Winter in Michigan translates into snow, cold, travel, holidays and the flu. The following Grand Valley State University experts are available to comment on the many facets of what comes along with Old Man Winter.

Pat Schafer, associate dean of nursing in the Kirkhof College of Nursing

Schafer can talk about flu season, the flu vaccine and tips on how to avoid contracting the flu.

Mary Jo Miedema, nurse practitioner with the GVSU Family Health Center

Miedema can talk about the flu and ways to combat other ailments that are common during the winter season.

Paul Isely, associate professor of economics in the Seidman College of Business

Isely can comment on the rising cost of oil and natural gas prices and how that will affect home heating costs this winter.

Imad Mahawili, executive director of the Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center (MAREC)

MAREC is the first fully integrated demonstration facility for distributed generation of electricity using alternative and renewable energy technologies in the United States. Mahawili can discuss these technologies and how they are beneficial to the average consumer.

Anton Tolman, assistant professor of psychology

Tolman can talk about the signs of depression and how to avoid the holiday blues.

Donna Henderson-King, associate professor of psychology

Henderson-King is an expert in health psychology and can discuss ways to be successful in keeping New Year's resolutions.