Aquinas College recently released a 2030 vision, creating a rough outline for the college’s mission and plans for the future.
President Quinn guides Aquinas towards a 2030 vision
City parks studied by Urban Land Institute, suggestions provided
News Intern Elizabeth Walztoni writes about Grand Rapids a recent visit by the Urban Land Institue, who investigated and made recommendations for Grand Rapids to increase its green space.
Rewriting the rules to bring goats to Aquinas
Jessica Bowen is not the first person who has tried to bring goats to a college campus, but she may be working the hardest to do it. The director of the Center for Sustainability at Aquinas College is partnering with the Grand Rapids Urban Agriculture Committee to change city ordinances that currently prohibit a herd of 10 goats from visiting campus to clear invasive species and overgrown areas.
HerStory Speaker Series features Mayor Rosalynn Bliss
Bliss shared her journey to becoming the first female mayor of Grand Rapids — and the lessons she has learned while claiming that space — with Aquinas students and staff at the Donnelly Center.
Aquinas College joins Culture of Respect Collective through grant
Aquinas recently received a grant for $11,695 from the Campus Sexual Assault Grant Program, created by outgoing Michigan First Lady Sue Snyder.
$1 million has been awarded to 22 Michigan colleges as a result of this grant program. The goal is to fund sexual assault prevention programming.
Fulton crosswalk updated, new crosswalks unlikely
The crosswalk on Fulton Street outside the Sturrus Center is being updated as a result of a student initiative to improve campus’ accessibility to commuters.
Professors adapt their schedules after polar vortex
Opinion Editor Intern Anna-Jo Stuart writes about the changes that have and haven’t been made to classes post-polar vortex.
Aquinas Green Revolving Fund revitalized
The many sustainability initiatives on campus have been supplemented in the last several years by the Green Revolving Fund (GRF), a unique source of backing for projects suggested by the Aquinas College community.
Cultivating a sense of place: Aquinas College Historical Commission shares college’s past
Any place you go on campus is likely to have a surprising story in its past, and the Aquinas College Historical Commission is on a mission to share those stories.
Contemporary Writers Series: Novelist’s reading may be rescheduled
Severe winter weather shut down the campus on Thursday, Feb. 7 when the event was to happen.
