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Pi Sigma Alpha
Formed in 1920, Pi Sigma Alpha is the national political science honor society. Students who have taken a) at least four political science courses at Wake Forest, b) have a 3.3 GPA in those courses, and c) have a 3.0 overall are eligible for membership. Wake Forest’s Nu Zeta chapter has been active since 1981, acknowledging academic achievement while also furthering the interests of its members and the Department of Political Science through a variety of activities.
Each year the society hosts a variety of events. Past events have included forums on graduate school and internship opportunities. In previous years, the organization has also sponsored receptions welcoming newly declared majors and encouraging faculty-student interaction. Pi Sigma Alpha also partnered with College Democrats and Republicans to host a campus debate before the 2008 presidential election. In 2011, the society partnered with other groups on campus to host a forum on the" Arab Spring" featuring faculty panelists from several WFU departments. Every spring the society holds an induction banquet to honor new members and present them with their certificate of membership.
The officers for the 2011-2012 academic year are Tom Gibson (President), Morgan Miller (Vice President) and Donald Davidson (Secretary).
The faculty advisor for Pi Sigma Alpha is Professor John Dinan.
Pi Sigma Alpha Meet and Greet at President Nathan Hatch's "Garage" (April 7, 2010)
Pi Sigma Alpha project: Connecting Students and Alumni
Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society began an initiative with Mr. Karl Haigler (Class of 1970) and his wife, Rae Nelson, this fall to provide career insight to students majoring in Political Science. Utilizing Mr. Haigler and his wife’s fourteen years of combined experience in federal and state policy positions, the project exposes students to the options available to them outside of Wake Forest. In unison with the Political Science Department, the Pi Sigma Alpha program will offer students a broader perspective on both the occupations and internships within the public service sector.
Mr. Haigler believes that this student-alumni initiative will develop “a long-term relationship with both the students and faculty of the Political Science department as part of a growing network of alumni and friends who share interests in American public policy, civic engagement, and leadership.” Pi Sigma Alpha is excited about this singular opportunity to work with Mr. Haigler and his wife and looks forward to building further relationships with alumni of the Political Science Department.