News & Events

Global Human Rights and Human Trafficking - a combined Pre-Law [Lunch] and Career Breakfast Program

• 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• Wed, November 11, 2020

Election 2020: What Can We Expect Now?

• 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
• Thu, November 5, 2020
• Virtual via WebEx

Election Day Events

• 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
• Tue, November 3, 2020

Summer Desserts (in lieu of the beach on Labor Day): Pre-Law Program Kick-off

• 4:00 – 4:55 p.m.
• Mon, September 7, 2020
• DeVos Communication Building

Is the Founder's Constitution Dead or Alive

• 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
• Thu, August 27, 2020

Calvin Connections: Political Science & Pre-Law

• 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
• Thu, August 6, 2020

Career Breakfast with Sara Ladd, Combating Human Trafficking - CANCELED

• 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
• Thu, April 16, 2020
• Political Science Department Conference Room

Career Breakfast with Becky Buursma, International Relations and Democracy Development

• 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
• Wed, February 26, 2020
• Political Science Department Conference Room

Great Decisions Global Discussion Series

• 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
• Tue, February 11, 2020
• Covenant Fine Arts Center Recital Hall

Path to Justice

• 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
• Tue, January 21, 2020
• Covenant Fine Arts Recital Hall

Expert analyzes GOP nominee scenarios

With the Iowa Caucus about a week away, political science professor Doug Koopman analyzes GOP nominee scenarios. January 21,2016

Walking Boldly: Paulina Heule

Paulina Heule '15 is a paralegal at a large international law firm. July 31,2015

Pursuing truth at the intersection

The Henry Symposium provides scholars, practitioners and the general public with an opportunity to engage in timely conversations at the crossroads of religion and politics. April 28,2015

An expert's take on the state of the Republican party

Political science prof Kurt Pyle answers a trio of questions about the identity of the Republican party as they make a run at the White House in 2016. April 22,2015

Semester in D.C. opens new doors for students

Seniors Ryan Struyk and Cristina Ureña used Calvin's semester program in Washington, D.C. as a springboard to future internship and job opportunities. May 20,2014

Faculty Profile: Joel Westra

Joel Westra’s path to becoming a political science professor began from a childhood fascination with maps and militaries. June 21,2013

New Henry Chair takes a global focus

Kevin den Dulk says students must focus on Asia and the global south. January 2,2013

A Fulbright to teach in Taiwan

This fall, Senior Ryan DeVries will teach English in an ESL classroom in Kaohsiong, Taiwan. May 3,2012

Q&A: Wikileaks

Two professors—one of computer science and one of political science—discuss Wikileaks. December 13,2010