Listed below are the current clubs and honoraries associated with the Public Affairs Department at Roanoke College. For more information on these groups see the noted contact or visit the Public Affairs Department homepage for details on membership requirements.
Front Row left to right: Ethan Perritt ‘23, Dr. Patrick Deneen, Ben Vester ‘20
Public Affairs Society
The purpose of Public Affairs Society is to facilitate out of class academic, social, and vocational interaction between the disciplines of the Public Affairs Department: Political Science, Criminal Justice, and International Relations. Also, the organization aims at promoting awareness and participation in public issues and concerns that effect students in any major.
“The club [has an] ethos of analyzing current and enduring political questions.” – Ryan Denholm, ’21
Contact:
Dr. Justin Garrison
375-5265
West Hall, 121
Amnesty International
The Roanoke College chapter of Amnesty International was founded to involve students in the worldwide human rights movement. In particular, members participate in both national and international campaigns against political persecution, imprisonment on the basis of political or religious conscience, and violations of civil liberties/rights. As well, the Chapter provides the wider college community with a forum for understanding and appreciating the significance of democratic government and its relationship to promoting human rights.
Contact:
Dr. Joshua B. Rubongoya
375-2444
West Hall, 119
Model U.N. Club
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. Visit the Model UN Club homepage.
Contact:
Dr. Joshua B. Rubongoya
375-2444
West Hall, 119
Pi Sigma Alpha
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.
Contact:
Dr. Justin Garrison
375-5265
West Hall, 121
Alpha Phi Sigma
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.
Contact:
Dr. Todd Peppers
375-2417
West Hall, 212
Sigma Iota Rho
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.
Contact:
Dr. Andreea Mihalache-O’Keef
375-5297
West Hall, 202