BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GVSU//GVSU Calendar 0.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261002T110000 DTEND:20261002T123000 DESCRIPTION:Implicit Bias refers to the beliefs\, thoughts\, attitudes\, and emotions that impact our behaviors\, actions\, and decisions in an unconscious manner. This workshop is designed to walk alongside participants to understand the cognitive\, cultural and socio-emotional considerations related to implicit biases and how it influences our decision-making and interactions. Participants will learn tools\, strategies\, and systems to address\, interrupt and mitigate harmful biases in ways that foster personal growth and organizational inclusion.\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes - Participants will be able to\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Define implicit/unconscious bias and describe how it informs individual\, organizational and systemic actions and impact.\n\n Utilize tools to help identify personal and organizational biases.\n\n Develop strategic frameworks to counteract harmful and/or unhelpful biases\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Alisha Davis\, Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers) \;Associate Professor\, College of Health Professions\, Allied Health Sciences\n\n Callie Youngman\, M.Ed. (She/They) \;Faculty and Clinical Instructor\, College of Education and Community Innovation\, Teaching and Learning\n\n SUMMARY:Understanding and Interrupting Implicit Bias 101 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261014T130000 DTEND:20261014T143000 DESCRIPTION:Poetry offers space to pause\, process our experiences\, and express ourselves without the pressure of finding the right words. In this interactive workshop\, participants will explore the connection between creativity and well-being through four hands-on poetry stations. Activities will include blackout poetry\, guided writing prompts\, freewriting\, and collage-making. Each station will offer participants a different way to experiment with language and creativity while encouraging mindfulness\, reflection\, and play.This workshop is designed to be a supportive\, inclusive space for writers and non-writers alike. No prior poetry or creative writing experience is required. Come take a break\, experiment with words\, and discover how poetry can be a tool for slowing down\, reflecting\, and connecting with ourselves and others.Hannah Applebee earned a bachelor's degree in Writing from Grand Valley State University and has spent the past five years working with literary journals. She currently serves on the editorial team at Honey Literary and has been published in fishladder. Hannah enjoys creating welcoming spaces for people to explore creative writing and believes poetry can be a tool to slow down\, reflect\, and connect with ourselves and others.Learning Outcomes - Participants will be able to\:Recognize creative writing as a practice that can support personal well-being\, reflection\, and connection.Explore how slowing down and engaging creatively can encourage mindfulness.Experiment with multiple accessible approaches to poetry\, including blackout poetry\, guided prompts\, freewriting\, and collage.Practice creating without judgment or pressure to produce a polished final product.Identify creative practices they can incorporate into their own routines for reflection and well-being.Presenters\:Hannah Applebee\, She/Her/Hers\, Communications &\; Design Specialist SUMMARY:Poetry for Well-being\: An Interactive Workshop PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261016T160000 DTEND:20261016T180000 DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 20 Years of the LGBTQ+ Faculty &\; Staff Association\: Past. Present. Future.\n\n\n\nJoin the LGBTQ+ Faculty &\; Staff Association (FSA) \;on Friday\, October 16th from 4pm to 6pm in the Grand River Room in the Kirkhof Center as we commemorate two decades of community\, advocacy\, and belonging at Grand Valley State University. Together\, we&rsquo\;ll celebrate our past\, recognize our present\, and envision the future of the LGBTQ+ FSA. The evening will feature storytelling\, community connections\, and light refreshments as we honor 20 years of partnership and growth.\n\n\n\nRSVP for this event.\n\n\n\nVisit our website for more information. SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Association 20th Anniversary Celebration PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261019T110000 DTEND:20261019T130000 DESCRIPTION:The Great Lakes tribal nations were instrumental in the eventual creation of the United States\, through decades of warfare. From the French and Indian War to the War of 1812\, Anishnaabek forces from Michigan fought a series of wars to protect their rights and homelands. These actions taken by these Anishnaabek warriors not only helped shape America but the fate of their respective nations. The event will be held on the Allendale Campus in the Russel H. Kirkhof Center \;room 2263. The talk will begin at 11 a.m.