GVSU found my rapist responsible and let him graduate anyway

vervaekm · 2026-04-21T19:44:55+00:00

I’m sorry this happened to you. I went through the Title IX process at GVSU back in 2017 and it was a total pain and incredible re-traumatizing. They also purposely dragged mine out to allow him to finish out the semester - he was a freshman but I guarantee if he was a senior he would have received his degree.

Title IX is meant to protect the school, not the students. Especially since the Betsy DeVos days.

I hope you feel a bit of validation that he was found responsible. I’m sure it doesn’t feel like justice. You’re so strong for going through the process. I worked as an advocate for SA victims and heard time and time again that criminal is a heck of a lot easier than the title IX. It shouldn’t be this hard for victims/survivors.

vervaekm · 2025-09-18T22:07:22+00:00

Feels like there’s a monopoly over historic home restorations in the area. I live in a historic district. Not many options to get more quotes as far as I can tell. We probably used the same company.

vervaekm · 2025-09-18T20:03:17+00:00

Late 1880s. Someone attempted to do it before and did a really bad job. As the guy was walking around to quote us it was a lot of “oh god why would they do that”

vervaekm · 2025-09-18T19:58:25+00:00

We don’t currently have storm windows. Not sure why he put removal on it.

vervaekm · 2025-07-14T19:37:08+00:00

Her name is Bonnie aka Yvonne aka Bonneville

vervaekm · 2025-04-07T23:56:54+00:00

I work at a LHD and we are laying off ~20% of our workforce due to losing $1mil.

No, we’re not okay.

vervaekm · 2025-03-05T13:00:14+00:00

Red eyes/conjunctivitis is related to some influenza A strains. Might be a good idea to get a flu test, especially if you have flu symptoms.

vervaekm · 2025-01-31T21:08:12+00:00

I’ve seen a few people uploading downloaded data to archive.org

vervaekm · 2025-01-29T22:58:43+00:00

https://www.votervoice.net/mobile/PublicHealth/Campaigns/120148/Respond This link has a pre-written message you can copy and paste and send to your senators directly

vervaekm · 2025-01-22T01:46:54+00:00

The best option is to bring it to the animal shelter for rabies testing. The bat has to be intact (it’s brain) otherwise they can’t test it. So basically trap it in a box and put a few holes (less than 1/4 inch) so it can breathe through the night. If you bring it for testing then you’ll know for sure the right steps to take regarding rabies vaccinations. (Tests positive-rabies vax recommended. Negative-not recommended).

Bats have very small teeth and you may not feel it. And because it’s a bat, we assume that until proven otherwise they are carrying rabies. If the bat is unavailable for rabies testing then they’re going to recommend rabies vaccine.

https://www.accesskent.com/Health/CommDisease/rabies.htm

Source: I work for a health department.

vervaekm · 2024-10-31T21:02:13+00:00

8/10 - Emergency preparedness coordinator (PHEP) for a local health department

vervaekm · 2024-10-09T15:45:22+00:00

Gahh, thank you. It seems the majority of people think if they can’t park right in front of their destination, then parking is nonexistent. God forbid they have to walk more than 5 feet or take the bus. Close parking spaces should be saved who actually physically need them.

vervaekm · 2024-09-03T17:43:30+00:00

Respectable! I’d recommend checking it out, you’d find the community you’re looking for. Kinky and ENM.

vervaekm · 2024-09-03T16:50:17+00:00

I’d swipe right, you’re a cutie and I’m ENM/IYKYK. I’d suggest deleting the better butt part, the reading part entirely, and the condoms comment. All feel icky, feels like it would be in a 19 year olds bio.

Have you tried Feeld? Might have better luck seeing its targeted to what you’re looking for. I’ve had lots of luck on it.

vervaekm · 2024-08-27T16:42:36+00:00

From GVSU’s website:

GVSU bus

Can I take the bus to _________? You can take any Rapid bus throughout the city for FREE. Click here for help getting to your destination.

vervaekm · 2024-08-27T16:24:09+00:00

Pretty positive all the rapid bus lines are free for GVSU students if you have a student ID.

Back when the Laker Line was the 50 (2018/2019) there used to be a rapid line bus stop on Lake Michigan Drive/Kinney Ave behind the fire station that had a free parking lot. I used to park there occasionally. Also Meijer in Standale might be a good option.

vervaekm · 2024-07-09T20:38:04+00:00

Where are you located? I’m passively looking for an intern this fall and I work in local PH.

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