Free workshop on Shakespeare auditions

On March 25, the Louis Armstrong Theatre will feature an event from noon to 3 p.m. with speaker Katherine Mayberry.

Students interested in auditioning for the fall 2016 Shakespeare Festival production “Measure by Measure,” directed by Roger Ellis, can sign up at the Louis Armstrong Theatre box office. Audition dates are April 3 and April 4.

Both of the events are located in Performing Arts Center Room 1506. Sign up at the box office by calling (616) 331-2300 or by emailing [email protected].

The workshop is free, but space is limited.

Women’s History Month EqualiTEA event

The Grand Valley State University Women’s Center invites faculty, staff and students to celebrate the tradition of enjoying a cup of tea while participating in discussions of literature, politics and gender reform.

On March 31, the “EqualiTEA” party will take place at 3 p.m., where entertainment and food will be provided. In addition, Lois Smith Owens, professor in the school of social work, will be honored for the contributions she has committed to the GVSU community.

Space is limited, so those interested should reserve a spot beforehand. A performance will take place featuring excerpts from Claudia Rankine’s most recent volume of poetry, “Citizen.”

Contact [email protected] with questions, comments or to save your seat.

Alex Aninos Scholarship Recital

The department of music and dance is hosting the Alex Aninos Memorial Scholarship Recital at 7 p.m. on March 25 in the Cook-DeWitt Center.

The scholarship was established in memory of Alex Aninos, to fund an annually awarded scholarship for a music student who shows potential and positivity. The recital will showcase many of the talented students of the department of music and dance. Donations will be accepted to fund the scholarship.

For more information, call the department of music and dance office at (616) 331-3484 or visit www.gvsu.edu/music.

Celebrating Women Awards

On March 29, the Grand Valley State University Women’s Commission will host an annual ceremony in conjunction with the Women’s Center, the women, gender and sexuality department and Positive Black Women.

Starting at 3 p.m., the Celebrating Women Awards will recognize men and women from the GVSU community who have made an impact on the lives of women. Those interested in attending should reserve a spot before the event.

For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/wcommission.