Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) – International Sociology Honor Society
Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Honor Society in Sociology, provides recognition for outstanding academic achievement in sociology. To be eligible, students must be either Juniors or Seniors with at least 12 hours of sociology. The students’ average in sociology and overall must be at least a “B”, and they must be in the top 35% of their class.
ADVISOR: Professor Richard Gendron ( rgendron@assumption.edu)
Delta Epsilon Sigma - National Scholastic Honor Society
Delta Epsilon Sigma is a national scholastic honor society for students and alumni of colleges and universities with a Catholic tradition. The Gamma Beta chapter at Assumption College was initiated in 1956 and has now been reactivated. The purpose of Delta Epsilon Sigma is to recognize academic accomplishments, to foster scholarly activities and to encourage a sense of intellectual community among its members. In order to be invited to join, a student must have completed at least fifty percent of the bachelor’s degree work, achieve at or above a specific grade point average (3.75 for Juniors, 3.6 for Seniors) and demonstrate a certain level of involvement in community service.
ADVISOR: TBA
Eta Sigma Phi-National Classics Honor Society
Eta Sigma Phi was founded in 1914 at the University of Chicago and is a national organization “to develop and promote interest in classical study among the students of colleges and universities; to promote closer fraternal relationship among students who are interested in classical study, including inter-campus relationship; to engage generally in an effort to stimulate interest in classical study and in the history, art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.” Assumption’s Eta Omicron chapter was chartered in 2002. Active membership is limited to students enrolled in classes in Latin and/or Greek. Active members participate in translation contests, submit papers to be read at the national meeting, are eligible for summer scholarships, and attend the annual convention in March or April.
ADVISOR: Professor Bonnie Catto ( bcatto@assumption.edu)
Kappa Mu Epsilon - Mathematics Honor Society
Kappa Mu Epsilon, a national honor society, provides a means for the recognition of outstanding achievement in the study of Mathematics at the undergraduate level. In order to be a member, a student must have completed at least three semesters ranking in the upper 35% of his or her class and completed three college courses in mathematics with an average of ‘B’ or higher. Each year, new members are initiated into the society at a meeting in the spring semester. Twice a year the society publishes a journal called The Pentagon which the d’Alzon Library has a subscription. The honor society brings speakers of local prominence before the group to discuss topics of mutual interest in the hope of broadening their knowledge and increasing their interest in mathematics.
ADVISOR: Professor Charles Brusard ( cbrusard@assumption.edu)
Omicron Delta Epsilon - International Economics Honor Society
Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International Honor Society in Economics, provides recognition for outstanding scholastic achievement in Economics. To be eligible for membership, a student must be a Junior or Senior with at least 12 hours of Economics. The student’s average both in Economics and overall must be at least a ‘B’. Members will receive a subscription to The American Economist. Potential opportunities for members include participation in annual conferences and publication of scholarly papers in The American Economist.
ADVISOR: Professor Colleen Fahy ( cfahy@assumption.edu)
Phi Alpha Theta – History Honor Society
Phi Alpha Theta, the International Honor Society in History provides recognition for outstanding achievement in the study of history. Membership also provides opportunities for participation in a variety of co-curricular activities related to historical studies. Interested students should contact the chair of the History department or call Ext. 7561.
ADVISOR: Professor Lance Lazar ( llazar@assumption.edu)
Pi Delta Phi - French Honor Society
Pi Delta Phi is a national honor society that provides recognition for distinction and achievement in the study of the French language, literature and culture. Members are inducted in a special ceremony each spring.
ADVISOR: Professor Anthony Zielonka ( azielonk@assumption.edu)
Psi Chi – National Honor Society in Psychology
Psi Chi was founded in 1926 and since then it has become one of the largest societies in the United States. Membership recognizes scholastic achievement and a strong interest in psychology. Psi Chi members are eligible to present research papers/posters at Psi Chi programs held at national and regional conventions. Members can participate in numerous research award competitions and submit their research for publication in the Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research. The local chapter supports the academic efforts of its members and encourages members to participate in charity, social and educational activities.
ADVISORS: Professor Fang Zhang ( fzhang@assumption.edu) / Professor Paula Fitzpatrick ( pfitzpat@assumption.edu)
Sigma Tau Delta – International English Honor Society
Membership in Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society recognizes excellent students in English studies and confers distinction for high achievement in language and literature. It provides these students an opportunity to get together, go on trips (e.g. Concord for an Emerson house tour) and in general build a sense of community. It also holds poetry readings, conducts intellectually stimulating trips and organizes other events open to all students. The Society also keeps the new leisure reading section in the Emmanuel d’Alzon Library up to date.
ADVISOR: Professor Dana Aspinall ( daspinal@assumption.edu)
Sigma Phi Omega – Gerontology Honor Society
The purpose of Sigma Phi Omega is to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, friendship, and service to older persons, and to recognize high attainment in the pursuit of academic excellence and professionalism in gerontology.
ADVISOR: Heather Connors ( hconnors@assumption.edu)
Phi Sigma Tau – Philosophy Honors Society
Phi Sigma Tau recognizes students having high scholarship and personal interest in philosophy; promotes student interest in research and advanced study in this field; provides opportunities for the publication of student research papers of merit; encourages a professional spirit and friendship among those who have displayed marked ability in this field; and strives to popularize interest in philosophy among the College community.
ADVISOR: Professor Nalin Ranasinghe ( nranasin@assumption.edu)