Ferris State in Allendale, Noon

University of Tampa Tournament09/03 vs. Concordia-St. Paul in Tampa, Fla., 3:45 p.m.09/04 vs. Central Missouri in Tampa, Fla., 9 a.m. vs. Nebraska-Kearney in Tampa, Fla., 6 p.m.09/05 at Tampa in Tampa, Fla., 1 p.m.

09/11 vs. Michigan Tech in Allendale, 4 p.m.09/12 vs. Northern Michigan in Allendale, 2 p.m.09/15 vs. Ferris State in Allendale, 7 p.m.09/17 at Northwood in Midland, Mich., 7 p.m.09/18 at Lake Superior State in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., 2 p.m.09/24 at Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, 7:30 p.m.09/25 at Hillsdale in Hillsdale, Mich., 5 p.m.09/26 at Wayne State in Detroit, Mich., 2 p.m.10/01 at Ferris State in Big Rapids, Mich., 7 p.m.10/02 at Saginaw Valley State in University Center, Mich., 2 p.m.10/07 vs. Ashland in Allendale, 7 p.m.10/08 vs. Lake Erie in Allendale, 7 p.m.GLIAC-GLVC Crossover10/15 TBA in North Aurora, Ill., TBA TBA in North Aurora, Ill., TBA10/16 TBA in North Aurora, Ill., TBA TBA in North Aurora, Ill., TBA10/23 at Michigan Tech in Houghton, Mich., 4 p.m.10/24 at Northern Michigan in Marquette, Mich., 2 p.m.10/26 vs. Saginaw Valley State in Allendale, 7 p.m.10/29 vs. Tiffin in Allendale, 7 p.m.10/30 vs. Ohio Dominican in Allendale, 4 p.m.11/05 vs. Northwood in Allendale, 7 p.m.11/07 vs. Lake Superior State in Allendale, 2 p.m.

09/17 at Michigan State Invitational in East Lansing, Mich., 1 p.m.10/02 at Greater Louisville Classic in Louisville, Ky., 9 a.m.10/16 at Charger Invitational in Hillsdale, Mich., 10 a.m. at Penn State Invitational in University Park, Pa., 10 a.m.11/06 GLIAC Championship in Hillsdale, Mich., 11 a.m.11/20 NCAA Midwest Regional Championship in Louisville, Ky., 11 a.m.12/04 NCAA Championship in Louisville, Ky., 11 a.m.

09/17 Michigan State Invitational in East Lansing, Mich., 1 p.m.10/02 Greater Louisville Classic in Louisville, Ky., 9 a.m.10/16 Charger Invitational in Hillsdale, Mich., 10

a.m. Penn State Invitational in University Park, Pa., 10 a.m.11/06 GLIAC Championship in Hillsdale, Mich., 11 a.m.11/20 NCAA Midwest Regional Championship in Louisville, Ky., 11 a.m.12/04 NCAA Championship in Louisville, Ky., 11 a.m.

09/18 DePauw Invitational in Greencastle, Ind., 8 a.m.09/19 DePauw Invitational in Greencastle, Ind., 8 a.m.09/24 ITA Regional Tournament in Indianapolis, Ind., TBA09/25 ITA Regional Tournament in Indianapolis, Ind., TBA09/26 ITA Regional Tournament in Indianapolis, Ind., TBA10/01 GVSU Invitational in Allendale, 4p.m.10/02 GVSU Invitational in Allendale, 9:30 a.m.

09/10 at Wayne State in Detroit, Mich., 3:30 p.m.09/11 at Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, 10 a.m.09/12 at Tiffin in Tiffin, Ohio, 10 a.m.09/17 ITA Regional Tournament in Midland, Mich., TBA09/18 ITA Regional Tournament in Midland, Mich., TBA09/19 ITA Regional Tournament in Midland, Mich., TBA09/24 at Lake Superior State in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., TBA09/25 at Michigan Tech in Houghton, Mich., 10 a.m.09/28 at Northwood in Midland, Mich., TBA10/01 vs. Ferris State in Allendale, 3:30 p.m.10/08 vs. Ashland in Allendale, 3:30 p.m.10/09 vs. Ohio Dominican in Allendale, 10 a.m.10/10 vs. Lake Erie in Allendale, 10 a.m. vs. Davenport in Allendale, 1:30 p.m.10/15 vs. Saginaw Valley State in Allendale, 2 p.m.

09/11 Lake Superior State Invitational in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.09/12 Lake Superior State Invitational in Sault Ste.

Marie, Mich.09/19 Great Lakes Region Fall Invitational in South Haven, Mich.09/20 Great Lakes Region Fall Invitational in South Haven, Mich.09/25 The Arendsen at The Meadows09/26 The Arendsen at The Meadows10/03 GLIAC Championship in Detroit, Mich.10/04 GLIAC Championship in Detroit, Mich.

09/05 Ferris State Invitational at Katke Golf Club in Big Rapids, Mich.09/06 Ferris State Invitational at Katke Golf Club in Big Rapids, Mich.09/25 Mary Fossum Invitational at Forest Akers West in East Lansing, Mich.09/26 Mary Fossum Invitational at Forest Akers West in East Lansing, Mich.10/03 Laker Fall Classic at The Meadows10/04 Laker Fall Classic at The Meadows10/09 Bing Beall Classic at Sycamore Springs in Findlay, Ohio10/10 Bing Beall Classic at Sycamore Springs in Findlay, Ohio10/11 Zippy Invitational at Rosemont C.C. in Fairlawn, Ohio10/12 Zippy Invitational at Rosemont C.C. in Fairlawn, Ohio

10/09 Blue & White Intrasquad Meet in Allendale, 1 p.m.10/15 vs. Milwaukee in Allendale, 6 p.m.10/23 at Hillsdale in Hillsdale, Mich., 1 p.m. vs. Lewis in Hillsdale, Mich., 1 p.m.10/29 at Calvin in Grand Rapids, Mich., 5 p.m.10/30 vs. Ashland in Allendale, 2 p.m.11/12 vs. Michigan State in Jenison, Mich., 6 p.m.11/19 Doug Coers Invite at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., 6 p.m.11/20 Doug Coers Invite at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., 9 a.m.12/02 Calvin Invitational in Grand Rapids, Mich., 6 p.m.12/03 Calvin Invitational in Grand Rapids, Mich., 10 a.m.12/04 Calvin Invitational in Grand Rapids, Mich., 10 a.m.

Football

Women’s Soccer

Women’s Volleyball

Men’s Cross Country

Women’s Cross Country

Men’s Tennis

Women’s Tennis

Men’s Golf

Women’s Golf

Men’s Swimming and Diving

Grand Valley Lanthorn SURVIVAL TIPS 2010 / 2011 11

To thine own self be true — but don’t assume you come to college as a completely fi nished product. With any luck, on Graduation Day you’ll be a very different person in some ways, and a real success in the intervening years depends on your being open to fi nding new parts of your authentic

self in places you never guessed it existed: in Plato thinking your thoughts better than you have, 2,400 years before you were around to think them; in Mozart or Mother Nature giving you ideas about symmetry and beauty you didn’t have the capacity to appreciate until they helped you discover it. To that better self be true — and pursue it fearlessly.

