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Jamie Bash
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Amy Fuerstenau
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Emily Brown
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News
Ozinga Starting Law School at Case Western
IR alum Kyla Ozinga is starting law school at Case Western
Sep 16, 2025
IR and PLS Alumni Starting Law School
PLS, IR and Human Rights alum Taylor Bessinger is attending the University of Illinois College of Law
Sep 12, 2025
Diven Honored with Award
Professor Polly Diven received the 2025 Hillman-Orr Award from the World Affairs Council of West Michigan.
Jun 23, 2025
Avabella Madison awarded the Batchelder Political Science Scholarship
The Political Science Department is pleased to recognize Avabella Madison as our Batchelder Scholar for the 2025-2026 academic year.
May 13, 2025
Events
Global Laker Story Slam INT 100/201 APPROVED
November 12, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
GVSU students & alumni who studied abroad or are international will be sharing their stories from around the globe! Are YOU a GVSU student or alumni who participated in a study abroad?...
Love is a Battle: James Baldwin's Patriotism featuring Nicholas Buccola
November 12, 2025 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
What does it mean to love a country when it does not necessarily love you back? Join the Political Science Department as Professor Nicholas Buccola discusses the role love plays in James Baldwin's...
Diwali Celebration - Indian Student Association
November 15, 2025 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Indian Student Association invites you to their annual Diwali Celebration! Join us for prayer, performances, dinner, and dancing.
Thinking Globally: Cultural Meanings of Food (Approved INT 100/201)
November 17, 2025 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for a cultural conversation exploring food, language, and cultural identity. We'll dive into the cultural history behind various international dishes, discovering how culture, language,...
Fellowships Information Session: Planning to apply for the Gilman? Exploring Fulbright? Interested in the NSF Goldwater for students planning on graduate research in STEM? Curious about fellowship opportunities generally?
November 20, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Welcome! Join us to explore the world of nationally competitive fellowships. Planning to apply for the Gilman to help defray the cost of GVSU undergraduate study abroad? Exploring Fulbright or another...