Pi Sigma Alpha

Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, was established at the University of Texas in 1920. It is the only national honor society for college and university students of government. There are currently 621 chapters of Pi Sigma Alpha around the United States, including the Kappa Phi chapter at Grand Valley State University. https://www.apsanet.org/~psa/

Initiation into to Pi Sigma Alpha is a prestigious award for upper division students who have demonstrated consistent excellence in political science and related majors and minors. Initiation into Pi Sigma Alpha also establishes one's eligibility to participate in Pi Sigma Alpha scholarship and internship grant programs, and to publish research in the Pi Sigma Alpha Undergraduate Journal of Politics. For information about eligibility requirements and campus activities contact Paul J. Cornish, Advisor to the Kappa Phi chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, at (616) 331-3502 or [email protected].

Spotlights

Richard Damstra Spotlight

Richard Damstra

Richard Damstra, Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia

Chelsea Kendziorski Spotlight

Chelsea Kendziorski

Student Summer Scholar 2014

Ryan Meyer Spotlight

Ryan Meyer

Ryan Meyer, Program Manager for the American College of Cardiology.

Lindsay (Schachtner) Ryan Spotlight

Lindsay (Schachtner) Ryan

Lindsay Ryan, Chief of Staff, Congressman John Moolenaar

Greg Robinson Spotlight

Greg Robinson

Greg Robinson, Associate Professor and Chair of Political Science at Binghamton University (SUNY) in New York

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News

PLS and IR Alumni Starting Law School

PLS and IR Alumni Starting Law School

PLS Alum Charlotte Doran is one of the GVSU Political Science and International Relations alumni starting law school this fall. Charlotte is attending the University of Michigan Law School.

Sep 18, 2024

Hoogwerf Presents Research at APSA Annual Conference

Hoogwerf Presents Research at APSA Annual Conference

GVSU student Nancy Hoogwerf attended this year's American Political Science Association conference to present climate policy research with Professor Schneider.

Sep 9, 2024

McGhee wins 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad

McGhee wins 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad

Aaron McGhee is the winner of the 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad.

Jul 3, 2024

Pullins Wins Outstanding Paper Award

Pullins Wins Outstanding Paper Award

Sarah D. Pullins is the winner of the Outstanding Paper Award for Political Science and International Relations.

May 3, 2024

Retirement Tribute: Professor Michelle Miller-Adams

Retirement Tribute: Professor Michelle Miller-Adams

The Political Science Department congratulates Professor Michelle Miller-Adams on her retirement.

Apr 15, 2024

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Events

Careers with a Cause - Student Philanthropy Week

September 23, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Are you passionate about making a difference in the world and looking for a career that aligns with your values? Discover how to turn your purpose into a profession in this free, virtual session during...

Virtual Info Session: Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) & Inclusive Student Support

September 23, 2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Interested in intensive language study abroad? Join the CLS Director and Assistant Manager for Outreach and Selection to learn about inclusive student support with the CLS Program. The CLS Program...

The 2024 Election: Issues that Matter for College Students

September 23, 2024 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM

Join Political Science and International Relations faculty, students, and staff at our annual back-to-school open house for a discussion of key issues for college students to consider as we approach...

Identity Theft

September 24, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join Sarah Bailey '18 and Jessie Smeltzer to learn how to protect yourself from identity theft. We will identify the methods used by identity thieves to steal personal information. Learn what information...

Virtual Gilman Writing Workshop - Workshopping your Essay Drafts - Approaching the Finish Line!

September 24, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Gilman Program Application Is Now Open!  You'll have thoughtful, engaging essay drafts developing at this point - Now is the time to reflect, revise, consider voice and audience!...

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