Please join us in-person for the 8th Annual Girls of Color Summit host by the Center for Women & Gender Equity at Grand Valley State University! The Summit provides a space for youth (grades 6-12) to build connections, develop leadership skills, and engage in social justice initiatives. Guided by local BIPOC leaders, this transformational event centers the experiences of girls, women, and gender expansive individuals of color. Together, we work to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders. 

For more information please check out our website!

Event Details:
Theme: Color Outside the Lines – Celebrating Creativity and Breaking Barriers 
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:15 PM 
Location: Kirkhof Center 2250 (Grand River Room)
1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401 

GOCS Tentative Agenda: 
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Registration & Light Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM | Opening Remarks
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM | Breakout Session #1
10:05 AM - 10:50 AM | Breakout Session #2
11:00AM - 12:00PM | Lunch + Keynote Speaker
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Campus Tours
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM | Group Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks