SIGMA IOTA RHO NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

U NIV E RS ITY OF KE NTU CKY' S E PS IL ON OM ICRON CHA PTE R SIGMA IOTA RHO NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

WHAT IS SIGMA IOTA RHO? THE EPSILON OMICRON CHAPTER OF SIGMA IOTA RHO AT THE UNIVERISTY OUR CORE AN INTERNATIONAL OF KENTUCKY EXISTS TO ADVANCE THE AFFAIRS HONOR VALUES SERVICE AND SCHOLARSHIP OF SOCIETY FOR JUNIORS STUDENTS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF A AND SENIORS WHO SIGMA - GREEK FOR SYNESI, DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF WORLD DEMONSTRATE AFFAIRS. MEANING PRUDENCE EXCELLENCE IN THEIR WE SEEK TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR FIELD. IOTA - GREEK FOR IDEODOI, STUDENTS OF POLITICS AND MEANING IDEALS INTERNATIONAL STUDIES TO VOICE THEIR IDEAS AND ADVANCE THEIR RHO - GREEK FOR RHOMI, STUDIES OF THE DISCIPLINE OUTSIDE MEANING POWER OF THE CLASSROOM THROUGH ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

C H A P T E R S Since its establishment in 1983 at American University in Washington, D.C., Sigma Iota Rho has established 182 active chapters on campuses across 40 U.S. states. Internationally located chapters have been established at the American Graduate School of International Relations and Diplomacy in Paris, Hult College of International Business in London as well as in Iraq.

THE EPSILON - OUR EVENTS - Throughout the course of the semester OMICRON our chapter will host social and educational events as well as career CHAPTER AT UK workshops ----- The purpose of these events is to provide members with the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with peers, Faculty Advisor professors, and members of the community to enhance their DR. GREGORY O. HALL understanding of international affairs. ----- Associate Professor, Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce Events include: - Resume and Cover Letter Workshop 30+ UNDERGRADUATE - International Women's Day Guest Speaker and Discussion MEMBERS - IS Coursework Student Panel -New Member Induction

ΣΙΡ ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: UNDERGRADUATE MEMBERSHIP University of Kentucky COURSEWORK CREDIT STANDING GPA STUDENT STATUS Have completed coursework Have attained a junior Have attained a cumulative Must maintain full-time in international studies standing and completed at grade point average of 3.3 or student status of at least 12 including courses in relevant least 21 credit hours of higher in all courses, and a hours to be a voting member subject areas of coursework toward the grade point average of at or hold an office. anthropology, economics, International Studies (or least 3.4 in International foreign languages, geography, International Relations) major Studies (or International history, political science, and or minor, including at least Relations) courses. other related fields. two courses at the 300 or 400 levels. # M I N D F U L N E S S A T W O R K

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: ADJUNCT MEMBERSHIP As an adjunct member: COURSEWORK CREDIT STANDING You do not have the full privileges that come with National membership, but you will be invited to partake in Epsilon Omicron Chapter activities throughout the year. Completed course work in Have attained a sophomore international studies standing and completed at including courses in relevant least twelve ( 12 ) hours of You will not be required to pay the $45 subject areas of course work toward the membership fee until you are eligible for full anthropology, economics, International Studies major or foreign languages, geography, minor. membership. history, political science, and other related disciplines. Plan on attaining full membership upon becoming a junior.

BENEFITS OF Upon completing the short application MEMBERSHIP and paying your $45 dues, you will have access to: Graduation Regalia and Lapel Pin Copy of SIR's Journal of International Relations Opportunity to have your work published in the Journal of International Relations, or serve on the Editorial Board Eligibility to apply for SIR funding opportunities, ranging from scholarships to research grants Access to SIR's list of internship opportunities Epsilon Omicron professional development events

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP: SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS Sigma Iota Rho Merit Odysseus Awards Research & Travel Scholarship Grants The purpose of the Odysseus These grants are meant to support This merit-based award is given to Awards is to reward perserevance - research in the area of international recognize exceptional achievement like the Greek hero demonstrated studies, which is generally focused in the in the study of international a�fairs. in the epic poem, The Odyssey. It is areas of: foreign policy, security, It ranges from $750 – $1,000 and to help students who are in international political economy, trade, may be used by the Society’s financial need to further their political and economic development, members to meet expenses pursuit of international studies – international organizations etc. associated with books, so�tware, such as book expenses or travel to Preference is given to students and travel for research purposes (i.e. an academic conference. Awards presenting their papers or participating to an archive or papers collection) range from $250 – $500 for the in beyond observer capacity an academic or an academic conference. To academic year and are released to conference. Normally awards will not be apply, students must submit the the attending institution to be granted in excess of $500 per student, following materials: administered. though exceptional projects will be considered.

The Application Process COMPLETE GOOGLE FORMS VERIFICATION OF NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ACCEPTANCE The information provided via the Upon receiving verification of your An GoogleForm will be shared with you application will be veri�ied with the advising application information, you will be that asks for general info in accordance with the membership requirements listed o��ice. This is usually the longest step in the notified via email of your acceptance. previously including what type of process given it relies upon the academic membership you are applying for, your calendar and the busy personal schedules of This email will include the type of GPA (overall and in major), expected others. membership in which you will receive as graduation date, etc. well as information regarding the If you meet all the admissions requirements, payment of dues and the date of the The application will include one short you will be noti�ied of acceptance within 1 - induction ceremony. statement of interest: 2 weeks of your acceptance as a member of Please provide a brief statement of your career our chapter. goals. They need not be polished or �inalized, but a general trajectory you would like them to take. How do you see membership in our chapter helping you to accomplish these goals?

Q UE S TIO NS? Please don't hesitate to reach out to our Chapter leadership at sigmaiotarhouky@gmail.com at any time with questions!