Grand Valley State University encourages the campus to embrace a social justice and intersectional identity approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Get connected through each center's programming.

Land Acknowledgement

The Social Justice Centers collaborates with partners across the university and beyond to cultivate a campus community in which historically oppressed communities can succeed and thrive at GVSU. We work to ensure that students, faculty, and staff can find a deep sense of belonging on our campus. In our work, we center those who are oppressed including Indigenous people. We are committed to unlearning settler colonial frameworks and learning wise practices that center Indigenous knowledge and culture. We are committed to allocating resources, both financial and staff / student positions, for Indigenous programming, furthering Indigenous student support, fostering community partnerships, and developing intersectional events that cultivate Indigenous allyship.

Today, we would like to recognize the People of the Three Fires: the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Bodawademi peoples on whose land we are gathered on today. The Three Fires People are Indigenous to this land which means that this is their ancestral territory. Every university in this country was built on Indigenous land. We conduct land acknowledgments as a reminder of the histories, teachings, traditions, and the first people who originated here and who tend to Mshkiikii (land/earth) always.

We conduct these acknowledgments to be good visitors, as these were always done before colonial contact. To continue to be good visitors, we have the responsibility to learn about the history of settler colonialism and its impact on Indigenous people.

Visit the Land Acknowledge page at the Office of Multicultural Affair's website for more information and resources.

Events

Backlash Against Feminism: Rethinking a Loaded Concept (APPROVED INT 100/201)

January 29, 2025 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Join Dr. Sally Kenney, Professor of Political Science and senior advisor Gender and Sexuality Studies, Tulane University for a virtual lecture examining the theoretical ideas about feminism, law, and...

Inauguration Stress Art Night (Rescheduled)

January 30, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

FEELING STRESSED ABOUT THE INAUGURATION? YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Come to Kirkhof Pere Marquette on Thursday January 30th at 6PM-8PM to participate in Inauguration Stress Art Night. Moments of...

Unnatural Causes

January 30, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race, socioeconomic standing, geography,...

Rainbow Craft Night!

January 31, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us at the Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center for a student-led night of arts, crafts, and chill vibes! This is a drop-in event, and supplies will be provided by the Center.

Feminism, Backlash, and Popular Culture

February 20, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join GVSU's Dr. Julia Mason and Dr. Jenna Lyons for a discussion about the role of popular culture in creating and maintaining backlash toward feminism. We will also explore culture as a potential...

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Give Today

Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Endowment: Supports the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity in providing programming on the topic of gender equality.

Gayle R. Davis Center Fund Raiser for Women and Gender Equity: Supports the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity to raise awareness about issues that affect women and gender justice.

LGBT Action Fund: This fund provides direct support of LGBT Resource Center programs and services.

Military & Veterans Resource Center: This fund provides general support for student veterans including peer advising, support, and transitioning support.

Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center Endowment: Supports the needs of the LGBT Resource Center.

Office of Multicultural Affairs Program Fund: This fund is designed to assist the Office of Multicultural Affairs in developing programs.

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Give Today

Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Endowment: Supports the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity in providing programming on the topic of gender equality.

Gayle R. Davis Center Fund Raiser for Women and Gender Equity: Supports the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity to raise awareness about issues that affect women and gender justice.

LGBT Action Fund: This fund provides direct support of LGBT Resource Center programs and services.

Military & Veterans Resource Center: This fund provides general support for student veterans including peer advising, support, and transitioning support.

Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center Endowment: Supports the needs of the LGBT Resource Center.

Office of Multicultural Affairs Program Fund: This fund is designed to assist the Office of Multicultural Affairs in developing programs.

Select a different fund

Give Today

Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Endowment: Supports the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity in providing programming on the topic of gender equality.

Gayle R. Davis Center Fund Raiser for Women and Gender Equity: Supports the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity to raise awareness about issues that affect women and gender justice.

LGBT Action Fund: This fund provides direct support of LGBT Resource Center programs and services.

Military & Veterans Resource Center: This fund provides general support for student veterans including peer advising, support, and transitioning support.

Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center Endowment: Supports the needs of the LGBT Resource Center.

Office of Multicultural Affairs Program Fund: This fund is designed to assist the Office of Multicultural Affairs in developing programs.

Select a different fund

Give Today

Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Endowment: Supports the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity in providing programming on the topic of gender equality.

Gayle R. Davis Center Fund Raiser for Women and Gender Equity: Supports the Gayle R. Davis Center for Women and Gender Equity to raise awareness about issues that affect women and gender justice.

LGBT Action Fund: This fund provides direct support of LGBT Resource Center programs and services.

Military & Veterans Resource Center: This fund provides general support for student veterans including peer advising, support, and transitioning support.

Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center Endowment: Supports the needs of the LGBT Resource Center.

Office of Multicultural Affairs Program Fund: This fund is designed to assist the Office of Multicultural Affairs in developing programs.

Select a different fund

GVNext News

An installation worker places a strip of vinyl mural on the wall.

LGBT Resource Center

New mural unveiled in the Milton E. Ford LGBT Center

Designed by a Grand Valley alum, the mural provides a pop of color and representation of community in the Milton E. Ford LGBT Center.

Jan 24, 2025

portrait of Dr. King in hallway at DCIH, person walking down hall seen from back

MLK

Keynote speakers will link King's legacy to current events during MLK Commemoration Week

LaTosha Brown, Dar Mayweather and Joe Jones will give keynote presentations throughout the week of January 20.

Jan 14, 2025

College students walk across a blue bridge in the fog.

Laker Life

GVSU in Photos, November 2024: A time of light, reflections and this particular month's many moods

See the images that caught our eye in the last month.

Dec 2, 2024

GVSU senior Simon Baker poses for a portrait outdoors.

Office of Multicultural Affairs

Indigi-fest to celebrate Indigenous culture through food, dancing and other workshops

Attendees can expect to learn more about Anishanaabe language, Powwow celebrations and more.

Nov 19, 2024

Giving

Giving Tuesday focus on Replenish will help students thrive in, out of classroom

Grand Valley will once again support the Replenish Student Food Resource Fund during Giving Tuesday, December 3.

Nov 19, 2024

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