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Multicultural Resources

 
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Multicultural Churches
 
Multicultural Organizations Multicultural Clubs at AQ Multicultural Departments at Michigan College/Universities
 
Multicultural Churches close to AQ
Hispanic
Bella Vista Church, 100 Belding, Rockford, MI  49431, www.bellavistachurch.org
 
African American
Bethel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1024 Adams St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI  49506, (616) 243-3182, Pastor: Chas Willis
 
Mount Moriah Baptist Worship Center, 894 Caufield SW, Grand Rapids, MI  49503, (616) 247-1866, Pastor: David May
 
New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 130 Delaware SW, Grand Rapids, MI  49507, (616) 452-4278
 
Lighthouse Full Life Center Church, 2415 Madison SE, Grand Rapids, MI  49507, (616) 241-LGHT, Pastor: Marvin Sapp
 
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 510 Franklin SE, Grand Rapids, MI  49507, (616) 241-3315, Pastor: Reverent Maurice Jones
 
Renaissance Church of God in Christ, 1001 33rd St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI  49508, (616) 243-0991, www.rencogic.org.
 
Ethnic Restaurants close to AQ
Bombay Cuisine, “Authentic Indian Cuisine,” 1420 Lake Dr. SE, (616) 456-7055
 
Osta’s Lebanese Cuisine, “Authentic Lebanese Cuisine Prepared Fresh Daily,” 2228 Wealthy St. SE, (616) 456-8999
 
Jamaican Dave’s, “The Real Taste of Jamaica,” 1059 Wealthy St. SE, (616) 458-7875
 
Little Mexico Café, “Best Mexican Food in Town,” 401 Stocking NW, (616) 456-0517
 
Maggie’s Kitchen, “Mexican Cuisine,” 636 Bridge NW, (616) 458-8583
 
Noto’s, “Old World Italian Dining,” 6600 28th St. SE, (616) 493-6686
 
San Chez A Tapas Bistro, “Authentic Food and Fun From Spain,” 38 W. Fulton St., (616) 744-TAPA
 
Soc Trang Restaurant, “Beef Noodle Soup & Vietnamese Cuisine,” 4242 Division Ave #9, (616) 531-0755
 
Taste of India,  “Authentic Indian Cuisine,” 4445 Breton Road SE, (616) 281-5216
 
Tequila Restaurant, “Southern and Soul Cuisine,” 932 Division Ave. S, (616) 246-0699
 
Tre Cugini, “Authentic Italian Cuisine,” 100 Monroe Center St. SW, (616) 235-9339
 
Wing Heaven, “Only the ‘Good Chickens’ Make it in…” 117 Wealthy St. SE, (616) 776-7777
 
African American Hair Salons and Products
Lexis J. (A Rhonda Johnson Salon), for men and women, 1514 Wealthy St., Suite 18, (616) 451-2040
 
Cole Cutts, for men and women, 1440 Wealthy St. SE, (616) 451-0445
 
Related Links
Aquinas College Career Services - http://www.aquinas.edu/ccs/
 
Aquinas College Admissions - http://www.aquinas.edu/admissions/
 
Community Resources - http://www.diversitygrandrapids.org/community_ethnicity.asp
 
Multicultural Clubs at Aquinas College

Gender Studies Club

To raise awareness and provide accurate information to students and the community about issues pertaining to equal rights for all humanity and to raise awareness and provide accurate information about gender issues like (but not limited to) body image and gender stereotyping.

 

The Alliance

This organization’s mission is to bring inclusiveness to the Aquinas College community. 

 

Voices Inspiring Black Students Everywhere (VIBE)

This group strives to unite and serve as the voice of the black community and show concern for the well-being and progress of black students through programming and educational opportunities.

 
Directory of Multicultural Departments at Michigan Colleges/Universities
Albion College
Richard T. Craig, Director of Intercultural Affairs
Phone: (517) 629-0501
Fax: (517) 629-0337
 
Calvin College
Jacque Rhodes, Assistant Dean of Student Development
Student Development Office
Phone: (616) 526-8702
E-mail:jrhodes@calvin.edu
 
Central Michigan University
Dr. Maureen N. Eke, Assoc. Vice President for Diversity and International Education
Office for Institutional Diversity, Warriner Hall 319, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Phone: (989) 774-3700
E-mail: eke1mn@cmich.edu
 
Cornerstone University
Organization Advisor: Kay Landrum, Director of Student Retention
E-mail: klandrum@cornerstone.edu 
 
Grand Rapids Community College
Chris Arnold, Associate Director
Diversity Learning Center, Grand Rapids Community College, 143 Bostwick NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: (616) 234-3390
E-mail: carnold@grcc.edu
 
Grand Valley State University
Office of Multicultural Affairs, 1 Campus Drive, 130 Commons, Allendale, MI 49401
Phone: (616) 331-2177
Fax: (616) 331-3195
E-mail: oma@gvsu.edu
 
Hope College
Office of Multicultural Life, Martha Miller Center, 257 Columbia Avenue, Holland, MI 49423
Phone: (616) 395-7867
Fax: (616) 395-7937
E-mail: oml@hope.edu
 
Kalamazoo College
Office of Student Development, 1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Phone: (269) 337-7209
 
Michigan State University
Multicultural Center, Michigan State University Union Bldg, East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: (517) 432-7153
Fax: (517) 432-4660
 
University of Michigan

The Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives at the University of Michigan,

3009 Student Activities Building, 515 East Jefferson, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1316
Phone: (734) 936-1055
Fax: (734) 764-3595

 
Western Michigan University

Division of Multicultural Affairs, Western Michigan University,

2260 Ellsworth Hall, 1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5233
Phone: (269) 387-4420
Fax: (269) 387-3390