Elizabeth Rogers Drouillard
09/26/2017
The Rapidian and GRTV interviewed a variety of audience members after the event to get their reaction with community journalist, Jim Moreno, doing the interviews and Brandon Cooley as the cameraman. More
Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD)
09/19/2017
Michael Peoples is a self-taught artist whose works reflect on the cultural history of the Midwest with a comedic bend. Each work explores the significance of number, color, and form upon cognitive and emotional experience. Perchance to Dream reflects the idea of food as memory. More
Lisa McNeilley
09/12/2017
Each new student has a number of opportunities to get involved in college life and to use their experiences for better learning and networking. More
Lisa McNeilley
09/05/2017
The best way to approach all this is as if it is a big, fun adventure. You need to tell yourself that you have the skills to deal with anything that comes up. Take a deep breath, act as though you are totally confident, and embrace this journey into adulthood. More
Nancy Cluley
08/08/2017
At Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D&HHS) Kids Camp, the kids come here so that they can have fun, experience things they may not otherwise experience, and learn new ways to communicate. More
Marjorie Steele
08/08/2017
Examining why the our child support system is out of sync with society, and its impact on Kent County’s most economically disadvantaged parents. More
Lisa McNeilley
08/01/2017
Diving into the college world without the resources and advice of family who attended can be tricky to navigate but with some advice and storytelling we can help bridge the gap for incoming first-generation students. This is the second story in our series. More
Kaufman Interfaith Institute
07/25/2017
The Standing Together Partnership initiative created four new congregational partnerships. In these partnerships, each mosque was paired up with at least two Christian churches and a Jewish Synagogue. More
Nancy Cluley
07/11/2017
Our third child, Hannah, is hard of hearing. This caused my husband, Dave, and I to follow a path we likely would not have otherwise traveled. It’s been a journey filled with anxiety, discovery and development of life-long friendships. More
Allison Bannister
07/06/2017
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, this series features profiles of community members who have immigrated to Grand Rapids. More
Erica Soto
07/05/2017
We cannot forget that we are the true reflection of brilliance on the horizon. Our sacrifices and hard work, our kindness toward our neighbor, our helping hand to those in need, these are the tools that will build the solid foundations and skyscrapers of hope within our children and the future. More
Allison Bannister
06/30/2017
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, this series features profiles of community members who have immigrated to Grand Rapids. More
Allison Bannister
06/30/2017
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, this series features profiles of community members who have immigrated to Grand Rapids. More
Allison Bannister
06/29/2017
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, this series features profiles of community members who have immigrated to Grand Rapids. More
Allison Bannister
06/29/2017
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, this series features profiles of community members who have immigrated to Grand Rapids. More
Allison Bannister
06/28/2017
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, this series features profiles of community members who have immigrated to Grand Rapids. More
Allison Bannister
06/28/2017
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, this series features profiles of community members who have immigrated to Grand Rapids. More
Allison Bannister
06/27/2017
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, this series features profiles of community members who have immigrated to Grand Rapids. More
Allison Bannister
06/27/2017
In celebration of Immigrant Heritage Month, this series features profiles of community members who have immigrated to Grand Rapids. More
Ames Carpenter
06/13/2017
Using a small-group format, the City of Grand Rapids hosted its first Community Listening meeting on policing in the Third Ward. More
Grand Rapids Symphony
06/06/2017
League of American Orchestras honors Diane McElfish Helle with 2017 Ford Musician Award for Excellence in Community Service More
Zyra Castillo
05/23/2017
Diversity is beautiful and powerful, and the Asian/Pacific community has so much diversity of which many are unaware. But nonetheless, we’re usually lumped into one giant spring roll of expectations, whether we fit them or not. More
Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD)
05/16/2017
Ashley Trieu is the founder of Iconoclasp, a handmade women’s apparel shop based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. UICA interviewed the artist to learn more about her fashion-forward projects. More
Ames Carpenter
04/25/2017
This Monday, allies and immigrants are asked to strike from work, school, shopping (including gasoline purchases), and to close their businesses on that day in solidarity. In Grand Rapids, people are asked to gather at Garfield Park for a program and a walk toward Calder Plaza. More
Kiran Sood Patel
04/10/2017
Paola Mendivil is part of a local family business, an advocate for Latina women in the community and a champion of diversity. Learn more about her in this Civic Investor profile during our Spring Fund Drive. More
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