Honors College’s Daniel Williams to highlight leadership lessons at lecture series
Williams, one of Grand Rapids’ most influential young leaders, will his share insights during the Frederik Meijer Lecture Series and Wheelhouse Talks.
Nov 4, 2025
Welcome to the Hauenstein Center
As a PRESIDENTIAL STUDIES center, we routinely invite authors and historians to share their research and works. Topics include presidential history, American democracy, and celebrations of national holidays like Constitution Day, Veterans Day, and Presidents’ Day.
The PETER C. COOK LEADERSHIP ACADEMY is a leadership development program for GVSU students, offering a cohort of 60 students a year unique opportunities for reflection, engagement, and learning with and from a diverse cohort of their peers throughout the academic year.
The COMMON GROUND INITIATIVE is West Michigan’s premier forum for the promotion of civic engagement and curiosity on the issues facing our region, nation, and world. The initiative invites leaders and scholars to engage in dialogue across divides and model the common ground approach for our community.
Upcoming Events
The Wheelhouse Talks featuring Daniel Williams
November 7, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Daniel Williams joins us to share lessons learned over 20 years of leadership experience working in education, philanthropy, community engagement, and leading institutions such as the Steelcase Foundation,...
Veterans Day Luncheon
November 11, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Grand Valley State University's Office of the President and Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies invite you to join us this Veterans Day as we come together to honor the service and...
One Man's Freedom: The Struggle Over an American Ideal featuring Nicholas Buccola
November 13, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Come hear the dramatic untold story of Barry Goldwater and Martin Luther King Jr.’s decade-long clash over the meaning of freedom and how their conflicting visions still divide American politics. Join...
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Former U.S. NATO ambassadors to headline Hauenstein Center summit
Led by moderator Hank Meijer, the bipartisan panel will explore NATO’s position on the world stage as it deals with the complex international issues shaping its future.
Oct 23, 2025
Hauenstein Center hosts Constitution Day event on presidency, rulemaking
The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies presents its annual Constitution Day Celebration, welcoming law professor Ilan Wurman to discuss the process of rulemaking at the federal level.
Sep 12, 2025