Kaufman in the News
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Kaufman Interfaith Institute Joins Inclusion & Equity
February 2, 2017
Following seven years of development and growth in the area of interfaith understanding, the Sylvia and Richard Kaufman Interfaith Institute has moved to the Division of Inclusion and Equity.
Religion 101 on WGVU: January Interview
January 20, 2017
Religion 101 with guests from the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. Today's topics include an update on the interfaith community and news on Tuesday Table Talk. We discuss with Katie Gordon and Kascha Sanor.
Stories of hope: Getting to know our neighbors in 2016
December 20, 2016
This coming year, we remain committed to providing opportunities to build bridges of understanding and cooperation across our community, and we aim to be a beacon of hope in an otherwise discouraging climate of division.
Director receives rare invite to Middle East interfaith conference
December 8, 2016
Doug Kindschi, director of Grand Valley's Kaufman Interfaith Institute, attends the "Growing a Network" conference in Musannah, Oman.
Interfaith Thanksgiving in Michigan Draws Hundreds
December 2, 2016
More than 600 guests attended the Interfaith Thanksgiving celebration on November 21 at Central Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Reflection on Interfaith Thanksgiving: Unite and Bind Together the Hearts
November 22, 2016
The 17th annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration was an opportunity for community members to come together to give thanks and promote peace.
Catalyst Radio: The interfaith movement in West Michigan
November 18, 2016
Host Jessica Gladden speaks with Katie Gordon of Kaufman Interfaith Institute of Grand Valley State University. The organization works to promote interfaith understanding & mutual respect in West Michigan through dialogue and service.
Religion 101 on WGVU: November Interview
November 18, 2016
Religion 101 with guests from the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. Today Katie Gordon, Rev. Katie Baker and Kyle Kooyers discuss the 2016 election and the interfaith response.
Coming together, welcoming all: Interfaith gathering of healing, hope
November 15, 2016
On Monday, November 21, 2016, the 17th annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration, planned by the Kaufman Interfaith Institute, will be at the Central Reformed Church.
Religion 101 on WGVU: October Interview
October 21, 2016
Religion 101 with guests from the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. Today, Dr. Douglas Kindschi and Kyle Kooyers discuss an Academic Consortium and a Wednesday breakfast workshop.