• Panel Discussion – A Place to Turn: The Grand Rapids Women’s Resource Center

    GVSU, Pew Campus, Loosemore Auditorium 301 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    For more than 50 years the Women’s Resource Center has been a support for women seeking purpose and meaningful employment. This panel discussion will feature former staff and clients examining the formative years of the WRC, including some of its early initiatives. This panel is a collaboration between the Greater Grand Rapids Women’s History Council […]

  • GGRWHC Annual Meeting, Reception: Historic Preservation is Women’s Work

    GVSU, Seidman School of Business, Rm. 1008 50 Front Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States

    Presented by Valerie Marvin For more than 150 years, Michigan women have proudly preserved state and local history in libraries, museums, community centers, clubs, and public buildings. They’ve suffered horrific defeats – like the loss of old Grand Rapids City Hall – and won magnificent victories, including the preservation of Michigan’s Capitol. Valerie Marvin, Michigan […]