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Humanities Council

The Humanities Council was founded in 1976 as part of the bicentennial celebrations of the city of Grand Rapids, MI. Since then, we have presented hundreds of public humanities programs, including author visits, writing programs, and many more.

Our two book discussion series, Life Journey with Books and Biography, remain popular, and we continue to collaborate with other area organizations on the One Book, One County county-wide book club, featuring A Free Life by Ha Jin in 2008.

In 2003 we published the book Heart and Soul: The Story of Grand Rapids Neighborhoods, and in 2007 we finished a documentary film called Landmarks of Grand Rapids: A Look at Sacred Heart Church parish, Heritage Hill, and Eastown.

Board of Directors

Ms. Sheila Frank
President
Mrs. Sue Poll
Past President
Mr. Daniel Carter
Treasurer
Ms. Sue Thoms
Secretary
Dr. Kenneth Bratt
Dr. Oliver Evans
Mrs. Gwen Hibbard
Dr. Jennifer Holberg
Ms. Heidi Holst
Mr. Hank Meijer
Ms. Liesel Litzenburger Meijer
Mr. Paul Nelson
Dr. Rick Olsen
Ms. Miriam Pederson
Dr. Gary Stark
Mr. Tim Smith
Ms. Gloria Yff

Ms. Cheryl Van Til
Executive Director

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Grand Rapids Area Council for the Humanities. PO Box 230262, Grand Rapids, MI 49523. 616.774.1776

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