BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GVSU//GVSU Calendar 0.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260909T180000 DTEND:20260909T193000 DESCRIPTION:This panel explores the Our Shared Sacred Story project (Orbis Books\, 2025) by examining the possibilities\, challenges\, and limitations of collaboratively retelling diverse religious narratives and writing a polyphonic shared sacred story to address global issues\, promote dialogue\, engage pluralism\, and strengthen both civic and academic understanding.\n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\nWilliam Vendley\n\n\n\nVice President of World Religions and Spirituality\, The \;Fetzer Institute | Secretary General Emeritus of Religions \;for Peace International\n\n\n\nJessica Joustra\n\n\n\nAssociate Professor of Systematic Theology\, Calvin Theological Seminary \;\n\n\n\nKelly James Clark\n\n\n\nDistinguished Professor of Philosophy\, Ibn Haldun University (Istanbul)\n\n\n\nGhazala Munir\n\n\n\nCo-Founder\, Interfaith Dialogue Association\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\nKyle Kooyers\n\n\n\nDirector\, Sylvia and Richard Kaufman Interfaith Institute\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion will be followed by a reception and book signing. Registration is free but required.\n\n\n\nREgister Now SUMMARY:A Shared Sacred Story for the Human Family\: A Scholarly-Practitioner Panel PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260913T160000 DTEND:20260913T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey\, experience\, strength\, and hope in recovery\, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.\n\n\n\nWhether you are curious about AA\, exploring recovery\, or already part of the regular meeting group\, everyone is welcome. Free pizza will be provided! SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260917T180000 DTEND:20260917T190000 DESCRIPTION:Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race\, socioeconomic standing\, geography\, and gender in its examination of well-being and longevity among Americans\, attempting to answer the question\, "\;Is inequality making us sick?"\;. The Unnatural Causes series includes seven short documentaries (one each week) followed by instructor-led discussion and application of concepts among participants.\n\n\n\nThis event is INT 100 &\; INT 201 Approved! \n\n\n\nView more information about this event SUMMARY:Unnatural Causes (INT 100/201 approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260919T100000 DTEND:20260919T140000 DESCRIPTION:Come and visit the beautiful plant collection located in the Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse! \; We are located on the second floor of the Kindschi Hall of Science\, room 2241. \; There will be some free plants for the first 200 visitors! SUMMARY:Barbara Kindschi Greenhouse Family Weekend Open House PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260924T180000 DTEND:20260924T193000 DESCRIPTION:Join the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and GVSU'\;s Religious Studies Department as we visit different sacred sites around the greater Grand Rapids area over the course of the 2026-2027 academic year. \;\n\n\n\nOur September \;visit is to the Native American Burial Mounds in partnership with Chairman Ron Yob of the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians on Thursday\, September 24 \;from 6-7\:30pm.\n\n\n\n** PLEASE NOTE\: This visit is entirely outdoors and requires hiking through uncleared paths in the woods. This means brush\, uneven terrain\, and possible wet conditions. As such\, it is likely a visit that is inaccessible for anyone with limited mobility\, and we apologize for that. Long pants and hiking shoes are highly recommended.**\n\n\n\nRegister here! \n\n\n\n--\n\n\n\nImportant note\: \;  \;If you are a GVSU student and you \;need transportation to and from the site\, please be sure to indicate this on your registration form. While we cannot guarantee transportation\, we will do our best to accommodate! SUMMARY:Sacred Site Visit - Native American Burial Mounds (INT 100/201 approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260928T180000 DTEND:20260928T193000 DESCRIPTION:Get to know your fellow Lakers from across different religious\, secular\, and spiritual identities and traditions over a free dinner and intentional conversation. This is a space of deep listening\, connection\, and dialogue - a chance to learn from the experiences of others and share about your own while breaking bread together. \;\n\n\n\nSeptember'\;s Theme\: Religion and Relationships\n\n\n\nPlease Register to Attend\n\n\n\nThe Kaufman Interfaith Institute hosts Know Your Neighbor dinners regularly through the academic year. Each dinner centers around a different topic pertaining to religion and spirituality. All Lakers from any or no religious/spiritual identity are welcome to join. SUMMARY:Know Your Neighbor Interfaith Dinner - Religion & Relationships PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261009T183000 DTEND:20261009T203000 DESCRIPTION:Join the RRC for our bi-annual queer and trans pool party! Our fall edition has a Halloween theme. Join us for free pizza\, swimming\, rock climbing\, and a crafting activity. \; SUMMARY:QueeraPOOLooza! PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261011T160000 DTEND:20261011T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey\, experience\, strength\, and hope in recovery\, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.