Aquinas College
Care of God's Creation: The Greening of Catholicism with Dr. Robert Marko
by (cicadmin)
Submitted 06-02-2015 under
The seventh theme of Catholic Social Teaching symbolizes an advance in official teaching on the environment. This theme offers us a "human ecology" where material nature is inhabited and seen as a gift of the Creator. Dr. Marko will...
Evita opens summer season at Circle Theatre with spectacularly entertaining performance
by (Burton Kroes)
Submitted 05-09-2015 under OPINION
Thursday’s opening of Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice’s "Evita" opened the summer season at the Circle Theatre. With almost a full house in an extremely intimate setting, the night provided everything "Evita" could...Poet Gregory Orr To Speak at Aquinas' Contemporary Writers Series
by (ELarson)
Submitted 09-11-2014 under
On September 17, the Aquinas College Contemporary Writers Series presents poet and award-winning writer Gregory Orr. A master of short, lyric free verse, Orr is the author of eleven collections of poetry. His most recent volumes include: The...
Black theatre group creates safe space to explore race
by (kendravanderlip)
Submitted 06-17-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Edye Evans Hyde knows Grand Rapids is missing something crucial in its theatre community. This is why she recently started the Ebony Road Players, a nonprofit black theatre troupe that focuses on racial issues. The company took to the stage at...
Reading with the Stars program encourages young readers
by (Community Liter...)
Submitted 03-21-2014 under NONPROFITS
Liz Aschwege has a passion for sharing her love of reading. Her program, Reading with the Stars, is a partnership between local college students and athletes and area elementary schools. Teams from Aquinas College, Grand Valley State University, and...
Eastown Community Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary with New Branding and Website, Fund Drive
by (shannoncunningham)
Submitted 11-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
The Eastown Community Association has seen a lot of change and progress since its formation in 1973 and is now proud to announce that the organization has completed a rebranding process, complete with the launching of a new website. "The...
Story Matters: Matt Seager comes back for music in Grand Rapids
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...
Poet and Author Herbert Woodward Martin at Aquinas College
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Submitted 04-08-2013 under NONPROFITS
The Aquinas College Contemporary Writers Series will host Herbert Woodward Martin on Tuesday, April l9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Wege Center Ballroom at Aquinas College. Herbert Woodward Martin has a special connection with Grand Rapids. He...
Local First works to inspire, build relationships with upcoming event
by (Brittany Beezhold)
Submitted 03-12-2013 under NEWS
Local First is gearing up for its 5th Annual Sustainable Business Conference on March 27 at Aquinas College. The Sustainable Business Conference gathers local businesses to share and discuss effective ways to achieve triple bottom line policies...
National Book Award winner Jaimy Gordon to visit Aquinas College
by (AQContemporaryW...)
Submitted 03-12-2013 under NONPROFITS
Aquinas College Contemporary Writers Series welcomes National Book Award Winner Jaimy Gordon to campus. A native of Baltimore, she received her M.A. in English as well as her Ph.D. in Creative Writing from Brown University. She is...