Mario Amaya-Velazquez
Amaya Appointed to Development Analyst Position with the Obama Foundation
Study Abroad
International Relations students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of GVSU's many study abroad opportunities.
Click here for our helpful Study Abroad Guide for IR
Also, check out GVSU's Padnos International Centers, an incredible resource for students contemplating study abroad.
The GVSU Political Science department has recently developed a GVSU Partnership Student Exchange program with two universities in Perugia, Italy, the sister city of Grand Rapids. Students are expected to have completed the equivalent of four semesters of Italian language to participate. Click here for a brochure.
Spotlights
Tim Zeeb
2002 Graduate Becomes Managing Director at Conway MacKenzie
Megan Murphy
Project Manager at Community Research Institute
Clair (Radyko) Scheiderer
Attorney for Freedom House Represents Asylum Seekers
Autumn Modena
2015 Graduate Founder of RefuTea
News
Reuben Wins Scholarship to Attend the World Affairs Council National Conference
Tristan Reuben wins scholarship to attend the National Conference of the World Affairs Conference in Washington, DC.
Oct 13, 2022
GVSU Students Attend the National Security Seminar in Washington, DC
11 GVSU students spent one week in Washington studying US national security issues.
Sep 12, 2022
New Faculty Member: Professor Camarillo
Professor C. Tyler Godines Camarillo joins the Political Science Department as a new assistant professor this semester. Professor Camarillo attended the University of Texas at San Antonio for his undergraduate degree in Political Science.
Aug 26, 2022
Craig Wins GV in DC Scholarship
The Political Science Department is pleased to announce that Samantha Craig is our GV in DC Scholarship winner for 2022.
Jun 21, 2022
Recent Grad Interns with Czech Consulate
Stepan Loffelmann is busy with his summer internship at the Consulate of the Czech Republic in Chicago.
May 24, 2022
Events
Us-Afghanistan/Taliban Relations And The Human Rights of Afghan Women: Presented By Ahmad Farid Hassanzadah
March 23, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Farid Hassanzadah has worked extensively with the United Nations, the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC) and international non-government organizations to promote human rights...
Pho2Night
March 31, 2023 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Vietnamese Cultural Association presents our annual Phß Night! This year our event will be on Friday, March 31st, 2023, from 6PM-10PM at the Fredrick Meijer Honors Colledge in the Neimeyer...
K-Pop Unleashed 2023
April 2, 2023 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
K-Pop Unleashed is K-Pop Group Evolution's annual dance and cultural showcase. This event features performances and discussions from both Grand Valley clubs and other organizations in the Grand...
Virtual Info Session: Graduate Fellowships for Foreign Service: Payne, Rangel, Pickering
April 5, 2023 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
The USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program seeks to attract outstanding individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency...
Native Truths: Re-Centering Who Tells the Story (SSD Keynote Panel) INT 100/201 APPROVED!
April 11, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
This year, the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship is collaborating with the Field Museum to host a panel of museum staff, scholars, and community members. Moderated by Levi Rickert,...