News from Grand Valley State University

Division of People, Equity, and Culture

Interfaith conference will draw participants from area colleges

Campus Interfaith Resources will hold its fourth annual Made In Michigan Interfaith Lab, an interfaith conference for students, faculty and staff members from area colleges and universities.

Feb 14, 2020


Honoring King means to practice principles, not idolize, according to sociologist

Cedric Taylor said he became a documentarian within his discipline of sociology because of the "power to touch hearts and change minds."

Jan 22, 2020


On King national holiday, Salaam tells audience of 'comeback power'

Yusef Salaam had already been in prison for five years when he was asked a question he didn't expect: Who are you?

Jan 20, 2020


So much to love about 2019 at Grand Valley

From the announcement of Grand Valley's fifth president, Philomena V. Mantella, to the women's soccer team winning a sixth national title, 2019 has been full of unforgettable moments. 

Dec 19, 2019


Kaufman Interfaith Institute begins multi-year project with Fetzer Institute

An ongoing partnership between Grand Valley's Sylvia and Richard Kaufman Interfaith Institute and the Fetzer Institute of Kalamazoo has sparked a multi-year project to examine local interfaith models.

Dec 13, 2019


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


Campus survey deadline extended to Dec. 1

The deadline for campus community members to complete the myGVSU climate survey is December 1.

Nov 25, 2019


Interfaith Thanksgiving service celebrates 20th year

Staff members at the Kaufman Interfaith Institute invite the campus community to the 20th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration.

Nov 19, 2019


Incentives offered for completing campus climate survey

Members of the Grand Valley community have until November 24 to complete the campus climate survey.

Nov 18, 2019


Affinity groups find fellowship, make impact on campus

Members of Grand Valley's nine faculty and staff affinity groups have found fellowship, connections to their cultural heritage and have made positive impacts on students through mentorship.

Nov 11, 2019