Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration

Grand Valley’s 2008 Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration begins Monday, February 11, with "Discovering Their Past for the Future," from 4-5 p.m. in Cook-Dewitt Center, Allendale Campus.

A panel discussion will follow presentations by three Asian Pacific American leaders in our community who will unveil their personal story and history through story telling, discussions and dialogues. Panelists will include George Aquino, general manager, J.W. Marriott Hotel, Grand Rapids; Emmanuel Barias, MD, president, Asian Health Outreach Foundation, Grand Rapids; and Pravina Ramanathan, Asian-American liaison, Michigan Department of Civil Rights, Lansing.

Additional events for the celebration will be held through Thursday, February 14. For individuals requiring special accommodations and/or parking permits, please call the Office of Multicultural Affairs at (616) 331-2177. For event information, contact Connie Dang at [email protected].