SIGMA IOTA RHOINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS HONOR

SOCIETYALPHA ETA CHAPTER

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

field

Sigma- Greek for synesi, meaning prudenceIota- Greek for ideodoi, meaning idealsRho- Greek for rhomi, meaning power

Together, these form the core values of Sigma Iota Rho

Honor Society faculty advisor: Vicki Hunter

WHAT IS SIGMA IOTA RHO?

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 membershipAny 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.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

$45All membership fees are sent to the National

OfficePays 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

EXPLANATION OF MEMBERSHIP FEES

Graduation regalia: honor cord or stole and pinCertificate (everyone needs a certificate or two)Opportunity to attend conferences at the United

Nations, World Bank, and moreOpportunity to receive research and travel grant

fundingOpportunity to be published in the Journal of

International RelationsLifelong 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)

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

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 HarmoushIAFS/Economics Double

MajorGeographic concentration:

Middle EastStudied abroad in Paris at

SciencesPo Spring 2012President of Model United

NationsSIR Member since 2011,

elected Vice President May 2012

YOUR OFFICERS

Here’s what we were up to last semester:

Informational Meeting for IAFS Freshmen Shoe Drive with One World Running (for which we

collected 150 pairs of shoes) Induction Ceremony with Director of International

Affairs, Robert McKnown A presentation from Melinda Cain about what to do with

an international affairs degree

EVENTS- FALL SEMESTER

Study Sessions for IAFS Freshmen/Sophomores Volunteering with the Conference on World Affairs

Induction Ceremony with IAFS faculty Presentation from the Peace Corps Presentation from Career Services

Other presentations from relevant IAFS-related groups (open to suggestions!)

Weekly current event discussions Social events, such as world food events, excursions around

Boulder An election/graduation party at the end of the semester

Volunteering at the IAFS Graduation

EVENTS- SPRING SEMESTER

Our 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.eduGroup email: alphaetasir(at)colorado.edu

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

YOUR RESOURCES

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 spring induction ceremony is MARCH 1st (you may still apply after

this time but your materials may not arrive in time for the ceremony)

HOW TO APPLY

Next meeting: February 4, 2013

6:30-7:30PMHUMN 180

WHAT’S NEXT?

THANKS FOR COMING!