GVSU Simulation Center

05/27/2026

Our health professions programs at GVSU are seeking families with infants who can participate in educational sessions with students. These experiences help future clinicians build confidence, communication skills, and comfort working with young families.

What to expect:
• Play-based interactions
• A supportive, child‑centered environment

If you’re interested in contributing to the hands‑on education of tomorrow’s healthcare providers, we’d love to connect with you. The next infant event is Wednesday July 8, with sessions at 11 am, 1 pm, or 3 pm.

👉 Follow the link to learn more and apply to start the process.

https://www.gvsu.edu/simcenter/pediatric-standardized-patient-application-16

05/07/2026

Basic Life Support Course Registration is open for summer!

Information about American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR) Certification Training Courses.

04/20/2026

04/01/2026

"Emma is a true team player who supports others generously and collaborates with maturity and confidence. She regularly applies the skills and clinical knowledge she's gaining in her nursing program to strengthen our work, offering insights that improve both our processes and the quality of service we provide. Emma continues to demonstrate the leadership, initiative, and professionalism that make her deeply deserving of Student Employee of the Month."
- Lisa VanDyken (Supervisor)

Congratulations, Emma!

Recognizing exceptional student employees at GVSU through monthly awards. Their dedication and impact on campus community highlighted in various departments.

01/05/2026

Registration is available for Basic Life Support courses through the American Heart Association - CPR & First Aid. Classes are still available this week. Visit the link below to register.

Content includes details about American Heart Association BLS courses, certification costs, dates, and contact information.

11/12/2025

Graduate students from Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Science and Therapy, and Clinical Dietetics participated in the three-part learning experience.

They began with online modules from each discipline, then met in person to collaborate on interprofessional activities.

Two weeks later, students reconvened for simulation-based case studies, learning to develop care plans for patients with swallowing disorders and working with standardized patients portraying individuals and caregivers.

Graduate students from three programs participated in the dysphagia labs and a costume contest to raise awareness about the condition.

10/16/2025

10/14/2025

Crain's Grand Rapids Business recognized our Associate Dean for Simulation and Innovation, Dr. Sherri Fannon, as a leader in health care technology.

Crain's Grand Rapids Business recognized Sherri Fannon as a leader in health care technology.

09/30/2025

Creative Innovation Lab opens, celebrates idea 10 years in the making

Faculty and staff from across campus participated in the official opening of this collaborative space to celebrate this new resource and the story of how it grew from an idea into a reality.

https://www.gvsu.edu/forum/view.htm?articleId=ED8B6A11-9462-DCEF-CDC8CC3B059AC64B

09/16/2025

Thank you, WOOD TV8, for highlighting events in the GVSU Interprofessional Simulation Center for Healthcare Simulation Week and GR Tech Week.

Tech Week Grand Rapids is back, showcasing the latest and greatest in technological advances. More than 100 events across West Michigan from September 15-20 offer chances to explore, connect and cr…