‘Queer and Trans 101’ ally training

For those interested in learning more about the LGBT community and being an ally, Grand Valley State University’s Milton E. Ford LGBT Resource Center offers numerous “Queer and Trans 101” training sessions.

Participants will examine the concepts of gender, sex and sexuality  at 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18.  The location has not been announced. Students are required to register in order to guarantee a spot.

Attendees can expect to become familiar with the recommended vocabulary and discuss issues impacting LGBT communities. For more information, contact the LGBT Resource Center at [email protected] or call (616) 331-2530.

Open Mic Night at GV

Grand Valley State University’s Spotlight Productions is hosting its second Open Mic Night event for the fall semester. Located in the Kirkhof Center Lounge from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, all students are welcome to attend this event.

Attendees will spend the night watching students perform musical and spoken-word talents, while eating free snacks. The event is free and does not require registration. Anyone interested in performing should contact Spotlight Productions at [email protected].

iPromise club hosts ‘iAppreciate You’ event

As many people find the month of November to be the time to show family and friends appreciation, the Grand Valley State University student organization iPromise will host the “iAppreciate You” event Saturday, Nov. 19 in the Pere Marquette Room of the Kirkhof Center from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Entertainment and food will be provided.

The event aims to celebrate and appreciate students and those who support students through their college experience. For more information, contact Lexus Patterson at [email protected] or call (630) 945-8724.

‘Transnationalism and Global Citizenship in the New Mellenium’

The Grand Valley State University area and global studies department will launch a new global studies and social impact major during an event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 17. Aria Javed, professor of sociology at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, will speak at the event followed by a question and answer session.

Light refreshments will be provided. The event will take place in the Cook-DeWitt Center. For more information, contact the area and global studies office at (616) 331-8110 or message [email protected].