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GVSU celebrates Día de los Muertos at Ofrendas Vivas event

The event is hosted by GVSU's Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and GVSU Libraries on the main floor of the Mary Idema Pew Library near the GV Brew. Ofrendas Vivas, or living offerings, will run from October 29 through November 2 and is open to all GVSU community members.

Oct 29, 2025




StoryCorps collaborates with Talking Together to present October event

The event will highlight moderated conversations between strangers who have different political views.

Sep 26, 2024


Reach Higher Showcase exhibits will include student group's approach to interfaith understanding

An Interfaith Photovoice project will be among the 100-plus exhibits at Friday's Showcase at the DeVos Center.

Apr 9, 2024


Panelists at final Talking Together program will discuss collaboration across differences

The virtual event on April 20 coincides with the National Week of Conversation.

Apr 17, 2023


Panelists at Talking Together event will share views about repairing a divided country

Panelists from divergent backgrounds will lead discussion and share their views about repairing a divided country during the March 23 Talking Together events.

Mar 20, 2023


Author, activist will bridge divides with 'revolutionary love' at next Talking Together event

Valarie Kaur is the author of the bestselling book 'See No Stranger.'

Feb 16, 2023


Campus members will share their stories, hopes for country at next Talking Together event

Input from campus community members on their hopes for the future of a divided country will be the focus of the next Talking Together event.

Oct 27, 2022


Next Talking Together event focuses on how voters with opposing views can feel heard, understand each other

Participants at the next event in the Talking Together initiative will enjoy a meal together and watch a film showing people with opposing political views sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

Oct 6, 2022