Life Enricher Certificate of Appreciation
description: Life Enricher Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Peter Termaat by Rich DeVos, President of Amway Corporation
creator: Amway Corporation
source: Adriana B. and Peter N. Termaat collection (RHC-144)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Creating Welcoming Spaces 11
subject: Islam
subject: College students
subject: Belonging
description: Participating in the Kaufman Interfaith Institute's Photovoice project provided me with an invaluable experience. It offered a safe and welcoming space for discussing a sensitive topic like religion openly. Sharing my beliefs without fear of judgment allowed me to explore my spirituality and share a deeper aspect of myself with others. It made me realize that behind every face we encounter lies a unique story, full of personal practices and challenges. Learning about others' experiences was truly enlightening. I deeply appreciate the opportunity to engage in such meaningful dialogue, and I will miss the sense of safety and community that this space provided. Moving forward, I believe it's crucial to expand such initiatives to involve more people. As a Muslim, I often feel the weight of being a minority, facing judgment and criticism when discussing religion. Having a platform like this to address misconceptions and foster understanding was invaluable to me. I hope to see more opportunities like this in the future, where individuals from diverse backgrounds can come together, share their stories, and build bridges of empathy and understanding.
creator: Anam
publisher: Grand Valley State University. Kaufman Interfaith Institute
date: 2024
contributor: Kaufman Interfaith Institute (exhibitor)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Believing and Belonging on Campus: An Interfaith Photovoice Project (project)
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Image

Creating Welcoming Spaces 6
subject: Islam
subject: College students
subject: Belonging
description: This poignant image depicts the tranquil moment of sunset, marking the time when Muslims break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Despite the demands of classes, navigating through the dusk hours proves challenging as I momentarily leave the classroom to partake in this sacred ritual. Breaking fast is not merely a physical act but a profound spiritual experience, often accompanied by a sense of gratitude and reflection. Following this, the call to prayer resonates, guiding into a moment of devotion and connection with the divine.
creator: Anam
publisher: Grand Valley State University. Kaufman Interfaith Institute
date: 2024
contributor: Kaufman Interfaith Institute (exhibitor)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Believing and Belonging on Campus: An Interfaith Photovoice Project (project)
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Image

Creating Welcoming Spaces 1
subject: Islam
subject: College students
subject: Belonging
description: In Islam, observing dietary laws, particularly the consumption of halal meat, is fundamental. "Halal" refers to food that is permissible or lawful according to Islamic law. Halal food, prepared in accordance with religious guidelines, carries immense significance for many followers. Unfortunately, the absence of halal meat options on campus poses a challenge for students like myself who strictly adhere to these dietary restrictions. Despite raising this concern, dining options often provide alternatives such as vegetarian or seafood dishes, which, while appreciated, don't fully accommodate the dietary needs of those requiring halal meat. This experience underscores the importance of promoting inclusivity and diversity within campus dining services, ensuring that all students have access to food options aligning with their cultural and religious beliefs.
creator: Anam
publisher: Grand Valley State University. Kaufman Interfaith Institute
date: 2024
contributor: Kaufman Interfaith Institute (exhibitor)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Believing and Belonging on Campus: An Interfaith Photovoice Project (project)
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Image

Barriers to Belonging 8
subject: Islam
subject: College students
subject: Belonging
description: This image captures the essence of a halal restaurant, where adherence to Islamic dietary laws ensures that the food served meets the requirements of Muslim consumers. The absence of halal meat options on campus remains a significant concern for me. The availability of halal restaurants off-campus underscores the demand for such options among students who adhere to Islamic dietary restrictions. This gap in dining offerings on campus highlights the need for greater inclusivity and accommodation of diverse dietary preferences and religious practices within university dining services.
creator: Anam
publisher: Grand Valley State University. Kaufman Interfaith Institute
date: 2024
contributor: Kaufman Interfaith Institute (exhibitor)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Believing and Belonging on Campus: An Interfaith Photovoice Project (project)
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Image

Barriers to Belonging 4
subject: Islam
subject: College students
subject: Belonging
description: At GVSU, I struggle finding suitable spaces to practice my religious rituals. The random room captured in the photo symbolizes the challenges I encounter in accessing dedicated areas for prayer on campus. As a student navigating these constraints, I yearn for GVSU to allocate more dedicated spaces across its buildings to facilitate the seamless practice of diverse religious observances. This need for expanded accommodation underscores the importance of fostering inclusivity and support for religious expression within the university community.
creator: Anam
publisher: Grand Valley State University. Kaufman Interfaith Institute
date: 2024
contributor: Kaufman Interfaith Institute (exhibitor)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Believing and Belonging on Campus: An Interfaith Photovoice Project (project)
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Image

