Each academic year, the Institute selects a particular theme that is relevant, timely, and of global significance. Over the course of an entire school year, scholars and policymakers from around the world visit campus to lecture, lead small group discussions, share meals with students, and visit classes.

Past seminars have included topics such as “Democracy and the World: 2005”; "China and the Pacific Rim”; and "Understanding the Global Media.”

Click here to view the seminar series for 2010-2011.

Click here to view the seminar series for 2008-2009.

Click here to view the seminar series for 2007-2008.

Click here to view the seminar series for 2006-2007.

Click here to view the seminar series for 2005-2006.


The Institute believes the greatest lesson in leadership is to provide Culver students with the opportunity to interact with leaders from all walks of life, leaders who are making a difference in the world. The GSI seeks to nurture the risk-taker, the romantic, the adventurer—students with the imagination and courage to believe they, too, can make a difference