BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GVSU//GVSU Calendar 0.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261014T180000 DTEND:20261014T190000 DESCRIPTION:Hear from GVSU political science faculty as they discuss key issues shaping today'\;s elections. Gain nonpartisan insights\, ask questions\, and deepen your understanding of the topics influencing voters and the democratic process. SUMMARY:DEM 101\: Election Issues Panel with GVSU Political Science Department (INT 100 Approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261017T080000 DTEND:20261017T090000 DESCRIPTION:Make A Difference Day is an annual day of service where students are transported to local community non-profits to participate in service activities. Service activities range from cleaning up the properties to helping in senior homes.\n\n\n\nRegistration will be opening close to Fall Semester! Visit our website for updated info. SUMMARY:Make a Difference Day PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261021T123000 DTEND:20261021T133000 DESCRIPTION: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 English Teaching Assistantship opportunity in Japan\, Spain\, South Korea or elsewhere? Intrigued by Fulbright US Student awards to fund a one-year master's degree in another country? Interested in the NSF Goldwater (for undergraduates \;planning on graduate research in STEM)? Curious about fellowship opportunities generally? Use this zoom link to chat with a GV Fellowships advisor. Bring your questions and your curiosity! There are many fellowship opportunities to explore!Fellowship opportunities fall under three major headings\:Study Abroad\: \;Undergraduate support for study abroad programs administered by Grand Valley.Undergraduate Opportunities\: Summer seminars and internships in the U.S. and beyond\, immersive\, fully-funded intensive language study not connected with Grand Valley (the Critical Languages Scholarship program)\, research at major federal labs in the U.S.\, and international research (DAAD-RISE for STEM research in Germany).Graduate/Post Commencement Opportunities\: \;Support for graduate school in specific countries\, at specific universities or in particular fields\, prestigious internships in peace and security\, nonprofit administration\, public policy\, urban planning\, social justice\, human rights\, and more\, and high-impact gap-year experiences like Peace Corps\, City Year\, JET (teaching English in Japan)\, NALCAP (teaching English in Spain)\, TAPIF (teaching English in France)\, and the Fulbright U.S. Student ETA and S/R programs.For much more information\, visit the GVSU Fellowships website. We are delighted to share these high-impact opportunities with GV students and alumni! \; SUMMARY: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? PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261024T083000 DTEND:20261024T170000 DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Sociological Association is excited to announce its upcoming fall conference\, taking place on October \;23rd and 24th at Grand Valley State University in Allendale\, Michigan. This annual gathering offers sociologists\, scholars\, researchers\, and students an excellent opportunity to share insights\, network\, and engage with the latest developments in the field. October 23rd is an information gathering at Main Street Pub in Allendale\, Michigan\, and on October 24th is the conference. \; \;\n\n\n\nWe are currently accepting presentation submissions from many disciplines that interconnect with sociology. Participants are encouraged to submit their research papers for consideration\, and students should take note that we are also accepting entries for the undergraduate student paper competition. This is a fantastic chance for students to showcase their work and gain recognition among their peers. The deadline for all paper submissions is October 10th\, so make sure to submit your work before then.\n\n\n\nIf you plan to attend\, please note that the conference registration deadline to secure a meal for the luncheon during the keynote address is October 19th. This deadline is essential because it allows us to accurately estimate luncheon attendance and ensure a smooth\, enjoyable dining experience.\n\n\n\nWe are thrilled to announce that this year'\;s keynote speaker will be Dr. Gomez Cervantes\, a former Grand Valley State University alumnus. Dr. Cervantes brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the conference\, and we look forward to hearing her insights.\n\n\n\nFor further information regarding registration\, conference details\, and updates\, please visit our official website at michigansociology.org. We look forward to seeing you there! SUMMARY:Michigan Sociological Association's fall conference PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261028T100000 DTEND:20261028T140000 DESCRIPTION:Cast your ballot right on campus with the Allendale Township Satellite Clerk'\;s Office in the Kirkhof Center. Eligible voters can register to vote\, update their voter registration\, request an absentee ballot\, and vote in person&mdash\;all in one convenient location. Visit the GVSU Votes website for dates\, hours\, and eligibility information. SUMMARY:Vote in Kirkhof PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261028T180000 DTEND:20261028T190000 DESCRIPTION:Test your civic knowledge through fun\, interactive games and friendly competition! Join Linc Up! for an engaging game night where you'\;ll learn about elections\, government\, and voting while connecting with fellow students. SUMMARY:DEM 101\: Election Game Night with Linc Up! PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261029T100000 DTEND:20261029T140000 DESCRIPTION:Cast your ballot right on campus with the Allendale Township Satellite Clerk'\;s Office in the Kirkhof Center. Eligible voters can register to vote\, update their voter registration\, request an absentee ballot\, and vote in person&mdash\;all in one convenient location. Visit the GVSU Votes website for dates\, hours\, and eligibility information. SUMMARY:Vote in Kirkhof PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261030T100000 DTEND:20261030T140000 DESCRIPTION:Cast your ballot right on campus with the Allendale Township Satellite Clerk'\;s Office in the Kirkhof Center. Eligible voters can register to vote\, update their voter registration\, request an absentee ballot\, and vote in person&mdash\;all in one convenient location. Visit the GVSU Votes website for dates\, hours\, and eligibility information. SUMMARY:Vote in Kirkhof PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261103T080000 DTEND:20261103T200000 DESCRIPTION:Make your voice heard by voting on Election Day! Stop by our Election Day celebration for a fun\, nonpartisan event featuring music\, free popcorn\, campus spirit\, and resources to support your voting experience. Don'\;t forget&mdash\;if you'\;re in line by 8\:00 p.m.