In the Community February 18, 2013

In the Community: February 18, 2013

A Weekly Listing of Diversity and Multicultural Events

From the Alliance for Cultural and Ethnic Harmony

 

TODAY, Mon, Feb 18, 5 pm to 6:30 pm: Soul Food dinner (rescheduled from Feb 6).  $5 for community members.  At Phelps and Cook Dining Halls, Hope College, 10^th St, Holland.

 

TONIGHT, Mon, Feb 18 – Fri, Feb 22, 7 pm: "Celebrating the Rich History of African American Women. Part 1: Preachers, pioneers, innovators, poets, civic leaders."   2013 Black History Month event, by Zion Dominion Church.  Each night a guest speaker will celebrate contributions, obstacles, sacrifice, and legacy of an outstanding African American woman. Free; reception follows.  (616) 994-8306.  At Zion Dominion Church and Ministry Center, 288 West 14^th St (14^th and Van Raalte), Holland.

 

Wed, Feb 20: Fundraiser for Hope College 's TRiO Upward Bound program; 20 percent of what you purchase for lunch, dinner, or a snack will go to Upward Bound if you tell your server.  At Buffalo Wild Wings, 2899 West Shore Dr, Holland.

 

Thurs, Feb 21, 4 pm: "Exploring Taiwan and Korea's Physical and  Cultural Environments," by Kin M. Ma, GVSU assistant professor.  Part of 2013 Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration.  At Room 2215/2216 Kirkhof Center, GVSU, Allendale.

 

Sat, Feb 23, 11 am:  Juneteenth Book Dedication to Herrick District Library, by the African Awareness and Development Organization.  Special reading by Miss Rosie in the character of Harriet Tubman; Ready for School will provide books written and illustrated by award-winning African American authors.  For more information, see www.aaad-juneteenth.org  At Herrick District Library, 300 South River, Holland.

 

Tues, Feb 26, 11 am: "NATO's New Security Challenges: Outlook from Turkey," presented by Fatih Yildiz, consul general of the Republic of Turkey, in Chicago.  Part of Great Decisions 2013.  Light lunch included, courtesy of Friends of Herrick District Library.  At Herrick District Library, 300 S. River, Holland.

 

Tues, Feb 26, 11 am: "Learning Chinese: How to Make it Easy," by Dr. Curtis Smith, GVSU professor of Chinese.  Part of 2013 Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration.  At Room 2263, Kirkhof Center, GVSU, Allendale.

 

Tues, Feb 26, 6 pm to 8 pm: International Food Fair, sponsored by Hope College Office of International Education.  At Maas Auditorium, Columbia Ave at 11^th St, Holland.

 

Wed, Feb 27, noon: "Asian American and Pacific Islander Women in Higher Education," by Connie Dang, director of the GVSU Office of Multicultural Affairs, and Shaily Menon, associate dean of liberal arts and sciences.  Part of 2013 Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration.  Room 1201, Kirkhof Center, GVSU, Allendale.

 

Mon, Mar 4, 7 pm: Holland is Ready meeting with Dr. James V. Brownson, professor of New Testament Studies at Western Theological Seminary, discussing his new book: "Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships."  Free, open to the public.  At Grace Episcopal Church 555 Michigan Ave, Holland.

 

RACIAL EQUITY INSTITUTE

March 7-8, 8 am to 4:30 pm: Two-day Racial Equity Institute, an educational and interactive program of "learning, sharing, and processing through a racially diverse group" using facilitated dialogues and activities to examine the "internalized, interpersonal, institutional, and structural levels of racial equity."   $130 per person, includes light breakfast, lunch, refreshments; financial hardship scholarships available by request.  Register online at www.ethnicdiversity.org or (616) 846-9074.  Sponsored by Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance.  At Grand Valley State University Meijer Campus, 515 South Waverly, Holland.

 

SCHOLARSHIP

Mary Free Bed Guild of Grand Rapids is offering 2013-2014 scholarships for full-time, degree-seeking minority students enrolled or accepted in an accredited college or university in a nursing, neuropsychology, or therapy program (PT, OT, speech).  Amount varies based on needs of the student.  Application deadline April 1, 2013; download the form at www.maryfreebed.com  For more information, contact Marcus Manders at (616) 493-9752 or marcus.manders@maryfreebed.com

 

EXHIBIT

Through March 2: "Cuba: Re-encounter the Myth": Cuban painters Dr. Mercedes Cobas-Gelis, Anaisa Salazar, and Jorge Guanche-Garcia, and works by Roberto Cala, designer and craftsman of marquetry and inlaid wood finishes.  Sponsored by Holland Area Arts Council, Galeria America LLC, and Folkcuba LLC.  At Holland Area Arts Council, 150 East 8th St, Holland.