education
WMU - Grand Rapids Open House
by (wmugr)
Submitted 04-14-2015 under
A degree from Western Michigan University can open up a world of possibilities for you. Join us at our open house, where advisors, faculty and staff will answer all of your questions about any of the bachelor’s degrees and master’s...
4th annual Women and Environment Symposium explores environmental justice issues, solutions
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 03-23-2015 under NEWS
The Women and Environment Symposium hosted by the West Michigan Environmental Action Council (WMEAC) and Grand Valley State University aspires to educate, to inspire and to motivate participants to act. This year’s theme centered...
How to walk to school
by (EHCN)
Submitted 03-03-2015 under NEWS
What if your first school choice for your children was the public school in your neighborhood? With charter schools, private schools and school-of-choice options, many public neighborhood schools have fallen out out of the running as parents’...
State economy loses $435 million to landfill
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 02-23-2015 under NEWS
The state of Michigan is lagging behind national averages in recycling, with only 15% of residents recycling as compared to the national average of 35%. Governor Rick Snyder has created a proposed plan of action with the objective to double Michigan...Ferris@GRCC Open House
by (angelamorris)
Submitted 02-02-2015 under
You can save time and money by earning your Ferris bachelor’s degree without leaving Grand Rapids Community College. Ferris works with GRCC to make financial aid a smooth process while you earn both Ferris and GRCC credit right at GRCC. Join...
WMU Info Session: Social Work/Counseling
by (wmugr)
Submitted 01-27-2015 under
WMU-Grand Rapids is holding an information session from 3 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 6, 2015 which will feature two of WMU's master's degree programs: Master of Social Work (MSW) M.A. in Counselor Education and Counseling...
New class series offer holistic view of nutrition, healthy living at Downtown Market
by (Downtown Market GR)
Submitted 01-20-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
January is the traditional time of year to start fresh, and when many people vow to make changes in their health and lifestyle choices, related to New Year resolutions or post-holiday weight gain. But how does someone move from a short-lived diet to...
Annual Food & Wine Show returns to downtown this weekend
by (caithoop)
Submitted 11-20-2014 under NEWS
Tonight kicks off the seventh annual Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer and Food Festival. One of the largest culinary celebrations in the Midwest, it will take place in over 80,000 square feet of the DeVos Convention Center. In the expansive...
Story Matters: Rosa Isela Corona works to connect parents with resources
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 11-13-2014 under NONPROFITS
Leer este artículo en español | Read this article in Spanish 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. The Elevating Voices project is...