H.W. Brands: The Zealot and the Emancipator

April 22, 2021 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Hauenstein Center, along with our partners at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum and Library, are proud to bring back a close friend in Professor...

Peter C. Cook Leadership Graduation: President Philomena V. Mantella

April 29, 2021 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

In times of great change and cultural upheaval, strong leadership is essential in steering a business, school, or other organization to success. As Grand Valley State University’s fifth president,...

Hidden Wounds of War Conference

May 6, 2021 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

How can we better serve those who served us? This question challenges us to think about those who gave some, and those who gave all, to serve our nation. Veterans, families, and communities struggle...

Ron White: Lincoln in Private

May 13, 2021 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Abraham Lincoln was known as a deeply private man, even among those who worked closest with him. Lincoln’s “best thoughts,” as he called them, came in the form of short notes; it...

Midwest History Conference

May 26, 2021 All Day

As in 2016, the 2020 election year shined a spotlight on the Midwest. This conference continues a vibrant discussion which has grown significantly over the last six years, a collaborative conference...

Midwest History Conference

May 27, 2021 All Day

As in 2016, the 2020 election year shined a spotlight on the Midwest. This conference continues a vibrant discussion which has grown significantly over the last six years, a collaborative conference...

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