Religious & Spiritual Practices 8
subject: Islam
subject: College students
subject: Belonging
description: This photograph captures a moment of tranquility within one of the Interfaith Reflection Rooms at GVSU, where individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to pray. In Islam, prayer, being the second pillar of the faith, holds significant importance. Muslims adhere to a disciplined practice of praying five times a day, each within specific time windows. There are 17 obligatory units of Salah spread throughout these five daily prayers, and each unit consists of two sajdah (prostrations). This image not only signifies the personal devotion of individuals but also highlights the inclusive environment fostered by the university, providing a space for spiritual reflection and connection regardless of one's faith tradition. For me, Salah (prayer) is a profound experience where I feel deeply connected to God. It's a time when I am away from all worldly tensions, allowing me to find peace and solace for my soul. Each prostration (sajdah) during prayer brings immense benefits, including physical relaxation, mental clarity, and spiritual elevation. It's a moment of submission and humility before the Divine, offering a sense of renewal and inner tranquility that carries me through the challenges of daily life.
creator: Anam
publisher: Grand Valley State University. Kaufman Interfaith Institute
date: 2024
contributor: Kaufman Interfaith Institute (exhibitor)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Believing and Belonging on Campus: An Interfaith Photovoice Project (project)
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Image

Religious & Spiritual Practices 2
subject: Islam
subject: College students
subject: Belonging
description: The Holy Quran holds a special place in my life as a practicing Muslim. Revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by God, it serves as the center of my faith and a constant source of guidance. Each day, I strive to deepen my understanding of its teachings, which encompass all aspects of life—from matters of faith and practice to moral conduct and interpersonal relationships. Its verses offer invaluable lessons on how to be a better human being, addressing topics ranging from personal conduct and familial relationships to societal ethics and religious obligations like prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, and marriage. This photo captures the essence of the Quran's first lesson, which begins with praise for God and a plea for His guidance—a ritual that forms an integral part of my daily life and spiritual journey. This first lesson is recited in all the prayers, which total 17 obligatory units spread out over five times a day, a practice I faithfully observe.
creator: Anam
publisher: Grand Valley State University. Kaufman Interfaith Institute
date: 2024
contributor: Kaufman Interfaith Institute (exhibitor)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Believing and Belonging on Campus: An Interfaith Photovoice Project (project)
format: image/jpg
language: eng
type: Image

