Events and Exhibits Calendar
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The Remarkable Lives and Times of Gerald and Betty Ford In the Lobby ANN ARBOR -- Mrs. Ford's life is celebrated with a special exhibit featuring meticulous reproductions of three historic dresses, plus artifacts and photos. President Ford's life is told through a permanent exhibit of over 100 seldom-seen documents and photos, plus a biographical film. Visitors also can see the office Mr. Ford used during his post-presidential visits to the Library. This lobby exhibit in Ann Arbor has free admission. |
ArtPrize 2012 OUTDOOR ART: INDOOR ART: |
Pro Football and the American Spirit GRAND RAPIDS -- A popular exhibit that has traveled the country tells the story of professional football players and personnel who served our nation in the armed forces from World War II to Desert Storm to the conflict in Afghanistan. |
John J. Miller - The Big Scrum: How Teddy Roosevelt Saved Football Monday October 15, 7:30 pm ANN ARBOR -- John J. Miller, U of M graduate and author of The Big Scrum: How Teddy Roosevelt Saved Football, will speak on his book and the history of college football and the social changes in America that made college football popular. The Big Scrum tells the fascination story of why Teddy Roosevelt thought football was so relevant to American life, and how and why the game he essentially fathered became one of this country’s most important cultural institutions. <<flyer |
Rocky Bleier, Former Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back |
Ira Shapiro ANN ARBOR -- Join us for a lively discussion as Ira Shapiro presents his book, The Last Great Senate: Courage and Statesmanship in Times of Crisis, a sharply focused account of the achievements and bi-partisanship of the U.S. Senate during the 1960s and 1970s. |
Sasha Issenberg ANN ARBOR -- Join us as author and journalist Sasha Issenberg tells the hidden story of the analytical revolution upending the way political campaigns are run in the 21st century |
Holiday Open House GRAND RAPIDS -- Join us as we celebrate the holiday season. Special guest this year will be Susan Ford Bales. Live music, a sing-along, refreshments, and, of course, announcement of the winning Christmas trees will continue our holiday tradition. |
DEADLINES, GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Gerald R. Ford Foundation Research Travel Grants
September 15 Annually
March 15 Annually
ANN ARBOR -- Application deadline. The Gerald R. Ford Foundation awards several
research travel grants of up to $2,000 each in support of research in the holdings
of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. A grant defrays travel, living, and
photocopy expenses of a research trip to the Ford Library. More
information.
Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in
Honor of Robert M. Teeter
April 10 Annually
ANN ARBOR -- Application deadline. A grant of $5000 is awarded
annually to support dissertation research on any aspect of the United
States political process during the latter part of the 20th century. More information.
Last Updated:August 23, 2012