Richard Damstra
Richard Damstra, Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia
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Richard Damstra, Public Affairs Officer for the U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia
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Dr. Tafel wins Pew Teaching Excellence Award
Feb 19, 2024
Eligibility is open to all students who major in political science or international relations.
Feb 13, 2024
The John T. Batchelder scholarship is funded by a generous grant from the Batchelder family. The scholarship honors Dr. John Thayer Batchelder who served as a Grand Valley State University professor until his retirement in 1997.
Feb 13, 2024
The GV in DC Endowed Scholarship helps Grand Valley students study and intern in Washington, D.C.
Feb 13, 2024
Kuo lectured on what we get right and wrong about China.
Feb 6, 2024
March 20, 2024 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Join us March 20 at noon to learn more about GVSU’s new Alumni Travel Program and find out why our inaugural tour has been voted a #1 favorite for over 20 years! Also learn about our Spring...
March 24, 2024 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
All Grand Valley students and alumni are invited to attend a GVSU/JCPenney Suit-Up Event! This event will include options to participate virtually or in-person. In-person: Come to JCPenney at RiverTown...
March 26, 2024 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The Political Science Department invites you to hear from attorney Adam Sturdivent. After graduating from GVSU, Adam began practicing law in Ohio but returned to Grand Rapids in 2008. Come hear about...
March 26, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Careers in Communication & The Arts allows students to learn more about career opportunities in communications, journalism, writing, film and video, and related sectors. Students will network with...
April 4, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Recent debates over public school curricula, including “anti-CRT” initiatives and attacks on “gender ideology,” have led to a reinvigoration of maternalist politics in the United...