Frederick AntczakDean of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

To thrive in the classroom at GVSU be Present, Prompt and Prepared. Don’t be afraid to Perspire by working hard but also working out to keep yourself healthy.

Be sure to Participate in the life of GVSU: service trips, international trips, organizations, lots of ways to meet others and

experience personal growth in the process.Finally, Perservere: accept academic challenges

and keep at it. If you don’t know, ask. Avoid that four letter word “can’t.” Profs have offi ce hours and career and advising centers have great resources to help move you to “can.”

Mary SchuttenAssociated Dean of College of Liberal Arts and

Sciences

Get to know every one of your instructors. At the beginning of the semester, take advantage of their offi ce hours to introduce yourself. This will make it more comfortable when you need to ask questions in class or their offi ces. It will also help you in your effort to never miss a class.

Paul PlotkowskiDean of Padnos College of Engineering and

Computing

Professor advice

Antczak Schutten Plotkowski

GVSU has an abundance of on-campus dining areas, on both the Allendale Campus and the Pew Campus in

Grand Rapids. Listed below are on-campus options by location that allow students to use either Dining Dollars, meals from a meal plan or a combination of both.

(All of these places accept Dining Dollars, starred places also accept meals)

Allendale Campus

New for Fall 2010: The Connection

+ Engrained: entrees, salads, paninis, sandwiches

+ P.O.D.: market and convenience store combination

+ Papa John’s PizzaAs of press time, it was not yet

determined which places will offer meal options from meal plans and what those meal options will be.

Fresh Food Company*Buffet-style meals, with a daily

variety of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner including a salad bar, paninis, pasta, burgers, soups, desserts, fresh fruit and much more.

Fuel (below the Fresh Food Company)+ Bleecker Street*: soups,

sandwiches, desserts+ Freshens Energy Zone: known

for their smoothies+ JUMP Asian Cuisine*+ Papa John’s Pizza

Einstein’s Bagels (next to Fresh Food Company)Kleiner Commons (nestled in the

dorm area)+ JUMP Asian Cuisine*+ Montague’s Deli*: create-your-

own sub sandwiches or salads+ Bene Pizza*+ Flat Tops Grill*+ Java City coffee house*+ C-Store convenience store

River Landing (lower Kirkhof)+ Bene Pizza*+ Zoca*: Mexican cuisine+ Flat Tops Grill*+ Croutons*: made-to-order

salads+ Subway+ Sushi

Main-level Kirkhof+ Java City*: featuring Freshens

Smoothies

Papa John’s Pizza, on Calder Drive

Visit http://www.papajohnsonline.com to order online for pick-up or delivery

The Meadows Grille, located at The Meadows Golf

Course on West Campus Drive

Pew Campus (in the DeVos Center)

Starbucks Coffee

The Gazebo: salads, coney dogs, soup, etc.

Plaza Café+ Homezone*+ The Grille*+ Tortilla Fresca*: Mexican

cuisine+ Bene Pizza*+ Stations for sushi, salad and

soup

GVSU is also close to many other dining options, with some near the Allendale Campus and a plethora of restaurants in downtown Grand Rapids. Below is a small sampling of what the area has to offer.

Allendale/Standale/Walker

Uccello’s Ristorante (Italian): pizza, pasta, daily lunch

buffet, offers 15 percent discount off food with student ID

Applebee’s

Brew Stir’s Bar & Grill: conveniently located right off of

campus near Meadows Crossing

Main St. Pub: burgers, sandwhiches, pasta and

soup at a low price in a family-friendly atmosphere

Peppino’s Ristorante: known for their pizza, they have

multiple locations all around both campuses

Grand Rapids

The B.O.B.: definitely unique to Grand Rapids,

The B.O.B. has multiple restaurants and entertainment venues all in one B.O.B. (Big Old Building)

Buffalo Wild Wings: this sports bar/restaurant has a

variety of locations in and around Grand Rapids with specials to satisfy a college student’s budget

Grand Rapids Brewing Company: offers a huge variety in foods as well as house-brewed beers

See more: popular downtown restaurants on page 18.

Allendaleo Dairy Queen and Orange Julius:

10 percent off with student ID

o Peppino’s Ristorante: 15 percent off food items (not

including specials, coupons or alcohol)

Standale/Walker

o Boardwalk Subs: 10 percent off with student ID

Grand Rapids

o Quiznos (two locations): free regular drink

with a purchase of a regular or large sub or entrée salad

See more: dining deals on page 29.

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On-campus dining and area restaurants offer something for every taste and every budget.

On-Campus

Off-Campus

Other dining discounts for students

Of all the favorite moments of a college student’s career, receiving that tuition bill generally does

not make the list. Grand Valley State University offers a variety of services through its Financial Aid office to help students stretch their dollars and make college more affordable. For more information about available aid, visit www.gvsu.edu/financialaid/. Most banks and credit unions also offer student loans and special interest rates or promotions for students opening accounts. With a little research, students can find plenty of resources to help make the most of their money.

Pay upPayment options: Payment-in-full due Aug. 20 Deferment plan: $40 fee,

divided into four payments due Aug.

20, Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 19

Student can change payment plans at any point in the semester. Award details and account information is available through MyBanner. Financial Aid will send e-mail notifications about upcoming payment deadlines.

Special CircumstancesGVSU offers Special

Circumstances aid for students who may have an emergency change in financial status. If a student or his or her parents have lost a job, gotten divorced, had a death in the family or any other sudden change in income, he or she is eligible to fill out a Special Circumstances form and aid will be awarded on a case-by-case basis.

For more information, contact the Financial Aid office at 616-331-3234 or Student Accounts at 616-

331-2209.Fast cash

On-campus ATM locations:Commons Building (lower • level)- Lake Michigan Credit UnionKirkhof Center (main level, south • entrance)- 5/3 Bank and LMCUKleiner Commons- LMCU• Recreation Center (lobby)- • LMCUWater Tower Place (drive • through)- LMCUDeVos Center, Building C (main • level, lobby)- 5/3 Bank

Local banks5/3 Bank

4520 Lake Michigan Drive NW, Grand Rapids616-771-5770

Byron Bank5980 Lake Michigan Drive,

Allendale

616-588-3810

Choice One Bank661 W. Randall St., Coopersville

616-837-8192

Comerica Bank14695 16th Avenue, Marne

616-677-1264

Huntington National Bank6065 Lake Michigan Drive,

Allendale616-895-6661

Lake Michigan Credit Union412 Fuller Avenue NE, Grand

Rapids616-242-9790

National City Bank5111 Lake Michigan Drive,

Allendale616-892-5111

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Brothers Josh and Justin Wambaugh seek advice from a former graduate assistant, Brian Berry, in the Financial Aid office. Financial help is available by appointment, walk in or over the phone.

