Art Briefs

Shakespeare Festival Auditions
Calling all theater enthusiasts! Auditions for the 2017 Grand Valley State University Shakespeare Festival production The Tempest will begin Sunday, April 23, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center on the Allendale Campus.

Swing by the Louis Armstrong Theatre box office located in the Performing Arts Center or email Jack Lane at [email protected] to secure an audition spot. 

Teacher Search 2017

As graduation day for many is quickly approaching, the Michigan Teacher Fair co-sponsored by Aquinas College, Calvin College, Cornerstone University, Hope College and Grand Valley State University will host a variety of opportunities for students to talk to professionals and find a potential job.

This event Tuesday, April 25, facilitates  a networking opportunity with possible teacher candidates and Michigan schools. The event will take place in the Eberhard Center from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., with no pre-registration required. Parking is available located in the Fulton Lot, with an overflow in the Seward Lot if necessary.

‘It’s On Us’ denim day

In support of victims of sexual assualt and rape, the campus “It’s On Us” intitative invites students to wear jeans Wednesday, April 26, to for awareness to prevent and respond to sexual assault and rape. 

The first Denim Day in Los Angeles started in April of 1999, after a victim of sexual assualt lost her court case due to wearing “tight jeans.” Supporters resiseted in support of the victim by wearing jeans to work, which ever since became “Demin Day” and the inspiration behind it.

For more information, contact Ashley Schulte at [email protected].

GVSU Surplus Store to hold open hours

Selling reused and repurposed items to students, faculty and the Grand Rapids community, the Grand Valley State University Surplus Store will hold open hours Wednesday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Many repurposed and used university items will be sold in store and online for less than the original price. Anything from a Apple products, to furniture and even office supplies can be found at this sale.

General public without a GVSU parking pass can park in the Watson Lot, after notifying the attendant. Faculty, staff and students with the appropriate parking pass are permitted in all designated GVSU lots. Students without a pass are encouraged to park at the meters.