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NEWS RELEASE
Norwich University establishes
chapter of international relations honor society
NORTHFIELD,
Vt. – Norwich
University officials announced the establishment of an official chapter of Sigma Iota Rho, the Honor
Society for International Studies.
Norwich
officials submitted an application to make Norwich home to the prestigious
society in June and received word of acceptance later that month.
According
to Norwich’s June 26 letter of acceptance, “Sigma Iota Rho exists to advance
the service and scholarship of students of international relations through the promotion
of a deeper understanding of world affairs.”
Norwich
offers an undergraduate concentration in international relations as well as the
master of arts in diplomacy program through the College of Graduate and
Continuing Studies (CGCS), which offers concentrations in international
commerce; international terrorism studies and international conflict
resolution.
“Norwich
University students, both graduate and undergraduate, pursue distinct and
unique fields of study in International Relations,” said Dr. Lasha
Tchantouridzé, associate professor and director of MDY. “Membership will allow
them to connect better with fellow students, and also scholars, from related fields
studied at other schools, and Norwich students will be recognized for their
unique specializations within the discipline of International Relations.”
“We decided
to pursue this in response to a wide interest from MDY students. The networking
aspect of this affiliation will be invaluable to both undergraduate and
graduate international relations students, and our acceptance has been
enthusiastically received,” said Dan Alcorn, the chapter representative and
faculty advisor.
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Norwich University is a diversified academic institution that
educates traditional-age students and adults in a Corps of Cadets and as
civilians. Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and
distance-learning programs culminating in Baccalaureate and Graduate Degrees. Norwich University
was founded in 1819 by Captain Alden Partridge of the U.S. Army.
Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the United States
of America and the birthplace of our nation's Reserve Officers’ Training Corps
(ROTC). www.norwich.edu
Norwich University’s College of Graduate and Continuing Studies (CGCS) builds
upon the institution’s 193 year academic heritage with innovative online
master’s degrees in a variety of areas. CGCS also offers a certificate in
teaching and learning; a certificate in continuity of governmental operations
and a bachelor’s completion program. The programs are recognized throughout the
industry for their rigor, small class size, high student satisfaction and
retention. http://graduate.norwich.edu/
