Kaufman in the News
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Annual Abrahamic Dinner at local mosque to encourage interfaith dialogue
January 20, 2016
"As violence continues to hit communities around the world, it is important to cross those religious and cultural barriers and boundaries that may be seen as uncomfortable in order to reach peace and mutual understanding." - Meghan Bogema, Calvin College
Religion 101
January 18, 2016
Religion 101 with guests from the Kaufman Interfaith Institute. Topics are, the upcoming Abrahamic Dinner, the Niagara Foundation, and the importance of learning about others to reduce conflict and violence.
Bias against Muslim faith focus of Abrahamic Dinner
January 13, 2016
"Hate crimes and bias incidents against the Muslim community hit an all-time high in 2015, according to the Council on American Islamic Relations." - GVNext
GV's interfaith efforts recognized nationally
January 13, 2016
"Grand Valley State University has dedicated much of its past year to increasing religious inclusivity, and that dedication has been recognized nationally by the President's Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge." -Maddie Forshee, GV Lanthorn
Interfaith Dialogue and Service: The Time is Now!
January 13, 2016
On Monday, January 11, Calvin College hosted Eboo Patel, a lecturer and author of "Acts of Faith," in a conversation with students from Aquinas College, Calvin College, Grand Valley State University, and Hope College.
New Year's resolution: Get to know your neighbor
January 12, 2016
"Know Your Neighbor is an effort to break down the barriers of fear and ignorance that exist between us, and encourage us to have real, meaningful conversations between people of different religious and non-religious identities." - Katie Gordon
Winter Clothing Drive
January 11, 2016
Collaborating with GVSU Community Service Learning Center (CSLC), please join Better Together and the Kaufman Interfaith Institute in collecting coats, hats, and mittens for newly arrived refugees from around the world in West Michigan.
Religion 101 on WGVU: December Interview
December 18, 2015
Kaufman staff & interns discuss rising anti-Muslim sentiment, how we can respond locally, and give an update on their GRCF grant.
Here's how you can help Syrian refugees in Michigan
December 17, 2015
"So many people in Michigan want to help � and have been helping � refugees arriving from Syria and numerous other countries. And as the crisis continues to grow, so does the need for help here. Here are three ways you can pitch in." - Michigan Radio
Local Sikhs say shooting of store clerk causes ripple effect through their community
December 17, 2015
"GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- A store clerk was robbed at rifle point and then shot in the cheek by a masked gunman on Saturday night at Bottlenecks in Grand Rapids." - Fox17WestMichigan