Office of Multicultural Affairs
Wallace weaves personal history into MLK keynote presentation
Jerry Wallace, '09, is the president of Danville Community College in Virginia.
Jan 18, 2023
MLK keynote speaker: 'The trouble is us, we are serpents in the garden'
Americans are so divided and divisive, Eddie Glaude Jr. said on the first day of Grand Valley's Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Commemoration Week, their "elbows rub but their hearts are apart."
Jan 17, 2023
Faculty member named to new position to oversee social justice centers, lead OMA
Alisha Davis will serve as assistant vice president for the Social Justice Centers and director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Jan 9, 2023
Slate of campus events planned to commemorate legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Events include three keynote speakers, a silent march on campus and a day of service.
Jan 9, 2023
Mantella among authors of letter to Congress urging permanent protection for DACA students
President Philomena V. Mantella and other university presidents sent a letter to Congress, urging members to pass bipartisan legislation before the end of the year to protect DACA recipients and Dreamers.
Dec 1, 2022
Olympic gold medalist sees historic win as a catalyst to give back, honor Indigenous traditions
From Olympic gold medalist to nonprofit founder and spokesperson, Mills' message continues to inspire indigenous athletes like himself.
Nov 18, 2022
GVSU again recognized nationally for its commitment to Latino student success
Grand Valley was among 15 national higher education institutions to be recognized for its commitment to Latino student success during a September 30 ceremony.
Sep 30, 2022
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
