Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies


Truth behind Middle East turmoil and geopolitics discussed at Hauenstein Center event

A brief exploration of today's headlines shows a world dealing with crisis - disease epidemics, sectarian violence and crushing poverty, to name a few.

Oct 1, 2014



Historian to discuss birth of espionage in America at two events

Discussion of espionage in the United States today often revolves around the NSA, Edward Snowden, WikiLeaks and the CIA. But in the late 1700s, a tale of espionage and deceitful maneuvering took place that would change the history of the nation and the world.

Sep 3, 2014



Baker awarded Hauenstein Center Fellowship medal

Former U.S. Secretary of State James Baker delivered an address that honored the life and service of former President Gerald R. Ford, and was awarded the Col. Ralph W. Hauenstein Fellowship in front a full house at the Amway Grand Hotel's Ambassador Ballroom June 14.

Jul 14, 2014



Last day of Hauenstein Center summit features Lubbers, Nelson

The final day of a summit hosted by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley featured a presentation on the value of the liberal arts from Arend D. Lubbers, president emeritus of Grand Valley, along with Chris Nelson, president of St. John's University in Annapolis, Maryland.

Jun 13, 2014


Second day of Hauenstein Common Ground summit kicks off

The second day of the Hauenstein Center's Common Ground summit is underway in Loosemore Auditorium, kicked off by Matthew Woessner, a conservative scholar from Penn State University.

Jun 12, 2014