\, followed by a light\, catered lunch at 12\:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nEric Hemenway is a member of America250MI\, Michigan&rsquo\;s official State Committee for the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States&rsquo\; founding. He has done extensive public history work regarding Indigenous people in the Great Lakes. This has included creating exhibits\, document collection and preservation\, writing educational publications and curricula\, and working with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. \; SUMMARY:Influencing 1776\: How the Great Lakes Anishnaabek Helped Shape American History by Eric Hemenway (INT 100/201 Approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261021T160000 DTEND:20261021T173000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special screening of Things We Imagined - Black Futurity and Academic Life \, a powerful documentary that explores the journeys\, aspirations\, and lived experiences of Black faculty in higher education. Following the screening\, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a live conversation with producer Dr. Candace N. Hall and director Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III.\n\n\n\nThis discussion will be moderated by Dr. Laila McCloud\, Associate Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration at GVSU and associate producer of the film. Together\, they will explore the inspiration behind the film\, the stories it brings to light\, and the questions it raises for colleges and universities working to cultivate more equitable and inclusive learning and working environments.\n\n\n\nRSVP by Tuesday\, October 20th! \n\n\n\nSponsored by GVSU'\;s College of Education and Community Innovation\, the Inclusion &\; Equity Department\, and the Office of the Provost. SUMMARY:Things We Imagined\: Screening & Talk-Back with Filmmakers (INT 100/201 Approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261028T150000 DTEND:20261028T163000 DESCRIPTION:Opportunity \;to meet with faculty and other School of Interdisciplinary Studies students to learn about and prepare to apply to graduate school! \;\n\n\n\nSnacks provided \;\n\n\n\nNo registration required \; SUMMARY:Grad School application Workshop (In-Person) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261104T100000 DTEND:20261104T110000 DESCRIPTION:Opportunity for Environmental and Sustainability Studies students to ask questions and learn about internships and practicums. SUMMARY:ENS Internship and Practicum Workshop (In-Person) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261109T120000 DTEND:20261109T130000 DESCRIPTION:Green Zone Training at Grand Valley State University is a professional development program designed for faculty and staff to strengthen their understanding of the experiences of student veterans and military-connected students. The training highlights the transition from military service to higher education\, explores the challenges and strengths veterans bring to campus\, and introduces the university and community resources available to support them\, including those offered through the Peter Secchia Military &\; Veterans Resource Center. Delivered in a one-hour virtual format\, Green Zone Training provides a focused\, interactive learning experience. Participants gain practical strategies to create a welcoming and supportive environment by building cultural awareness\, practicing empathetic communication\, and learning how to effectively refer students to appropriate resources. While not intended to prepare participants as counselors\, the training equips them to serve as visible allies who understand the unique needs of military-connected students. Upon completion\, participants receive a certificate of completion and are designated as Green Zone Allies. They are provided with both a physical sticker for their office and a digital version for use in course syllabi or email signatures. These markers serve as visible symbols of allyship\, signaling to student veterans that the individual has completed specialized training\, is approachable\, and is committed to connecting them with the support they need. Green Zone Training reflects GVSU'\;s commitment to creating a veteran-inclusive campus one where military-connected students are understood\, supported\, and empowered to thrive academically and personally.\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes - Participants will be able to\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Develop a greater awareness of military culture and student veteran experiences\n\n Recognize barriers to academic and personal success for military-connected students\n\n Learn how to connect students with appropriate university resources and services\n\n Gain confidence in serving as a supportive ally and advocate on campus\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Shane Scherer (He/Him/His)\, Director\, Military &\; Veterans Resource Center\n\n SUMMARY:Green Zone Training\: Supporting Veterans and Military-Connected Students PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261110T100000 DTEND:20261110T201500 DESCRIPTION:The GVSU Teach-In\: Lifelong Learning toward Educational Equity and Action  \;is a campus-wide\, student-centered learning experience dedicated to advancing educational equity across the university. Bringing together students\, faculty\, and staff\, the Teach-In creates opportunities to explore how educational equity shapes teaching\, learning\, research\, and practice across disciplines\, including technology\, healthcare\, engineering\, business\, the arts\, and beyond.