‘Human Library Project’ at GV

Featuring an afternoon of deep conversations and a variety of “books” ready for discussion, the “Human Library Project” allows Grand Valley State University students who are of different backgrounds to share personal stories within their lives.

The event is hosted in the Kirkhof Center Room 2215 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will challenge everyday stereotypes. Light snacks and refreshments will be ready on a first come first serve basis.

For more information, contact [email protected].

‘Question, Persuade and Refer’ suicide prevention training

With a person committing suicide every 15 minutes in the U.S., suicide continues to remain the second leading cause of death among college students. This is why the “Question, Persuade and Refer” program continues to educate students and faculty at Grand Valley State University about the importance of suicide prevention.

The program dispels common misconceptions about suicide, helps students recognize the warning signs and empowers others to save lives using the QPR method. Student will examine in an interactive setting the issues of suicide from both a social and multicultural perspective, and consider their role in preventing suicide.

Anyone is invited to attend Monday, April 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. located in the Kirkhof Center Room 2270. With any questions, contact the University Counseling Center QPR coordinator at [email protected].

‘Excellence Series: Design Thinking’

Presented by members of the Faculty Learning Community, Grand Valley State University recently launched an initiative to better incorporate “Design Thinking” in classrooms and offices. Behind the “Excellence Series” program, design thinking intends to help students tackle theories of design. 

The course Wednesday, April 12, will cover product use, how the audience views it and how it interacts with others. It covers the five steps of design thinking: empathize, define, ideate, prototype and test. The course will take place in Zumberge Hall Room 3000.

Students should register at register at www.gvsu.edu/sprout. The program starts at 8:30 a.m. and questions can be sent to GVSU Human Resources at [email protected].

GV Public Health Society to hold yoga session

The Grand Valley State University Public Health Society will host a free yoga and mindfulness session Thursday, April 6, at 1 p.m. in the Cook-DeVos Center for Health Sciences.

This event is being held as part of National Public Health Week. Individuals of any skill level are welcome to participate.

While the event is free, donations of menstrual hygiene products are welcome and will be given to women in need via the Grand Rapids Red Project.

For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/events/yoga-mindfulness-session-no-fee-1/.