PLAN TO ATTEND THE 2017 TRIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION IN KANSAS CITY, MO

This year's convention is sure to be one of the best yet with a spectacular program including student paper presentations (oral presentations and poster sessions), a new Student Leadership Program including guest speakers, workshops, and a decision-making simulation at the Truman Presidential Library, a Chapter Development Showcase including poster presentations by some of Pi Gamma Mu's most active chapters, a keynote address, a welcome reception, an awards ceremony, roundtables and panel discussions, student elections, and more.

CORRECTION:
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

An article published in the March 2017 Newsletter regarding the Leadership Development Program included an error.  The date for the Truman Library Decision-Making Simulation and Tour was incorrect.  The corrected program schedule is listed below:

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
2017 PI GAMMA MU CONVENTION

A good leader inspires others—and makes difficult decisions when faced with adversity. Many of us have a vision of what a good leader is, and many of us have known someone that inspired us. Leadership is a difficult skill to attain but is so important in a variety of different disciplines, jobs, and decisions that need to be made.

CALL FOR STUDENT PAPERS

Pi Gamma Mu student members are encouraged to submit completed social science research papers for presentation consideration at the 2017 Triennial International Convention of Pi Gamma Mu. 

STUDENT ACADEMIC POSTER SESSION

The Poster Session is designed to feature student work in the Social Sciences and promote interaction among all Pi Gamma Mu members attending the 2017 Triennial Convention.

CHAPTER POSTER SUBMISSIONS WANTED
Share Your Ideas and Success Stories!

2017 Pi Gamma Mu Convention:  This session is designed to feature posters from Pi Gamma Mu chapters that exemplify the diverse strengths of our chapters, to create a forum for exchanging ideas regarding a wide range of chapter activities, and to promote interaction among participants and attendees.

STUDENT MEMBERS CAN RUN FOR OFFICE

A message from Student Representative, Mark Mabry, Jr.

Greetings Fellow Pi Gamma Mu Members, If you have not yet considered attending the 2017 PGM Triennial Convention in Kansas City, MO this November I highly encourage you to do so.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONVENTION TRAVEL

It can be difficult to travel in college,
especially when money is limited.  

Here are a few ideas that might help you as you contemplate traveling to the Convention in Kansas City.

CHAPTER ANNUAL REPORTS DUE AUGUST 15th

Chapter sponsors should have received chapter annual report forms via email in June.  It is very important that all sponsors fill out and return this form to the international office by August 15.  Many of you have already submitted your reports – thank you! 

CHAPTERS CELEBRATE NEW INITIATES

New York Sigma Chapter at LeMoyne College, Nebraska Theta Chapter at Midland University, Delaware Beta Chapter at Wilmington University, Kansas Theta Chapter at Newman University, and Philippines Beta Chapter at De La Salle University celebrate new initiates.

SMALL CO-AUTHORS NEW BOOK

Dr. Clara Small, professor emerita of history at Salisbury University in Maryland and second vice-president of the Pi Gamma Mu Board of Trustees, chronicles over 550 soldiers in the new book They Wore Blue and Their Hearts Were Loyal: the United States Colored Troops of Dorchester County, Maryland, co-authored with Dorchester County Historical Society member Teresa Neild.

PI GAMMA MU MERCHANDISE AVAILABLE

Visit our merchandise webpage to purchase Pi Gamma Mu merchandise.  Our exclusive merchandise not only gives you the opportunity to proudly display your achievement and affiliation with the society, but merchandise purchases also support the activities of Pi Gamma Mu and help us finance our programs and awards.  

REMINDERS FOR CHAPTER SPONSORS

The International Board of Trustees wishes to express their thanks to the chapter sponsors that help keep Pi Gamma Mu going.  Pi Gamma Mu chapter sponsors donate their time and talents to provide the recognition top social science honor students deserve.  Pi Gamma Mu values the time, energy, and resources you commit to your students every day. 

ACCESS THE International Social Science Review ONLINE, ANYTIME, FREE OF CHARGE

Visit https://issr.ung.edu/ or type
"International Social Science Review" into any search engine to view the journal.  The ISSR, Pi Gamma Mu's peer-reviewed professional journal, transitioned from a print format to a digital format in 2014 making the journal accessible to everyone – no subscription required. 

ACHS MEMBERSHIP PROTECTS THE LEGITIMACY OF HONOR SOCIETIES

Pi Gamma Mu is one of 68 members of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS), which is the authority on standards and definitions for the honor society movement. ACHS has stepped up efforts to alert the higher education community to the standards of traditional honor societies.
In contrast, some new so-called honor societies exist only online and allow self-nomination, accepting fees with no questions asked.

CONNECT WITH ΠΓΜ ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND LINKEDIN

Here at Pi Gamma Mu, we see social media as another way for us to carry out our mission to encourage scholarship and to foster cooperation and service among our members.  Now you can connect with us and other members and supporters of Pi Gamma Mu on the social networking sites you like to use.  We welcome your comments, posts, and photos of chapter activities.  Be sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and connect with us on LinkedIn to see announcements, opportunities, and deadlines (such as the scholarship application deadline and convention information).

CONTACT US

Regular mail: 1001 Millington St., Suite B, Winfield, KS 67156
Telephone: (620) 221-3128

Email addresses:

A list of all active chapters and chapter sponsors, including email addresses, is available on our website. 

CHANGE OF EMAIL ADDRESS

Pi Gamma Mu communicates with its lifetime members via email.  Anytime your email address changes, such as after graduation or when you change jobs, please notify the Pi Gamma Mu office immediately.  This will prevent your emails from being interrupted or discontinued.  Simply email your new email address to [email protected] or go to our Web site (www.pigammamu.org) to change your address information.   We will need both your old email address and your new email address to update our records. Thank you very much for taking a few minutes to keep your information current.

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