Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies
Ambassador Carla Hills to receive GVSU's Hauenstein Fellowship Medal
Grand Valley's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will present Ambassador Carla Hills, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Trade Representative, with the Hauenstein Fellowship Medal, one of the highest honors the university can give.
Jun 26, 2017
Election results underscore importance of understanding Midwest culture, history
ýWhen President Trump won the election, many experts were shocked by the outcome. States including Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin turned the tide of what had been predicted to be a near-certain victory for Clinton into an electoral victory for Trump. The unexpected victory for Trump underscores the importance of understanding the Midwest, a massive segment of the country that's often dismissed by east- and west-coast political thinkers as "flyover country" and better known for agriculture and manufacturi
May 31, 2017
Hauenstein Center to host annual PTSD conference
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University will host the annual "Hidden Wounds of War" conference to address issues surrounding PTSD and traumatic brain injury, while increasing awareness of the conditions and educate the community about treatments and resources available to wounded veterans and their families.
May 6, 2017
Conservative/Progressive Summit to take on political upheaval in America
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University will bring together more than two dozen nationally renowned scholars and writers to discuss the most difficult issues of modern American life and politics.
May 1, 2017
Leadership expert to conclude 2017 Wheelhouse Talks series
The 2016-17 Wheelhouse Talks series hosted by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will conclude on April 27 with a keynote address by leadership expert Barbara Kellerman, who will discuss "Contextual Leadership for an Uncertain Future."
Apr 25, 2017
Does getting mad about politics work? Philosopher to discuss anger in politics at Hauenstein Center event
Politics in the United States today is an exceptionally divisive topic, and has generated significant anger among many political circles -- an emotional response that influential philosopher Martha Nussbaum will argue isn't the best way to generate change.
Mar 21, 2017
"Start With Why" speaker to present at Hauenstein Center Wheelhouse Talk
Grand Valley's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies will host Stephen Shedletzky, head engagement officer of the well-known "Start With Why" program at the March 15 Wheelhouse Talk in the L.V. Eberhard Center.
Mar 7, 2017
Laker Academic Center director to speak at Wheelhouse Talk Feb. 10
Damon Arnold knows all about struggling with education, but he also knows about perseverance and empowering others.
Feb 6, 2017
Best-selling author H.W. Brands to address Truman, MacArthur conflict at Hauenstein Center event
A popular U.S. general and an extremely unpopular president were central characters in a political drama that unfolded in the 1950s in the United States, and distinguished historian H.W. Brands will discuss the showdown between President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur at an event on February 9.
Feb 3, 2017
Environmental policy expert kicks off 2017 Wheelhouse Talks
ýJulie Metty Bennett, an expert on public policy and environmental issues in Michigan, will discuss leadership and the environment at a Wheelhouse Talk on January 20.
Jan 19, 2017
