Kaufman in the News
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Interfaith memorial event planned by 4 hospice groups, GVSU
August 11, 2015
An interfaith memorial event is being planned to provide a way for people to come together to share memories and honor loved ones they have lost.
Interfaith Memorial Service
August 11, 2015
Four local hospice organizations in collaboration with the Kaufman Interfaith Institute of Grand Valley State University will hold a special communitywide, interfaith memorial event on Thursday, Sept. 10 in Grand Rapids.
Religion 101
July 17, 2015
Listen here for an audio update on the interfaith happenings in West Michigan along with a "Laker for a Lifetime" living in the country of Oman sharing his story.
Religion 101
June 19, 2015
Today's topic with special guests includes the plan for the Year of Interfaith Service and a grant that was just announced.
Grant expands Kaufman Interfaith Institute service initiative
June 15, 2015
Thanks to a large grant from the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Grand Valley State University's Kaufman Interfaith Institute will be able to expand its 2015 Year of Interfaith Service initiative.
Grand Dialogue to explore science and religion
May 27, 2015
The relationship between science and religion will be the topic of discussion for an association of colleges, universities and organizations at the annual Grand Dialogue in Science and Religion conference, hosted by the Kaufman Interfaith Institute.
WGVU Interfaith Engagement in West Michigan
May 15, 2015
Kaufman Interfaith Institute's Douglas Kindschi and Katie Gordon, as well as West Michigan interfaith leaders Ghazala Munir and Sheldon Kopperl speaking about Interfaith Engagement in West Michigan.
Imam of Grand Rapids' oldest mosque seeks interfaith understanding
April 29, 2015
Fantastic article about Dr. Sharif Sahibzada's work as the imam of the Islamic Center of West Michigan in promoting interfaith understanding in the Grand Rapids community.
Community leaders honored at Interfaith Leadership Dinner
April 27, 2015
Members of the Grand Valley and West Michigan interfaith communities came together to honor three community leaders during the annual Kaufman Interfaith Institute Leadership Dinner April 27.
Religion 101
April 17, 2015
Religion 101, a monthly segment with guests on behalf of the Kaufmann Interfaith Institute. Program Manager Katie Gordon talks about the activities happening within the Institute, including special guests from England.