Pi Sigma Alpha

Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, was established at the University of Texas in 1920. It is the only national honor society for college and university students of government. There are currently 621 chapters of Pi Sigma Alpha around the United States, including the Kappa Phi chapter at Grand Valley State University. https://www.apsanet.org/~psa/

Initiation into to Pi Sigma Alpha is a prestigious award for upper division students who have demonstrated consistent excellence in political science and related majors and minors. Initiation into Pi Sigma Alpha also establishes one's eligibility to participate in Pi Sigma Alpha scholarship and internship grant programs, and to publish research in the Pi Sigma Alpha Undergraduate Journal of Politics. For information about eligibility requirements and campus activities contact Paul J. Cornish, Advisor to the Kappa Phi chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, at (616) 331-3502 or [email protected].

Spotlights

James Spaanstra Spotlight

James Spaanstra

Energy and Natural Resources Attorney

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Khalil Rahal

Khalil Rahal, Assistant County Executive at Wayne County at Wayne County

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Jill Grifhorst

Jill Grifhorst, Event Coordinator for the U.S. Supreme Court

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News

Victor Cardenas '00 2024 Alumni Service Award Recipient

Victor Cardenas '00 2024 Alumni Service Award Recipient

Victor Cardenas' life has been characterized by service to the public and Grand Valley. Cardenas graduated from GVSU in 2000 with a bachelor's degree in political science. He earned a master's degree in public affairs from Indiana University and executive

Sep 30, 2024

Professor Zinman Publishes New Book

Professor Zinman Publishes New Book

Professor Zinman's new book, America's First Wartime Election, is set to release this November. This will be his second book published with the University Press of Kansas.

Sep 25, 2024

PLS and IR Alumni Starting Law School

PLS and IR Alumni Starting Law School

PLS Alum Charlotte Doran is one of the GVSU Political Science and International Relations alumni starting law school this fall. Charlotte is attending the University of Michigan Law School.

Sep 18, 2024

Hoogwerf Presents Research at APSA Annual Conference

Hoogwerf Presents Research at APSA Annual Conference

GVSU student Nancy Hoogwerf attended this year's American Political Science Association conference to present climate policy research with Professor Schneider.

Sep 9, 2024

McGhee wins 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad

McGhee wins 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad

Aaron McGhee is the winner of the 2024 Zeeb Scholarship for Study Abroad.

Jul 3, 2024

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Events

ENS Fall 2024 Sustainability Showcase (Nov 18 - Nov 23)

November 21, 2024 All Day

You're invited to learn about the research projects, innovative designs, and assessments that students in the Environmental and Sustainability Studies (ENS) Program have been working on this semester.  Starting...

Secchia Breakfast Lecture - The Impact and Application of Artificial Intelligence

November 21, 2024 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

PANELISTS: Dr. Anthony Chang, Founder and CEO, BAMF Health Mike Marsiglia, CEO, Atomic Object Danche Gjorghievski, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President, ADAC Automotive MODERATOR: Keith...

3rd Thursday Alumni Pop-Up with Cuddle Buddys

November 21, 2024 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Stop by the Laker Store on Monroe Center on Thursday, November 21 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. for a special Alumni Pop-Up Shop with GVSU alum Amanda Morton, the owner of Cuddle Buddys. Cuddle Buddys...

Global Community Night

November 21, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for the culmination of Global Horizons Week by enjoying international cuisine with other folks interested in global issues & cultures!

Gen Z Voices: If We Were President

November 21, 2024 6:00 PM

The 11th Annual Padnos/Sarosik Civil Discourse Symposium is planned for November 21, 2024 and will be led by Dr. Greg Warsen, Endowed Professor of Civil Discourse and Graduate Program...

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