Office of Multicultural Affairs

Forge your character and build a foundation: MLK Week speaker

The Hauenstein Center and the Office of Inclusion & Equity welcomed TaRita Johnson as their event's keynote speaker as part of Grand Valley's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week.

Jan 19, 2024


'Team Dream' advocates for more access to pools, swimming lessons

The film and panel discussion continued events during MLK Commemoration Week.

Jan 18, 2024



Kimmerer: 'What does the Earth ask of us?'

The author of Braiding Sweetgrass gave a presentation before a standing-room-only crowd in the Kirkhof Center.

Nov 8, 2023



Hispanic Heritage Month: How GVSU students are celebrating

A number of activities hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs allow the GVSU community to learn and celebrate through November 2. Take a look at how four GVSU students are celebrating.

Oct 12, 2023


New space gives Native American students a place to host events, build community

As Grand Valley begins Native American Heritage Month celebrations, Native students have a new space to find community.

Sep 26, 2023


Hispanic Heritage Month speaker recalls stories of past leaders

Martha Villegas Miranda described herself as an educator, storyteller and an immigrant ally.

Sep 15, 2023



BBMS speaker tells audience to get rid of personal baggage, assumptions about students

Adolph Brown, who was the opening keynote speaker for the Black Boys and Men Symposium, set the stage June 14 before he even took the stage at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel.

Jun 16, 2023