We are as eager as all of you to resume the Hauenstein Center’s thought-provoking in-person events. Though in the meantime, in compliance with the Governor’s executive orders, the CDC recommended guidelines, and Grand Valley’s current policies, please join us for live webinar presentations and on-demand footage from events you missed from our exciting lineup of speakers. We are prepared to transition back to in-person events as soon as we are able to gather safely, so stay tuned!
June 24, 2021 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
October 1, 2021 All Day
October 2, 2021 All Day
November 11, 2021 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
September 1, 2025 All Day
Welcome to the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University.
What do we do? We support Grand Valley students and their leadership development. We work to advance knowledge and build community in the following areas:
We are a PRESIDENTIAL STUDIES CENTER. Our special collection of works authored by American presidents has been called “a uniquely valuable resource” by the Library of Congress.
We focus on LEADERSHIP in keeping with the vision of our founder and benefactor, COL Ralph W. Hauenstein, and his friendship with Peter C. Cook. Our primary mission is to foster ethical, effective leadership for the 21st century, and our Peter C. Cook Leadership Academy is at the core of that charge.
We strive to prepare a new generation of leaders to deal effectively with diverse ideas and cultures through our COMMON GROUND INITIATIVE, a program unique in higher education. All of our conferences and events are free and open to the public.
Have you ever listened to a podcast, watched or attended a lecture, read a book/article and wanted to bring the speaker/conversation to your community? Now’s your chance! The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies wants your input on potential speakers, topics, and programs. We’re serious, we want to hear your ideas!
The May 26-27 conference's theme is "The Midwest at the Intersection of Past and Present."
May 24, 2021
The virtual presentation was part of the final installment in the Presidential Roundtable series.
Apr 6, 2021
The discussion will center on lessons learned from earlier challenging eras in U.S. history.
Mar 30, 2021
