“Staying in Place” order will be in effect for GVSU students living in Allendale Township from September 17 through October 1. Complete your daily online self-assessment.
See You Online
The Kutsche Office of Local History is going digital for all of our programs in the 2020-2021 academic year.
This lets us share resources further than ever while respecting the health and safety of our communities.
Visit our Digital Programs Hub to see our pre-recorded, live, and upcoming online events.
Our Mission: "Giving Voice to Diverse Communities Through History"
Located in the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, the Kutsche Office is home to the annual Local History Roundtable as well as multiple projects designed to support local groups and people to preserve, protect, and retain their histories. Examples of recent initiatives are featured on our website and in the Kutsche Chronicle, published quarterly. Please contact us at (616)331-8099 or kutsche@gvsu.edu to learn more about how we can work with you.
Sign up for our digital newsletter to hear about Kutsche Office news and upcoming events.
Click to view or download
Events
Public Health & Public Trust with Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha
October 19, 2020 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City shares Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha’s quest to provide scientific proof of lead-laced water poisoning Flint’s...
Coffee with the Kutsche Office (Oct 21)
October 21, 2020 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
To keep our community connected, the Kutsche Office is hosting two informal coffee hours this fall (August 26 & October 21). to discuss local history and connect with one another. These...
Deconstructing Confederate Monuments
October 26, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Allendale Township is home to Michigan's only known monument honoring Confederate soldiers in their fight against the United States of America. It is one of over 700 monuments to the...
Black Tourism in West Michigan
November 10, 2020 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
From sandy beaches to city nightlife, Michigan has a lot to offer people looking for a getaway. However, the tourist experience has never been the same for everyone.Learn more about how race has...
News
August 05, 2019
The Kutsche Office of Local History at Grand Valley is participating as a partner in the Great Michigan Read and will welcome author Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha to campus in the winter 2020 semester.
June 17, 2019
The Kutsche Office of Local History was nominated as Humanities Community Partner of the Year.
January 17, 2019
Winter 2019 Kutsche Chronicle Now available online.
December 13, 2018
Do you know someone who has made outstanding contributions to local history? Someone who has used history to give voice to diverse communities? Please consider nominating them for the Kutsche Office of Local History's 2019 Gordon Olson Award.
Community Collaboration Grant-Call for Proposals
November 06, 2018
The Kutsche Office of Local History is proud to announce our grant opportunity to tenure track and tenured faculty who work with a community partner.