Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies
Hauenstein speaker: Founding Fathers grappled with disillusionment over their young nation
The Hauenstein Center welcomed Syracuse University professor Dennis Rasmussen to discuss his book on the Founding Fathers and their growing disillusionment with the United States soon after its creation.
Nov 18, 2022
Rebuilding voters' trust key for midterm elections, says panel
Improving trust and developing connections were recurring themes among panelists during the Hauenstein Center's 2022 Election Panel at the DeVos Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus.
Oct 28, 2022
Campus members will share their stories, hopes for country at next Talking Together event
Input from campus community members on their hopes for the future of a divided country will be the focus of the next Talking Together event.
Oct 27, 2022
Next Talking Together event focuses on how voters with opposing views can feel heard, understand each other
Participants at the next event in the Talking Together initiative will enjoy a meal together and watch a film showing people with opposing political views sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
Oct 6, 2022
CLA alumni: Build, engage student-mentor relationships
As part of The Wheelhouse Talks, five graduates of the Cook Leadership Academy shared their thoughts and experiences of their time in the academy with the current CLA cohort.
Oct 3, 2022
Authors discuss history, challenges of Constitution's amendments
The Hauenstein Center welcomed John Kowal and Wilfred Codrington as part of its annual Constitution Day celebration to discuss their research and book into the history of the U.S. Constitution's amendments.
Sep 23, 2022
Talking Together series promotes discussion, unity
The Padnos/Sarosik Center for Civil Discourse, Kaufman Interfaith Institute, Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, and WGVU Public Media formed a partnership to coordinate the initiative's content and programming.
Sep 22, 2022
Historian: United States engaged in 'twilight struggle' with China, Russia
While Russia and China are trying to assert their positions on a global scale, historian and author Hal Brands says the United States' relationship with allies can sustain it through the tense conflict.
Sep 9, 2022
University initiative will create culture of civil conversation, interrupt polarization
Four campus partners have collaborated to bring to Grand Valley and the community a yearlong series of programs designed to foster a culture of civil conversation and provide participants with tools to interrupt polarization.
Aug 25, 2022
PTSD, mental health focus of Hidden Wounds of War Conference
The annual conference presented by the Hauenstein Center identifies PTSD's roots and helps develop pathways for therapy and treatment.
May 13, 2022
