• Learn more about what membership in Sigma Iota Rho has to offer

• Meet current chapter members

• Learn how you can become more involved with the study of international affairs on UK's campus

Our Mission

The Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho at the University of Kentucky exists to advance the service and scholarship of students of international studies through the promotion of a deeper understanding of world affairs. 

We seek to provide a forum for students interested in politics and international studies to voice their ideas and advance their studies of the discipline outside of the classroom through engaging discussions and professional development events.

• Learn more about what membership in Sigma Iota Rho has to offer
• Meet current chapter members
• Learn how you can become more involved with the study of international affairs on UK's campus

Our Mission

The Epsilon Omicron Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho at the University of Kentucky exists to advance the service and scholarship of students of international studies through the promotion of a deeper understanding of world affairs. 

We seek to provide a forum for students interested in politics and international studies to voice their ideas and advance their studies of the discipline outside of the classroom through engaging discussions and professional development events.

Join UK’s chapter of Sigma Iota Rho to learn about the new Peace Corps Prep Program as well as hear from former Peace Corps volunteers about their experiences in Nicaragua and Liberia. The panelists - Craig Borie, Dr. Angene Wilson, and Jack Wilson - will answer questions about their work in the Peace Corps, the application process, and how their volunteer experience impacted their career path. 

Immerse yourself in a real-world issue and put your diplomatic skills to the test!

There will be a guest speaker on Thursday, February 20th to kick off the simulation which will begin on Friday, February 21st.

Join Sigma Iota Rho and the Society of International Studies for an info session with the volunteer, internship, and youth services coordinators of Kentucky Refugee Ministries. Come find out more about the work KRM does in Lexington as well as the opportunities currently available for you to get involved with their work serving local refugee communities.

Current International Studies students interested in learning more about Patterson can meet with faculty and students regarding curriculum, the admissions process, cost and career options.

The Global Health Case Competition is an innovative student competition that rallies graduate and undergraduate students from across UK to form interdisciplinary teams that develop strategies to address a critical global health challenge. 

These strategies are presented to a panel of judges and the top team will be awarded $1500.00, in addition to receiving an invitation to represent UK at Emory University's 2020 International Case Competition (learn more here!).

Register here!

Registration closes at 11:59 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2020.

Curious about how international events affect Lexington and how the Bluegrass engages with the world? Join the Kentucky United Nations Association and Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce for a panel featuring Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton, a former ambassador, and experts in Diplomacy and International Commerce.

Take a step into Spain to make trecandis and learn about the history of Spanish art on Wednesday, January 29th in Holmes Hall from 5:30-7:30! 

This event is hosted by the Student Activities Board.

Join the Society of International Studies for their first meeting of the semester. Pizza and drinks will be provided!