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Ashley DeBoer VandeBunte
2008 Graduate Director of Meetings for the American Political Science Association
Steven Richardson
Travel Assistance Coordinator for Youth For Understanding
Jordan Crandell
2014 IR graduate is teaching in Vietnam
Carla Villasana-Acosta
Carla Villasana-Acosta joins the Grand Rapids Community Foundation Staff
News
IR Alum to Receive GVSU Distinguished Alumni Award
Shannon Cohen will be honored on October 27 as part of GVSU's Homecoming.
Oct 25, 2023
Professor Diven Discusses U.S. Foreign Policy & Global Citizenship on Expert Panel
Professor Diven, the director of GVSU's International Relations program, spoke on a panel hosted by the Hausenstein Center for Presidential Studies. The panel addressed America's role in international relations and discussed current foreign policy issues.
Oct 18, 2023
Fleming Wins Zeeb Study Abroad Scholarship
The 2023 Zeeb International Relations Study Abroad Scholarship winner is sophomore Cloey Fleming.
Apr 26, 2023
Iacovone Wins Outstanding Paper Award
Ryan Iacovone is the winner of the Outstanding Paper Award for Political Science and International Relations.
Apr 25, 2023
Koczak and Rusch Win Excellence-in-a-Discipline Awards
Katie Koczak (International Relations) and Aaron Rusch (Political Science) are the 2023 award winners.
Apr 11, 2023
Events
Understanding The Gaza Strip (Panel Discussion)
December 6, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.- The NOTORIOUS Iota Epsilon Chapter, and GVSU�s African/African Studies Program Presents �Understanding The Gaza Strip� Faculty Panel Discussion! As...
Understanding The Gaza Strip (Panel Discussion)
December 6, 2023 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.- The NOTORIOUS Iota Epsilon Chapter, and GVSU�s African/African Studies Program Presents �Understanding The Gaza Strip� Faculty Panel Discussion! As...
Van Andel Global Trade Center's The Business Travelers Series: Navigating France
December 13, 2023 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
France holds abundant opportunities for Michigan businesses poised to establish a fresh market presence or eager to broaden their horizons within this beautiful country. Michigan’s top three...
U.S. Student Fulbright INTERNAL Deadline
August 16, 2024 All Day
The US Student Fulbright program is the flagship international exchange program of the US State Department. There are two basic types of Fulbright awards: English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award and...
U.S. Student Fulbright EXTERNAL Deadline
October 10, 2024 5:00 PM
The US Student Fulbright program is the flagship international exchange program of the US State Department. There are two basic types of Fulbright awards: English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award and...