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Careers in Political Science and International Relations -- March 27

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

5:00-6:30 p.m. 308 PADNOS

Meet some locally based alumni as well as members of the Political Science and International Relations faculty, who will share their experiences, tips, and suggestions for establishing a rewarding career with a degree in Political Science and International Relations.

All PLS/IR majors, minors, and students considering PLS and/or IR are welcome.  If you have friends who have not yet declared a major, feel free to bring them with you.

Snacks and beverages provided.

SPREAD THE WORD!

 

The Arab Awakening: An Update

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

2266 Kirkhof Center

6:45 - 8:15 p.m.

Join us for a Roundtable Discussion with the following GVSU professors:

James Goode (HST), Sebastian Maisel (MES / MLL), Gamal Gasim (MES / PLS), Heather Tafel (PLS), and Paul Cornish (PLS, moderator)

and Wael Berjaoui, MD / BA (PLS)

 

 

Sponsored by Kappa Phi Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha -- The National Political Science Honor Society -- and the Department of Political Science

Syria 101: A Panel Discussion on Thursday, February 28

Begins at 6:30 p.m. in Kirkhof 2270

Prof. Gamal Gasim (MIddle East Studies and Political Science), Prof. Jim Goode (History), and Prof. Sebastian Maisel (Modern Languages) will discuss Syria's history, culture, and the ongoing civil war.

Desserts and refreshments will be available.

Organized by the International Relations Organization

 

Africa and the European Union: A Strategic Partnership

Edited by Dr. Jack Mangala of the African and African American Studies (AAAS) and Political Science (PLS) Departments, this recently published book "offers a thorough and first comprehensive investigation of the JAES [Joint Africa - EU Strategy], which has set the stage for the most advanced form of interregionalism in international relations." For more information, see the book listing at Palgrave MacMillan's website. 

Anti-US Protests in the Middle East

Greetings from the Padnos International Center!

We would like to invite you to attend a panel on the recent protests in the Arab/Muslim world taking place:  

Thursday, October 4th

6:30pm

Kirkhof Center, Room 2215

The panel consists of:

 

Sebastian Maisel, Polly Diven, Barb Roos, Doug Kindschi and Samia Fitouri. Coeli Fitzpatrick will act as moderator.

 

For more information please visit: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/468063753233961/

Arab World Awakening Revisited: One Year Later

Arab World Awakening Revisited: One Year Later

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

6-8 p.m.

Kirkhof Center, Room 2270

 

Roundtable Discussion:

 Professor Jim Goode, History and Middle East Studies

 Professor Sebastian Maisel, Arabic and Middle East Studies

 Professor Gamal Gasim, Political Science and Middle East Studies

 Professor Thomas Walker, Political Science and International Relations

 Wael Berjaoui, MD, Member of the Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society

 

Chaired by: Professor Heather Tafel, Political Science

 

 Sponsored by 

 Kappa Phi Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha -

The National Political Science Honor Society

Department of Political Science

 

Open to the public & GVSU faculty, staff and students

Contact information: Dr. Paul Cornish at cornishp@gvsu.edu or 616/331-3502

 

Mlive.com also featured an article on this upcoming event.

 

Dr. Walhof Selected to Deliver "Last Lecture"

On Thursday, March 15 at 5:30 pm. Professor at Darren Walhof will be giving his "last lecture" in Pierre Marquette room, inside of the Kirkof Center. The event will be hosted by the GVSU Student Senate. There will be refreshments and dessert. This is an excellent opportunity to hear wise words from a well respected professor.

Michael Sandel Lecture and Related Panel Discussion

 

Michael Sandel of Harvard will be giving a lecture on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 pm (2nd floor Eberhard Center) as part of the CLAS Fall Arts Celebration. His talk is "Justice: What is the Right Thing to Do?" 

http://www.gvsu.edu/fallarts/single_event.htm?eventId=97E72FF7-F0E8-CD5C-9DB681FDC14EA74D

 

In anticipation of his visit, GVSU will host a panel discussion this Thursday. Here are the details:

 

The Lost Art of Democratic Debate?
A Panel Discussion
Charles Pazdernik, Classics
John Uglietta, Philosophy
Kathleen Underwood, History/WGS
Darren Walhof, Political Science

moderated by Paul Cornish, Political Science

In a recent TED talk, Harvard political theorist Michael Sandel argued that our political discourse will be improved only if we learn to argue publicly about our moral convictions and principles of justice. In preparation for Sandel's visit on September 22, this panel will address the terms of political discourse today. Is democratic debate a lost art? Is our current political discourse adequate to the task of governing a diverse and complex society? Is there hope for improving the terms of political debate? What steps might we take in this direction?

 

Thursday, Sept. 15, 4:00-5:15 pm

KC 2215/2216

 

Political Science and International Relations Newsletter

We are very pleased to bring you the first edition of the PLS & IR Newsletter! It contains alumni profiles, news on the latest accomplishments of our students and faculty, and information on various events and scholarships. 

The Arab World Awakening

 

 

The Arab World Awakening 

A Panel Discussion of Recent Events in the Middle East

 

Featuring:

Professor Gamal Gasim, Middle East Studies Program and Political Science

Professor Thomas Walker, Political Science and International Relations

Professor Sebastian Maisel, Arabic and Middle East Studies Program

Professor James Goode, History

Wael Berjaoui, MD, Honors Student 

 

Monday, April 18, 7 pm

Kirkoff Center, Rm. 2266

 

Sponsored by the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society and the International Relations Organization