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Dr. Scott Kaufman to speak at Ford Museum on President Ford’s legacy and relationship with President Carter

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President Jimmy Carter (left) and President Gerald R. Ford formed a friendship based on common ground (Courtesy, Ford Library & Museum)


By WKTV Staff

deborah@wktv.org


Dr. Scott Kaufman will give insight into President Ford’s long-lasting impacts (Courtesy, Ford Library & Museum)

President Ford’s relationship with President Carter demonstrates how leaders can transcend political divides for the greater good of a nation.

Esteemed author and professor Dr. Scott Kaufman will visit the Gerald R. Ford Library in Ann Arbor, and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, to discuss President Ford’s legacy and relationship with President Carter.

Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about the fascinating relationship between Ford and Carter – two presidents from opposite political parties who found common ground in public service and bipartisanship. Their relationship evolved into a friendship that is cited as a model of post-presidency cooperation.

“We are fortunate to be able to bring Dr. Scott Kaufman to both of our locations as a guest speaker,” said Brooke Clement, director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum. “It’s an honor to have the opportunity to hear his insights on President Ford’s long-lasting impacts, especially during this 50th anniversary year.”

Event details

Scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Library and Oct. 31 at the Museum, these programs are free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged, and a Zoom option on Oct. 30 will be available for those who cannot attend in-person.

Both programs will conclude with a book sale and signing.

About Dr. Kaufman

(Courtesy photo)

Dr. Kaufman is professor of History and a Board of Trustees Research Scholar at Francis Marion University in South Carolina where he has taught since 2001.

He is the author, co-author, or editor of twelve books, including A Companion to Gerald R. Ford and Jimmy Carter (2015) and Ambition, Pragmatism, and Party: A Political Biography of Gerald R. Ford (2017).

Dr. Kaufman is currently working on two books: a history of impeachment in the United States, and a comparative history of the Panama and Suez Canals.

Register today!

For more information and to register for the events, click here.

This event is made possible by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation.

Renowned author and legal analyst, Barbara McQuade, will discuss her new book and tactics to fight disinformation

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McQuade’s book focuses on breaks down the ways disinformation has become a tool to drive voters to extremes, disempower our legal structures, and consolidate power in the hands of the few (Courtesy photo)



By WKTV Staff

deborah@wktv.org


Esteemed author Barbara McQuade will visit the Gerald R. Ford Museum as a guest speaker to discuss her book Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America. Scheduled for June 3 at 6:30 p.m., this free program is open to the public.

During the event, McQuade will focus on identifying ways disinformation is seeping into facets of society and how to fight against it.

“After a thought-provoking program with Barbara McQuade in Ann Arbor in April, we are very excited to welcome her to our West Michigan audience at the Ford Museum,” said Brooke Clement, Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum. “We hope our guests will enjoy hearing her describe her research and practical solutions to combat disinformation.”

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with McQuade in an inclusive setting, posing questions and delving deeper into this timely topic. A book signing will follow the event.

“We are delighted to partner with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum and Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation to host Barbara McQuade as she shares her insights about the dangers of misinformation,” said Megan Rydecki, Director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies.

“As we seek to grow a community of ethical, effective leaders for the 21st century, it is imperative that we advocate for truth and fact-based information.”


(Courtesy, Deborah Reed WKTV)

Author details and event links

McQuade is a professor at the University of Michigan Law School, where she teaches criminal law and national security law. She is also a legal analyst for NBC News and MSNBC.

From 2010 to 2017, McQuade served as the U.S Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan.

She was appointed by President Barack Obama, and was the first woman to serve in her position.

McQuade also served as vice chair of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee and co-chaired its Terrorism and National Security Subcommittee.

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This event is a collaborative effort between the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Hauenstein Center at Grand Valley State University.

Ford Airport dedicates tribute room to 38th U.S. President

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Ford Airport Officials & Ford Foundation Officials Celebrate the President Gerald R. Ford Tribute Room Ribbon-Cutting

Two organizations bearing President Gerald R. Ford’s name came together to celebrate a ribbon-cutting and dedication for a tribute room at the airport in  the late president’s honor.

