Global and Regional Studies
The Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society
for
International Studies
The UVM Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho (SIR) members:
William L. Berrey III, '12
John DeCosta, '11
Hannah Denitz, '11
Amanda Fox, '11
Melanie Frank, '11
Sydney Lucia, '11
Lilly Melgar, '11
Julia Michel, '11
Virginia Stroup, '11
Emily Therrien, '11
Kelly Walsh, '11
Stacy Walsh, '11
Maria White, '11
Bailey A. Adie, '10
Kiren Lee, '10
Eileen S. Dirks, '10
Samuel López-Barrantes, '10
Matthew M. Greene, '10
Katherine McClintic, '10
Rachel C. McNeil, '10
David Baillargeon, '09
Douglas Farnham, '09
Greta Mattessich, '09
Karen Smith, '09
Lauren Melevin, '09
Marion Goodsell, '09
Kimberly Shane, '09
Sunshine Thunderchief, '09
Emelie Bailey, '09
Brian Cotter, '09
Jay McPeters, '09
Julia Allen, '09
Sarah Sterling, '09
Andrew Boyd, '09
Caitlin Moroney, '09
Carina Berg, '09
Join us for the 2013 Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Thursday, May 2, 2013, John Dewey Lounge, Old Mill
Sigma Iota Rho Honor Society members inducted in 2012:
Callan Barrett, Latin American Studies
Addie Chris, Global Studies
Anne Cleary, Global Studies
Allison Coppola, Global Studies
Samantha Dipietro, Asian Studies
Kalle Fjeld, Global Studies
Alessandra Hodulik, European Studies
Rohan Jesudason, Global Studies
William Liew, Asian Studies
Jessica Murray, Global Studies
Emily Myhre, Global Studies
Ariel Robbins, European Studies
Emma Sector, Global Studies
Stephanie Shaw, Asian Studies
Lauren Shimelman, Global Studies
2012 SIR Induction Ceremony and Daniels Award photo gallery
SIR Honor Society Mission & Overview:
"The purpose of this organization shall be to promote and reward scholarship and service among students and practitioners of international studies, international affairs, and global studies and to foster integrity and creative performance in the conduct of world affairs" (www.sigmaiotarho.org).
Academic honor societies came into being to build a visible community of scholars and students with a shared interest in promoting their field of study and to the recognition of the very best among those in that community that exhibit excellence in academic achievement, service to the community, and promotion and advancement of the field of study in question. Founded in 1984, Sigma Iota Rho serves this purpose for the community of students and scholars in what is variously described as international studies, international affairs, global studies, or international relations.
The University of Vermont is proud to establish an SIR chapter to acknowledge these students in our own community of Global and Regional Studies.
Membership in Sigma Iota Rho is intended not only to enhance the credentials of its members, though public recognition of the best and the brightest students in international studies is one of our main purposes, but is meant to encourage a life-long devotion to a better understanding of the world we live in and to continuing support for and engagement in education, service, and occupational activities that reflect the mission of Sigma Iota Rho.
Membership Criteria:
The specific criteria at UVM, coinciding with the academic criteria put forth by SIR, is senior standing with a major in one of our Global and Regional Studies areas, a minimum 3.4 GPA in their major and a 3.3 cumulative GPA overall. A one-time membership fee of $45 is required to join. Upon initiation, new members will receive a certificate of membership, Sigma Iota Rho pin, graduation cord, and a copy of the SIR publication, Journal of International Relations. Furthermore, SIR members will have access to internship and career databases, alumni relations and membership in one the world's most preeminent international relations honor societies.
Please visit the SIR website
If you have questions, please contact the UVM SIR Chapter President and GRS Program Director:
Luis A. Vivanco, Ph.D.
Director, Global and Regional Studies Program
Associate Professor, Anthropology
luis.vivanco@uvm.edu
Last modified April 23 2013 02:41 PM