Division of People, Equity, and Culture
GVSU named "Best in Michigan" for LGBTQ students
Grand Valley is included in the 2020 ranking of "The Best Colleges for LGBTQ+ Students in Each State.
Jun 19, 2020
GVSU staff member encourages community to recognize and celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a holiday that brings people together to celebrate community, listen to speakers, sing and enjoy food. Takeelia Garrett, the student ombuds and co-chair of the Black Faculty and Staff Association at Grand Valley, said this year the celebration means even more.
Jun 18, 2020
A message from President Philomena V. Mantella
President Philomena V. Mantella sent a message to the campus community June 17, 2020, addressing racial and social injustice.
Jun 17, 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
Faculty, staff, graduate students can access free virtual mentoring, career development
Faculty, staff and graduate students now have free access to online career development and virtual mentoring resources through the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD).
May 20, 2020
Affinity group for faculty and staff members earns national recognition
Grand Valley's oldest affinity group for faculty and staff members was recognized nationally for its commitments to professional development and student mentorship.
May 4, 2020
Special video, photo tribute created to thank GVSU essential workers
Grand Valley's critical employees continue to keep campus moving forward through the COVID-19 pandemic. While most faculty and staff members are working from home, a core team of critical employees from various departments remains on campus.
Apr 30, 2020
Words of hope to be shared during virtual Campus Interfaith gathering
People of various faiths and beliefs will come together April 28 for a virtual interfaith community gathering sponsored by Grand Valley�s Campus Interfaith Resources.
Apr 27, 2020
Staff member from Kaufman Interfaith Institute reflects on start of Ramadan during COVID-19
Zahabia Ahmed-Usmani, project coordinator for the Kaufman Interfaith Institute, wrote about how COVID-19 impacts the start of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, in a recent column.
Apr 27, 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