Grand Valley LanthornCHILD CARE 2010 / 201114

Juggling classes with raising a child can be a challenge, but finding child care options on and around the Grand

Valley State University campuses is easy. A number of centers in Allendale, Grand Rapids and Holland are listed below, including the GVSU Children’s Enrichment Center, located conveniently on the Allendale campus.

Alphabet Soup Child Care Center1708 Leondard St. NE, Grand

RapidsPhone: 616-222-1222http://alphasoup.org/

Hours: Monday-Friday 5:30 a.m. to noon

GVSU Children’s Enrichment Center1 West Campus Drive, Allendale

Phone: 616-331-5437http://www.gvsu.edu/child/

Happy Elephant Child Care680 36th St. SW, Grand Rapids

Phone: 616-532-4533http://www.

happyelephantchildcare.com/

Holland Day Care Center77 West 11th St., Holland

Phone: 616-396-6105 Kinder Care Learning Center, North

East6018 Coit Ave. NE, Grand Rapids

Phone: 616-361-9177http://www.kindercare.com/

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Kinder Care Learning Center, Wyoming

2620 44th St. SW, WyomingPhone: 616-534-7409

http://www.kindercare.com/Hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 6

p.m.

Care for little Lakers

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The director of the Children’s Enrichment Center, Sharalle Arnold, joins some of the children on the playground. The CEC is located on West Campus Drive near the Allendale Campus.

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A new college campus can be intimidating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and queer students, but Grand Valley State University has numerous resources and organizations to help transition into the large and active LGBTQ campus community.

1161 Kirkhof CenterPhone: [email protected] Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 6

p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The LGBT Resource Center works

to create an inclusive environment for all students, faculty and staff, and supports the educational achievement and personal growth of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and intersex students, and their allies,” said Colette Beighley, assistant director of the LGBT Resource Center. “We invite students to come by and meet our staff,

as well as to learn about the LGBT Resource Center’s programming and the fi ve LGBT student organizations on campus.”

Visit http://www.gvsu.edu/lgbtrc/ or follow the LGBT Resource Center on Facebook and Twitter for more information about events and programs.

http://www.gvsu.edu/allies/ “Allies & Advocates exist to offer

support and resources in a safe environment for members of the GVSU community concerned with issues of sexual orientation,” according to the Allies & Advocates mission statement.

To see a complete list of GVSU staff and faculty who have been through the Allies & Advocates training and would be happy to talk to students about questions and concerns related to LGBT issues, visit the Allies & Advocates Web site and click on the Membership Directory.

204 Student Services Building, Allendale

Phone: 616-331-3266http://www.gvsu.edu/counsel/ Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to 6

p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The counseling center is a welcoming

environment for LGBT students and hopes students will come in to ask questions, review our resource guide and if needed to make referrals to outside agencies that are familiar with LGBT community services,” said Harriet Singleton, senior counselor.

An LGBT Support Group will be coordinated by the LGBT Resource Center and the Counseling Center to provide students with a place to address issues with peers. For meeting times and locations, contact the LGBT Resource Center.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

[email protected] are every Wednesday at 9 p.m.

in the Kirkhof Center “Out ‘N’ About encourages interaction

with the GVSU community to promote awareness about LGBTQIA issues on campus,” according to the Out ‘N’ About Web site. “All students are welcome to attend weekly meetings to discuss and support events and issues affecting the LGBTQIA and GVSU community. We invite students of every sexual orientation to participate in the organization.”

For more information about Out ‘N’ About, visit http://www2.gvsu.edu/~outabout/ or fi nd Out ‘N About on Facebook.

Meetings are every Thursday at noon in the Kirkhof Center

“This group is a social support and networking organization for transgender/gender queer students at Grand Valley State University,” according to the Transpectrum Facebook page.

Visit Transpectrum through the Student Life Organizations page at http://gvsu.edu/studentlife/stuey/ or fi nd Transpectrum on Facebook.

Students Advocating Freedom and Equality

bonfi [email protected] are every Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. “This group is to help promote equality

among all groups/ race/ religion of people, and we support all acts toward fi ghting for that equality. We are young activists fi ghting for our rights as human beings and we welcome you to help join our fi ght and offer any ideas, inspiration or updates on the LGBT liberation!” as state on the S.A.F.E. Facebook page.

Visit S.A.F.E. through the Student Life Organizations page at http://gvsu.edu/studentlife/stuey/ or fi nd S.A.F.E. on Facebook.

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The LGBT Resource Center, located in Kirkhof, is one of many support systems for LGBTQ students and their allies at GVSU.

The LGBT Resource Center

Allies & Advocates Program

Counseling and Career Development Center

Out ‘N’ About

Transpectrum

S.A.F.E

LGBT resources

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Grand Valley LanthornDPS 2010 / 201116

The Grand Valley Police Department office is located at 1011 Service Building off North Campus Drive,

across from the Alumni House. The department is open 24 hours, seven days a week, although not all services are available during non-office hours. In addition to safety services, the Campus Security office also sells parking passes and acts as a lost and found for missing valuables. For immediate medical, police or fire emergencies, dial 911.

Allendale Campus Security• 616-331-3255 (24-hour hotline)

Pew Campus Security• 616-331-6677 (24-hour hotline)

Ottawa County Prosecuting • Attorney Victim Assistance Unit

616-662-3100, ext. 4310 GVL / Eric Coulter

Department of Public Safety Capt. Brandon DeHaan stands beside his GVPD car. DeHaan works on the Allendale Campus.

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GVPD Sgt. Craig Zoulek patrols the parking lots on a Segway.

Providing safety, security

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For students looking for something more to do with their free time than Facebook or perfect their beer pong skills, local organizations offer countless opportunities to give back to the community through different volunteer positions. Community

service is also a great addition to a resume, and the options listed are just a few of the groups seeking student volunteers.

Wanted: friendly visitors to visit blind or visually impaired in their homes to read to them, talk or take them to the store.

616-458-1187

Matches volunteers according to their area of interest. Application forms are available at their office at 435 Van Raalte Avenue, Holland.

616-392-4102

Campus Ministry Campus Ministry coordinates a variety of

service trips with local organizations. One of their biggest events is the spring break trips, with sign ups starting in late October. More information about their service projects is available at www.gvsu.edu/campusministry/.

616-331-3261

The center organizes several on-campus service events, provides support for service and advocacy groups and works with community groups to coordinate volunteers.

Location: 1110B Kirkhof Center616-331-2468

God’s KitchenWanted: drivers to help with food delivery and

pick-up, cooks to assist with meal preparation and service and a clean up crew.

616-454-4110

Kent County Humane SocietyInterested volunteers must attend a volunteer

orientation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 1, Oct. 6 or Nov. 3. The orientation includes more information about volunteer positions, an application and a chance to schedule hands-on training sessions.

616-453-8900Wanted: weekday volunteers to help with vinyl siding, painting, trim carpentry, landscaping and keeping warehouses organized. Schedule is flexible.

