Alpha Eta Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho International Affairs Honor Society

Interest MeetingSeptember 10, 2012

Amanda Fendrick and James Harmoush

What is Sigma Iota Rho?

An international affairs honor society for juniors and seniors who demonstrate excellence in their field

Sigma- Greek for synesi, meaning prudence

Iota- Greek for ideodoi, meaning ideals

Rho- Greek for rhomi, meaning power

Together, these form the core values of Sigma Iota Rho

Honor Society faculty advisor: Vicki Hunter

Events throughout the year include an induction ceremony dinner with IAFS staff, volunteer events, speakers at meetings, and social events

Membership Requirements

Undergraduate membership

have completed course work in international studies including courses in relevant subject areas of anthropology, economics, foreign languages, geography, history, political science, and other related disciplines;

have attained a junior standing and completed at least twenty-one (21) hours of course work toward the International Relations major or minor, including at least two courses at the 3000 or 4000 levels;

have attained a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher in all courses, and a grade point average of at least 3.3 in international relations courses;

must maintain full-time student status of at least twelve (12) hours to be a voting member or hold an office.

Membership Requirements

Honorary membership

Any person of recognized ability and achievement in the field of international relations, or who made an outstanding contribution to Sigma Iota Rho may be elected to become an honorary member. No more than two such members may be elected in any one academic year. Honorary members shall possess all the privileges of active membership except that of being an officer or council member of the corporation.

Membership Requirements

Participation requirement for all members

1. Attendance of all possible general meetings, with only two allowable absences per semester (four per academic year), as determined by the Chapter’s executive committee;

2. Attendance of one volunteer event per semester, either as hosted by Sigma Iota Rho or another event as approved by the Chapter's executive;

3. Adherence to academic standards of the group and the University of Colorado as a whole.

Explanation of Membership Fees

All membership fees are sent to the National Office

Pays for our right to have the title “Sigma Iota Rho”

Pays for membership benefits (listed on next slide)

Any events or receptions are paid for either through SOFO funding or donations from the IAFS department

Membership Benefits

Graduation regalia: honor cord or stole and pin

Certificate (everyone needs a certificate or two)

Opportunity to attend conferences at the United Nations, World Bank, and more

Opportunity to receive research and travel grant funding

Opportunity to be published in the Journal of International Relations

Lifelong partnerships and links to a nationally recognized network of other members of Sigma Iota Rho

Membership Benefits

Pictured: Honor cord or stole (stole comes at an additional cost and in place of cord), pin, Journal of International Relations, and certificate

(Photo and more information can be found at the Sigma Iota Rho National Website)

Your Officers

Amanda Fendrick

IAFS major Geographic concentration:

Africa Minor in French Studied abroad in Paris at

SciencesPo Spring 2012 Honors Thesis candidate Study Abroad Office Peer

Advisor (so if you have any questions about study abroad, I’m here for you!)

SIR member since 2011, elected President May 2012

Your Officers

James Harmoush

IAFS/Economics Double Major

Geographic concentration: Middle East

Studied abroad in Paris at SciencesPo Spring 2012

President of Model United Nations

SIR Member since 2011, elected Vice President May 2012

Events

IAFS Mentoring Program Launch!

Meeting visits about post-graduate opportunities

Volunteer events that are internationally focused, such as the International English Center or the Conference on World Affairs

One World Running

Induction Ceremony with CU IAFS faculty

Please let me know what other events you would like throughout the semester!

Your ResourcesOur CU Website

http://www.colorado.edu/studentgroups/sigmaiotarho

The Facebook Group

http://www.facebook.com/groups/349107108488901/

Your Resources

My email: amanda.fendrick(at)colorado.edu OR amandafendrick(at)gmail.com

James’ email: james.harmoush(at)colorado.edu

Group email: alphaetasir(at)colorado.edu

Or, find us on Facebook! (Group name: Sigma Iota Rho: Alpha Eta Chapter (CU Boulder))

How to Apply

Two options: fill out an application today (paper copies available after the meeting) OR fill out an application electronically and email it to alphaetasir(at)colorado.edu

Deadline to apply in time for the fall induction ceremony is OCTOBER 1st (you may still apply after this time but your materials may not arrive in time for the ceremony)

What’s Next

Meetings will occur every other Monday in DUAN G2B60 at 6:30 PM.

September 17 October 1 (Deadline to apply for fall semester) October 15 October 29 **November 1** (Tentative date for induction

ceremony) November 12 November 26 December 10 (Last meeting of the semester)

Thanks for coming!