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Message from President Mantella Commemorating 2023 MLK Holiday
January 13, 2023
On Monday, January 16, Grand Valley joins the nation in commemorating the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is the second year the day is an official GVSU holiday, and the university will close.
Message from President Mantella on 2022 MLK Holiday
January 13, 2022
Message from President Mantella on 2022 MLK Holiday
2021 Pay Equity Study Results
January 11, 2022
Response to the Network of Advisors for Racial Equity 15-point charge in 2019
Statement from President Mantella: Allendale Township Board Vote Against Recommendation of the Citizen Committee to Remove and Replace Statue
June 15, 2021
Email from President Mantella to Mr. Adam Elenbaas, Supervisor, of the Allendale Charter Township Board on June 15, 2021.
Statement from President Mantella: COVID-19 Impacting India
May 5, 2021
A statement from President Mantella to faculty and staff.
Statement from President Mantella: George Floyd Murder Trial Verdict & Community Ongoing Steps
April 20, 2021
A statement from President Mantella to students, faculty, and staff.
Statement from President Mantella: Tragic Killing of Daunte Wright
April 14, 2021
A statement from President Mantella to students, faculty, and staff.
Statement from President Mantella on Tragedy in Atlanta-Area
March 17, 2021
A statement from President Mantella to students, faculty, and staff.
Statement from President Mantella on Vandalism at Ahavas Israel Cemetery
November 3, 2020
Excerpt from President Mantella's Election Day speech delivered on November 3 at the Cook Carillon Tower on the Allendale Campus.
Statement from President Mantella on Racist Acts within our community
September 25, 2020
A statement from President Mantella to students, faculty, and staff.