Thank you for highlighting religious opportunities for students in the greater Grand Valley area. Spirituality can be a very important aspect of a student’s ability to connect to campus as well as to their own personal development. However, I was disappointed in your coverage (only five places of worship were highlighted) of the many offerings available to students. GVSU hosts over 20 faith based student organizations that represent many different faiths including Christian, Jewish and Muslim. As our student population continues to become more diverse, faith based student organizations give students the ability to connect via their religious practice. Grand Valley is also home to the Kaufman Interfaith Institute that promotes interfaith awareness (www.gvsu.edu/interfaith). Students looking to connect to or wanting to start a faith based student organization can find information at www.gvsu.edu/studentlife.

Aaron Klein Haight, Ed. D.

Assistant Director

Office of Student Life