\n\n\n\nA defining characteristic of the \;GVSU Teach-In \;is its commitment to shared learning across roles\, identities\, disciplines\, and lived experiences. We encourage presentations that pair students with faculty and staff\, reflecting the belief that advancing educational equity requires the knowledge\, perspectives\, and experiences of the entire university community. Knowledge is not held exclusively by any one group\; rather\, it is strengthened through dialogue\, reflection\, practice\, and application.\n\n\n\nThis collaborative approach reinforces the \;GVSU Teach-In \;as a space where\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Educational equity is a shared responsibility across the university.\n\n Learning is reciprocal and informed by multiple perspectives and lived experiences.\n\n Multiple forms of knowledge are valued in identifying and reducing barriers to equity.\n\n Participants are invited not only to deepen their understanding but also to translate learning into actions.\n\n SUMMARY:Teach-In (INT 100/201 Approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261111T090000 DTEND:20261111T205000 DESCRIPTION:The GVSU Teach-In\: Lifelong Learning toward Educational Equity and Action  \;is a campus-wide\, student-centered learning experience dedicated to advancing educational equity across the university. Bringing together students\, faculty\, and staff\, the Teach-In creates opportunities to explore how educational equity shapes teaching\, learning\, research\, and practice across disciplines\, including technology\, healthcare\, engineering\, business\, the arts\, and beyond.\n\n\n\nA defining characteristic of the \;GVSU Teach-In \;is its commitment to shared learning across roles\, identities\, disciplines\, and lived experiences. We encourage presentations that pair students with faculty and staff\, reflecting the belief that advancing educational equity requires the knowledge\, perspectives\, and experiences of the entire university community. Knowledge is not held exclusively by any one group\; rather\, it is strengthened through dialogue\, reflection\, practice\, and application.\n\n\n\nThis collaborative approach reinforces the \;GVSU Teach-In \;as a space where\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Educational equity is a shared responsibility across the university.\n\n Learning is reciprocal and informed by multiple perspectives and lived experiences.\n\n Multiple forms of knowledge are valued in identifying and reducing barriers to equity.\n\n Participants are invited not only to deepen their understanding but also to translate learning into actions.\n\n SUMMARY:Teach-In (INT 100/201 Approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261112T150000 DTEND:20261112T163000 DESCRIPTION:Opportunity \;to meet with faculty and other School of Interdisciplinary Studies students to learn about and prepare to apply to graduate school! \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 12th 3-4\:30pm on zoom. Please RSVP \;for zoom link! \;\n\n\n\nRSVP for this event SUMMARY:Grad School Application Workshop (Virtual) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261117T110000 DTEND:20261117T123000 DESCRIPTION:Covering is described as the process of masking or concealing. Often used as a mechanism of protection\, it can take many forms as individuals cover stigmatized and/or marginalized personal identities. This might be clothing to cover a gender identity\, altering of a name to prevent potential linkage to racial or ethnic group\, and so much more. Concepts will be explored via personal stories and examples to take the participant on a journey of defining and understanding a few forms of covering\, why covering exists\, as well as the loneliness of onlyness \;and its associated traumas. Participants in this workshop can expect to learn and explore tools to create brave spaces \;that promote the building of safe spaces\, spaces to empower authentic self\, uncovered.\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes - Participants will be able to\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Gain a deeper understanding what covering is including how to define it.\n\n Understand why people cover as well as who covers.\n\n Develop tools needed to creating brave spaces a precursor to safe spaces.\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Dr. Jay Knight \;DNP\, MSN\, RN \;(They/Them/Theirs) \;Assistant Professor KCON\n\n Matrina Poston (She/Her/Hers) \;Founder &\; Chief Execution Officer MAP Coaching + Consulting\n\n SUMMARY:Conscious Uncovering 102 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261203T150000 DTEND:20261203T160000 DESCRIPTION:Opportunity for Environmental and Sustainability Studies students to ask questions and learn about internships and practicums.