Episode 4: Megan Rydecki, Claudia Bajema, Danmike Thompson | Reflections on Patriotism The Hauenstein Center Collection

The fourth episode of this series features three guests alongside Maddy Miller & Kahler Sweeney...

- Megan Rydecki, director of the Hauenstein Center

- Claudia Bajema, GV retiree & Hauenstein Center advisory board member

- Danmike Thompson, pastoral ministry in Grand Rapids



In this episode, the group talks through the importance of allowing space for people to change their minds. Claudia says we have an obligation to use our talents to serve our communities and Megan brings in her insights from traveling around the world to the conversation. Danmike says “saying I’m really into politics but I only vote is like saying I’m really into food and I only eat once every four years.”



Reflections on Patriotism: April 18 | 6 pm | Loosemore Auditorium

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Other Reflections on Patriotism episodes:


Episode 1: Abby Sachs, Shelley Irwin, Neal Buckwalter


Episode 2: Samuel Jacobs, Randy Cotts, Faye Richardson-Green


Episode 3: Brooks Twist, Russ Climie, Mohamed Ndiaye


Episode 5: Hannah Hosfelt, Brooke Clement



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