Anderson, Doug (Interview outline and video), 2004
subject: Oral history
subject: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: Michigan--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: Video recordings
subject: United States. Navy
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
description: Doug Anderson was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan and graduated from Union High School in 1943. He enlisted in the Navy and began training one month after graduation. Doug went through accelerated college courses at Oakland College in Ohio and was then sent to mid-shipman school in New York. After going through training, the war was already over and Doug was sent to work in salvage and preservation in Guam. Doug spent the extent of his service in Guam and eventually became an Executive Officer when he was only 19 years old.
creator: Anderson, Doug
source: Veterans History Project collection, (RHC-27)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 2004-05-03
contributor: Mangione, Nathaniel (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
format: video/mp4
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Anderson, George (Interview outline and video), 2005
subject: Oral history
subject: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: Michigan--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: United States. Navy
subject: Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal narratives, American
subject: Video recordings
description: George Anderson was born on February 5, 1931 in Coopersville, Michigan. He enlisted in the Navy in 1951. He was sent to the Great Lakes training center in Chicago, and then transferred to Newport, Rhode Island, where he took torpedo training. He was sent to San Francisco and assigned to the USS Curtis. He did not see any combat, but he went through patrols that took him all across the country and to Pearl Harbor. He worked in the armory of the ship.
creator: Anderson, George
source: Veterans History Project collection, (RHC-27)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 2005-02-01
contributor: Collins Sr., Charles E. (Interviewer)
contributor: Collins, Carol (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
format: video/mp4
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Nixon Found a Close Friend in Romanian Nazi
subject: Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
description: United Feature Syndicate article about President Richard Nixon's personal associations.
creator: Anderson, Jack
source: Adriana B. and Peter N. Termaat collection (RHC-144)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1979
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Anderson, Nicholas "Nick" (Interview outline and video), 2013
subject: Oral history
subject: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: Michigan--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: Video recordings
subject: Afghan War, 2001--Personal narratives, American
subject: United States. Marine Corps
description: Nick Anderson was born in Minnesota in 1989 and moved to Grand Haven, Michigan three years later. He had given thought to joining the military before 9/11 and, during his senior year of high school, decided that he wanted to be a Marine. Nick swore into the military in Lansing, Michigan and then went to San Diego, California for Basic Training. He was then sent to Camp Pendleton, California for Infantry Training. His first deployment was on an MEU (Marine Expeditionary Unit) until he returned to America for Mountain Warfare Training. Nick was then deployed to Afghanistan and landed at Camp Leatherneck. His unit served in Sangin where there was a constant threat of IED's. He remembers his experiences on patrols and the routines of finding abandoned compounds.
creator: Anderson, Nicholas
source: Veterans History Project collection, (RHC-27)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 2013-01-18
contributor: Smither, James (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
format: video/mp4
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Anderson, Bob (Interview transcript and video), 2011
subject: Oral history
subject: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: Michigan--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: Video recordings
subject: Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American
subject: United States. Army
description: Bob Anderson was born in August 1948 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. While growing up, his father re-enlisted in the military, meaning Anderson and his family moved constantly, although Anderson's father stayed at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland long enough for Anderson to attend school and graduate. After graduating, Anderson attended a junior college in Mississippi and went to Michigan State University for a year before the university kicked him out for low grades. Once he left Michigan State, Anderson received his draft notice and following completion of basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia and AIT at Fort Dix, New Jersey, Anderson went back to Fort Benning to attend OCS. After completing OCS, Anderson deployed to Vietnam and joined the 1st Air Cavalry Division as a platoon leader. During his tour, Anderson served as a platoon leader, worked as part of base defense for a position and as a company executive officer. Once his tour in Vietnam ended, Anderson returned to the United States and went back to Michigan State.
creator: Anderson, Robert
source: Veterans History Project collection, (RHC-27)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 2011-02-17
contributor: Smither, James (Interviewer)
contributor: Kentwood Historic Preservation Commission (Kentwood, Mich.)
contributor: WKTV
contributor: WKTV (Wyoming, Mich.)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
format: video/mp4
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Anderson, Robert (Interview transcript and video), 2005
subject: Oral history
subject: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: Michigan--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: Video recordings
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
subject: United States. Army
description: Robert Douglas Anderson, born near Grand Rapids, Michigan. in 1926, was drafted into the Army in 1945 after the war had already ended. After training at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, and Fort Meade, Maryland, he was sent to Yokohama, Japan to identify and sort war materiel.
creator: Anderson, Robert
source: Veterans History Project collection, (RHC-27)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 2005-05-26
contributor: Andrews, Greg (Interviewer)
contributor: Otten, Andrew (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
format: video/mp4
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Anderson, Sarah (Interview transcript and video), 2019
subject: Afghan War, 2001--Personal narratives, American
subject: United States. Marine Corps
subject: Oral history
subject: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: Video recordings
description: Sarah Anderson was born in 1990 in Muskegon, Michigan, and lived in the same house for her entire childhood. Anderson graduated high school in 2009 and immediately joined the Marine Corps since she disliked the mundane environment of the classroom, was energetic, and saw the positive impact the Corps had upon her brother. During the 9/11 attacks, Anderson was in the fifth grade and remembers being sent home early after hearing of the attacks over the radio, later influencing her decision to join the service. She attended Marine Boot Camp in August of 2009 at Parris Island, South Carolina, where male recruits were separated from female recruits, even though training standards were equal between the sexes. In addition to basic training, recruits were instructed on hand-to-hand combat in the Marine Martial Arts Program and Anderson recalled how all training was meant to break down recruits to build them up again as skilled, devoted, proud soldiers. After Boot Camp, Anderson transferred into Marine Combat Training in Fort Johnson, North Carolina, where she chose her career within the Corps, and then to Fort Meade, Maryland, for her Marine Occupational Specialty schooling in public affairs. She then chose her occupation within the Corps as a Combat Correspondent, or Strategic Communications and Mass Communicator, and described her occupational schooling as greatly constructive due to her greater exposure to the experiences of other branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. Anderson's first base assignment was in Twentynine Palms, California, where she interviewed Marines before they were deployed to Afghanistan, growing attached to her work and to the stories of these men. When her first four years of service ended, Anderson was encouraged to reenlist by her fellow Marines as well as an underlying dread that she had not seen enough of the Corps or the world. Once reenlisted, she opted to be stationed in bases on Oahu Island, Hawaii, where she continued her media work online and…
creator: Anderson, Sarah
source: Veterans History Project collection, RHC-27
publisher: Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401.
date: 2019-04-19
contributor: Smither, James (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: video/mp4
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Anderson, Wayne S. (Interview outline and video), 2007
subject: Oral history
subject: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
subject: United States--History, Military
subject: Michigan--History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: United States. Army. Air Corps
subject: World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
subject: Video recordings
description: Wayne Anderson served as an armorer in the Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945. He was based in England and serviced fighter planes, primarily P-51 Mustangs, that escorted bombing missions. At the time of the Battle of the Bulge, he was assigned to infantry training in France, but was not needed for combat. He served as a prison camp guard before being sent back to the US for his discharge.
creator: Anderson, Wayne S.
source: Veterans History Project collection, (RHC-27)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 2007-06-29
contributor: Collins Sr., Charles E. (Interviewer)
contributor: Collins, Carol (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
format: video/mp4
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Odawa Homecoming Pow wow, August 1992
subject: Indians of North America -- Michigan -- Periodicals
subject: Indians of North America
subject: Michigan
subject: Michigan -- Grand Rapids
description: 1st Annual Odawa Homecoming Pow Wow flyer, Harbor Springs MI, August 7-9, 1992, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection.
creator: Andrew J. Blackbird Museum
date: 1992-08
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
type: Text

