Kaufman in the News
Articles
"Lansing seeks to be welcoming place for refugees"
December 14, 2015
"LANSING, Mich. (AP) - City officials in Lansing say they want to make the city a more welcoming place for refugees and immigrants of all faiths." - WZZM13
WZZM13 Video: Christian leaders talk about growing fear
December 8, 2015
Watch this WZZM13 video with our very own Doug Kindschi.
Local Muslim Americans speak out against recent terror attacks
December 4, 2015
"GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) � The San Bernardino shootings and the terror attacks in Paris have sparked a political debate about Muslims in America." - Evan Dean, woodtv8
Bringing context onto campus
December 3, 2015
"With the recent emphasis on international events in the media garnering swift and constant coverage, many students are left without context or understanding of these events and how they might affect them." -Maddie Forshee, Grand Valley Lanthorn
The Solution to Radicalization Begins at Home
December 2, 2015
"We are a culturally pluralistic society, one which values (at least in principle) difference. We need to embrace unity and diversity." - Kelly James Clark, Kaufman's Senior Research fellow
Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration
November 30, 2015
Read two wonderful articles about the Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration in Grand Rapids! On November 23rd, 450 guests - one of the largest groups the event has ever seen, gathered together.
Common Threads: Zoroastrianism
November 30, 2015
Fred Stella discusses Zoroastrianism with his guest Shahrooz Ash.
"Muslims stand against terrorism with red, white and blue signs"
November 27, 2015
"KENTWOOD, MI � After bowing in prayer Friday afternoon, Ahmed Abu Ibrahim stood along East Paris Avenue SE, holding a sign to show passing motorists that he opposes terrorist attacks perpetrated in the name of his faith." -MLIVE
New interfaith initiatives beginning at Calvin
November 27, 2015
On Nov 6 and 7, seven students from Calvin College engaged in the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) conference along with students of Aquinas, Grand Valley and Hope College at the Grand Valley downtown campus.
Interfaith dialogue comes to AQ
November 27, 2015
On November 6-7, five Aquinas students including Garstecki, first-year Lauren Gerich, junior Abigail Lama, sophomore Sean Reamer, and junior Kascha Sanor attended an interfaith training conference held at Grand Valley State University.