Learning From the Past
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Our Presidential Studies events explore the leadership lessons and legacies of past presidents and historical figures and their impact on our nation's history.
Exploring Present Issues
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Our Common Ground Initiative facilitates constructive dialogue on contemporary issues, fostering shared understanding and civic engagement.
Shaping Future Leaders
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Our Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy provides students with the instruction, opportunities, and connections they need to realize their leadership potential.
Our Mission
Inspired by Ralph Hauenstein’s life of leadership and service, the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is dedicated to raising a community of ethical, effective leaders for the twenty-first century.
Upcoming Events
Open Minds Book Club: When the Declaration of Independence Was News
The Open Minds Book Club Invites thoughtful conversation on books that seek to understand and serve the needs of our democratic society.
Hope Through History: How to Survive Turbulent Times with Jon Meacham
The Hauenstein Center is proud to partner with the Economic Club of Grand Rapids to host award-winning historian Jon Meacham.
Midterms 101: Historical Patterns and Contemporary Stakes
The Hauenstein Center will convene an expert panel to discuss midterm elections in modern American history, exploring what patterns have emerged across decades, what they reveal about presidential power and public opinion.
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