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDecember 3rd 3-4pm on zoom. Please RSVP for the zoom link! \;\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP for this event SUMMARY:ENS Internship and Practicum Workshop (Virtual) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261203T183000 DTEND:20261203T193000 DESCRIPTION:December \;2026 \;grads\, \;join President Mantella and \;GVSU Alumni Relations \;to celebrate your graduation and what it means to be a Laker for a Lifetime. Enjoy dessert\, sparkling punch\, and a glass of champagne\, or a non-alcoholic variety. \;Take home your commemorative \;Laker for a Lifetime champagne flute.\n\n\n\nA valid state ID is required\n\n\n \n Click here for additional information\n \n \n \n RSVP for this event\n SUMMARY:Toast to the Class of 2026 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270127T100000 DTEND:20270127T110000 DESCRIPTION:This introductory workshop will explore the deep connections between equity and sustainability. Social equity is related to the distribution of resources - clean air\, water\, and more. Participants will discuss ways to center social equity within sustainable practices and will learn about opportunities to support this work. \;\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes - Participants will be able to\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Deepen their understanding of the connection between equity and sustainability. \;\n\n Leave more prepared to discuss and engage in ways to advance equity and sustainability in practice. \;\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenter\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Dr. Yumiko Jakobcic (She/Her/Hers) Director\, Office of Sustainability Practices\n\n SUMMARY:Equity and Sustainability\: What's the Connection? PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270226T110000 DTEND:20270226T123000 DESCRIPTION:LUNCH &\; LEARN\: This intermediate-level training builds upon previous implicit bias and microaggressions workshops. During this training\, a review of previously learned concepts will occur as participants delve deeper into practical applications centered around implicit bias and microaggressions. Facilitators will engage learners through dialogue\, application\, and critical reflection\, founded on the principles of building individual and group efficacy. Additionally\, tools will be provided to assist in mitigating implicit bias and microaggressions. Growth will be assessed via pre- and post-test assessments\; this tier-two programming fits within the larger scope of ongoing social justice trainings. \;\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes - Participants will be able to\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Analyze implicit/unconscious bias and examine how it informs individual\, organizational and systemic actions and impact \;\n\n Evaluate the use of differentiated and individualized tools in the process of interrupting personal and organizational biases \;\n\n Implement strategic frameworks to counteract harmful and/or unhelpful biases \;\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters\:\n\n\n\n\n\n Alisha Davis Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers)\, Associate Professor\, College of Health Professions\, Allied Health Sciences\n\n Callie Youngman M.Ed. (She/They)\, Faculty and Clinical Instructor\, College of Education and Community Innovation\, Teaching and Learning\n\n SUMMARY:Understanding and Interrupting Implicit Bias 201 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270414T090000 DTEND:20270414T170000 DESCRIPTION:The Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement\, the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) and the Student Scholars Day Faculty Planning Committee are thrilled to welcome you to the 31st annual Student Scholars Day conference. This year'\;s theme will be announced in the Fall Semester\, and the registration process to participate in SSD will open early in Winter Semester 2027. Keep an eye on this page and on your email inbox for more information as it becomes available.\n\n\n\nStudent Scholars Day (SSD) celebrates scholarship\, research\, and creative work performed by GVSU students. Beginning as a single-day research symposium almost 30 years ago\, SSD evolved into a multi-day event that celebrates the scholarly process and showcases faculty-mentored student work. Student presentations will be on Wednesday\, April 14\, 2027. This event is coordinated by the \;Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship. \; We anticipate an inspiring day of scholarship\, discovery and dialogue. \;\n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you to Student Scholars Day 2027.\n\n\n\nClick here for additional information SUMMARY:Student Scholars Day 2027 PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR