News from Grand Valley State University

MLK

Brown encourages audience to recall King's legacy when creating change

A recognized expert in Black voting rights, Brown gave a rescheduled presentation about MLK's legacy.

Mar 26, 2025


Speaker will link King's legacy to current events during rescheduled MLK event

LaTosha Brown will visit GVSU March 26, 10 a.m., at the Haas Center for Performing Arts.

Mar 17, 2025



Keynote speakers will link King's legacy to current events during MLK Commemoration Week

LaTosha Brown, Dar Mayweather and Joe Jones will give keynote presentations throughout the week of January 20.

Jan 14, 2025



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



Area educational institutions partner to bring Melissa Harris-Perry as speaker during MLK event

The author and educator will give three presentations in West Michigan, including during a January 16 event at the Kirkhof Center.

Jan 8, 2024


MLK speaker: King evolved as a civil rights leader

The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, in partnership with the Division of Inclusion and Equity, welcomed Mary Frances Berry to the Pew Grand Rapids Campus as part of Grand Valley's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week.

Jan 20, 2023