Clubs & Honoraries

Public Affairs Society
Dr. Heath Brown | 375-4905 | West Hall 202
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.

Amnesty International
Dr. Joshua B. Rubongoya | 375-2444 | West Hall 119
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.

Model U.N. Club
Dr. Joshua B. Rubongoya | 375-2444 | West Hall 119
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 hompage.

Honoraries

Pi Sigma Alpha
Dr. Harry Wilson | 375-2415 | West Hall 323
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.

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