biography
 

 

SIR F.A.Q.

What does Sigma Iota Rho stand for? 

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.

 

What is the history of Sigma Iota Rho

Please refer to the History of SIR

 

Who is the President of Sigma Iota Rho

Dr. Frank Plantan, Co-Director of the University of Pennsylvania 's International Relations Program is the President of Sigma Iota Rho.  Please see Dr. Plantan's biography.

 

What is the individual membership fee? 

National dues are $40 per member. This one time fee is to be paid to the National Office in an institutional check from the Chapter's University on behalf of all initiated members. 

 

Who do I make the check out to?  

As stated, the individual member should not send his or her check directly to the National Office, but rather the check should come from the chapter's school in the form of an institutional check along with the other new members of the chapter.  It should be made out to "The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania " and mailed to:

 

Sigma Iota Rho

National Headquarters

255 South 36th Street

635 Williams Hall

Philadelphia , PA 19104-6305

   

How do I get the membership packet to my chapter from the National Office in time for the induction? 

In order to assure timely delivery, please contact us at least four weeks before the ceremony. In order to process your request, the national office requires the following materials:

 

                       - Date of the ceremony

    - List of inductees (email and paper form)

    -  Inductees’ contact information: 

    - Name/Address/Email/Phone

    -   Inductees’ GPA in major 

    -  Single institutional check made out to the

      TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (no personal checks will be accepted)

 

When ready to send in, please email information to national@sigmaiotarho.org

 

As a new member, what do I receive? 

Upon initiation, new members will recieve 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. 

 

How long does it take to get membership certificates from the national office?  

If the previous steps are followed, it should take approximately 2 weeks to recieve the packet. 

 

How do I order merchandise? 

Please see our Merchandise Section.

 

Does Sigma iota Rho accept credit cards as a method of payment for purchasing merchandise? 

As of now, SIR does not accept credit card payments when purchasing merchandise.  However, checks and/or money orders will be accepted. 

 

My chapter doesn't have a copy of the chapter handbook.  How can I acquire a replacement? 

Please call the National Office at 215-898-0452 or email national@sigmaiotarho.org

 

What if I can't find the answer to my question on this page?  Please contact the National Office at 215-898-0452 or email national@sigmaiotarho.org