‘Power of Student Voices’ Student Civic assembly

Join Leighton Watson, a former student body president at Howard University, has been featured on public media outlets including CNN, NPR and BET regarding topics such as social justice and policing in America.

Watson will speak about her experiences serving on President Barack Obama’s Taskforce on 21st century policing during racial tension in Ferguson, Missouri. The event will take place at Grand Valley State University’s Cook-DeWitt Center 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26.

The event serves as a part of the Student Civic Assembly Week at GVSU, which will end Friday, Sept. 30.

GV to host Healthy Campus Week

Healthy Campus Week is a national initiative from Monday, Sept. 19 until Saturday, Sept. 24. As Grand Valley State University is part of the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), the university will participate in celebrating healthy choices, both nutrition and physical fitness options available to the GVSU community.

Students, faculty and staff can participate online using the hashtag #healthycampusweek tagged on their photos of going to the farmers’ market, attending a physical fitness class, going to the Recreation Center or other healthy activities.

Faculty and staff will be entered into a drawing to win a FitBit and students will have a chance to win a Target gift card.

‘Five Under 35’ alumni event at GV

The Future Alumni Association is hosting an event called “Five Under 35” which will focus on health professions at Grand Valley State University. Students can join five speakers who will share advice and their experiences Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Alumni House.

Students are invited to ask questions, and find out what other students are curious about. Light snacks will be provided as the crew will be taking professional headshots for those who are interested.

No reservations are required, but admission is limited to the first 100 students who enter. Participants will be eligible to win raffle prizes during the event.

GV Hosts Annual Paleo-Olympics

Grand Valley State University is hosting the eighth annual Paleo-Olympics Friday, Sept. 23 from noon until 3 p.m. on the west lawn outside the Kirkhof Center.

This interdisciplinary event aims to bring together students and faculty through various games and activities focused on learning about history. Participants will have an opportunity to play games from the ancient world as well as partake in modern games.

In addition to physical activities, demonstrations by professors and students will be scheduled along with crafts and puzzles. The event is free and open to the public.