Remembering Vudu - Victoria Upton 6/22/1955 - 9/5/2018
Submitted 09-12-2018 under NEWS
She was a fierce supporter of the arts, local business and social equity who impacted the lives of many in her community.
Lessons in nature: Educators learn to bring the outdoors in the classroom
Submitted 09-12-2018 under NONPROFITS
For the last 10 years, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has utilized the ANR program to immerse Michigan teachers in wildlife and outdoors-related activities.
Many adoptees have deep pain from trauma of being separated from their first families
Submitted 09-11-2018 under NONPROFITS
Adoptees Connect ~ Grand Rapids is part of a national movement with chapters across the country and beyond. This is an oasis for all adult adoptees to come and share their version of adoption. Kyleigh Vander Well-Pierre writes about her journey here.
Grand Rapids Symphony will remember philanthropist Rich DeVos at season-opening concerts Friday, Saturday
Submitted 09-11-2018 under NONPROFITS
Philanthropist Rich DeVos will be remembered with remarks and special music at the Grand Rapids Symphony's season-opening concerts Sept. 14-15.
Veterans Upward Bound supports veterans with their educational, career goals
Submitted 09-11-2018 under NONPROFITS
An introduction to Veterans Upward Bound, a program supporting veterans with their educational and/or career goals.
SORT stations help WMEAC, ArtPrize divert waste from landfill
Submitted 09-11-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
SORT stations are designed to make it easy for users to properly dispose of trash and recyclabes. WMEAC staff say the stations will help build a more educated public.
City Connection: Water quality issues, Mayor's River Cleanup discussed during episode
Submitted 09-10-2018 under NONPROFITS
Wendy Ogilvie from LGROW discusses water quality issues in Grand Rapids, the Mayor’s river cleanup project, and restore the rapids efforts.
Ethics and Religion Talk: Genetic editing
Submitted 09-10-2018 under OPINION
A recent BBC article suggested that modifying human DNA by editing human embryos ought to be permitted by UK law. What does the Ethics and Religion Talk Panel think?
Festival of the Arts announces honorary co-chairs for 50th year
Submitted 09-10-2018 under NONPROFITS
Festival of the Arts announces its honorary co-chairs for the event’s 50th year – Glenn Del Vecchio, Executive Director for Grand Rapids Ballet and James Sofranko, the new Artistic Director for Grand Rapids Ballet. The two were selected to celebrate the link to the very first Festival of the Arts.
Catalyst Radio: River City Wild Ones promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices
Submitted 09-07-2018 under NONPROFITS
Find out more in this episode of Catalyst Radio.