Events
R.I.C.E. Conference: Realizing and Addressing Issues in our Culture and Education
Date and Time
Saturday, March 21, 2015 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description
Realizing and Addressing Issues in our Culture and Education (RICE) is a formal academic and professional conference hosted annually by the Asian Student Union of Grand Valley State University. It provides an opportunity for members of the local community, alumni, professors, and college and high school students to become further educated on current issues in Asian American society. Our goal is to promote Asian awareness and understanding of other cultures.
Join us at this year’s conference on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 10:30am-4:00pm. RICE will be held at Grand Valley State University’s Pew Campus at the Richard M. DeVos Center in downtown Grand Rapids. Rice is free and registration can be found Here. Complimentary lunch is also offered.
This year’s theme for RICE is Connecting Communities.
The event consists of a plenary keynote speech, panel discussion, networking event and the introduction of the next year’s executive board members.
Sponsors: Asian Student Union, Delta Phi Lambda, East Asian Studies, Geography and Planning, Inclusion and Equity Division, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Phi Gamma Delta and WGVU TV & Radio.