Unnatural Causes series at GV

Exploring the effects of social factors on health care in the U.S., the Unnatural Causes series educates students at Grand Valley State University, featuring different perspectives across the nation. The Thursday, Oct. 13 event will focus on race, socioeconomic class, geography and gender in its examination of well-being among Americans.

Students will attempt to answer the question: “Is inequality making us sick?” The Unnatural Causes series includes seven short documentaries, which includes one each week, followed by instructor-led discussion and application of concepts among participants.

The event will take place in the Kirkhof Center Room 2270 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m coordinated by Melissa Selby-Theft, coordinator of Outreach and Peer Education at the University Counseling Center.

Human Rights Movie Night: ‘The Good Lie’

After making their way across Sudan to Kenya spending 13 years in refugee camps, four Sudanese siblings come to America and navigate a different culture. Human Rights Movie Night at Grand Valley State University will feature “The Good Lie,” featuring movie star Reese Witherspoon.

This realistic drama displays a perspective of human rights issues focused on refugees and making personal decisions to provide a better future. The movie takes place in Kirkhof Center Room 2263 Thursday, Oct. 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Flu shots for students at GV

Grand Valley State University will be offering flu vaccinations until Thursday, Oct. 27 at various locations. The GVSU Health Center, as well as the Allendale, Pew, Holland and Muskegon campuses will have a clinic set up throughout the month for vaccinations.

Flu shots at the clinics will cost $40, payable by credit or debit card but can also be charged to a student account. Insurance billing is available at the GVSU Health Center. Appointments are not required, but it is recommended to print and complete the shot form ahead of time. For a detailed list of all clinic dates and times or to print a shot form, visit www.gvsu.edu/fhc/flu.

‘Art Crave’ GV Art Gallery tours

Throughout the month of October, join the Grand Valley State University Art Gallery Monday through Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m. for fun and informal gallery tours. Students can visit with gallery assistants and learn about the collaborations or processes that went into creating the artwork.

The 2016 GVSU and Seoultech Art and Design faculty exhibition will be among the featured galleries during the tour. In addition, participants will decorate a donut coloring page and compete for prizes from the GVSU Laker Store.

Following the visit, attendees are encouraged to take home a donut-themed coloring page to share online using the hashtag #GVSUart.