"Closer to Home" by The photo installation class at GVSU

There are more slaves in the world today than at any other time in human history. Sex trafficking is a huge part of this trade. The issue of sex trafficking has become more exposed to the public in the last decade but many in the U.S. still view it as a problem in far off countries.

There are estimated to be 325,000 CHILDREN trafficked for sex in the United States alone.
The average age of entry into the commercial sex industry in the U.S. is between 12 to 14 years old. -The Polaris Project

The photo installation class at GVSU is addressing the issues of sex trafficking and how it is a topic that is closer to home than you think.

Wednesday, April 27 · 5:00pm - 9:00pm

240 Front St.
Grand Rapids, MI

Ken Burns, GVSU 50th Anniversary Distinguished Academic Lecturer

 
This should be really interesting. If anyone's in the GR area tomorrow I highly recommend you check it out.
 

 
When
Thursday, April 21, 2011
7:00 PM
Where
Second Floor, Eberhard Center, GVSU Pew Grand Rapids Campus

More Info here.

'Bling! Flash!' Art! 2 Thesis Reception!

Like Graphic Design? Like Photography?
*FREE admittance* *FREE catered food from the Amway Grand Plaza*

Reception Night: Thursday April 14, 2011
Invite family and friends to see all the artwork that will be displayed and meet the graphic designers and photographers!

PARKING: meters on the street are free after 5:30pm most places Downtown.
Parking off of Michigan St. (across the post office) underneath the DeVos place in parking garage. (~$1.50/half hour)

*All of the artwork will be available to view from
Wednesday April 13 through Thursday April 28, 2011

DeVos place information: DeVos Place

DIRECTIONS:

FROM THE SOUTH:
Travel US-131 North.

1. The best exit is Pearl Street.
2. At the end of the ramp turn right onto Pearl Street.
3. Take Pearl Street to Monroe and make a left.
4. Take Monroe to Michigan and make a left.
5. The entrance to the DeVos Place parking ramp will be on your left just before the river.

FROM THE WEST:
FROM MUSKEGON:

Travel I-96 East to US-131 South.

1. The best exit is Pearl Street.
2. At the end of the ramp turn left onto Pearl Street.
3. Take Pearl Street to Monroe and make a left.
4. Take Monroe to Michigan and make a left.
5. The entrance to the DeVos Place parking ramp will be on your left just before the river.

FROM HOLLAND:

Travel I-196 East

1. Use the Ottawa/Downtown Exit (77C).
2. Turn right onto Michigan Street at the end of the ramp.
3. The entrance to the DeVos Place parking ramp will be on your left just past Monroe Avenue before you cross the river.
From the East
Travel I-96 West to I-196 West

1. Use the Ottawa/Downtown Exit (77C)
2. Turn right onto Michigan Street at the end of the ramp.
3. The entrance to the DeVos Place parking ramp will be on your left just past Monroe Avenue before you cross the river.