Clubs and Organizations

Pi Sigma Alpha
Pi Sigma Alpha is the national honorary society for political science majors based in Washington, DC. Membership signifies academic achievement within the field, and all members receive a certificate of membership as well as permanent enrollment in the society's membership rolls maintained by the National Office. The purpose of Pi Sigma Alpha is to stimulate scholarship and interest in the subject of government by providing tangible recognition to students who have excelled in the field.

At the beginning of each academic year, the department's faculty adviser issues an open invitation for qualified majors to join UConn's chapter. An informational meeting is held, and applications are accepted for several weeks thereafter. Membership dues cover the certificate, an informal luncheon with the political science faculty (hosted by the chapter) during the Fall semester, and an induction dinner during the Spring semester. Other activities depend on the enthusiasm and interest of the chapter's members.
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International Relations Association
This association is open to all students in the University, but it is of special interest to political science majors. It seeks to provide opportunities to increase their knowledge and understanding of international events. The Association organizes a variety of special activities, such as lectures, debates, and discussions, as well as International Week and an annual forum on International Careers. Members also participate in regional and national student conferences in international affairs and Model United Nations at Harvard and in New York. For more information, see Elizabeth Hanson, Monteith Room 114.

Roper Center
The Roper Center, located on the 4th floor of MONT Room 421, brings together in computer-readable form an on-campus collection of social, economic and political data for instructional and research use in the social sciences. As a full time center, the staff is available for assistance in all phases of instructional and research activities requiring computer-related resources. Click here to visit the Roper Center's web site.