\n\n\n\nWhether you are curious about AA\, exploring recovery\, or already part of the regular meeting group\, everyone is welcome. Free pizza will be provided! SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261012T180000 DTEND:20261012T193000 DESCRIPTION:Get to know your fellow Lakers from across different religious\, secular\, and spiritual identities and traditions over a free dinner and intentional conversation. This is a space of deep listening\, connection\, and dialogue - a chance to learn from the experiences of others and share about your own while breaking bread together. \;\n\n\n\nOctober'\;s Theme\: Religion and Science\n\n\n\nPlease Register to Attend\n\n\n\nThe Kaufman Interfaith Institute hosts Know Your Neighbor dinners regularly through the academic year. Each dinner centers around a different topic pertaining to religion and spirituality. All Lakers from any or no religious/spiritual identity are welcome to join. SUMMARY:Know Your Neighbor Interfaith Dinner - Religion & Science PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261015T190000 DTEND:20261015T203000 DESCRIPTION:This year'\;s Padnos Public Engagement Lecture on Jewish Learning\, held in partnership with the \;Jean &\; Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan\, will feature University of Michigan Professor Deborah Forger and GVSU Professor Jeremiah Cataldo in conversation exploring the themes covered in Forger'\;s forthcoming book Divine Embodiment in Jewish and Christian Antiquity.\n\n\n\nWe hope you will join us for a lively conversation followed by a dessert reception.\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 15 | 7-8\:30pm | Devos Center for Interprofessional Health (DCIH) | GVSU Health Campus | Grand Rapids\, MI\n\n\n\nRegister Here \n\n\n\nPlease note\: this event will not be live-streamed. For those guests unable to join us in person\, a recording of the event will be made available after the fact. Please register and select the appropriate option to receive the link to the recording in the days following the event. SUMMARY:Divine Bodies\, Human Questions\: How Ancient Jews and Christians Imagined God PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261021T190000 DTEND:20261021T210000 DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Rainbow Resource Center for an open mic and spoken word night in honor of National Coming Out Day! \;\n\n\n\nIf you would like to perform at Queer the Air\, complete this form ! SUMMARY:Queer the Air PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261022T180000 DTEND:20261022T193000 DESCRIPTION:Join the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and GVSU'\;s Religious Studies Department as we visit different sacred sites around the greater Grand Rapids area over the course of the 2026-2027 academic year. \;\n\n\n\nOur October \;visit is with the Witches of West Michigan on Thursday\, October 22 \;from 6-7\:30pm.\n\n\n\nRegister here! \n\n\n\n--\n\n\n\nImportant note\: \;  \;If you are a GVSU student and you \;need transportation to and from the site\, please be sure to indicate this on your registration form. While we cannot guarantee transportation\, we will do our best to accommodate! SUMMARY:Sacred Site Visit - Witches of West Michigan PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261022T180000 DTEND:20261022T190000 DESCRIPTION:Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race\, socioeconomic standing\, geography\, and gender in its examination of well-being and longevity among Americans\, attempting to answer the question\, "\;Is inequality making us sick?"\;. The Unnatural Causes series includes seven short documentaries (one each week) followed by instructor-led discussion and application of concepts among participants.\n\n\n\nThis event is INT 100 &\; INT 201 Approved! \n\n\n\nView more information about this event SUMMARY:Unnatural Causes (INT 100/201 approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261108T160000 DTEND:20261108T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey\, experience\, strength\, and hope in recovery\, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.\n\n\n\nWhether you are curious about AA\, exploring recovery\, or already part of the regular meeting group\, everyone is welcome. Free pizza will be provided! SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261112T180000 DTEND:20261112T190000 DESCRIPTION:Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race\, socioeconomic standing\, geography\, and gender in its examination of well-being and longevity among Americans\, attempting to answer the question\, "\;Is inequality making us sick?"\;. The Unnatural Causes series includes seven short documentaries (one each week) followed by instructor-led discussion and application of concepts among participants.