Richard Damstra
Richard Damstra, Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia
Study Abroad
Political Science students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of GVSU's many study abroad opportunities.
Click here for our helpful Study Abroad Guide for PLS
Also, check out GVSU's Padnos International Center 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 more information.
Spotlights
Joe Gordon
Product Technician at Sydex Computing Systems
Erin (Meteer) Hendges
Campaign Fundraiser Founds Consulting Firm
Megan Koops Fisher
Community Outreach Program Manager for Ready for School
Alan Dunklow
Assistant Attorney General for the State of Maryland
News
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
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
Aaron McGhee is the winner of the 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad.
Jul 3, 2024
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
The Political Science Department congratulates Professor Michelle Miller-Adams on her retirement.
Apr 15, 2024
Events
Digital Transformation and the Future of Computing
September 19, 2024 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
An engaging panel discussion with industry executives Grand Valley State University’s College of Computing is hosting a distinguished speaker and a panel of executives, who will share their...
Trump, Kamala, and the Cuban Revolution
September 19, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Please see the attached flyer for a joint Human Rights/Latin American Studies event on Thursday, September 19th. Dr. Stuart Schussler is visiting to discuss with us the United States’ foreign...
The Blue Dot Experience
September 19, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
An Innovative Response to West Michigan's Tech Talent Shortage Join us for an exclusive event showcasing Blue Dot - Grand Valley State University's innovative response to West Michigan’s...
Virtual Gilman Writing Workshop - Brainstorming Content, Outlining and more - Taking Steps Toward a Successful Application
September 20, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Gilman Program Application Is Now Open! You have started on your essays by opening an application account in the IIE Gilman portal - Congratulations! You will want to work closely with...
Cook Carillon Tower 30th Anniversary Concert Series - Family Weekend Concert
September 21, 2024 12:00 PM
This fall, GVSU will be hosting a Cook Carillon Tower 30th Anniversary Concert Series to celebrate the Carillon Tower’s 30th anniversary in Allendale, and the first one in the series takes...