Clubs & Honoraries
Public Affairs Society
Dr. Laura de Castro Quaglia 375-2444 West Hall 119
The Public Affairs Society (PAS) is an award-winning student organization at Roanoke College. PAS students organize and participate in events ranging from student debates, to faculty discussions, to book clubs, to lectures from prominent scholars from the U.S. and abroad. The opportunity to create important discourse on a range of vital topics among the majors in the Public Affairs department and throughout the College community is something no other student organization on campus can offer.
2016 Outstanding Student Organization Award
Model U.N. Club
Dr. Andreea Mihalache-O'Keef 375-5297 West Hall 202
The primary goal of the organization is to foster greater knowledge of United Nations' activities and international affairs in general. In addition, members attend simulations at other schools and may also sponsor its own simulations at Roanoke College. Such participation will expand awareness within the college community of international organizations, the United Nations in particular. Membership is open to any student.
Pi Sigma Alpha
Dr. Justin Garrison 375-5265 West Hall 121
Pi Sigma Alpha, The Political Science honorary, was founded in 1920 at the University of Texas for the purpose of bringing together students and faculty interested in the study of government and politics. Today there are over 460 chapters throughout the country. Its purpose is "to stimulate scholarship and intelligent interest in political science." The Eta Psi chapter provides a framework for enriching the exposure of its members and the wider university community to the study of government and issues of public concern.
Membership requirements
Alpha Phi Sigma
Dr. Daisy Ball 375-5413 West Hall 208
Alpha Phi Sigma is the National Criminal Justice honor society for Criminal Justice Majors. The society recognizes academic excellence of undergraduate, graduate students of criminal justice, as well as juris doctorate.
Membership requirements
Sigma Iota Rho
Dr. Andreea Mihalache-O'Keef 375-5297 West Hall 202
Sigma Iota Rho is the International Relations honor society. The purpose of this organization is 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.
Membership requirements