\n\n\n\nThis event is INT 100 &\; INT 201 Approved! \n\n\n\nView more information about this event SUMMARY:Unnatural Causes (INT 100/201 approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261116T180000 DTEND:20261116T193000 DESCRIPTION:Get to know your fellow Lakers from across different religious\, secular\, and spiritual identities and traditions over a free dinner and intentional conversation. This is a space of deep listening\, connection\, and dialogue - a chance to learn from the experiences of others and share about your own while breaking bread together. \;\n\n\n\nNovember'\;s Theme\: Religion and Politics\n\n\n\nRegister to Attend \n\n\n\nThe Kaufman Interfaith Institute hosts Know Your Neighbor dinners regularly through the academic year. Each dinner centers around a different topic pertaining to religion and spirituality. All Lakers from any or no religious/spiritual identity are welcome to join. SUMMARY:Know Your Neighbor Interfaith Dinner - Religion & Politics PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261119T180000 DTEND:20261119T190000 DESCRIPTION:Join the Kaufman Interfaith Institute and GVSU'\;s Religious Studies Department as we visit different sacred sites around the greater Grand Rapids area over the course of the 2026-2027 academic year. \;\n\n\n\nOur November \;visit is to Saint Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church on Thursday\, November 19 \;from 6-7\:30pm.\n\n\n\nRegister here! \n\n\n\n--\n\n\n\nImportant note\: \;  \;If you are a GVSU student and you \;need transportation to and from the site\, please be sure to indicate this on your registration form. While we cannot guarantee transportation\, we will do our best to accommodate! SUMMARY:Sacred Site Visit - St Nicholas Orthodox Church (INT 100/201 approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261201T120000 DTEND:20261201T130000 DESCRIPTION:This program dispels common misconceptions about suicide\, helps individuals recognize the warning signs of suicide\, and empowers GVSU community members to save lives using the nationally-recognized QPR method of suicide prevention. It also allows students\, faculty\, and staff to examine the issue of suicide from both a social and multicultural perspective while considering their own role in preventing suicide. SUMMARY:QPR\: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261213T160000 DTEND:20261213T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey\, experience\, strength\, and hope in recovery\, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.\n\n\n\nWhether you are curious about AA\, exploring recovery\, or already part of the regular meeting group\, everyone is welcome. Free pizza will be provided! SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270110T160000 DTEND:20270110T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey\, experience\, strength\, and hope in recovery\, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.\n\n\n\nWhether you are curious about AA\, exploring recovery\, or already part of the regular meeting group\, everyone is welcome. Free pizza will be provided! SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270126T173000 DTEND:20270126T183000 DESCRIPTION:This program dispels common misconceptions about suicide\, helps individuals recognize the warning signs of suicide\, and empowers GVSU community members to save lives using the nationally-recognized QPR method of suicide prevention. It also allows students\, faculty\, and staff to examine the issue of suicide from both a social and multicultural perspective while considering their own role in preventing suicide. SUMMARY:QPR\: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270128T180000 DTEND:20270128T190000 DESCRIPTION:Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race\, socioeconomic standing\, geography\, and gender in its examination of well-being and longevity among Americans\, attempting to answer the question\, "\;Is inequality making us sick?"\;. The Unnatural Causes series includes seven short documentaries (one each week) followed by instructor-led discussion and application of concepts among participants.\n\n\n\nThis event is INT 100 &\; INT 201 Approved! \n\n\n\nView more information about this event SUMMARY:Unnatural Causes (INT 100/201 approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270214T160000 DTEND:20270214T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey\, experience\, strength\, and hope in recovery\, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.\n\n\n\nWhether you are curious about AA\, exploring recovery\, or already part of the regular meeting group\, everyone is welcome. Free pizza will be provided! SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270218T120000 DTEND:20270218T130000 DESCRIPTION:This program dispels common misconceptions about suicide\, helps individuals recognize the warning signs of suicide\, and empowers GVSU community members to save lives using the nationally-recognized QPR method of suicide prevention. It also allows students\, faculty\, and staff to examine the issue of suicide from both a social and multicultural perspective while considering their own role in preventing suicide. SUMMARY:QPR\: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270218T180000 DTEND:20270218T190000 DESCRIPTION:Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race\, socioeconomic standing\, geography\, and gender in its examination of well-being and longevity among Americans\, attempting to answer the question\, "\;Is inequality making us sick?"