Office of Multicultural Affairs
Teaching Lodge on campus provides space for Native students
Students, faculty and alumni worked collaboratively with community members to build a traditional Native teaching lodge on Grand Valley's campus, the first lodge built on public university land in Michigan.
Aug 8, 2022
GVSU to celebrate life of Cesar Chavez
The Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Latino Student Union have collaborated to host two local non-profit organizations for a panel discussion to share information with students about the work they do and how students can get involved.
Mar 28, 2022
GVSU to celebrate Black History Month with multiple events, presentations throughout February
Grand Valley's Office of Multicultural Affairs will host events throughout the month of February in celebration of Black History Month.
Jan 26, 2022
'Hispanic Heritage Month means connection': Students reflect on month-long celebration
Students discuss what Hispanic Heritage Month means to them.
Oct 15, 2021
New students participating in Laker Connections find immediate communities
Hundreds of diverse students who participated in Laker Connection orientations immediately found communities on campus.
Aug 26, 2021
Annual event celebrates legacy of Cesar Chavez
This year's theme highlights unity with a focus on lifting others out of the pandemic
Mar 26, 2021
Black History Month events aid in desire for connection, understanding
The celebration of Black History Month on campus looked different in February than in previous years but the desire for community and understanding remained.
Feb 24, 2021
Award-winning journalist will give virtual address during annual MLK commemoration event
GVSU has partnered with GRCC and Davenport University to bring Yamiche Alcindor's presentation to the West Michigan community.
Dec 9, 2020
Orientations for new students of color focus on building community
Taylen Inthisane is a first-year student from Grand Haven. While he plans to commute to campus for classes, Inthisane was among 40 students who attended the first Asian Student Orientation. The mostly virtual orientation was held August 24-25. It was one of four orientations held for diverse student populations to help build community and introduce campus resources and services.
Aug 26, 2020
Laker Familia, other resources help student leader feel comfortable on campus
When Elizabeth Perez-Vazquez graduates next year with a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science, she will be the first in her family with a college degree.
Jun 30, 2020
