Division of Inclusion and Equity

Kaufman Interfaith Institute begins multi-year project with Fetzer Institute

An ongoing partnership between Grand Valley's Sylvia and Richard Kaufman Interfaith Institute and the Fetzer Institute of Kalamazoo has sparked a multi-year project to examine local interfaith models.

Dec 13, 2019


Member of Central Park Five, documentarian will give keynotes during MLK week

A member of the exonerated Central Park Five and a faculty member who directed and produced a documentary about the Flint water crisis will be keynote speakers during a week of events on campus that commemorate the life of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dec 10, 2019


Campus survey deadline extended to Dec. 1

The deadline for campus community members to complete the myGVSU climate survey is December 1.

Nov 25, 2019


Interfaith Thanksgiving service celebrates 20th year

Staff members at the Kaufman Interfaith Institute invite the campus community to the 20th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration.

Nov 19, 2019


Incentives offered for completing campus climate survey

Members of the Grand Valley community have until November 24 to complete the campus climate survey.

Nov 18, 2019


Affinity groups find fellowship, make impact on campus

Members of Grand Valley's nine faculty and staff affinity groups have found fellowship, connections to their cultural heritage and have made positive impacts on students through mentorship.

Nov 11, 2019


Sixth climate survey will open on November 14

Grand Valley's sixth campus climate survey will be conducted November 14-24 and organizers hope for a participation rate of 100 percent.

Nov 5, 2019


Teach-In will offer sessions at Pew, Allendale campuses

The seventh annual Teach-In is scheduled for November 6 at the Pew Grand Rapids Campus and November 7 at the Allendale Campus.

Oct 30, 2019


GVSU events to celebrate Hispanic heritage

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is hosting a series of events for its annual Hispanic Heritage celebration, including lectures, celebrations and more. 

Sep 26, 2019


GVSU earns national award for commitment to diversity

Grand Valley was named a recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight into Diversity, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education.

Sep 18, 2019