Grand Valley International Relations

Welcome to International Relations (IR) at GVSU!

Are you interested in international events and trends? Can you envision a career in global affairs, international business, or law? Have you imagined working for a multinational corporation or an international non-profit institution? The IR program is a good place for you to start.

IR equips majors and minors with the tools they need to understand global and international trends. Our students seek to understand issues of global importance, including development, the environment, security, human rights, migration, and the interconnections between governance, economics, power, and identity.

Our curriculum includes a strong interdisciplinary core, enhanced by a flexible set of electives that allow you to configure your studies to meet your own interests.

Please explore our website and contact our Program Director, Professor Polly Diven, (divenp@gvsu.edu) for additional information.

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Events

Investigating the Digital Frontier: Cybersecurity and Journalism (APPROVED INT 100/201)

March 25, 2025 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Dina Temple-Raston is an investigative journalist perhaps best known for her work at NPR, where she covered topics such as terrorism, intelligence, and cybersecurity. Now at Recorded Future News, she...

Prison Based Higher Education Rights

March 27, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

A prisoner from Bellamy Creek will zoom in to discuss his journey in higher education while incarcerated. The audience will be free to ask him questions about his experiences.

Noche de Gala

March 29, 2025 8:00 PM

A fancy evening of music, dancing, and paying homage to the glamour of Latinoamérica. There will be a DJ playing Latino-based music of all genres all night, so, dress up, bring your...

Kpop Unleashed 2025

March 30, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Kpop Group Evolution (KGE) is a Korean culture and dance organization. We use Korean pop music and cultural presentations as a way to learn more about Korean culture. No dance experience is needed...

Piñata Making

April 2, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

During this event, students will gain hands-on experience in the traditional art of piñata making, a vibrant and culturally significant craft in Hispanic culture. They will explore the history...

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