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Student rally supports University of Missouri students
November 12, 2015
Strong winds and rain didn't keep more than 150 Grand Valley students from participating in a silent march and rally on the Allendale Campus November 12 to show "Solidarity with Missouri" and promote inclusion on campus.
The event was coordinated by 15 culturally based student organizations on campus.
The silent march began at Kleiner Commons at about 6 p.m. and wound through the four floors of the Mary Idema Pew Library to the Kirkhof Center, leading to a 7 p.m. rally at the Cook Carillon Tower.
Several student speakers addressed the diverse crowd — some mentioned recent events at the University of Missouri, where hundreds of students and faculty members held protests over a series of racial incidents. Others offered prayers for unity, healing and overcoming hate.
Students were encouraged to participate in the myGVSU Campus Climate Survey 2015, which opened November 12 and closes November 22. This is the fifth campus climate survey Grand Valley has administered. Information on the confidential survey can be found at www.gvsu.edu/mygvsu.
A group photo was taken at the clock tower that will be sent to students at the University of Missouri.
President Haas and other university administrators attended the rally.
- See more at: https://www.gvsu.edu/gvnext/index.htm?articleId=EFE2D880-D07D-5B00-72ACB31A9AF50BA6#sthash.aELVtVOY.dpuf