Kara Cook
Policy Advisor, Executive Office of Governor Whitmer
Study Abroad
Political Science students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of GVSU's many study abroad opportunities.
Click here for our helpful Study Abroad Guide for PLS
Also, check out GVSU's Padnos International Center an incredible resource for students contemplating study abroad.
The GVSU Political Science department has recently developed a GVSU Partnership Student Exchange program with two universities in Perugia, Italy, the sister city of Grand Rapids. Students are expected to have completed the equivalent of four semesters of Italian language to participate. Click here for more information.
Spotlights
Andrew Plague
Associate Attorney at Jenner & Block
Jordan Meagher
Parks Planner for Metro Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee
Richard Damstra
Richard Damstra, Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia
Jeanine Anderson
Senior Legal Counsel at Equinix
News
Pullins Wins Outstanding Paper Award
Sarah D. Pullins is the winner of the Outstanding Paper Award for Political Science and International Relations.
May 3, 2024
Retirement Tribute: Professor Michelle Miller-Adams
The Political Science Department congratulates Professor Michelle Miller-Adams on her retirement.
Apr 15, 2024
GV in DC Scholarship Winner: Jackson Tisdale
Jackson Tisdale is the recipient of the GV in DC Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year.
Apr 5, 2024
Student named as Truman Scholarship Finalist
Junior Nancy Hoogwerf becomes fifth Laker to receive honor.
Mar 20, 2024
Tafel Recognized for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Tafel wins Pew Teaching Excellence Award
Feb 19, 2024
Events
GVSU Denver Alumni Happy Hour
May 10, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us at the ViewHouse BallPark in Denver to connect with fellow alumni! Enjoy games, cabanas, and picnic tables in the ViewHouse courtyard. Tickets are $30 and include appetizers and 2 drink tickets. Parking:...
Virtual Information Session: Fulbright US Student Program (English Teaching Assistantship and Study/Research)
May 15, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Interested in teaching English abroad as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA)? Curious about the Fulbright Study/Research (S/R) grants for US students seeking support for a year of funded graduate...
Understanding & Preventing Burnout - Virtual Workshop
May 15, 2024 12:00 PM
Feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of burnout? You're not alone. In today's demanding work environment, many professionals struggle with chronic stress and its negative effects. Join...
GVSU Night at Nationals Park
May 21, 2024 6:45 PM - 9:30 PM
Join the GVSU Washington D.C. Alumni Network for a fun-filled night under the lights at Nationals Park! Enjoy a baseball game and mingle with fellow alumni. All ticket sales include a donation to...
Hidden Wounds of War Conference 2024
May 23, 2024 All Day
How can we better serve those who serve and have served us? All too often our veterans, medical service workers, and first responders experience psychological trauma in silence and bring the hardship...