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Candidate Workshop Free for GVSU Political Science Students

The Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidate workshop on April 29, 5-8:30 p.m.

Realities and Rewards - Hear from successful candidates who will share their personal experiences about public service.

Educate Yourself - Learn about community issues ranging from economic development to criminal justice from distinguished panelists.

Commitment - Learn how careful planning and execution makes for a successful campaign.  Is it your time to participate? Are you ready for the challenge?
Let us help you decide...

Visit the site for more information or to register.

Janessa Stroud, GVSU PLS alum and Vice-President of Government Affairs for the Muskegon Area Chamber of Commerce, has offered to waive the registration fee for political science students. Email her directly to register (jstroud@muskegon.org) or if you are registering online, note "pay at the door" via the online registration and she will waive the fee manually.

Article on New Kalamazoo Promise Book by Dr. Miller-Adams

Mlive is featuring an article about Dr. Miller-Adams' new book on the Kalamazoo Promise, The Power of a Promise: Education and Economic Renewal in Kalamazoo.

Summer and Fall Internship Opportunities

Some recent solicitations that have come to the Political Science Department for internships: Ottawa County Prosecutors Office GOP Internship Fair Scholars at Risk Network Carter Center The US Supreme Court The Grand Rapids Arena District And many more! Please check the "PLS and IR Internships Gateway" on Blackboard to read full descriptions and obtain contact information.

Assessng the Impacts of a Nuclear Iran

Erik Tucker, a former PLS minor who is currently seeking his M.Ed. at GVSU, has recently published an opinion piece entitled, "Weapons of Mass Deterrence: Assessing the Impacts of Nuclear Iran" in Fogged Clarity, which is a new arts review started by West Michigan natives.