Blue Wall Gallery features new cultural exhibit

A new exhibit opens this week in the Blue Wall Gallery in the Richard M. DeVos Center.

The exhibit is called “The Universal Language: Photography from Oman.” This features photographs taken by Grand Valley State University student Gabriella Patti during her spring 2015 trip to Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

Patti studied Arabic and business for five weeks. She spent the majority of her time in a small Omani town called Ibri. The program and the exhibit expose students to the people and culture of Oman.

The exhibit will be available until March 31. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.gvsu.edu/artgallery.

Nonprofit Volunteer Internship Fair

Available to all students looking for work experience, the nonprofit volunteer and internship fair is an opportunity for students to connect with various agencies throughout the Grand Rapids area.

Over 50 agencies will be available to students on Feb. 3 and Feb. 4. The event is located in the Henry Hall Atrium.

Students are encouraged to bring resumes and wear business attire, although it is not required.

From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the event is free and requires no registration. For a full list of agencies and organizations attending visit www.gvsu.edu/service.

Excellence Series: Bias Incident protocol training

Presented by the members of the Grand Valley State University Team Against Bias (TAB), this interactive training event ensures that faculty, staff and students learn about bias incidents and how to use the protocol.

Located in Kirkhof Center Room 2270, the TAB is a diverse group of students and faculty who are committed to reviewing information regarding bias incidents and implement strategies to educate the community.

Whether the incident is a witnessed event or an experience, the “Excellent Series: Bias Incident protocol training” takes place from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and requires registration.

Those interested in attending can register at www.gvsu.edu/sprout. Contact the Human Resources department at [email protected], for any questions.

Economics department hosts open house at GV

To provide students with information about the economics courses available at Grand Valley State University, the Economics Open House takes place on Feb. 10, with several informational opportunities.

Students are encouraged to join whenever they are available, however the program will begin at noon until 1:45 p.m in Kirkhof Center Room 2263.

Students can meet faculty and ask questions to learn more about the career path without scheduling an appointment. Those considering the major can explore additional options for their future in the field.

In addition, a pizza lunch is provided for those who attend. Students must register by contacting (616) 331-7290 or by sending an email to [email protected].