616-774-2431

Adoption program is currently suspended, but those interested in helping care for pets can call the animal shelter and be put on a waiting list to be notified once the program reopens.

616-632-7300

(Local PBS and NPR Affiliate)Volunteer opportunities changed depending

on upcoming events. Visit www.wgvu.org/volunteer/ for a list of events and positions available for each.

616-331-6526

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Chances to volunteer on campus start early as student groups donate their time to help freshmen move in every year.

Grand Valley LanthornDOWNTOWN ATTRACTIONS 2010 / 201118

Things’ll be great when you’re downtownReady for a little weekend action after you have finished all of your studies? Downtown Grand Rapids offers a variety of activities and events that are sure to entertain a diverse student

population such as GVSU’s. From nightclubs to museums to arena football games at the Van Andel Arena, downtown Grand Rapids is distraction central from your educational worries.

Clubs and NightspotsThe B.O.B.20 Monroe Ave NW, Grand RapidsMon - Fri: 11:30 a.m. - 2 a.m.Sat: 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.Sun: 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.www.thebob.comWhat’s inside The B.O.B...+Judsons Steakhouse+Gills Blue Crab Lounge+Monkey Bar Resto Lounge+Eve Lounge

+Crush Nightclub+Bobarinos+Dr. Grins Comedy Club+B.O.B.’s Brewery+Gilmore Collection Catering

Rumors Night Club69 S. Division Ave., Grand RapidsMonday – Sunday: 4 p.m. -2 a.m.www.rumorsnightclub.net

Located centrally in downtown Grand Rapids, Rumors Night Club is the premier Western Michigan gay bar and gay club. The club proudly features male strippers every Wednesday and the female impersonators every Sunday on Show Night.

Billy’s Lounge1437 Wealthy St. SE, Grand RapidsMonday – Friday: 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.Saturday: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.Sunday: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.www.billyslounge.com

Billy’s lounge is centered around the experience of great food and live entertainment. Built in the image of a retro 1920s Chicago bar, the lounge offers live music from a variety of different bands each night. The music ranges from jazz, R&B, rock, funk, folk, and reggae.

Courtesy Photo / Hopcat

The Hopcat is dedicated to serving fine beer and also features an extensive lunch/dinner menu.

Courtesy Photo / Billy’s Lounge

Billy’s Lounge has a retro 1920s atmosphere.

Restaurants

Vitale’s Italian Restaurant34 Leonard St Northeast, Grand RapidsMonday - Friday: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.Friday - Saturday: 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.Sunday: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.Dinner price range: $10-18www.theoriginalvitales.com

All of the Italian restaurant taste without the Italian restaurant price. Choose from several pasta based entrees or create your own pasta combination for only $9.99 …. Or just order a pizza for the table.

Bistro Bella Vita44 Grandville Ave., Grand RapidsMonday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.Saturday: 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.Sunday: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.Dinner price range: $15-30www.bistrobellavita.com

Bistro Bella Vita offers fine dining

at its best. One half of the menu is chalked full of delicious food entrees, including filet mignon. The other half is an assorted list of all of the wines the restaurant offers. From whites and reds to sparkling and sweet, you are sure to find at least one glass of wine you will love.

Hopcat Bar25 Ionia Ave., Grand RapidsMonday - Saturday: 11:30 a.m. - 2 a.m.Sunday: noon - 2 a.m.Dinner price range: $8-15www.hopcatgr.com

Voted the 3rd best bar in the world by beeradvocate.com, Hopcat Bar offers the ideal environment for a weekend football game. You will find a burgers, sandwiches and tacos, all of which go great with a beer.

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Other Attractions

Grand Rapids Art Museum101 Monroe Center St. NW, Grand RapidsTuesday - Thursday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Friday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.Adults: $7Youth (6-17): $5www.artmusuemgr.org

Gerald Ford Museum303 Pearl St. NW, Grand RapidsMonday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Adults: $7College Students with I.D.: $5Youth (6-18): $3www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/

John Ball Zoo1300 W. Fulton St., Grand RapidsMay 8 to Sept. 13: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.Adults (14-61): $7.50www.johnballzoosociety.org

Courtesy Photo / John Ball Zoo Society

More than 400,000 people have visited the zoo annually in recent years, making John Ball Zoo a key attraction in Grand Rapids.

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The lions are just one example of the wildlife housed at John Ball Zoo. Visitors have the chance to interact with the animals in some exhibits.

Rather than going home when health concerns crop up for new Grand Valley State University students, there are several on-campus and local off-campus

options for care. With the Campus Health Center and hundreds of family practices, dentists, opticians and specialists in Allendale and the greater Grand Rapids area, those who find themselves ill should be back on their feet in no time.

Students looking for a local physician should research the many practices in the area, several of which are listed below, or talk with the staff at the Campus Health Center to find the one that best fits their need.

Campus Health Center 10383 A 42nd Ave. (In the plaza across

from the water tower, No. 5 on the Allendale Campus Map)

Phone: 616-331-2435 Walk-in clinic hours:Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Closed on major holidays Services:* Treatment for illnesses, injuries* STD testing and treatment* Immunization* Complete physical exams* Women’s health

* Diagnostic testsHelpful tips:* For medical emergencies, call 911.* The services provided by the Campus

Health Center are not free.* The Campus Health Center does

not accept insurance but will provide an itemized statement to self-submit to the insurance company.

* For more information about the Campus Health Center, please visit http://www.gvsu.edu/campushealth/.

Metro Health11160 W.J. Presley Parkway (just off of

Lake Michigan Drive), Suite 100, AllendalePhone: 616-252-3900

Allendale Eye Care11301 Commerce Drive, Suite A,

AllendalePhone: 616-895-9550 Sears Optical3622 Rivertown Parkway, GrandvillePhone: 616-257-5068

Fred Hoekzema Jr., DDS4868 Lake Michigan Drive, AllendalePhone: 616-895-7415

RediDental12662 Riley St., Suite 130, HollandPhone: 616-796-3200

Family Fare Supermarket3670 Lake Michigan Drive, AllendalePhone: 616-895-6665

Meijer315 Wilson Ave., StandalePhone: 616-735-2110

Walgreens6840 Lake Michigan Drive, AllendalePhone: 616-895-2200

AAA Abortion Clinic of Grand Rapids3212 Eastern Ave. SE, Grand RapidsPhone: 616-245-8800

Planned Parenthood425 Cherry St. SE, Grand RapidsPhone: 616-774-7005

Pregnancy Resource Center415 Cherry St. SE, Grand RapidsPhone: 616-456-6873

Women’s Medical Center3212 Eastern Ave., Grand RapidsPhone: 616-245-8800

Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital1840 Wealthy St. SE, Grand RapidsPhone: 616-774-7740

Emergency: 616-744-7740

Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital100 Michigan St. NE, Grand RapidsPhone: 616-391-1774Emergency: 616-391-1680

North Ottawa Community Hospital1309 Sheldon Road, Grand HavenPhone: 616-842-3600Emergency: 616-847-5310

Holland Hospital602 Michigan Ave., HollandPhone: 616-392-5141Emergency: 616-394-3202

Alpine Center Urgent Care2332 Alpine Ave. NW, Grand RapidsPhone: 616-391-6220

Broadmoor Center Urgent Care3350 Broadmoor Ave. SE, Grand RapidsPhone: 616-391-8020

Plainfield Center Urgent Care5378 Plainfield Ave. NE, Grand RapidsPhone: 616-391-6230

South Pavilion Urgent Care80 68th St. SE, Grand RapidsPhone: 616-391-8742 In case of a life-threatening or emergency

situation, seek medical assistance by calling 911.