Andrews, Howard (Interview transcript and video), 2017
subject: Oral history
subject: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
subject: United States—History, Military
subject: Veterans
subject: Video recordings
subject: World War, 1939-1945—Personal narratives, American
description: Howard Andrews was born on November 1st, 1926 in Meadville, Pennsylvania. After graduating high school in January 1944, he began taking classes at Allegheny College. In October 1944, Andrews enlisted in the Navy and reported to Sampson, New York for both basic training and electrician school. After that, he went to Shoemaker, California to be shipped overseas. He briefly stopped in Eniwetok before arriving in the Philippines in the Leyte Gulf. There, he was assigned to a repair ship called the Vulcan, where he worked in the engine room. He remained there until World War II ended. On September 4th, 1945, he went to Okinawa and stopped at other Japanese ports as well, the most memorable of which was Hiro Wan because he visited Hiroshima while he was there. After that, he stopped at Kure for about three months and set sail for home on March 4th, 1946. Andrews stopped at Pearl Harbor and went through the Panama Canal before arriving at Brooklyn Navy Yard on April 15th. He stayed there for three months on leave until he was discharged on July 3rd, 1946.
creator: Andrews, Howard
source: Veterans History Project collection, (RHC-27)
publisher: Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401.
date: 2017-03
contributor: Smither, James (Interviewer)
rights: In Copyright
relation: Veterans History Project (U.S.)
format: application/pdf
format: video/mp4
language: eng
type: Moving Image
type: Text

Michigan. Round Lake Harbor in Charlevoix
subject: Michigan
subject: Photographs
subject: Photography
subject: Charlevoix (Mich.)
description: Southwest corner of Round Lake harbor, Charlevoix, MI (?).
creator: Angus, Donald James (D. J.)
publisher: Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
date: 1951
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Michigan. Charlevoix boat dock
subject: Michigan
subject: Photographs
subject: Photography
subject: Charlevoix (Mich.)
description: Round Lake, Charlevoix, MI. Patrol Boat #1 is the dark boat at the end of the dock.
creator: Angus, Donald James (D. J.)
publisher: Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
date: 1951
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Michigan. Round Lake Harbor in Charlevoix
subject: Michigan
subject: Photographs
subject: Photography
subject: Charlevoix (Mich.)
description: Round Lake harbor, Charlevoix, MI.
creator: Angus, Donald James (D. J.)
publisher: Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
date: 1951
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Michigan. Charlevoix Yacht Club on Round Lake
subject: Michigan
subject: Photographs
subject: Photography
subject: Charlevoix (Mich.)
description: Round Lake, Charlevoix, MI with the Charlevoix Yacht Club in the background.
creator: Angus, Donald James (D. J.)
publisher: Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
date: 1951
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Michigan. Charlevoix boat dock
subject: Michigan
subject: Photographs
subject: Photography
subject: Charlevoix (Mich.)
description: Angus docked at Round Lake harbor, Charlevoix, MI.
creator: Angus, Donald James (D. J.)
publisher: Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
date: 1951
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Michigan. Round Lake in Charlevoix
subject: Michigan
subject: Photographs
subject: Photography
subject: Charlevoix (Mich.)
description: The harbor at Round Lake, Charlevoix.
creator: Angus, Donald James (D. J.)
publisher: Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
date: 1951
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image