Padnos International Center
GVSU ranks seventh nationally for study abroad
During the previous reporting year, Grand Valley was ranked No. 11 among master's degree-granting institutions. Mark Schaub, interim dean of Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, credited the increase in participation to faculty members who lead programs.
Dec 9, 2019
Global Laker event raises funds for scholarships
The Padnos International Center will host the seventh annual Global Laker Celebration on November 1 at The B.O.B., 20 Monroe Ave. NW in Grand Rapids.
Oct 17, 2019
Brooks College rededicates peace pole
Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies celebrated the 10th anniversary of installation of the Peace Pole September 20, one day before the International Day of Peace.
Sep 23, 2019
Global Café brings together international, domestic students
Global Café, a new initiative on campus to encourage globalization, offers a cozy space for international and domestic students to share their experiences about travel, language and culture.
Sep 16, 2019
New scholarship paves way for first-year students to study abroad
First-year student Matthew D'Anna has traveled to Europe with his family. The biology major said he now looks forward to going to Great Britain by himself. D'Anna was among 40 students who celebrated receiving the Lakers Go Abroad Scholarship during an open house September 6 at the Padnos International Center in Lake Ontario Hall.
Sep 10, 2019
PIC hosts reception for new Peace Corps volunteers
The Padnos International Center hosted a sendoff reception April 23 in the L. William Seidman Center for new graduates who will enter the Peace Corps.
Apr 24, 2019
Two generations choose Kingston for study abroad
Now a world traveler with multiple countries and continents under her belt, Grand Valley alumna Jamie (Keclik) Mahmoud said her love affair with travel started while on a study abroad trip in Kingston, United Kingdom, in 1994.
Apr 16, 2019
Schaub appointed acting dean of Brooks College
Provost Maria C. Cimitile has appointed Mark Schaub, chief international officer, as acting dean of the Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, effective February 25.
Feb 25, 2019
Reception will celebrate study abroad authors
The book "First Around the World" contains more than essays by students describing their experiences while studying abroad. It gives insight into their fears, challenges and triumphs as the first people in their families to travel overseas.
Feb 15, 2019
Faculty, staff selected for delegation to Romania
Six faculty and staff members will travel as a Padnos International Center delegation to the University of Babes-Bolyai (UBB) in Romania next year.
Dec 17, 2018
