Women's Center

New event teaches young girls about social justice

A new event created by the Women's Center invited young students to Grand Valley April 15 for a day of storytelling and discussion. The Girls of Color Summit included 45 middle and high school students from West Michigan.

Apr 25, 2017


Human trafficking survivor to give presentation

A human rights activist who is a survivor of human trafficking and domestic violence will give a keynote presentation April 21 during Sexual Assault Awareness Month at Grand Valley. Brooke Axtell's presentation, "Sexual Consent and Healthy Relationships," will take place from 11 a.m.-noon in the Kirkhof Center, room 2204.

Apr 18, 2017


Provost earns Lifetime Achievement Award from Women's Commission

Provost Gayle R. Davis received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Grand Valley's Women's Commission at the annual Celebrating Women Awards ceremony March 30.

Mar 31, 2017


Campus groups will honor women at annual ceremony

Four campus organizations and departments will recognize the achievements of students, faculty and staff members at the annual Celebrating Women Awards on Thursday, March 30, from 3-4:30 p.m. in the Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room.

Mar 23, 2017


Grand Valley celebrates International Women's Day

As the world celebrates International Women's Day March 8, Grand Valley is paying tribute its own women who are leaders, mentors and trailblazers.

Mar 8, 2017


Grand Valley celebrates Women's History Month

A visit from a female Holocaust survivor and a research study presentation about female leaders of color in West Michigan are just two of many events planned at Grand Valley to celebrate March as Women�'s History Month.

Feb 28, 2017


Grand Valley receives grant to help prevent sexual assault

The Campus Sexual Assault Grant Program aims to change the overall culture of sexual assault.

Dec 19, 2016