Investigate the local area!
This page offers a list of resources in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area that one may find helpful in order to globalize the classroom. For those outside the local area viewing this page, I encourage you to build a list specific to your area for reference as you begin your global journey.
This page offers a list of resources in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area that one may find helpful in order to globalize the classroom. For those outside the local area viewing this page, I encourage you to build a list specific to your area for reference as you begin your global journey.
Resource Description Contact Info
Holland International The IRC hosts many cultural events throughout the year & works Amber Kasic: akasic03@gmail.com
Relations Commission on the development of Holland's Sister City partnerships. go to website
Hope College Fried A resource for all things international, let Hope send an exchange Office phone: 616-395-7605
International Center student to your classroom to talk about their home & culture, or go to website
invite a former study abroad student into your classroom.
Office of the Dean of A resource of multicultural events on Hope's campus as well Office phone: 616-396-7080
International & Multicultural as a plethora of possible international contacts from worldwide go to website
Education, Hope College programs in education, engineering, music, you name it.
World Hope International & Central Wesleyan has teamed up with World Hope to establish Office phone: 616-392-7083
Central Wesleyan Church pineapple farms in Sierra Leone. Invite a local individual who go to website
has participated in this project to talk to your class about
extreme poverty and agricultural issues in Sierra Leone.
The Bridge A local resource for responsible consumerism! The Bridge Business phone: 616-392-3977
carries clothing, accessories, and home decor from artisan go to website
cooperatives all over the world. Invite the store manager to
bring products into your classroom and talk about fair trade.
Simpatico Coffee A local entrepreneur and business owner, invite Alex Fink into Business phone: 616-953-0534
your business, economics, world language, foods, or social go to website
studies class to talk about the coffee industry in Mexico and
importance of farmer cooperatives and their economic impact.
Community Sustainability Here is a collection of community sustainability resources and Visit website
Partnership organizations.
Van Andel Global Trade A great resource for business and economics classes. Invite a Office phone: 616-331-6811
Center, Grand Valley guest speaker into your classroom to talk about the global go to website
State University competencies needed to be successful in international business.
Global Health Clinical Perfect for health classes and science or social science courses Visit website
Scholars discussing worldwide health issues. Invite a medical resident to
your classroom that understands the global competencies
necessary to serve communities across the world and here at home.
West Michigan Refugee Bring the refugee experience into your classroom and the cross- Office phone: 616-247-9611
Education & Cultural Center cultural skills necessary to thrive in a new community. Visit website
Institute for Global Education A local area non profit providing resources for peace education and Phone: 616-454-1642
events to raise awareness for global issues. Visit website
Holland International The IRC hosts many cultural events throughout the year & works Amber Kasic: akasic03@gmail.com
Relations Commission on the development of Holland's Sister City partnerships. go to website
Hope College Fried A resource for all things international, let Hope send an exchange Office phone: 616-395-7605
International Center student to your classroom to talk about their home & culture, or go to website
invite a former study abroad student into your classroom.
Office of the Dean of A resource of multicultural events on Hope's campus as well Office phone: 616-396-7080
International & Multicultural as a plethora of possible international contacts from worldwide go to website
Education, Hope College programs in education, engineering, music, you name it.
World Hope International & Central Wesleyan has teamed up with World Hope to establish Office phone: 616-392-7083
Central Wesleyan Church pineapple farms in Sierra Leone. Invite a local individual who go to website
has participated in this project to talk to your class about
extreme poverty and agricultural issues in Sierra Leone.
The Bridge A local resource for responsible consumerism! The Bridge Business phone: 616-392-3977
carries clothing, accessories, and home decor from artisan go to website
cooperatives all over the world. Invite the store manager to
bring products into your classroom and talk about fair trade.
Simpatico Coffee A local entrepreneur and business owner, invite Alex Fink into Business phone: 616-953-0534
your business, economics, world language, foods, or social go to website
studies class to talk about the coffee industry in Mexico and
importance of farmer cooperatives and their economic impact.
Community Sustainability Here is a collection of community sustainability resources and Visit website
Partnership organizations.
Van Andel Global Trade A great resource for business and economics classes. Invite a Office phone: 616-331-6811
Center, Grand Valley guest speaker into your classroom to talk about the global go to website
State University competencies needed to be successful in international business.
Global Health Clinical Perfect for health classes and science or social science courses Visit website
Scholars discussing worldwide health issues. Invite a medical resident to
your classroom that understands the global competencies
necessary to serve communities across the world and here at home.
West Michigan Refugee Bring the refugee experience into your classroom and the cross- Office phone: 616-247-9611
Education & Cultural Center cultural skills necessary to thrive in a new community. Visit website
Institute for Global Education A local area non profit providing resources for peace education and Phone: 616-454-1642
events to raise awareness for global issues. Visit website