Kaufman in the News
Articles
Interfaith, civic organizations unite to sponsor conversation on welcoming refugees
March 1, 2016
"While the anti-refugee drama and debate continued on state-wide and national stages, we went about our work in Grand Rapids." - Kaufman Interfaith Institute
Teaching About Religions to Foster Understanding, Respect
March 1, 2016
"As students walked into Craig Beach's darkened classroom on a recent morning, they heard the song "Wild World" by the former Cat Stevens, now the Muslim musician Yusuf Islam. A projection screen showed the Kaaba, the sacred building in Mecca..."
Religion 101
February 22, 2016
Religion 101, a conversation held each month with guests from the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. This discussion is about the Welcoming Refugees program and about how to become part of interfaith and refugee efforts locally. TAGS:
Interfaith organizations to host refugee awareness event for community
February 18, 2016
"Several West Michigan interfaith organizations will be hosting an event to promote a welcoming community for refugees." -MLive, Anya Rath
Catalyst Radio: learning more about the local Sikh community
February 16, 2016
Do you know much about our local Sikh community? If not - this interview is a must-listen! Rishi Makkar shares more about the religious tradition, as well as what the community is like locally.
Interfaith Leadership - Eboo Patel
February 16, 2016
On January 11, Eboo Patel spoke at Calvin College for their January Series, about "Interfaith Leadership: Engaging Religious and Philosophical Diversity in the 21st Century."
CRC Members Share Meals, Conversations with Local Muslims
February 4, 2016
"Seeking to build better inter-faith relations, two Christian Reformed Church congregations in West Michigan recently sat down for dinner with members of a pair of area mosques." - Chris Meehan, CRC Communications
Winter gear drive to benefit refugees
February 2, 2016
"Several Grand Valley State University groups are preparing to help those in need for the possibility of more cold and snow by holding a winter gear collection drive to benefit refugees in West Michigan." - GV Lanthorn
GVNOW - Year of service promotes interfaith understanding
February 1, 2016
"On September 11, 2014, Grand Valley's Kaufman Interfaith Institute proclaimed that 2015 would be the Year of Interfaith Service" - GVNOW
Philosopher Kelly Clark Visits KRM Amman Team - KRM
February 1, 2016
"Dr Kelly James Clark, Senior Research Fellow at the Kaufman Interfaith Institute at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, was hosted by Kalam Research and Media (KRM) during his visit to Amman" - KRM