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Dr. Paul Kutsche

Using history to foster an earnest appreciation of our common challenges, common destiny and common humanity.

The Kutsche Office was established with a generous gift to the University from Grand Rapids resident and retired anthropology professor, Dr. Paul Kutsche. Dr. Kutsche dreamed of creating a hands-on history program, and Grand Valley State University’s Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies with its emphasis on both academics and service offered the perfect location where students from a wide variety of disciplines creatively blend knowledge with experience.

Dr. Veta Tucker, Director

Founded in 2008, The Kutsche Office of Local History intends to advance the rich local history resources of West Michigan (Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon and Allegan) counties for the mutual benefit of communities in the region. These communities include the general public, the region's local history practitioners and custodial institutions, Grand Valley State University faculty currently or potentially engaged in local history research and Grand Valley State University students interested in the synthesis and application of historical knowledge presented in the classroom.