Biology & Leadership: Why Some Might Be Born Leaders
What do George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy all have in common? More than having been president, they “may” all have been “ biologically ” more likely to have leadership ability. Dr....
View ArticleCharacter and the Presidency
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies presents the event, “Character and the Presidency: Gerald Ford.” Richard Norton Smith will deliver the keynote address followed by a panel discussion....
View ArticleThe Marketplace of Ideas
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies hosts a dialogue on the issue of a marketplace of ideas in higher education, hosting Harvard English Professor Louis Menand: The Marketplace of Ideas....
View ArticleRalph Hauenstein: A Celebration of Life
WGVU Public Media will broadcast live Ralph Hauenstein: A Celebration of Life, The funeral will air on WGVU Life 35.2/52.2, WGVU 88.5/95.3 FM, and via the WGVU website tomorrow from 10 – 11 AM. WGVU-FM...
View ArticleAlan Charles Kors
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is hosting a scholar Alan Charles Kors tonight. He will present "The Enlightenment and Academic Freedom." We discuss this engagement with Gleaves Whitney...
View ArticleThe Progressive/Conservative Summit
Guests from The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies join us to talk about a groundbreaking summit this weekend, The Progressive/Conservative Summit, bringing together political thought leaders...
View Article2016 Hidden Wounds of War Conference offers PTSD and Moral Injury resources
The Hidden Wounds of War Conference is consolidating resources helping veterans dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injuries inflicted on the battlefield. WGVU takes a look at how...
View ArticleIsrael & Palestine: Can We Find Common Ground? GVSU Hosts Dialogue
Can we find common ground between Israel and Palestine? That’s a question that’s been asked for centuries as the two nations engage in what’s been called one of the most divisive political conflicts in...
View ArticleAmerican Ulysses
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies tonight presents keynote Ronald White: American Ulysses, talking about modern political bickering and diametrically opposed sides of the political...
View ArticleRace and the American Dream
Two nationally recognized journalists will discuss race in the United States at an event hosted by Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies tonight. We discuss with...
View ArticleH.W. Brands: The General vs. the President
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies presents H.W. Brands: The General vs. the President, tonight, 7pm at GVSU in downtown Grand Rapids. Scott St. Louis, Gleaves Whitney and H.W. Brands join...
View ArticleThe Hauenstein Center
Guests on behalf of the Hauenstein Center join in to discuss tonight's presentation/Wheelhouse Talk. Chadd Downing and Stephen Shedletzky are our guests.
View ArticleWheelhouse Talks: Barbara Kellerman
GVSU's Wheelhouse talks conclude for 2017 and speaker Barbara Kellerman joins us this morning to discuss, “Contextual Leadership for an Uncertain Future.”
View ArticleVietnam War combat veteran shares healing advice at GVSU's Hauenstein Center...
The United States’ service men and women secure our freedom. How can we support them when they return home? Grand Valley State University’ Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies hosted its annual...
View ArticleHauenstein family announces multi-million dollar gift to three West Michigan...
Ralph D. Hauenstein, the son of philanthropist Ralph W. Hauenstein carried out his late father’s wishes Monday announcing financial gifts to three West Michigan institutions. “I think his life was...
View ArticleCivil War Museum CEO provides Civil War statuary debate insight
The Civil War came to an end more than 150 years ago. Today, communities are debating the preservation or removal of Civil War monuments. Christy S. Coleman is CEO of the American Civil War Museum. As...
View ArticleRalph Hauenstein posthumosly receives MAK award from Michigan Histroical...
Two years after his death in 2016, Grand Rapids Philanthropist Ralph Hauenstein received the MAK Award Thursday evening from the Michigan Historical Commission. Named after Gov. William G. Milliken,...
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