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Patty Feenstra, a registered nurse, takes a patient’s blood pressure at the Campus Health Center.

General Medicine

Eye Care

Dental

Pharmacy

Pregnancy

Hospitals

Urgent Care

Maintaining good health

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GVL / Eric Coulter

Treadmills are just one example of the workout equipment available in the Rec Center.

Fitness features

Lace up your running shoes, stretch out and cue that favorite pump-up playlist as you get ready to work up a sweat in one of Grand Valley State University’s recreation facilities.

Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle whether your motivation is to relieve stress, meet some new

friends or ward off that freshman-15. GVSU students have access to numerous different exercise venues in the Fieldhouse and the Turf Building, most of which are free for students.

FieldhouseFree use for GVSU students with ID

+ Climbing Center: 2,600 square feet of climbing surface. Open every day besides Wednesday and Sunday with

specific hours for partner and open climbs. Day passes cost $2 for students and

memberships range from $18-$125. More information is available at www.gvsu.edu/

climbingcenter/.+ Rec Center: features stationary bikes,

rowing machines, elipticals and treadmills on the main floor in addition to two core and stretching stations and a variety of weight lifting machines on the lower level. The upper level consists of a 200-meter walking/running track. Hours: Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday- Thursday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

+ Pool: offers six swimming lanes as well as a deep end and two diving boards. Pool is used for open swim, classes and collegiate competition. Open swim hours:

Also located in the Fieldhouse are the athletic department offices, classrooms, a computer lab, raquetball courts, basketball

courts and an arena for GVSU basketball and volleyball games.

+ Fitness and Wellness Center: Located on the lower level of the Rec Center, the Fitness and Wellness Center offers personal trainers, exercise programs, body composition analysis as well as massage services, nutrition guides and more. Some services are at an additional cost and can be scheduled by appointment. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/rec or call 616-331-3659. Fall hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays.

+Group Exercise: The Rec Center hosts a variety of group exercise courses to strengthen the mind and body. Passes must be purchased online at the Campus Recreation Web site. Mind & Body courses cost $20 for students for one semester, Land & Spin is $25 and an all-class pass costs $40. Classes start Sept. 13, and a complete list of class descriptions and times is available on the Web site.

Turf Building Free for GVSU students with ID

+ 300-meter indoor track: six lanes, area for long jump, pole vault and high jump.

+ 100-yard sport turf field+ classrooms

+ athletic training room

Open hours vary. For an updated schedule, call 616-331-8940 or add Laker Turf as a friend on Facebook.

GVL / Eric Coutler

GVSU visitors save 10 percent off their stay at the Sleep Inn & Suites in Allendale.

Undoubtedly, at some point all parents will want to visit their students. That nesting complex of your

mother’s has not quite left her yet and your dad will surely want to check up on his multi-thousand dollar “investment.” You will not want to have them bunk-up with you in the filth of your dorm room, and so here are some options and an enticing package to keep those lovely parents comfortable and busy doing things other than staying with you in your natural and savage college habitat.

4869 Becker Dr., AllendalePhone: 616-892-8000With the amenities of a modern

hotel, the Sleep Inn will offer all your intruding relatives a comfortable and modestly-priced place to stay while you endure their visit. At an average of $119 a night it is the closest and most affordable full-scale hotel in the immediate Allendale area. Also all visitors to Grand Valley State University receive a 10 percent discount.

187 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids

Phone: 800-253-3590Now if you really want to try and

keep your parents at bay, suggest they stay at the Amway Grand. This place is a four-diamond resort with all the expected treatments and luxuries of a premier hotel. Its history is long and the décor reflects the elegance of the 1920s. The price scale tips toward the heavy side but as the reviews say, “It’s worth the expense.” Singles and doubles run $99 – $175, tower rooms $250 and suites $315 – $465. Sadly there are no student or visiting parent discounts, just be sure to play up the idea of allowing your parents to pamper themselves.

235 Louis Street NW, Grand Rapids

616-242-1500The Marriott is another of Grand

Rapids’ finest accommodations and offers about the same level of features and quality as the Amway Grand. Similar to the Amway, the Marriott is a four-diamond hotel and offers great panoramic views of the river or the city. It features the Six.One.Six restaurant and Mixology, a casual and eclectically-styled bar. Rates here are less flexible with current rates running from $200 – $300. The Marriott also does not offer student or visiting parent discounts.

Places that offer more competitive rates and quality fixtures are the Holiday Inn Downtown and Courtyard Grand Rapids. Both places have good ratings and reviews, with all the same luxuries the surrounding city offers as far as dining and entertainment. Grandville also has several moderate lodging options such as the Days Inn & Suites and the Holiday Inn Express.

Grand Valley LanthornHOTELS 2010 / 201122

The Sleep Inn & Suites

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel

J.W. Marriott

Others

Visitors get convenient place

of their own

Grand Valley Lanthorn STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 2010 / 2011 23

Courtesy Photo / Restoration

Restoration, a gospel choir and service group at GVSU, sings at an event last year.

Grand Valley State University has more than 280 different student organizations in nine

different categories: Academic and Professional, Student Life Sports, Cultural, Honorary, Interfaith and Religious, Media, Performing Arts, Service and Advocacy, and Special Interests.

Below is a small sampling of student clubs. For a list of all organizations on campus, visit the Student Life Office’s Web site at http://www.gvsu.edu/studentlife/.

Geology Club: The Geology Club seeks to teach its members more about Earth by exposing them to local, regional, national and international geology. Students do not have to be a geology major to join. Membership includes opportunities to attend geology conferences, field trips and community service.

Muggle Quidditch Team: Straight from the Harry Potter series, seven teammates fill four positions in a

flightless version of quidditch. The club is just starting and trying to increase its numbers, so if you are a Harry Potter fanatic, check them out on Facebook.

C.L.O.U.D. N.I.N.E.: C.L.O.U.D. N.I.N.E. creates programs to promote diversity and to foster cultural learning within the Grand Valley State University community. Their mission: “To carry the message of cultural acceptance and understanding to the youth of the surrounding community in hopes that they too would understand the similarities and differences that exist between themselves and persons of other nationalities.”

Phi Mu Alpha: Phi Mu Alpha operates under the belief that music has the power to change lives. The group tries to reach the community through music in an effort to make the world a better place to live. Membership is open to all males attending GVSU with a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Restoration: Restoration is a two-component, Christian organization that is unified under the motto “service before singing.” One component of Restoration includes using God-given talents for praise, while the other component reaches out through volunteer work. Most members participate in both components, though it is not required.

