Plans for the building once known as the Kendall Center in Battle Creek will, once again, include a focus on education.
The building was once the site of Western Michigan University’s Battle Creek presence. Grand Valley State University’s plans for the building as a food innovation hub is a partnership with W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek Unlimited and the Battle Creek Public Schools.
Dr. Kara Van Dam discusses the plans, which are part of the GVSU hybrid learning structure called Omni – which includes a planned restaurant.
Episode Resources
GVSU June 2024 Kendall Center Announcement
GVSU Omni Explained
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Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8:00 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.
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