‘The Practice of Mindfulness’ event at GV

For those interested in learning more about meditation, Dr. Sue Dilsworth of Hearts Journey Wellness will visit Grand Valley State University Monday, Jan. 16. The event will span from noon until 1 p.m. located in DeVos Center Room 302 E.

No prior education or practice with meditation is necessary, but the experience will include a brief lecture and discussion on evidence-based practices. Additional sessions will focus on other methods such as breathing practices, gentle seated yoga poses and visualizations or hand gestures.

Register online at www.gvsu.edu/sprout.

Spotlight Productions to host ‘The Icarus Account’ concert

Music enthusiasts and students interested in attending a free concert are invited to attend the Grand Valley State University Spotlight Production’s event Tuesday, Jan. 17 featuring the artistry of The Icarus Account.

This acoustic band features twin brothers from Florida, Ty and Trey Turner, who write and record acoustic music. Their 2016 album called “Over the Moon” features the single “Cherry Street.”  

The event is located in the Kirkhof Center’s Grand River Room an doors open at 8 p.m. The show is set to begin at 8:30 p.m.

7th Annual Collegiate ‘A Cappell-Off’ Performance

Hosted by the Ceglarek Fine Arts Center and Euphoria at Grand Valley State University, 10 college organizations, including GVSU’s sorority Sigma Alpha Iota, will perform in the 7th annual “A Cappella-Off” Saturday, Jan. 14 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The event will be located at the Allendale High School. Other universities will be in attendance including Michigan State University, Central Michigan University and the University of Michigan.

Tickets can be purchased at www.itickets.com/events/372466 or by calling Kathy Anderson at Allendale High School at (616) 892-3402. General admission is $10 and student tickets cost $5.

Dominican Republic: Graduate Education Study Abroad

All Grand Valley State University students interested in studying abroad in the Dominican Republic in the graduate education program are encouraged to attend an informational meeting Saturday, Jan. 14 from 11 a.m. to noon in the DeVos Center, Room 119E on the Pew Campus.

This program was created to provide students in the College of Education with an opportunity to learn about social and cultural differences and apply that knowledge to systems of education in the United States.

An overview of the program will be included in the session as well as travel dates, financial aid options for graduate students, housing and course content.

The application deadline for this program is Wednesday, Feb. 1.