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Speaker Max Haiven to launch new book, kick off discussion at KCAD

Submitted 10-14-2014 under NEWS

On Tuesday, October 21 author and educator Max Haiven will be discussing his most recent book "Crisis of Imagination, Crises of Power: Capitalism, Creativity and the Commons." The first part of the dialog will take place at The Fed Galleries @ KCAD from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

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Living the work: a brief interview with Community Literacy Initiative Advisory Council member Alyssa Morillo Scheidt

Submitted 10-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

Alyssa shares about her literacy loves and memories, her community work, and one of the most important things we can do every day

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Mayor Heartwell addresses concerns of gentrification, bike lanes on City Connection

Submitted 10-13-2014 under NONPROFITS

Monday, Mayor Heartwell answered citizen questions about development on the West Side, bike lane enforcement and more.

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Brewery Vivant to fight hunger Monday

Submitted 10-10-2014 under NONPROFITS

On Oct. 13, the brewery will donate 25 percent of all sales to Feeding America West Michigan.

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Spectrum Health hosts Candid Conversations with Amy Robach, Susan Ford Bales

Submitted 10-09-2014 under NEWS

Keynote speaker and "Good Morning America" news anchor Amy Robach openly spoke about her breast cancer diagnosis and her outlook on life.

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Innovation Central students chosen to attend APEC summit in Beijing

Submitted 10-07-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Three high school students from Grand Rapids Public Schools have been selected to to attend the APEC Finance Ministers Conference in Beijing this October.

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Columbia scholar discovers power of student beliefs, passions to build literacy

Submitted 10-06-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Dr. Ernest Morrell addressed the topic of developing powerful readers and writers through community engagement at the Community Literacy Summit.

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Public responds to discussion of art, disability

Submitted 10-05-2014 under NONPROFITS

[VIDEO] Right after watching the Critical Discourse discussion of disability and art, these respondents stopped to share their own insights and learning. Each night, response stations will be available for the public to share their opinions.

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Summit focuses on empowering through multiple literacies

Submitted 10-02-2014 under NONPROFITS

More than 200 people convened at Calvin College for the third annual Community Literacy Summit.

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Learning from Olmsted and a Muddy River

Submitted 09-30-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

Grand Rapids is not alone in its efforts to revitalize and restore a river, so what can we learn from one project already in implementation and nearly a century in the making

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