WCKS Student Radio: WCKS The Whale is GVSU’s student-run radio station. The station is free-form and plays anything and everything, and anyone can become a DJ of their own show. The Whale is broadcast live on the Internet 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Rhythm In Blue: Rhythm in Blue is a hip-hop dance team that was established during the 2004-2005 school year. At the end of the school year, the group hosts an annual dance showcase. In addition to dancing, the group participates in

various community service activities throughout the year.

Active Minds On Campus: Fighting the stigma of mental

health issues, Active Minds believes that everyone occasionally needs someone to talk to or a shoulder to lean on. Each year, the group has community service events, social outings, fundraisers and many other opportunities. During October’s National Depression Awareness month, Active Minds hosts many events around campus.

Nerdfighters GVSU: If you’re a self-professed “nerd,” then the Nerdfighters club wants you. Formerly the Harry Potter club, the group hosts laid-back meetings and is in the process of growing. They have yet to host any big events, but they hope to in the future.

Join the club

Academic and Professional

Student Life Sports

Cultural

Honorary

Interfaith and Religious

Media

Performing Arts

Service and Advocacy

Special Interests

Courtesy Photo / Nerdfighters

Members of Nerdfighters GVSU man their group’s table at a past Campus Life Night.

Grand Valley LanthornLOCAL PARKS 2010 / 201124

The Grand Valley State University Allendale campus is not the only place for a student to turn to for well-kept landscaping and beautiful scenery. West Michigan offers a variety of preserved nature areas and scenic locations. Listed are a few of the more popular destinations in the Grand Rapids area.

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park

1000 E. Beltline Ave. NE, Grand RapidsMonday - Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Wednesday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.Sunday: noon - 5 p.m.www.meijergardens.org

Grand River Park28th Avenue (North of Fillmore Street),

Georgetown TownshipFacilities* picnic building (reservable)* fishing dock on small lake* boat launch* children’s playground* wetland overlook platforms* river overlook platform* three miles of nature trails* picnic tables and grills* modern restrooms (closed in winter)http://www.miottawa.org/ParksVI/

Parks/grandriver.htm

Millennium Park1415 Maynard Ave., Grand RapidsFrom its Web site: Millennium Park

encompasses rolling terrain and extensive wetlands and lakes southwest of Grand Rapids. Its land is rich in natural resources, featuring woods, wildlife, fish and waterfowl. Facilities within the park now include a six-acre beach and splashpad, almost 20 miles of trails and other diverse opportunities for recreation.

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Aman Park1701 Lake Michigan Drive, Grand RapidsAman Park covers a 331-acre area with

hiking and cross-country ski trails. The easy-to-follow trails range from 0.8 mile to 1.5 mile loops.

Off the beaten pathGVL / Eric Coulter

The trails at Aman Park are great for hiking, running and, in the winter, cross country skiing. West Michigan is home to numerous scenic parks and trails that help residents get back to nature.

Grand Valley Lanthorn ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION 2010 / 2011 25

GVL / Eric Coulter

Bike racks located across campus make biking to class an option for many students.

Although many students may come equipped with their own rides, there are many local transportation alternatives that help support not only a thicker

wallet but a greener lifestyle for students to get around the Allendale Campus, Pew Campus and anywhere in between.

The Rapid is the primary public transportation system for the Grand Rapids metro area. The Rapid operates on 26 fixed routes, including GVSU’s Allendale campus. Students, faculty and staff ride free on any Rapid Route with a valid student or staff I.D.

Five routes serve Allendale and Pew Campuses as well as its buildings along the Grand Rapids Medical Mile.

Route 50 – Campus ConnectorRoute: Provides service between the

Allendale and Pew campuses with various stops at apartment complexes and retailers along Lake Michigan Drive.

Schedule: Monday – Thursday from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Friday 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Route 50 – Weekend ConnectorRoute: This route provides service

among the off-campus apartments, the Pew Campus, the Center for Health Sciences and the Downtown Transit Center to connect to all Rapid Routes.

Schedule: Friday 6 p.m. – 3 a.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. – 3 a.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Route 37 –North Campus ExpressRoute: Provides services between the

Allendale area apartments north of West Campus Drive and the Kirkhof Center.

Schedule: Monday – Thursday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday 6 p.m. (See Weekend Connector after 6 p.m.)

Route 48 – South Campus ExpressRoute: provides service from the Kirkhof

Center in Allendale to the south off-campus apartment shuttles. This is in addition to the Off-Campus Apartment Shuttle.

Schedule: Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. (See Weekend Connector after 6 p.m.)

When the Rapid is not enough, taxi cab companies across Grand Rapids still offer a safe method of transportation for those planning a night out on the town.

Calder City Taxi: 616-454-3774American Taxi Cab: 616-776-7272My Taxi Service: 616-456–8222Veterans & Yellow Cab: 616-459-4646Davis Blaine: 616-734-8276Metro Cab: 616-827-6500Fares are $3.30 on the meter to start and

an additional $1.80 per mile to passengers’ destination.

The GR Ford International Airport is West Michigan’s largest commercial airport and the second busiest airport in Michigan. Served by nine different airlines, it offers almost 120 daily departures and arrivals – 18 of which are non-stop to major U.S. cities.

Serviced by The Rapid Route 17, taxis and hotel shuttles, passengers who plan on departing from the airport are encouraged to arrive 90 minutes prior to scheduled departure and visit the Web site, http://flygrandrapids.or, before leaving home to check flight times.

Express Shuttle parking and long-term parking are offered at $2/hr, $8/day and $48/week with the seventh day free. Valet parking is also offered at $17 a day.

The Amtrak is the daily train service from Grand Rapids and Holland to various cities in Michigan and the U.S.

Grand Rapids: 431 Wealthy St. SWHolland: 171 Lincoln Ave. College students can sign up for a Student

Advantage Discount Card that provides a 15 percent discount on the lowest available adult fare on most Amtrak trains for one year at cost of $20.

For fares and schedules, call 800-872-7245 or visit http://www.amtrak.com

Local stations in Grand Rapids and Holland provide service to various cities in Michigan and throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Grand Rapids: Central Station – 250 Grandville Ave. SW

Holland: Bus and Amtrak Station- 171 Lincoln Ave.

For fares and schedules, call 800-231-2222 or visit http://www.greyhound.com

From here to there

The Rapid

Taxi Services

Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Amtrak

Greyhound

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Three Rapids routes meet at the Allendale Campus.

Allendale CampusMonday - Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. - 2 a.m.Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - midnightFriday: 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Sunday: noon - 2 a.m.

Pew CampusMonday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. -

midnightFriday: 7:30 - 9 p.m.Saturday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.Sunday: 11 a.m. - midnight

Course ReservesA tool used by GVSU professors to

get specific material out to their students. When a professor puts a document on course reserve for a given class, a student may access a physical copy by visiting the library’s reference desk or a computer copy by clicking the Course Reserve link on the library’s Web site, www.gvsu.edu/library/.

