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Alpha Kappa Delta

The International Sociology Honor Society was established in 1920 at the University of Southern California. In the spring of 1978, ten charter members were initiated into the Roanoke College chapter, the Eta Chapter of Virginia. Since then students have been tapped for membership each year.

Anthropon (humankind)
Katamanthanein (to investigate thoroughly)
Diakonesein (for the purpose of service)

Eligibility Requirements:
1. Must be an officially declared sociology major or minor
2. Must be at least a junior
3. Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0
4. Must have a grade point average in sociology of at least 3.0
5. Must have completed at lease four courses in sociology (at least three completed at Roanoke College)
6. Must reflect the highest standards of integrity

American Sociological Association Honors Program: Attendance and participation at the annual meeting of the American Sociological Association (several days of activities for all undergraduate and graduate students; meeting is held in August). Students selected in competitive process. Applicants must have junior or senior standing, have a 3.5 grade point average in sociology and overall, submit a short essay, and be nominated by a faculty member. Entry: March 15.

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