\;. The Unnatural Causes series includes seven short documentaries (one each week) followed by instructor-led discussion and application of concepts among participants.\n\n\n\nThis event is INT 100 &\; INT 201 Approved! \n\n\n\nView more information about this event SUMMARY:Unnatural Causes (INT 100/201 approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270314T160000 DTEND:20270314T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey\, experience\, strength\, and hope in recovery\, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.\n\n\n\nWhether you are curious about AA\, exploring recovery\, or already part of the regular meeting group\, everyone is welcome. Free pizza will be provided! SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270318T180000 DTEND:20270318T190000 DESCRIPTION:Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race\, socioeconomic standing\, geography\, and gender in its examination of well-being and longevity among Americans\, attempting to answer the question\, "\;Is inequality making us sick?"\;. The Unnatural Causes series includes seven short documentaries (one each week) followed by instructor-led discussion and application of concepts among participants.\n\n\n\nThis event is INT 100 &\; INT 201 Approved! \n\n\n\nView more information about this event SUMMARY:Unnatural Causes (INT 100/201 approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270324T173000 DTEND:20270324T183000 DESCRIPTION:This program dispels common misconceptions about suicide\, helps individuals recognize the warning signs of suicide\, and empowers GVSU community members to save lives using the nationally-recognized QPR method of suicide prevention. It also allows students\, faculty\, and staff to examine the issue of suicide from both a social and multicultural perspective while considering their own role in preventing suicide. SUMMARY:QPR\: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270401T180000 DTEND:20270401T190000 DESCRIPTION:Unnatural Causes is a documentary series that explores the effects of social factors on health and health care in the United States. It focuses specifically on race\, socioeconomic standing\, geography\, and gender in its examination of well-being and longevity among Americans\, attempting to answer the question\, "\;Is inequality making us sick?"\;. The Unnatural Causes series includes seven short documentaries (one each week) followed by instructor-led discussion and application of concepts among participants.\n\n\n\nThis event is INT 100 &\; INT 201 Approved! \n\n\n\nView more information about this event SUMMARY:Unnatural Causes (INT 100/201 approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270411T160000 DTEND:20270411T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey\, experience\, strength\, and hope in recovery\, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.\n\n\n\nWhether you are curious about AA\, exploring recovery\, or already part of the regular meeting group\, everyone is welcome. Free pizza will be provided! SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270412T150000 DTEND:20270412T160000 DESCRIPTION:This program dispels common misconceptions about suicide\, helps individuals recognize the warning signs of suicide\, and empowers GVSU community members to save lives using the nationally-recognized QPR method of suicide prevention. It also allows students\, faculty\, and staff to examine the issue of suicide from both a social and multicultural perspective while considering their own role in preventing suicide. SUMMARY:QPR\: Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270509T160000 DTEND:20270509T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey\, experience\, strength\, and hope in recovery\, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.\n\n\n\nWhether you are curious about AA\, exploring recovery\, or already part of the regular meeting group\, everyone is welcome. Free pizza will be provided! SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270613T160000 DTEND:20270613T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey\, experience\, strength\, and hope in recovery\, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.\n\n\n\nWhether you are curious about AA\, exploring recovery\, or already part of the regular meeting group\, everyone is welcome. Free pizza will be provided! SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270711T160000 DTEND:20270711T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey\, experience\, strength\, and hope in recovery\, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.\n\n\n\nWhether you are curious about AA\, exploring recovery\, or already part of the regular meeting group\, everyone is welcome. Free pizza will be provided! SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270808T160000 DTEND:20270808T170000 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) speaker meeting. Hear someone share their personal journey\, experience\, strength\, and hope in recovery\, followed by an opportunity to connect with others in a welcoming and supportive environment.\n\n\n\nWhether you are curious about AA\, exploring recovery\, or already part of the regular meeting group\, everyone is welcome. Free pizza will be provided! SUMMARY:Alcoholics Anonymous Open Speaker Meeting PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR