Ellyanne Rosenthal
Global Mobility Partner - Europe
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
Jillian Zirnhelt
Jillian Zirnhelt is a Research Officer at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Katrina Maynes
Cambridge University Next for Grand Valley Graduate
Ashley DeBoer VandeBunte
2008 Graduate Director of Meetings for the American Political Science Association
Clair (Radyko) Scheiderer
Attorney for Freedom House Represents Asylum Seekers
News
IR and PLS Alumni Starting Law School
IR Alum Jessica Geisler is starting her JD studies this fall at Wayne Law.
Sep 18, 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
GV IN DC SCHOLARSHIP WINNER: JACKSON TISDALE
Jackson Tisdale is the recipient of the Grand Valley in DC Scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year. The purpose of this alumni-funded scholarship is to assist students in pursuing internship opportunities in Washington, D.C.
Apr 5, 2024
Tafel Recognized for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Tafel wins Pew Teaching Excellence Award
Feb 19, 2024
Events
Democracy 101: Your Voice Matters | Student Voice and Action INT 100/201 APPROVED
September 25, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Democracy 101 is a series of civic engagement informational seminars. Our second session will feature a panel of student leaders from organizations and others around campus who have made change. We...
Virtual Gilman Writing Workshop - Workshopping your Essay Drafts - Approaching the Finish Line!
September 26, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 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!...
Drop-in Days of Service
September 27, 2024 2:00 PM
Drop-in Days of Service are on-campus opportunities for students to "drop in" and complete service projects for service hours. They are located on GVSU's Allendale Campus in Kirkhof...
GVSU Votes! Tabling Downtown
October 1, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
GVSU Votes! tabling to help get students registered to vote, know their plan to vote, and check where they are registered to vote. We want to get the downtown campus engaged and excited! RSVP...
Virtual Gilman Writing Workshop - Putting the Finishing Touches on your Gilman Essays!
October 1, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Gilman Program Application Is Now Open! The Gilman October deadline is approaching! You'll have thoughtful, engaging essay drafts developing at this point - Now is the time to...