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An evening of poetry and conversation with Ted Kooser and Terrance Hayes

Submitted 10-18-2011 under NEWS

U.S. Poet Laureate and National Book Award winner share their poetic wealth at Grand Valley State University

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"What would Jesus cut?"

Submitted 10-17-2011 under NEWS

Christian activist Jim Wallis, founder of the social justice organization Sojourners, to speak at Fountain Street Church Wednesday

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Grand Rapidian's Kickstarter project has reach beyond the city limits

Submitted 10-10-2011 under NEWS

History enthusiast Fred Quillin plans to foster a sense of pride and ownership in GR by making iconic imagery and local history fashionable.

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Occupy Grand Rapids to hold General Assembly Saturday

Submitted 10-07-2011 under NEWS

This Saturday the group Occupy Grand Rapids will hold their General Assembly in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street.

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Cooley Celebrates Diversity and Hispanic Heritage Month

Submitted 10-07-2011 under NEWS

Video news brief of the Cooley Law School's Hispanic and Latino Law Society's recognition of the Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month.

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Grand Rapidians asked to pressure Senator Stabenow to support fair farm rules

Submitted 09-27-2011 under NEWS

Food & Water Watch met Tuesday to encourage activists to call in to Senator Stabenow and ask her to support the Fair Farm Bill campaign.

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Pulitzer prize winner details discrimination against women

Submitted 09-27-2011 under NEWS

Nicholas Kristof, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, spoke at the Diversity Lecture Series at Fountain Street Church, spoke about equitable rights for women as a worldwide issue, not just a women's issue.

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Illuminated from within

Submitted 09-22-2011 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Art Museum invited metal-smith David Huang to display his ArtPrize 2011 entry, "Numinous Community," in one of their second floor galleries for the 2011 season. This will be David Huang's third year with ArtPrize.

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Interfaith service promotes unity and honors 9/11 victims

Submitted 09-12-2011 under NEWS

Local clergy from a variety of religious traditions honor lives lost and celebrate unity.

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Beloved Madison Square librarian moves on to next opportunity

Submitted 08-31-2011 under NEWS

Beloved librarian Molly Rios has left GRPL to pursue a career opportunity. Never have I seen her frown, that is, until the day she had to leave. And even after that, she was able to smile again.

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