What is Sigma Iota Rho? (SIR)
Our Purpose
To promote and reward scholarship and service among students
and practitioners of international relations and to foster integrity
and creative performance in the conduct of world affairs.
Our Name
Sigma—Greek for synesi, stands for prudence.
Iota—Greek for ideosi, stands for ideals.
Rho—Greek for romi, stands for power.
These three qualities are essential for the conduct of successful
foreign policy.
For information on the purpose and history of SIR,
visit the
National Chapter.
Omega Chapter at BYU
The Omega Chapter at Brigham Young University has the advantage of being
a part of a university community with a broad array of international experience.
Of the 30,000+ students on campus, about half have advanced ability in a foreign
language, most through experience in foreign countries. Students come from
all fifty states and from over 100 foreign countries. The university provides
instruction in over sixty foreign languages. Find out more about BYU.
Building on the great talent and experience of the student body, the
Omega Chapter strives to enhance the education and experiences of its
members as they prepare for their careers both at home and abroad. Activities
and lectures are held to help students obtain a greater understanding
of global issues and to build relationships with their peers and professors.
Our sponsor is the David M. Kennedy Center for International
Studies
2008–09 Officers
TITLE |
NAME |
PHONE |
| Faculty Advisor |
Kerk Phillips |
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| President |
Stephen Griffiths |
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Vice President |
Stephen Cranney |
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Vice President |
Jameson Fox |
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Membership Coordinator |
Madeleine Ary |
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Activities Chair |
Leisa Jenet |
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| Treasurer |
Kort Havens |
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For further information about becoming an officer of SIR, please
contact Angela at byusir#gmail.com or Stephen at stephen.griffiths#byu.net.
(Note: to avoid web spam we have replaced
each @ with #. Please use @ when e-mailing us.).
SIR Membership
Prospective Member Information
Local Membership Requirements
1) Be a freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior with at least a 3.2
cumulative and a 3.3 major GPA
2) Have taken or are currently enrolled in at least 9 credits of
courses relating to International Relations (economics, political
science, foreign language courses, anthropology, geography, etc.)
If you meet the requirements, complete an online application form. Submit the completed form and contact SIR.
National Membership Requirements
1) Be a junior or senior with at least a 3.2 cumulative and a 3.3 major GPA
2) Have taken or are currently enrolled in at least 21 credits of
courses relating to International Relations (economics, political
science, foreign language courses, anthropology, geography, etc.
3) Attend 3 BYU SIR sponsored activities each year.
Local membership is required before becoming a National Member. Once you have become a local member, send us an e-mail
indicating your intention (just for our record). Visit Troy, KC accountant, in 237 HRCB and pay the $35 national dues. We will send you a confirmation of your national
membership in the spring. To see the benefits of becoming a national
member, visit their web site.
Please address any questions to byusir@gmail.com.
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