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Artist feature from UICA: Michael Pfleghaar

Submitted 03-13-2018 under NONPROFITS

Michael Pfleghaar received his MFA in visual arts from Lesley University College of Art and Design in 2011. Modernist design objects, architecture, and interiors inspire Pfleghaar’s colorful abstract paintings and constructions.

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Spotlight on South Africa as 'Great Decisions' continues

Submitted 03-12-2018 under NONPROFITS

With South Africa at a strategic political crossroads, Ms. Desiree Cormier, a former State Department diplomat, shares her perspective on this strategic U.S. partner.

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Catalyst Radio: DA Blodgett-St. John's offers adoption, foster care, residential services

Submitted 03-09-2018 under NONPROFITS

Host Jessica Young speaks with Lizzy Frendo, mentoring services supervisor at DA Blodgett-St. John's in Grand Rapids

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The Walk for Good Food: Access celebrates legacy of Hunger Walk with name change

Submitted 03-09-2018 under NONPROFITS

In changing the name of the annual Hunger Walk to the Walk for Good Food, Access of West Michigan celebrates forty years of food reform, looking ahead to future progress.

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Seeing the forest for the trees: Healthy forests bring abundant wildlife

Submitted 03-07-2018 under NONPROFITS

Forest management plays important role in maintaining wildlife habitats

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Quality of life study calls on resident and community leaders to voice opinions

Submitted 03-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

This spring seven work groups, each with 6-8 members, will tackle common themes that emerged from the Heartside Quality of Life Study. Which work group will you join?

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Artist feature from UICA: Jordan Gaza

Submitted 03-06-2018 under NONPROFITS

Jordan Gaza graduated from Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University's Illustration program in 2016 and has been living in Grand Rapids ever since. Primarily working digitally and with gouache paint, Gaza's illustrations are both vulnerable and sincere.

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Calvin College named Tree Campus USA

Submitted 03-05-2018 under NONPROFITS

Calvin College is honored with 2017 Tree Campus USA® recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. This is Calvin's sixth consecutive year receiving this honor.

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City Connection: Conversation will focus on state of the city of Grand Rapids, impact of Neighborhood Summit

Submitted 03-05-2018 under NONPROFITS

Join us today, Monday, March 5, 2018 at 5 p.m. on LiveWire, Comcast Cable 24, for tonight's episode of City Connection. Stacy Stout, assistant to the city manager of Grand Rapids, will be the guest. Stout will discuss the fourth annual Grand Rapids Neighborhood Summit.

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Russia will be the subject of March 12 Great Decisions presentation by POLITICO columnist

Submitted 03-05-2018 under NONPROFITS

The World Affairs Council's "Great Decisions" series on Mar. 12 features POLITICO's Susan Glasser on Russia.

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