Grand Valley Magazine Winter 2014 - (Page 4)

CA M P US N E WS Hauenstein gives major gift to center Longtime Grand Valley supporter Ralph W. Hauenstein made another substantial investment into the university's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Hauenstein made the initial investment to begin the center, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The goal of the center is to teach ethical leadership skills to the next generation of leaders while engaging students and the community alike in stimulating conversations about history, politics and the greater civic good. Hauenstein's $1 million gift, given in December, will help enhance and expand academic and event-based learning opportunities for the leaders of tomorrow. "I have ample opportunities to invest in many worthwhile programs and projects, but I can think of no better investment than the one to ensure our future leaders are wise and ethical," Hauenstein said. Hauenstein served under Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in an intelligence role in World War II and was one of the first Americans into liberated Paris. Hauenstein became successful in business after the war. He owned Werner Lehara of Grand Rapids, a food equipment manufacturer that produced Goldfish crackers, Andes mints, windmill cookies, pastas, and many other foods familiar to Americans. At the age of 101, Hauenstein has never retired and continues his philanthropic endeavors throughout West Michigan. "The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies is an incubator for leaders of the future, and Ralph Hauenstein's investment into the Center for 4 Winter '14 Campus Chatter Welcome home GVSU wrecking ball. Good to have you back. <3 Posted by @MichaelynScott on Nov. 12, 2013 Ralph W. Hauenstein, left, stands with Gleaves Whitney, director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies. Hauenstein gave a major gift to the center in December. Presidential Studies ensures our ability to continue to do good, meaningful work in the world of leadership and ethics," President Thomas J. Haas said. "On top of his initial gift, this is a very substantial commitment to the center on its 10th anniversary from a very involved philanthropist and friend." Students who have benefited from the Hauenstein Center's mission of ethical leadership development currently occupy prominent roles in business, government, communications and nonprofit organizations. The center has hosted hundreds of programs over the past 10 years, including notable events like Hitchens v. Hitchens, presentations by several first ladies, Madeleine Albright, Gen. Brent Scowcroft and others. Oh that's just T. Haas playing with the bass drums in the stands. #gvsu #botv #shredredbleedblue #gvlmb Posted by lyricallauren09 on Nov. 16, 2013 Rushing the field with my fellow Lakers was the greatest feeling in the world. So proud to be a #LakerForALifetime Posted Jewel Haji (@jewelhaji) on Dec. 7, 2013 There are worse ways to exam cram #finals #exams #examcram #fireplace #gvsu Posted lamarsarahk on Dec. 7, 2013

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Grand Valley Magazine Winter 2014

Campus News
International Education
Arts
Athletics
Donor Impact
Covenant House provides education, opportunity
Going the extra Medical Mile
Seeds of Promise
Student media: creating community, content and careers
Q&A Bill Holsinger-Robinson
Research
Off the Path
Alumni

Grand Valley Magazine Winter 2014