International House seeks household items

Students living in the International House, located in Murray Living Center, initiated a “freecycle” program that provides the campus community with a sustainable way to give back and provides incoming international students housing necessities.

When students move out at the end of winter semester, Derek Plumb, assistant living center director, said international students will reach out to campus community to collect pots and pans, silverware, dishes, clothes hangers, small appliances and other household items in good condition. The collected items will then be donated to next year’s incoming international students.

Writers series to feature Randy Wyatt

Playwright, director, professor and literary manager Randy Wyatt is next up in the GVSU Writers Series on Monday with a 4 p.m. craft talk and 5:15 p.m. reading. Both events will be in Room 2215 of the Kirkhof Center, and are open to the public with free admission.

Wyatt is currently the theater program director and assistant professor of theater at Aquinas College. His work has been recognized by the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival and the Grand Awards of West Michigan, and published by Heinemann, Applause Publishing, Smith & Kraus, YouthPLAYS and Playscripts.

Women’s Center to raise money with sweets

All-you-can-eat chocolate desserts and a silent auction are the highlights of the Grand Valley State University Women’s Center annual “Indulge in a Cause” fundraiser.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Women’s Center programs and their endowment fund. The Center offers scholarships to non-traditional students who may not otherwise qualify for financial aid. The event takes place Feb. 23 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Eberhard Center on Pew Campus.