Document DeliveryA service that allows GVSU students

to access articles and documents that are not readily available at their local library. GVSU can deliver any university-owned documents to the students desktop. Students may access the service at the GVSU library Web site.

RefWorksA valuable tool that assists students

in building their reference pages or bibliographies. The program functions in several formats, including MLA, APA and Chicago style. Students may access the program by clicking More Services under the Services tab on the library’s Web site.

Contact a GVSU library:Web site: www.gvsu.edu/libraryPhone: 616-331-3500E-mail: [email protected]: 265010 (type “gvuslibraries:”

followed by message)AIM and Yahoo IM: gvsulibrariesInformation also available on Facebook

Groundbraking for the Mary Idema Pew Library and Information Commons is set for Sept. 21. The 140,000 square-foot new library will be adjacent to the Kirkhof Center. The estimated cost is $70 million and should be completed by 2013.

Grand Valley LanthornLIBRARIES 2010 / 201126

GVL / Eric Coulter

Zumberge Library on the Allendale Campus is only half of GVSU’s library resources. The Steelcase Library serves students on the Pew Campus.

Library amenities go beyond booksZumberge Library

Steelcase Library

Important Services

New Library Plans

Courtesy Graphic / GVSU

An architect depicts the preliminary plans for the Mary Idema Pew Library. GVSU voted in February 2010 to go ahead with the $70 million project. The Pew Library will hold about 150,000 books, have room for 600,000 books in an automated retrieval system and contain 30 rooms for small group meetings. Once the new library is complete, Zumberge Library will be renovated for other uses such as classrooms.

GVL / Eric Coulter

The four floors of Zumberge Library offer about 60 computers and four printing stations. The reference desk is available to answer students’ questions and help them locate books. A conference area on the first floor is also a good option for group projects and research.

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Campus Recreation offers 14 intramural sports to Grand Valley State University students during the fall. Championship winners

in each sport receive T-shirts and a team picture on the Intramural Sports program’s Web site.

The start of the 2010 intramural season is highlighted by the opening of a new turf field located next to Laker Village.

Registration for each sport is available online at http://www.gvsu.edu/rec/ and flyers can be picked up in the Recreation Center main lobby. For additional information, contact the intramural office at 616-331-3224.

Three pool-play games followed by a single-elimination playoff.

Entry deadline: Sept. 3Fee: $40 per team ($10 late fee)Captains meeting: Sept. 8 at 4:30

p.m. in KC 2266

Three games in a self-run league followed by a single-elimination tournament.

Entry deadline: Sept. 3Fee: $5

Three pool play games followed by a single-elimination playoff.

Entry deadline: Sept. 3Fee: $30 ($10 late fee)Captains meeting: Sept. 9 at 9 p.m.

in the Cook-DeWitt Center Auditorium

Four league games followed by a single-elimination playoff.


p.m. in KC 1142


Entry deadline: Sept. 10Fee: $45 per team ($10 late fee)Captains meeting: Sept. 15 at 9 p.m.

in the Cook-DeWitt Center Auditorium

Four league games followed by a single-elimination playoff. Games will be played on the new turf field next to Laker Village.


p.m. in KC 2215/2216

Two-person, 18-hole scramble in men’s, women’s and co-ed divisions played at Meadows Golf Course on Sept. 12. Fee includes golf cart, use of practice range, food and prizes.

Entry Deadline/Captains Meeting: Sept. 9 at 4:30 p.m. in Meadows outdoor pavilion

Fee: $35 per person

Co-ed teams will practice twice weekly until the Championship Regatta on Oct. 8. Fee includes a T-shirt and a barbecue following the regatta.

Entry deadline: Sept. 10Fee: $25 per person

A Gus Macker-format tournament played during Family Weekend, Sept. 18-19. The event is co-sponsored by the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Hoops-4-Youth.


p.m. in KC 2201


Entry Deadline: Oct. 1Fee: $40 per team ($10 late fee)Captains meeting: Oct. 6 at 4:30

p.m. in KC 2204

High game and high series competitions held Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at Lincoln Lanes in Standale. Weekly fee includes three games and shoes.

Fee: $6 per person, per weekEntry process: sign in at Lincoln

Lanes.

A 5K walk/run with men’s and

women’s divisions, taking place on Sept. 18. Drawings for prizes will occur after the run.

Fee: FreeEntry Process: Sign up at 8:30 a.m.

in Kirkoff Center Lobby

A combined-skills football competition on Oct. 24 in the Laker Turf Building.

Fee: FreeEntry Process: Competition begins

at noon.

A double-elimination tournament limited to 100 teams. If time is available, there will be a skills competition during the week of Dec. 5.

Entry deadline: Nov. 5Fee: $30 per team ($10 late fee)Captains meeting: Nov. 10, time and

location to be announced.

Intramural competition

Softball

Tennis Singles

4-on-4 Sand Volleyaball

4-on-4 Roller Hockey

7-on-7 Flag Football

6-on-6 Outdoor Soccer

Golf Scramble

Rowing

Family weekend 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament

6-on-6 Volleyball

Bowling

Family Weekend 5k Run/Walk

5-on-5 Basketball Tournament

Punt, Pass and Kick Competition

Courtesy Photo / Campus Rec

John Rosick is the Campus Rec assistant director.

Grand Valley LanthornMINORITY RESOURCES 2010 / 201128

An important goal at Grand Valley State University is to make each student feel like a welcome member

of the community. Several offices are available on campus to offer resources and support to different minority groups as they adjust to campus life.

Office of Multicultural Affairs: “each student, a different

perspective”1240 Kirkhof Center616-331-2177Office hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,

Monday-Friday

Inclusion and Equity Divisionmission: to provide leadership in the

development and implementation of a university-wide integrated approach to enhancing diversity awareness and intercultural competency for students, faculty and staff.

10 Zumberge Library616-331-3296

Women’s Centermission: to create meaningful

learning environment about women and gender and to advocate for gender justice through the education, engagement and empowerment of women students and the greater GVSU community.

1201 Kirkhof Center616-331-2748

Padnos International Centermisison: to engage the University

community in meaningful international experiences that foster an appreciation and awareness of diverse cultures, people and ideas.

130 Lake Ontario Hall616-331-3898

Welcoming new perspectives

Courtesy Photo / gvsu.edu

The Women’s Center hosted EquiTea last year, one of their many events to educate and increase awareness about women’s rights and concerns.

Grand Valley Lanthorn DEALS AND DISCOUNTS 2010 / 2011 29

College discounts are available with a student

ID.

Actor’s Theatre160 Fountain St. NE, Grand Rapids616-234-3817Regular season individual tickets for $20, and $10 rush tickets available for any open seats 45 minutes before the performance.

Celebration! CinemaFour locations around Grand Rapidswww.celebrationcinema.com$8 tickets for college students after 6 p.m. Additional discounts on concession items vary by location.

