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Office of Multicultural Affairs

Memorial service planned for Williams at DeVos Center

During his tenure, Williams created the foundation for the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

May 13, 2026

Don Williams in dark suit jacket, white shirt, red tie in front of window with black drapes pulled in.

GVSU in photos, April 2026: Reveling in spring, marking milestones and honoring a legacy of stewardship

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

May 1, 2026

Adrian King, of the Ojibwe and Oneida nations, performs during the All Walks of Life Traditional Powwow at the Fieldhouse on April 4.

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Commencement stories: Graduates reflect on their time as Lakers

Lakers share how GVSU helped launch their futures.

Apr 27, 2026

Graduates wearing blue and black caps are seen from above.

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Don Williams Sr.: Architect of multicultural programs dies at 89

A memorial service for Williams will be held on the City Campus on May 16.

Apr 9, 2026

At left, Ray Bennett, '92, is pictured with Dean Emeritus Don Williams Sr.

Office of Multicultural Affairs

'All you feel is love': GVSU hosts 25th annual ‘All Walks of Life’ Pow Wow

This year’s event was the most-attended Pow Wow in GVSU’s history.

Apr 4, 2026

Adrian King, of the Ojibwe and Oneida nations, performs during the All Walks of Life Traditional Powwow at the Fieldhouse on April 4.

GVSU in Photos, March 2026: A spectrum of light, early STEM appreciation and repeat champions

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Apr 1, 2026

The Transformational Link is seen through raindrops on a window from James H. Zumberge Hall March 26.

GVSU in Photos, February 2026: Celebrating Black History Month, more success for champions and a longstanding Laker tradition

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Mar 2, 2026

Two people wearing red winter hats embrace while having big smiles on their faces.

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Black History Month: GVSU students 'continue to elevate' during annual Blackout event

Over 20 student organizations gathered for the kickoff Black History Month event.

Feb 6, 2026

Two students hug during the Blackout event.

GVSU in Photos, November 2025: Saying hello again to Lakers, goodbye to fall splendor and 'yes' to cozy studying spots

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Dec 1, 2025

Dancers in black uniforms stand in a circle and toss blue pom-poms into the air against a bright sky.

GVSU in Photos, October 2025: Vibrancy abounded in a jam-packed month of Laker activity

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Nov 3, 2025

GVSU Campus features 2025-10-27. Photography by Steve Jessmore