Office of Multicultural Affairs
Black History Month events aid in desire for connection, understanding
The celebration of Black History Month on campus looked different in February than in previous years but the desire for community and understanding remained.
Feb 24, 2021
Award-winning journalist will give virtual address during annual MLK commemoration event
GVSU has partnered with GRCC and Davenport University to bring Yamiche Alcindor's presentation to the West Michigan community.
Dec 9, 2020
Orientations for new students of color focus on building community
Taylen Inthisane is a first-year student from Grand Haven. While he plans to commute to campus for classes, Inthisane was among 40 students who attended the first Asian Student Orientation. The mostly virtual orientation was held August 24-25. It was one of four orientations held for diverse student populations to help build community and introduce campus resources and services.
Aug 26, 2020
Laker Familia, other resources help student leader feel comfortable on campus
When Elizabeth Perez-Vazquez graduates next year with a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, she will be the first in her family with a college degree.
Jun 30, 2020
Division of Inclusion and Equity hosts webinar for newly admitted students, families
Admitted students and their families learned more about Grand Valley's culture and community during a webinar June 4 hosted by the Division of Inclusion and Equity.
Jun 4, 2020
Governor appoints Dang to task force to study COVID-19 racial disparities
Connie Dang, director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and special assistant for Inclusive Community Outreach, is one of 23 people appointed to a COVID-19 task force by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Apr 21, 2020
Staff, faculty member on front line confronting xenophobia, racism around COVID-19
Anxiety, misinformation and fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to a rise in harassment, racial and bias attacks against Asians and Asian Americans.
Mar 31, 2020
Staff member's passion for advocating for undocumented students leads to securing grant
Adriana Almanza, assistant director for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, is passionate about advocating for undocumented students and recently helped a coalition receive its first grant to support that work.
Feb 19, 2020
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
GVSU events to celebrate Native American heritage
Grand Valley's annual Native American Heritage Celebration will include activities, lectures and presentations in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Oct 10, 2019