Cannonsburg Ski Area6800 Cannonsburg Rd., Belmont616-874-671150 percent off lift ticket

Fairlanes3335 Fairlanes Ave., Grandville616-534-6038College night on Thursdays. All-you-can-bowl for $6 per person plus $1.59 shoe rental.

Frederick Meijer Gardens1000 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids

888-957-1580$9 admission

Gerald R. Ford Museum303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids616-254-0400$5 admission

Grand Rapids Art Museum101 Monroe Center, Grand Rapids616-831-1000$7 admission

Grand Rapids Griffins130 West Fulton St., Grand Rapids616-774-4585Groups of 10 or more are eligible for discounted tickets with exact prices depending on the size of the group. Call the sales department at ext. 4 to set up a group rate, pre-purchase tickets, choose seats and avoid service fees and lines the night of. Friday nights also feature $11 tickets for walk-ups with college ID.

Grand Rapids Public Museum272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids616-456-3977$3 admission

Grand Rapids Symphony300 Ottawa NW, Suite 100, Grand Rapids616-454-9451

Sign up for a Student Passport at www.grsymphony.org to receive $5 admission for most performances.

Meadows Golf Club4645 West Campus Drive, Allendale616-331-1000$35 for 18 holes with cart$18 for 18 holes to walk

Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts41 Sheldon Blvd. SE, Grand Rapids616-454-7000$25 student one-year membership gets you discounts on select exhibits

The Bitter End Coffeehouse752 West Fulton, Grand Rapids616-451-606110 percent off

Boardwalk Subs4154 Lake Michigan Dr., Standale616-453-727510 percent off

Brandywine Restaurant1345 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids616-774-864110 percent off

Dairy Queen/Orange Julius5053 Lake Michigan Dr.,

Allendale616-895-2257956 West Fulton St., Grand Rapids616-235-010210 percent off

GO JO Ethiopian Cuisine421 Norwood SE, Grand Rapids616-459-338310 percent off any meal

Great China Inn4160 Lake Michigan Dr., Standale616-791-183610 percent off any meal

Mancino’s 4639 Lake Michigan Dr., Allendale616-895-434310 percent off

Mr. Gyros Restaurant3900 Lake Michigan Dr. NW, Walker616-791-666015 percent off

Murphy’s Family Restaurant4963 Lake Michigan Dr., Suite D, Allendale616-895-174410 percent off

Peppino’s Ristorante5065 Lake Michigan Dr., Allendale616-895-161515 percent off

College-friendly costs

Art / Entertainment

Dining

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Quiznos Subs146 Monroe Center, No. 160, Grand Rapids616-742-44004485 Canal Avenue SW, Grandville616-532-6400Free drink with purchase of sub or salad entree

Uccello’s787 Lake Michigan Drive, Standale616-735-552015 percent off

Vito’s Pizza658 West Fulton, Grand Rapids616-451-827710 percent off

Allendale Auto Supply5455 Auto Court, Allendale616-895-436410-15 percent off

Curless Auto Repair347 LaGrave SE, Grand Rapids616-988-131515 percent off, excluding oil changes

Hansen-Dyke Automotive4271 Lake Michigan Dr., Allendale616-895-4512$3 off oil change, 10 percent off brake service

Real Pro Auto Service3388 Eastern Ave., Grand Rapids

616-241-0600$17 oil changes, 10 percent off on labor costs

Design 1 Salon & Spa4485 Plainfield Ave. NE, Grand Rapids616-363-90195747 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids616-956-1659$10 off any service

Ideal Image Full Service Salon619 East Leonard NW, Grand Rapids616-988-5757$5 off tanning package

Rosedale Floral3970 Lake Michigan Drive, Grand Rapids616-453-059415 percent off

Screaming Needle Tattoo Co.1823 Plainfield Ave., Suite E, Grand Rapids616-331-290010 percent off for a tattoo

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All on-campus numbers are preceded by “616-33.”

Allendale- Kirkhof Center20/20 desk1-2020

Allendale- 201 Student Services

1-3451

Allendale- Cook DeWitt Center

1-3261

Allendale- Fieldhouse1-3313

Allendale- Turf Building1-8940

Allendale- 1110 B Kirkhof Center

1-2468


1-3266Pew- DeVos Center 116B1-7596


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Allendale1-3255Pew1-6677


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Allendale- 10383 A 42nd Ave

1-2440Grand Rapids- 72 Sheldon

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Allendale- 0051 Kirkhof Center

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1-2530

Allendale- 120 Lake Ontario Hall

1-2922


1-2177


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Allendale- 22 Zumberge Library

1-2100

Allendale- 130 Lake Ontario Hall

1-3898


1-2360

Allendale- Kirkhof Center1-2450Pew- DeVos Center Plaza1-6602


1-2748

Most-dialed contacts

Information Hotline

ARC Tutoring Center

Campus Ministry

Campus Recreation

Community Service

Learning Center

Counceling and Career Development

Center

Dean of Students

Department . of Public Safety

Disability Support Services

Financial Aid

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Meijer Writing Center

Offi ce of Multicultural Affairs

Office of Student LIfe

Office of the President

Padnos International Center

Student Organization Center

University Bookstore

Women’s Center

Grand Valley LanthornMARKETPLACE 2010 / 201134

Announcements

Are you looking to save

money on textbooks thisyear? Look no further! Bri-

an’s Books has two conven-ient locations in Allendale

and Grand Rapids. www.bri-ansbooks.net.

Check out Biggby Coffee lo-

cated in Allendale! Along withgreat drinks, Biggby offers

free wi-fi and is convenientlylocated to campus. Stop in

today!

Conveniently located be-

tween Allendale and GrandRapids, Boardwalk subs of-

fers great discounts to stu-dents. Stop in and receive a

10% discount with your stu-dent ID!

Grand Valley State University

presents Fall Arts Celebration2010. Enriching the arts and

humanities in West Michigan.

Meijer Mania exclusively forGrand Valley students!August 26, 9pm-12am. Freefood and product samples.Prizes and much more!Could win $5,000 shoppingspree!

Metro Health is on campus

to meet your healthcareneeds. Accepting all major

health insurance plans, andwe’ll bill your insurance pro-

vider. Call (616) 252-6030.

We wash every car like it’s

our own! Stop by AllendaleAuto Wash today! Located _

mile west of GVSU campus.616.895.5040.

Weekend masses Saturday

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Rapids, MI 49504. (616)4 5 8 - 3 2 1 3 . V i s i t

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Welcome back GVSU stu-

dents! Motman’s Farm Mar-ket opens September 8th

and offers great deals to stu-dents and staff. Located one

mile east of GVSU Campus!

Housing

Come experience the Com-

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The Village at 48 West is now

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services

Lake Michigan Credit Union:

Best place for GVSU bank-ing. Free checking, online

banking, 5 ATMs on campus.Open Mon-Thurs. 9-5:30, Fri

9-6 &Sat 9-1.

Looking for beautiful flowers

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