December 9, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 8)
Article by
Joseph Martin
Laurie Rikkers nuzzles the nose of a goat during a Philosophy in Nature event at Dreamgoats at Idlewild Farm in Belding.Â
Photo Credit: Kendra Stanley-Mills
Participants who attended all or one of the five Philosophy in Nature events experienced West Michigan's natural beauty while learning more about their community and themselves.
The series started in July on the Lake Michigan shoreline and ended on the Valley Campus at the Arboretum in November. Each event began with reading excerpts from poets or philosophers and included time for journaling or a craft such as watercolor painting.
Learn more about each event in this Exposure photo essay by University Communications photographers.
Areins Pelayo, visiting professor of philosophy, took this national idea and customized it for the campus community and the public. Peyalo hopes to continue the series next year.
A grant from the American Philosophical Association’s Berry Fund and the College of Liberal Arts' Professional Development Fund funded the program.
This article was last edited on December 9, 2025 at 12:54 p.m.
The 5-minute presentations highlighted faculty expertise and sparked cross-unit connections.
December 9, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 8)
Article by
Rita Cooper
A painting of Ford by his son was also unveiled at the event.
December 9, 2025 (Volume 49, Number 8)
Article by
Julianna Schrier
University Awards for Excellence and awards from two departments will be presented on February 10 on the City Campus.
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