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
The Wheelhouse Talks featuring LaSandra Gaddy
What does it really take to build a successful career and lead with purpose? Join La Sandra Gaddy, President and CEO of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, to hear the real story behind her leadership journey.
Members Holiday Party
The Hauenstein Center invites its members to gather for this exclusive donor recognition event featuring a presentation from Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum director Christina Shutt.
Common Ground: The Separation of Church & State
A panel of scholars examines what the founders truly believed about religion and government, and what that history means for religious liberty in America today.
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