Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies
Kelly Lowenstein named new civil discourse professor
The new faculty member to be named as Padnos/Sarosik Professor of Civil Discourse will bring his knowledge of global journalism and the impact of "fake news" to the position.
Dec 2, 2019
Second coat drive underway
Organizers are seeking new or gently used winter coats to give to students in need.
Nov 27, 2019
Two longtime professors to retire
Jonathan White, professor of interdisciplinary studies in the Frederik Meijer Honors College, and Stephen Rowe, a philosophy and liberal studies professor, will retire in December.
Nov 25, 2019
Annual symposium will focus on building skills for civil conversations
The sixth annual Padnos/Sarosik Civil Discourse Symposium at Grand Valley will focus on building the skills needed for civil conversations.
Nov 11, 2019
Global Laker event raises funds for scholarships
The Padnos International Center will host the seventh annual Global Laker Celebration on November 1 at The B.O.B., 20 Monroe Ave. NW in Grand Rapids.
Oct 17, 2019
Class project turns into museum exhibition
In the 1970s, the B'nai Israel Synagogue in Muskegon counted more than 120 families as members. Its roster has since dwindled to about 40 families due to deaths, relocations and attrition. Marilyn Preston, associate professor of integrative studies and member of B'nai Israel, secured several grants to capture the oral histories of the synagogue's members. Next fall, these histories will be showcased in an exhibition at Muskegon's Lakeshore Museum Center.
Oct 8, 2019
Kutsche Office of Local History will host annual luncheon
The Kutsche Office of Local History will host its fourth annual luncheon on Tuesday, October 15, and highlight partners and organizations associated with its Connections Along the Grand River exhibition.
Oct 8, 2019
Brooks College rededicates peace pole
Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies celebrated the 10th anniversary of installation of the Peace Pole September 20, one day before the International Day of Peace.
Sep 23, 2019
Global Café brings together international, domestic students
Global Café, a new initiative on campus to encourage globalization, offers a cozy space for international and domestic students to share their experiences about travel, language and culture.
Sep 16, 2019
New scholarship paves way for first-year students to study abroad
First-year student Matthew D'Anna has traveled to Europe with his family. The biology major said he now looks forward to going to Great Britain by himself. D'Anna was among 40 students who celebrated receiving the Lakers Go Abroad Scholarship during an open house September 6 at the Padnos International Center in Lake Ontario Hall.
Sep 10, 2019
