“Contrary to what some critics say, affirmative action, when it works properly, guarantees only equal opportunity, not equal results. Affirmative action is not a perfect remedy, but it beats the alternative, if the only alternative is to do nothing.” …Clarence Page
Herb and Ann
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Sat., Sept 30, 2 to 5 pm: Symposium on Swami Vivekananda, The Divine Feminine, and Modern Science; presenters: Sripada Raju, PhD; Indra Makhija, PhD.; Neil Feldman, president, Video Post and Transfer; Partha Sinha, M.B.B.S.; and Dena Blay-Stroba, OCDS. Preceded by morning program at 10 am and Prasad (consecrated food) served at noon. At Mothers Trust/Lakeshore Interfaith Institute, 6676 122nd Ave., Ganges, MI; www.motherstrust.org
Wed., Oct 4, 4 to 5 pm: Multicultural Enrichment Series program: “Breaking Barriers to Maximize Potential of All Students,” by social worker Maomi Griffiths. Hope College Office of Multicultural Life; 395-7867. At Maas Conference Room, Columbia and 11th St., Holland.
Wed., Oct. 4, 5 pm: Latino Heritage Food Festival. Open to the public; there will be a charge for the meal. At Phelps (10th and Columbia) and Cook (10th between College and Columbia) Dining Halls on the Hope College campus.
Wed., Oct. 4, 5:30 to 9 pm: César Chávez Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Gala, “an evening of vibrant Latino entertainment and exquisite cuisine from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.” To raise funds for ten $1,000 scholarships for Hispanic students attending Grand Rapids Community College. Tickets $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Contact Edward Sosa, esosa@grcc.edu or (616) 234-4039. At GRCC Applied Technology Center, Grand Rapids.
Wed., Oct. 4, 7:30 pm: Concert by performer and composer of Indian classical music Shafaatullah Khan. Tickets $5; free for people under age 18. Hope College box office (616) 395-7890; www.hope.edu/arts. At Knickerbocker Theatre, downtown 8th St.., Holland.
Wed., Oct 11, 7 pm: Poets Sonia Sanchez and Sharon Olds in an “evening of readings and conversation.” Sponsored by Grand Valley State University, www.gvsu.edu/fallarts; (616) 331-2100. At L.V. Eberhard Center, 2nd floor, Robert C. Pew downtown Grand Rapids campus.
Thurs., Oct 12, 7 pm: MCC Speaker Series: Raja Halwani, associate professor at The School of the Art Institute in Chicago, on “Moralism in Art: Spielberg’s Munich and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.” Call (231) 777-0324 or www.visitmuskegon.org/arts. Sponsored by Muskegon Community College. At Stevenson Center, Muskegon.
Fri., Oct 13, 7 pm: Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony meeting on disability sensitivity. Open to the public. At Center for Women in Transition, 411 Butternut, Holland.
Fri., Oct. 13, 8 pm: Toyko String Quartet concert; four-course Japanese dinner at the Women’s City Club before the show. Concert, $25, and dinner, $25. www.scmsOnline.org or (616) 459-2224. At St. Cecilia Music Society Royce Auditorium, downtown Grand Rapids.
