The Grand Valley State University international relations department is holding a panel at 6 p.m. on Wednesday in Room 2204 of the Kirkhof Center. The event is LIB 100/201 studies approved.

The international relations discussion series, “Is ‘Culture’ An Excuse for Abuse? Preserving Cultural Diversity While Protecting Human Rights” event focuses on practices that limit access to participation, ownership and education. The panel includes four GVSU professors in a variety of fields.

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