Shelly Greendyk
2018 Graduate Lands Job with DOD
Weather alert: GVSU will move to REMOTE STATUS for Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.
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Spotlights
Mario Amaya-Velazquez
Amaya Appointed to Development Analyst Position with the Obama Foundation
Lizzie Heyboer
Organizing Program Manager for the Western US, Swing Left
David Johnson
Graduate of Georgetown Law School, General Counsel and Strategic Advisor at The Giving Block, Miami, FL
Dorothy Sewe
International Refugee Work in Grand Rapids
News
Robach attends the National Conference of the World Affairs Council as a Student Scholar
Olivia Robach (PLS and IR double major) earned a scholarship to join student scholars from around the US to attend the annual conference of the World Affairs Council in Washington, DC in November 2025.
Dec 3, 2025
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
Events
Philippine Culture Night - Tied by Tides
January 31, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Filipinx American Student Association at Grand Valley State would like to formally invite you to celebrate our 3rd Annual Philippine Culture Night! It'll be in the Grand River Room at the Kirkhof...
Reporting on Key Issues in China and Taiwan with Emily Feng
February 3, 2026 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Join NPR correspondent Emily Feng for an exploration of identity and belonging in China, highlighting the intersection of politics, ideology, and everyday life under Xi Jinping, based on her on-the-ground...
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?
February 10, 2026 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...
Real Talk: Social Sciences Edition
February 10, 2026 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Gain inside information on career paths, resumes, interviewing, networking, and other career-related concepts that you can start using TODAY as a student by rotating between stations led by GVSU alumni...
Drop-In Days of Service
February 13, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Drop-in Days of Service are on-campus opportunities for students to "drop in" and complete service projects for service hours. Click here for additional information