2019 Sigma Iota Rho and Global Studies Awardees

On March 27, 2019 Global Studies inducted three new members into Sigma Iota Rho, the Global Studies honor society, and awarded the Global Studies Commencement Award. The SIR inductees included juniors Thomas Pappas and Isabel Purdum, and alumna Lindsey Lerner. Senior Krystal Feliciano won the Global Studies Commencement Award. Congratulations to all of the award winners. 

Sigma Iota Rho Induction 2018

Are you a Global Studies Major? Sigma Iota Rho is recruiting for this years Honor Society for International Studies Induction on February 22nd. Undergraduate members are the driving force behind the success of the chapter. It is their energy and commitment combined with the experience of the faculty adviser that will fulfill the mission of the Honors society. This is a great opportunity to build a network and strengthen your skills. If you are interested, email Nicole Freiner at nfreiner@bryant.edu. 

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Induction Ceremony 2016

On March 23rd, three new students were inducted into Sigma Iota Rho the national honor’s society here at Bryant that recognizes achievement in Global Studies and International Affairs. Membership is selective, requiring a 3.4 GPA in 21 credits of Global Studies courses. Many Congratulations to Alexandra Page, Conor Sergel and Laura Skoly!

Along with the induction of two new members of Sigma Iota Rho, the Global Studies Program also recognizes this year’s Commencement Award Winner in Global Studies: Mario Balaban. Mario has maintained a 3.82 GPA in all Global Studies courses overall, he is an International Business major with a Global Studies concentration. Congratulations on this exemplary achievement Mario!

The crest of the society (pictured right) draws on the meanings of the three Greek letters that form its name. Sigma stands for "synesis," meaning prudence, iota for "ideodoi," meaning ideals, and "rho" for "rhomi," meaning power, the three basic qualities necessary in the study of international affairs.