Third annual ‘Salute to Latinas” at GV

The Delta Tau Lambda sorority chapter at Grand Valley State University will host the third annual Salute to Latinas event called “The Power of Diversity: Afro-Latina.”

Located in the Pere Marquette Room in the Kirkhof Center Friday, Jan. 20, the ceremony is hosted annually to recognize and honor the positive mobility of Latina women in the community. The group will announce an outstanding “Diamond Award” for a woman who goes above and beyond to serve the community.

The event is free and open to the public, and will take place at 7 p.m. Free food and prizes will be offered at ceremony. Contact [email protected] with any questions.

‘Life Beyond the Classroom’ Alumni of Color discussion

The African American Alumni Chapter and the Latin@ Alumni Chapter at Grand Valley State University presents the discussion “Life Beyond the Classroom” Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the Alumni House.

From 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m., students are invited to join the talk initiated by professionals that will explore ways to obtain jobs, tips about balancing personl and work lives and how to be authentic and still obtain a job. The evening will begin with a networking dinner and end with a facilitated panel discussion.

Those interested must reserve a spot, or contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at (616) 331-2177 or Alumni Relations at (616) 331-3590.

Survivor Behavior: Navigating a Culture of Blame

The Grand Valley State University Academic Senate and the student senate have sponsored a Teach-In session Thursday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Kirkhof Center, Room 2215 on the Allendale Campus.
This interactive conversations session will explore the ways in which rape culture impacts survivors of sexual violence. The conversation will also take a look at how the our “culture of blame” affects survivors’ behaviors.