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Local professor engages social work students in understanding poverty

Submitted 11-04-2016 under NONPROFITS

Greg Scott, Professor of Social Work and Social Work Program Director at Kuyper College leads students through poverty simulation exercises to better prepare them for their careers.

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"The Characters that Lived" brings life to writing by young CYC authors

Submitted 11-03-2016 under NONPROFITS

CYC students wrote character sketches in afterschool programming and watched them come to life at Wealthy Theatre last Wednesday thanks to the performance of Grand Rapids improv actors.

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Tuned in, turned off and taking action: Bitter presidential campaign motivates students

Submitted 10-28-2016 under NEWS

From Innovation Central High School to government classes in the suburbs, the presidential campaign is stimulating plenty of student discussion. Both fascinated and repulsed by its bitter rhetoric, they say it motivates them to get politically involved.

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WMCAT teens dedicate new mural in Burton Heights

Submitted 10-27-2016 under NONPROFITS

WMCAT teen artists install mural for House of Style, dedication on November 3 at 4 p.m.

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UCOM brings healthy, local food to Wyoming community

Submitted 10-27-2016 under NONPROFITS

Program director Shawn Keener stocks her pantry with nutritious food, and clients like Lisette say they eat and live better as a result.

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Noted sanctions expert from Columbia University to discuss "Eye on Iran" in Grand Rapids

Submitted 10-25-2016 under NONPROFITS

Panel discussion featuring GVSU professors will focus on current foreign policy issues in the Middle East

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In age of Trump candidacy, understanding racism is crucial

Submitted 10-11-2016 under NONPROFITS

On October 18, Partners for a Racism-Free Community will host the first part of a new series we have launched called Building Blocks centered on understanding the fundamentals of racism.

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Student behind viral photo offers solutions during GVSU visit

Submitted 10-06-2016 under NEWS

Leighton Watson, former student body president at Howard University, visited Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Monday, September 26 and delivered a powerful speech entitled “The Power of Student Voices” that addressed social justice and policing in America.

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Fourth annual bilingual college fair bridges gap between Latino families and college

Submitted 10-06-2016 under NEWS

The Hispanic Center of Western Michigan hosts fourth annual Bilingual College Fair to connect students and their families with over 25 local colleges and community organizations.

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Artist, nonprofit invite community to experience poverty for themselves

Submitted 10-06-2016 under NONPROFITS

A new way of addressing poverty that involves personal experience and a call to action.

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