‘Voices of GVSU’ activism exhibit

How do you define activism? The “Voice of GVSU: Activism Through the Decades” exhibit asks this question through photography from the past and present. The work is sponsored by the Kutsche Office of Local History, Special Collections & Archives, and the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship.

Located in the Grand Valley State University Mary Idema Pew Library starting Saturday, Feb. 4, this exhibit features early activism at GVSU, along with photographs of student protests and articles in The Lanthorn. Recent examples will be featured inviting others to reflect on what activism resembles.

Those interested in learning more about student activism, becoming an undergraduate research assistant or intern should contact [email protected].

Last Laker Standing semi-final event

Sponsored by Grand Valley State University’s Spotlight Productions, the Last Laker Standing semi-finals event is focused on giving students and faculty a laugh during this competition. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., students can join the competition to view the contestants and cheer on their favorite student act.

Located in the Kirkhof Center’s Pere Marquette Room, each student will compete for the title where the winner will be announced Saturday, Feb. 11, during the final round. For more information, visit [email protected].

GVSU Opera Presents Sweeny Todd

The Opera Theater department at Grand Valley State University will present this year’s production “Sweeny Todd” Saturday, Feb. 4 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Louis Armstrong Theater at the Performing Arts Center on the Allendale Campus.
The infamous 19th century tale features an exile barber seeking vengeance, a failing pie shop and one stomach-churning, mysterious ingredient.
Tickets are available to purchase at the box office inside the Performing Arts Center.

‘Unnatural Causes’ documentary series to be shown in Kirkhof Center

Part of the documentary series “Unnatural Causes” will be shown in the Grand Valley State University Kirkhof Center Thursday, Feb. 2, at 6 p.m. The documentary examines the effects that social factors like race, socioeconomic standing, geography and gender have on health and health care in the United States as it attempts to answer the age-old question, “Is inequality making us sick?”

The series includes seven short documentaries that will be played throughout February until the series is complete. After each viewing, there will be an instructor-led discussion on the contents and the application of items brought up in the documentary.