\, you can still cast your ballot. SUMMARY:Election Day Celebration PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261105T083000 DTEND:20261105T173000 DESCRIPTION:Humans in the Lead\: Community AI Summit\n\nBuilding Trustworthy and Sustainable AI\n\n\n\nThe community AI summit \;brings together the community\, public officials\, business leaders\, policymakers\, community stakeholders\, \;tech industry professionals\, students and professors \;in conversation around the latest issues in AI. \;\n\n\n\nThis conference is free to participants. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. \;\n\n\n\nRSVP here via Luma\n\n\n\nDraft Schedule of Events \;\n\n\n\n8\:30-9\:15am Registration\, Light Breakfast\, Networking\n\n\n\n9\:15am Welcome &\; Opening Remarks\n\n\n\n9\:45am Mainstage Panel\n\nHumans in the Lead\: Environmental Justice\, Sustainability and Our Communities \;\n\n\n\n11\:00 am Concurrent Breakout Sessions | Round 1\n\n\n\n1A Watching the Watchers\: AI\, Surveillance and Public Safety\n\n1B The AI Shift\: What&rsquo\;s Changing in Business and Industry\n\n1C Use It\, Don&rsquo\;t Lose It\: AI and the Future of Human Thinking\n\n\n\n12\:00 noon Lunch and interactive displays\n\n\n\n1\:00pm Keynote (TBA)\n\n\n\n2\:00pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions | Round 2\n\n\n\n2A Relationships in the Age of AI\: Friends\, Mentors or Machines?\n\n2B Level Up\: AI Skills for Work and Life\n\n2C Who Gets Heard? AI\, Social Media and Free Expression\n\n\n\n3\:00pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions | Round 3\n\n\n\n3A AI in Education\: Teaching\, Learning and Trust\n\n3B Scale Smarter\: AI for Nonprofits\, Entrepreneurs and Businesses\n\n3C AI and the Future of Health\: Innovation\, Ethics and Trust\n\n\n\n3\:55 Concluding Mainstage Panel \;\n\nHumans in the Lead\: Governing AI for the Public Good\n\n\n\n4\:35 Closing Remarks\n\n\n\n5pm Networking reception\n\n\n\nIf you would like to be involved or have an idea for a panel\, please contact Dr. Mark Richards\: \;richardm@gvsu.edu\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors\:\n\nGVSU Political Science Department\n\nGVSU College of Computing\n\nGVSU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences\n\nGVSU Koeze \;Business Ethics Initiative\n\nGVSU Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies\n\nScales Consulting\n\n\n\nGrand Valley Political Science Department SUMMARY:Humans in the Lead\: Community AI Summit (INT 100/201 Approved) PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261111T180000 DTEND:20261111T190000 DESCRIPTION:Join the GVSU Center for Civil Discourse for a guided conversation reflecting on the election\, its outcomes\, and what comes next. Engage in respectful dialogue\, share perspectives\, and explore how to stay civically engaged beyond Election Day. SUMMARY:DEM 101\: Post-Election Reflection with the GVSU Center for Civil Discourse PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261113T120000 DTEND:20261113T130000 DESCRIPTION:Welcome! Join us to explore the world of nationally competitive fellowships.Exploring Fulbright or another English Teaching Assistantship opportunity in Japan\, Spain\, South Korea or elsewhere? Intrigued by Fulbright US Student awards to fund a one-year master's degree in another country or to pursue an academic year of research at a host university?  \;Use this zoom link to chat with a GV Fellowships advisor. Bring your questions and your curiosity! There are many fellowship opportunities to explore!Fellowship opportunities fall under three major headings\:Study Abroad\: \;Undergraduate support for study abroad programs administered by Grand Valley.Undergraduate Opportunities\: Summer seminars and internships in the U.S. and beyond\, immersive\, fully-funded intensive language study not connected with Grand Valley (the Critical Languages Scholarship program)\, research at major federal labs in the U.S.\, and international research (DAAD-RISE for STEM research in Germany).Graduate/Post Commencement Opportunities\: \;Support for graduate school in specific countries\, at specific universities or in particular fields\, prestigious internships in peace and security\, nonprofit administration\, public policy\, urban planning\, social justice\, human rights\, and more\, and high-impact gap-year experiences like Peace Corps\, City Year\, JET (teaching English in Japan)\, NALCAP (teaching English in Spain)\, TAPIF (teaching English in France)\, and the Fulbright U.S. Student ETA and S/R programs.For much more information\, visit the GVSU Fellowships website. We are delighted to share these high-impact opportunities with GV students and alumni! \; SUMMARY:Fellowships Information Session (for GVSU Graduate Students)\: Exploring Fulbright? Intrigued by Peace Corps? Curious about fellowship opportunities generally? PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270318T153000 DTEND:20270318T163000 DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in teaching English abroad? Are you curious about studying for a Master's degree abroad? Eager to pursue research with international partners? The Fulbright program might be for you! Join me to learn more!For more Information about Fulbright possibilities and application procedures1) Explore the Fulbright U.S. Student website.2) Search Types of Awards and take a look at which countries Fulbright may take you.3) Explore Fulbright Tutorials to learn more about grant types and eligibility.4) Visit the Getting Started page to learn more about next steps.Graduate students who are interested in a high-impact gap year abroad (teaching English abroad\, pursuing a second Masters degree\, or engaging in an academic year of research with established international partners at a host university or other research organization) are likely to find the Fulbright US Student program to be of interest. Join us to learn more! SUMMARY:Graduate Student - All about the Fulbright US Student Program - Virtual Information Session PRIORITY:3 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR