January 7, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 9)

Four questions with General Counsel Jessica Weare

Weare discusses her career path, prowess in the kitchen and the year she spent in Mauritius after receiving a Fulbright award.

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Office of Civil Rights and Title IX 'ready to listen' with expanded protections, services, resources

Service to the campus community is the focus for the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX staff.

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Article by Michele Coffill

Faculty and staff sketches

Travis Kulpa, assistant professor of management, received the 2024 Doctoral Dissertation Award from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.

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Advisors travel abroad to better understand international education experiences

Six academic advisors traveled to Spain with a delegation led by the Padnos International Center.

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Article by Annie Pettit

Two interfaith events create space for conversations

The sacred site visits begin January 14 and the Kaufman Interfaith Institute Multifaith Dinner is January 21.

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Article by Annie Pettit

What's happening on campus

Keynote speakers LaTosha Brown, Dar Mayweather and Joe Jones will highlight events during the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Week, January 20-25.

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The GVSU Forum is published by University Communications; it is distributed bimonthly during the academic year and monthly during the spring/summer semesters. Send publication items to Michele Coffill, editor, c/o [email protected]. Web: gxitma.net/forum

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