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Grand Valley State University Political Science and International Relations Dr. Miller-Adams to Speak on the Kalamazoo Promise at GVSU
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A presentation on an innovative scholarship program and its potential to bring about economic and social change. “Michelle Miller-Adams captures the truly unique story of the Kalamazoo Promise without losing sight of the universal lessons it offers us. The Power...
Grand Valley State University Political Science and International Relations OSU Law to Visit GVSU Tuesday to Meet with Students
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This invitation is from a representative of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, who will be available to meet with students on Tuesday, November 17: Dear Student, On behalf of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law,...
Grand Valley State University Political Science and International Relations
Model Arab League Course -
The Model Arab League provides students an in-depth understanding
of the world’s oldest regional organization and deepens their knowledge
of the history, culture, religion, economics, and politics of both
their assigned country and the region as a whole. Through active
participation in a model, s...tudents develop and sharpen skills in
debate, consensus-building, critical thinking, parliamentary procedure,
and public speaking. By arguing the positions and foreign policy
objectives of the Arab States, model participants gain personal
insights and a meaningful understanding of the issues underlying
U.S.-Arab relations.
GVSU hosts the Michigan Model (Feb. 18-20, 2010). To participate,
students sign up for a class which prepares them for the Michigan Model
simulation. Here is the course information:
MES 380 (section 01), MW 4:30-5:45
Please contact Professor Majd Al-Mallah (almallam@gvsu.edu) for additional information and for class permit to sign up. Limited seats, so act quickly if you are interested.
This
course will count in the comparative or IR category of the political
science program, and as elective credit in the IR program. To have the course credited to your PLS or IR
degree, contact Dr.
Richards or Dr. Diven, respectively.Read More
The Model Arab League provides students an in-depth understanding
of the world’s oldest regional organization and deepens their knowledge
of the history, culture, religion, economics, and politics of both
their assigned country and the region as a whole. Through active
participation in a model, s...tudents develop and sharpen skills in
debate, consensus-building, critical thinking, parliamentary procedure,
and public speaking. By arguing the positions and foreign policy
objectives of the Arab States, model participants gain personal
insights and a meaningful understanding of the issues underlying
U.S.-Arab relations.
GVSU hosts the Michigan Model (Feb. 18-20, 2010). To participate,
students sign up for a class which prepares them for the Michigan Model
simulation. Here is the course information:
MES 380 (section 01), MW 4:30-5:45
Please contact Professor Majd Al-Mallah (almallam@gvsu.edu) for additional information and for class permit to sign up. Limited seats, so act quickly if you are interested.
This
course will count in the comparative or IR category of the political
science program, and as elective credit in the IR program. To have the course credited to your PLS or IR
degree, contact Dr.
Richards or Dr. Diven, respectively.Read More
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Grand Valley State University Political Science and International Relations From Cold War to War on Terror Conference This Friday
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GVSU will host a one-day conference, From Cold War to War on Terror, on Friday, October 16, 2009, in 2266 Kirkhof. The conference will feature keynote speaker Dr. Ido Oren. The conference is free and open to the public. The...
Grand Valley State University Political Science and International Relations MSU Law to Host Information Reception at GVSU
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Michigan State University College of Law Office of Admissions will host an information reception at GVSU on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the DeVos Center Regency Room, 401 W. Fulton St., in Grand Rapids. An RSVP is required...
Grand Valley State University Political Science and International Relations Washington Center Rep. to Visit GVSU on Wednesday
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A representative from The Washington Center, which provides internship and academic seminars in Washington, DC, will be visiting GVSU on Wednesday, September 30. She'll lead an informational session from 1-1:45 in 1104 KC. For those of you who may not...
Grand Valley State University Political Science and International Relations APSA Minority Fellowship Program for Students Applying for Doctoral Programs in Political Science
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From APSA: Dear Colleague, The American Political Science Association (APSA) invites you to encourage your college seniors, who are members of an underrepresented group, to apply to the 2010-2011 APSA Minority Fellowship Program (MFP). In 2009, the MFP celebrated its...
Grand Valley State University Political Science and International Relations
Friday Event: The America We Believe In Does Not Torture
Dr. Marc Falkoff will speak on the U.S. government's abuse of detainees in the war on terror. He will speak at the Cook-DeWitt Center at GVSU at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 25. Dr. Falkoff is an attorney representing 17 inmates at the Guantánamo Bay detention faci...lity of the United States. This event is sponsored by GVSU Amnesty International, the Joseph Stevens Freedom Fund of the GVSU Political Science Department, the Muslim Student Association, and the Meijer Honors College.Read More
Dr. Marc Falkoff will speak on the U.S. government's abuse of detainees in the war on terror. He will speak at the Cook-DeWitt Center at GVSU at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 25. Dr. Falkoff is an attorney representing 17 inmates at the Guantánamo Bay detention faci...lity of the United States. This event is sponsored by GVSU Amnesty International, the Joseph Stevens Freedom Fund of the GVSU Political Science Department, the Muslim Student Association, and the Meijer Honors College.Read More
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Dede Mirabal to Speak at GVSU on Wednesday.
Dede Mirabal, author of the book “Memories “Vivas en el jardin” [Alive in the Garden] [2009, Vintage Publisher], recently presented in New York, will be visiting GVSU to talk with students, professors and community members about Santo Domingo and her family history on Wednesday, September 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. in the Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos campus.
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Grand Valley State University Political Science and International Relations Reminder: Africa in Contemporary International Relations Conference Happening Now
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Grand Valley State University Political Science and International Relations "Luck, Leadership, and Legitimacy in Transitions to Democracy: Lessons from South Africa and the Middle East," Keynote address by Dr. Ian Shapiro, Sterling Professor of Political Science at Yale University. Monday, 9/21, 6-7 pm. Loosemore Auditorium, Grand Rapids.
Grand Valley State University Political Science and International Relations Africa in Contemporary International Relations Conference, Monday and Tuesday, 21-22 September, 2009. Kirkhof Center. Free and open to the community.
Africa in Contemporary International Relations - College of Liberal Arts and Sciences - Grand Valley
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616-331-2495 Fax: 616-331-3675 College of Liberal Arts & Sciences clas@gvsu.edu B-4-232 Mackinac Hall Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI 49401
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Grand Valley State University Political Science and International Relations Dr. Mangala's New Book
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Dr. Jacques Mangala has coauthored a book, Assessing George W. Bush's Africa Policy, which has just been published. The book has been presented to each African head of state and government. Download Assessing George W. Bush's Africa Policy
Grand Valley State University Political Science and International Relations Internship Advice from a GVSU Student
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Political science major Alexis Stanczuk has completed two internships. She graciously agreed to share her advice on internships. Knowing where to find internships is half the problem. The first thing you should know is that everyone offers internships: government office...
