Thanks to resolutions by Student Senate and the University Academic Senate an interfaith reflection room was created in the Kirkhof Center in 2015. Because of GVSU's growing downtown presence and a resolution passed by Student Senate, a temporary reflection room for meditation and prayer has been created from 12-5 p.m. on the Pew Campus and a full time reflection room was created in CHS. These spaces are designed for students of all faiths/non-faiths to practice their traditions authentically and safely on GVSU's campus.
Room 2243 of the Kirkhof Center has been dedicated as a space for
personal meditation, prayer, or reflection. Faculty, staff, and
students should feel free to use this space while on campus. The room
is not reservable and is available for use whenever the Kirkhof Center
is open.
USAGE GUIDELINES
The Interfaith Space Task Force has established the following
guidelines to regulate the use of this space with the hope that it
will be a welcome sanctuary for people of all faiths and non-faith practices.
Guidelines for use of the Interfaith Reflection Room
Silence is valued in this space.
Please use this space for its intended purposes only [prayer and meditation].
Please be cognizant and respectful of the personal space of others.
The posting or leaving of materials of any kind, in this room, is
prohibited. All printed materials left in the room will be disposed of.
Gatherings that cannot be conducted in silence should be done in
other rooms. Contact Event Services at (616)
331-2350 to reserve a room.
Concerns?
If you have any general concerns about this space, please let us
know at [email protected]
If you feel that your safety is being
threatened, contact Public Safety at (616) 331-3255 or 911.
309E DeVos has been dedicated as a space for personal meditation,
prayer, or reflection from 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Faculty, staff, and students
should feel free to use this space while on campus. The room is not
reservable and is available for use during the allotted time.
For the 2019-2020 academic year, Room 309E of the Richard M. DeVos
Center has been dedicated as a space for personal meditation,
prayer, or reflection. It is available Noon-5 p.m., Monday-Friday,
whenever the building is open.
Outside of those hours, the room may be scheduled for classes and
other university activities.
Faculty, staff, and students should feel free to use this space
while on campus.
Silence is valued in this space.
During the hours of Noon-5PM, please use this space for its
intended purposes only [prayer and meditation].
If desired, you may close the blinds, turn off lights, or shut the
door when utilizing the room.
Please be cognizant and respectful of the personal space of others.
GVSU is not able to provide or store religious or personal items.
Candles, burning oils, incense or any other flammable items are
not permitted.
The posting or leaving of materials of any kind, in this room, is
prohibited. All printed materials left in the room will be disposed of.
Gatherings that cannot be conducted in silence should be done in
other rooms. Contact Conference and Event Planning at (616)331-6624
to reserve a room.
If you have any general concerns about this space, please let us
know at [email protected]
If you feel that your safety is being threatened, contact Public
Safety at (616) 331-3255 or 911.
CHS 166 has been dedicated as a space for personal meditation,
prayer, or reflection. Faculty, staff, and students should feel free
to use this space while on campus. The room is not reservable and is
available for use during the allotted time.
Faculty, staff, and students should feel free to use this space
while on campus.
Silence is valued in this space.
If desired, you may close the blinds, turn off lights, or shut the
door when utilizing the room.
Please be cognizant and respectful of the personal space of others.
GVSU is not able to provide religious or personal items. If items
are left in the storage areas, GVSU is not responsible for them.
Candles, burning oils, incense or any other flammable items are
not permitted.
The posting or leaving of materials of any kind, in this room, is
prohibited. All printed materials left in the room will be disposed of.
Gatherings that cannot be conducted in silence should be done in
other rooms. Contact Conference and Event Planning at (616)331-6624
to reserve a room.
If you have any general concerns about this space, please let us
know at [email protected]
