Office of Multicultural Affairs
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
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
Staff, faculty member on front line confronting xenophobia, racism around COVID-19
Anxiety, misinformation and fear surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to a rise in harassment, racial and bias attacks against Asians and Asian Americans.
Mar 31, 2020
Staff member's passion for advocating for undocumented students leads to securing grant
Adriana Almanza, assistant director for the Office of Multicultural Affairs, is passionate about advocating for undocumented students and recently helped a coalition receive its first grant to support that work.
Feb 19, 2020
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
GVSU events to celebrate Native American heritage
Grand Valley's annual Native American Heritage Celebration will include activities, lectures and presentations in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Oct 10, 2019
GVSU events to celebrate Hispanic heritage
The Office of Multicultural Affairs is hosting a series of events for its annual Hispanic Heritage celebration, including lectures, celebrations and more.
Sep 26, 2019
Grand Valley to host 21st annual Pow Wow
Native American dances, songs and food will be part of the 21st annual "Celebrating All Walks of Life Traditional Pow Wow" taking place Saturday, April 6 at Grand Valley State University.
Apr 2, 2019
GVSU to celebrate life of César Chávez
Marc Grossman, former press secretary for César E. Chávez, is the keynote speaker for a Grand Valley event celebrating the life of Chávez, a labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association in 1962.
Mar 18, 2019
Events planned to celebrate Asian American culture
Grand Valley will host the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Celebration with a series of events through April.
Feb 8, 2019
