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Multicultural Affairs

Events planned for Black History Month

African American traditions, a community service trip to Mel Trotter Ministries and a film screening will be part of Black History Month celebrations in February. All events are free and open to the public.

Jan 30, 2017


Celebration of Asian American culture planned

Grand Valley will host the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Celebration from January through March.

Jan 25, 2017


Civil rights scholar talks about critical race theory

A noted civil rights scholar took a campus audience beyond the borders of race during the second keynote presentation during Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week.

Jan 18, 2017


MLK speaker urges audience to be leaders in King's vision

Keynote speaker Kevin Powell kicked off Grand Valley's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week by encouraging audience members to "stop waiting for Superman" and telling them they are leaders.

Jan 16, 2017


Full day of events to begin King Commemoration Week

The first of two keynote presentations is scheduled for Monday, January 16, kicking off Grand Valley's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week.

Jan 15, 2017