 

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GFIA) and Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
officials joined President Gerald R. Ford’s son, Steve Ford, Joan Secchia representing the
Secchia Family Foundation, and Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Airport Tribute
Room Chairman Fred Keller, for the official opening of the President Gerald R. Ford Tribute
Room.

 

“Dad would be extremely proud to know that the foundation and the airport that bear his
name came together to honor him with this tribute room,” said Steve Ford. “He loved growing up in Grand Rapids, and it is humbling to know that he will always have a place to
be remembered. This tribute room at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport is a terrific
place for generations that knew my father to spend time reflecting on the past, but also for
future generations to learn about what he meant to our country and to West Michigan.”

 

The airport worked with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation to incorporate an
exhibit space dedicated to the 38th President, which is located pre-security as a part of the
newly renovated Gateway Transformation Project. The exhibit includes photos, an aircraft
carrier model, displays, and rotating historical pieces.

 

“Jerry would not have wanted this much attention on him, but I know he would be proud of this tribute room, and honored that so many came to celebrate his legacy,” said Secchia. “It was important for those of us that knew him well to give him full recognition in a space that bears his name. We appreciate this partnership with the airport authority, and we look
forward to opening this space for all visitors to enjoy.”

 

“When I approached Peter about having this room at the airport, it was a natural fit and he
and many others that knew President Ford personally jumped on board to make this
tribute room a reality,” said GFIA Board Chairman Roger Morgan. “Our Airport Board
appreciates those that helped raise the funds for this space, and we are anxious to show
this off to the millions of visitors that pass through our airport each year.”

 

The Tribute Room is open 24 hours a day to visitors and airport patrons.

Meijer Great Choices Student Film Festival ready to receive entries for 2017

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The Meijer Great Choices Student Film Festival kicks off its ninth year of encouraging young film makers from around the state to create short PSAs that inspire K-12 students to make positive life choices!

 

The Meijer Great Choices Film Festival offers two levels of competition:

 

HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION

 

Public Service Announcements submitted by high school students are part of a state-wide education initiative promoting positive lifestyle choices. Students in grades 9 through 12 are asked to create a PSA that is no more than 30 seconds in length and address one of three topics: 1.) Building Character 2.) Healthy Living or 3.) Celebrating Diversity. Each student must also specify a target audience for their PSA(s) as either K-6th or 7th-12th grade.

 

Entries (:30 PSAs) submitted on DVDs will be accepted now through Feb. 10. The cost is $10 per entry or $5 per entry if submitted by the Jan. 19 Early Discount Deadline. Judging will take place March thru April and winners will be announced in late April. An awards event will be hosted for the 60 high school finalists, their families and friends on June 3, at the Van Singel Fine Arts Center, when more than $21,000 in prizes will be granted in the form of gift cards to Meijer or Apple. Six students will receive top prizes of $1,500, six second place winners will receive $1,000, six third place filmmakers will receive $500 and 42 semi-finalists will each receive $75.

 

JUNIOR CLASSROOM COMPETITION

Michigan K-8 teachers can win up to $500 for their classrooms by entering their class in the 2016 Meijer Great Choices Junior Competition. Teachers are asked to guide their students through the process of making a 0:30 Public Service Announcement(s) for K-6th grade audiences, addressing issues of Good Character, Celebrating Diversity, or Healthy Living.  PSA submissions will be accepted Feb. 1 through 24. Winning PSAs are determined by public vote and winners will be notified in April.

 

Students and their teachers can download registration materials and guidelines at www.meijergreatchoices.com.

 

The competition’s Legacy Partners, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, The Vander Laan Family Foundation, and the Van Singel Fine Arts Center will once again team up with Meijer in promoting positive choices for Michigan students.

 

Audio/Visual students and professors from Compass College of Cinematic Arts, Cornerstone University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, and Western Michigan University are the preliminary judges and will choose the finalists based on specific criteria.

 

In the Fall, the Film Festival makes 5,000 DVD copies of the winning PSAs for distribution to all schools in the State of Michigan (public, private and charter), to A/V teachers, students, and media. The schools are able to use as the DVDs as tools for their Character, Health and Diversity Education programs for the 2017-2018 school year.

 

For more information contact the Van Singel Fine Arts Center, at 616-878-6801 or 616-878-6135.