Division News & Statements
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Interfaith dialogue to focus on Israel-Palestine conflict
September 1, 2016
Sponsored by Grand Valley's Kaufman Interfaith Institute and The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies.
Dean Sullivan & Chief Freeman: Campus Safety
August 29, 2016
We want to take this opportunity to address the issue of sexual violence, which may be a difficult topic for some members of our community.
App details locations of single-user restrooms, nursing nests
August 23, 2016
A team of Grand Valley students and alumni has created a mobile app that details the locations of each single-user restroom and nursing nest in campus buildings that are open to the public.
GAAH students get taste of Laker life
July 28, 2016
The program was organized by the Community Service Learning Center, Inclusion and Equity, Frederik Meijer Honors College, Admissions, Laker Familia, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Latin@ Student Union and the Latin@ Faculty and Staff Association.
VP Bernal & Chief Freeman: Recent National Tragedies
July 8, 2016
The loss of life in the last 48 hours has once again sparked dialogue about the value of Black lives and the violence the Black community faces in our country. This is a time of deep mourning and sympathy...
Dr. Doug Kindschi: "Focusing on a new generation: The future of interfaith"
June 29, 2016
Doug Kindschi: "Focusing on a new generation: The future of interfaith" Dr. Douglas Kindschi is the Director of the Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley State University.
Haas: university committed to Latino student success
June 23, 2016
President Thomas J. Haas wrote a guest column for MLive about Grand Valley's commitment to students of color, and why he joined a national effort to advocate for increased higher education access for Latino students, and support them with resources and se
Four appointments in Inclusion and Equity announced
June 14, 2016
Jesse Bernal, vice president for Inclusion and Equity, announced four appointments within the division.
Message from GVSU President regarding Orlando tragedy
June 14, 2016
Grand Valley strives to be a place that is guided by values of inclusiveness and community. Know that I have all of you, the entire LGBTQIA and Latino/a community, and those in Orlando in my thoughts and prayers.
Dr. DJ Mitchell: "How to Start a Revolution: Use Intersectionality as a Framework to Promote Student Success"
June 6, 2016
"U.S. higher education institutions were not created for all students... In order for all students to succeed, U.S. higher education's interlocking systems of oppression must be dismantled." -Donald "DJ" Mitchell, Jr.