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Professor Ruth O’Keefe Passes Away

Posted November 30, 2009 in Student, Faculty, Alumni, Public

On November 25, 2009, with her family at her side, Ruth Lagow O'Keefe passed away after a brief but valiant fight with cancer. Professor O�??Keefe recently celebrated her 25th year Read More…
A Full House for Rafael Viñoly

Posted November 12, 2009 in Student, Alumni, Public

Kendall students and visitors had two opportunities to learn from one of the world�??s leading architects. Rafael Viñoly, designer of many significant and innovative buildings Read More…
Thousands watch a rain of a 100,000 paper airplanes

Posted September 27, 2009 in Public

Over 20,000 people jammed the streets and reached for the skies as a rainbow of hand-folded paper airplanes were released from rooftops in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. The Read More…
Art Ed Students Make the World Better

Posted September 21, 2009 in Campus, Public

Can art lead to clean water? At Kendall it can. Kendall's Art Education students reached out to bring clean water to third-world countries with a unique fund-raiser that was also a Read More…
Collaborative Design Takes on Food Allergies

Posted September 21, 2009 in Campus, Student, Public

Lucas Lindale is allergic to peanuts. His mother and adjunct instructor Michelle Lindale recalls the day that she and her husband Adam found out just how severe Lucas' allergy is. Read More…
Erli Gronberg Retires

Posted July 21, 2009 in Campus, Alumni, Public

After teaching for more than 35 years, Erli Gronberg, Chair of the Interior Design Department, retired in January. Erli attended Michigan State University, where she received her Read More…