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Perspectives in Philanthropy


Shelley Irwin
December 14, 2009 | WGVU   President of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Diana Sieger, discusses "perspectives in philanthropy" with a focus today on the public's awareness of the GRCF.


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Yesterday
Calibrating for Success
  February 16, 2012  |  WGVU  The 13th annual Automotive Symposium of the Van Andel Global Trade Center is right around the corner. This year’s theme is “Calibrating for Success.” Organizers are in studio to discuss.   
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The Messengers
  February 16, 2012  |  WGVU  Author Malcom Anderson’s book, ‘The Messengers’ is a collection of essays by and about inspirational athletes. Malcom joins us to talk about it.   
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Library Lines
  February 16, 2012  |  WGVU  It’s our regular Library Lines interview. We talk on the happenings of the Grand Rapids Library.   
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City Beat
  February 16, 2012  |  WGVU  City Beat with Grand Rapids Magazine editor Marty Primeau. Marty has our weekly list of things to do and places to go come the weekend in West Michigan.   
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In Search of an Answer
  February 16, 2012  |  WGVU  Spring Lake's Center of Unlimited Possibilities offers a one day retreat, “In Search of An Answer: Finding, Knowing and Speaking Your Truth.” We speak with guests from the center.   
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Author Charles Flood
  February 16, 2012  |  WGVU  Author Charles Flood presents his book, ‘Grants Final Victory.’ We learn more about this General who saved the Union.   
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The New Era
  February 16, 2012  |  WGVU  CLAS, GVSU's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences sends experts to us each month. Today, Historian Paul Murphy talks about his new book, ‘The New Era.’   
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Eleanor Brown
  February 16, 2012  |  WGVU  Author Eleanor Brown joins us to talk about her book, ‘The Weird Sisters.’ The Weird Sisters is a story that examines the meaning of adulthood and the often circuitous path to get there.    
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Wednesday
Sustainable Community Voices
  February 15, 2012  |  WGVU  Today’s topic on Sustainable Community Voices is, How Emerging Technology Contributes to a Sustainable Community: Advance Battery Technology.   
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Interdisciplinary Studies
  February 15, 2012  |  WGVU  Every month guests from the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies join TMS. Today, the Director of the Speaking Out Project, Dr. Melanie Shell-Weiss, talks about the program.   
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Joan Pagano
  February 15, 2012  |  WGVU  How important is strength training for women? Coach Joan Pagano tells us in his book, Strength Training for Women. Joan is our guest this morning.   
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Van Andel Institute
  February 15, 2012  |  WGVU  Guests on behalf of the Van Andel Institute are in studio each month. Today, we speak with Dr. Brendan Looyenga, Research Scientist in the VARI Lab of Systems Biology.   
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Tax Services for the Underserved
  February 15, 2012  |  WGVU  Tax Season is upon us and local CPA John Pridnia is here to discuss tax services for the underserved and more.   
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Senior Concerns
  February 15, 2012  |  WGVU  Senior Concerns, a monthly conversation with guests on behalf of the Area Agency of Western Michigan. Today's subject; Senior Odyssey of the Mind.   
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The Boat Show
  February 15, 2012  |  WGVU  The 67th Annual Boat Show comes to town and Show Producer Henri Boucher stops by to tell us all about it.    
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Tuesday
West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition
  February 14, 2012  |  WGVU  We catch up on what's happening with the West Michigan Trails and Greenways Coalition, including the new SmartPhone APP and the next edition of the West Michigan Trails Magazine. Executive director Sharon Nunnalee is here.   
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Business Happens in Heels
  February 14, 2012  |  WGVU  A special edition of Business Happens in Heels, a local business woman shares her challenges, surprises, and thrills and give some practical advice on running a business.   
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Naturally Speaking
  February 14, 2012  |  WGVU  Naturally Speaking with experts from the Department of Natural Resources joining us. Today, a discussion on the Mentored Youth Hunting Program for the 2012 season with Dennis Fox from recruitment and retention.   
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Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company
  February 14, 2012  |  WGVU  The Pigeon Creek Shakespeare Company presents Bard on the Run this weekend, Shakespearean acting meets improv. Actors are here in studio.   
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The Works of Gabriele Baldocci
  February 14, 2012  |  WGVU  Don't miss the upcoming works of Italian pianist Gabriele Baldocci next month on the campus of GVSU. This special solo piano recital will be a Grand Rapids premiere. GVSU Professor Guiseppe Lupis joins us to talk about it.    
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Local First
  February 14, 2012  |  WGVU  Guest from Local First are here. Today; Jim Siegel (Siegel Jewelers) and Patty Christopher (Patricia’s Chocolate) discuss the organization and mention some last minute Valentine’s gifts.    
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Girls on the Run
  February 14, 2012  |  WGVU  Coaches are needed for the Spring Edition of Girls on the Run/Girls on Track in Allegan and Ottawa counties. Guest from the Center for Women in Transition join us to talk about it.   
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Monday
MPLP
  February 13, 2012  |  WGVU  The annual Michigan Political Leadership Program to raise funds for future fellows is set for the end of this month. TMS speaks with the keynote speakers, Ari Fleischer and Eugene Robinson, this morning.    
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Count Me In Blast Conference
  February 13, 2012  |  WGVU  Count Me In is a leading national not-for-profit provider of resources for women entrepreneurs. The Blast! Grand Rapids conference is right around the corner. We discuss the particulars with guests in studio.   
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It Happened Right Here
  February 13, 2012  |  WGVU  It happened Right Here in… is a local segment from GVSU's Kutsche Office of Local History dedicated to local history. Today, we talk about the Historical Collection at the Grand Rapids Public Library.    
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Perspectives in Philanthropy
  February 13, 2012  |  WGVU  Perspectives in Philanthropy, a monthly conversation with the President of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Diana Sieger. Today, talk of tonight's Grand Rapids Premiere of the documentary, "Black and Blue".   
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Michigan Blood
  February 13, 2012  |  WGVU  MI Blood wants your blood. Today we talk about a special project, thanks to a young Coopersville girl determined to help save her mom's life.   
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The Lakeshore Slimdown Challenge
  February 13, 2012  |  WGVU  A local challenge is getting West Michigan Fit. A casting call went out last month for the Lakeshore Slimdown Challenge. We talk details with Eco-treker Cari Draft and contestants.   
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