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Office of Multicultural Affairs

Asian New Year Festival celebrates Asian Cultures with performances, fashion show and more

The annual event was hosted by the Asian Student Union and sponsored by the Asian Student Achievement Program and had a variety of elements celebrating numerous Asian cultures.

Mar 24, 2025


Inaugural Multicultural Night hosted by Student Senate, Office of Multicultural Affairs

Inspired by Campus Life Night, the event allowed community members to interact with culturally focused student organizations and departments.

Mar 20, 2025


Continuing to create: GVSU students celebrate Black History Month through student showcase

The theme for this year’s Black History Month celebrations is “Continuing to Create”, intended to celebrate the Grand Valley students who are creating Black history every day.

Feb 7, 2025


Black History Month: GVSU students reflect on celebration, education and finding community

The Office of Multicultural Affairs, in partnership with GVSU student organizations, will host events allowing students to connect with Black student groups and organizations.

Jan 31, 2025


Keynote speakers will link King's legacy to current events during MLK Commemoration Week

LaTosha Brown, Dar Mayweather and Joe Jones will give keynote presentations throughout the week of January 20.

Jan 14, 2025



Indigi-fest to celebrate Indigenous culture through food, dancing and other workshops

Attendees can expect to learn more about Anishanaabe language, Powwow celebrations and more.

Nov 19, 2024


GVSU's Office of Multicultural Affairs honors the dead in Día de los Muertos celebration

While the holiday has received more recognition in American culture over the years, there are still some misconceptions that Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is simply the Mexican version of Halloween. This is not the case. Día de los Muertos is about honoring loved ones who have passed.

Nov 1, 2024



Consortium marks milestone: agreements with 10 partners

The HBCU/HSI Consortium welcomed its ninth and 10th partners: Wilberforce University and Voorhees University.

Oct 30, 2024