Geography and Sustainable Planning Open House

Students at Grand Valley State University engaged in sustainability practices and geography will have the opportunity to explore career opportunities on March 15.

At the open house, George Heartwell, GVSU Office of Sustainability Practices and former Grand Rapids mayor, will be the featured guest speaker. The open house is located in the Kirkhof Center’s Pere Marquette Room.

Those who attend can find out more on educational and career opportunities in geography, sustainability science, global development, environment and urban planning. In addition, the event will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

For more information and to reserve a spot, visit www.gvsu.edu/geography.

Women’s History Month: Talk Back Tuesday

For students interested in issues focused on gender and race in the U.S., the Grand Valley State University’s Women’s Center will host a noon discussion called “Talk Back Tuesday.” The event, on March 15, is sponsored by the Positive Black Women organization.

Students or staff who attend will be served light refreshments,located in the Women’s Center lobby in the Kirkhof Center.

Any questions can be emailed to the center at [email protected].

Suicide prevention training at GV

As the semester is approaching the halfway point, stress and pressure may be settling in for many students. Along with that stress could be other hard-to-manage factors.

In the U.S., suicide remains the second-leading cause of death among college students. That’s why Grand Valley State University’s Counseling Center will host a Suicide Prevention Training in the Kirkhof Center’s Room 2270.

On March 16, the program will address common misconceptions about suicide, help students recognize the signs of suicide and empower others to save lives using the nationally recognized QPR method.

The program runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will examine multicultural perspectives. Individuals with any concerns should contact [email protected].

‘Spread the Word to End the Word’ campaign

The nationally recognized campaign, “Spread the Word to End the Word,” is asking individuals to take the pledge to end the use of the “R-word” at Grand Valley State University. On March 17, the event will take place in the Loutit Lecture Halls.

The GVSU Students for Special Olympics advocacy group will lead the event, and other local speakers, parents and athletes will be featured. At 7 p.m., this program aims to spread awareness on person-first language, while changing attitudes on individuals with disabilities.

To take the pledge today, visit www.r-word.org. For more information, contact [email protected].