PSA

CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW INITIATES AND SENIORS!

2009-05-09T09:04:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all the new initiates to PSA who last night took the oath and recieved their certificates confirming them as official members of Pi Sigma Alpha!

Also I would like to congratulate all the PSA seniors that are graduating this May!! Don't forget to add your information to the PSA alumni book and stay connected to your fellow PSA graduates.

CONGRATULATIONS TOREROS!

PSA makes USD GREAT!!

2008-11-30T16:38:00.000-08:00

Here is a thank you letter from Alumni services for the booth PSA created and operated for the Alumni carnival at USD!

FALL 2008 IS HERE!!! GET INVOLVED!

2008-08-28T09:50:00.000-07:00

Welcome Toreros!

Fall 2008 is quickly approaching, and soon we will be back on campus learning, socializing and making a difference! I want to say welcome back to those who are returning and welcome to those who are starting their first year at our outstanding university.

This coming year is going to blow the rest out of the water! We have a new agenda coupled with the political excitement that is sweeping the nation, USD and Pi Siga Alpha plans to be a big part of students ability to stay interested, informed, and involved.

We will need plenty of help with all the events we have planned and there is opportunity to join the Executive Board and the planning committee this semester. Please consider being a part of PSA, the Chapter meetings and the governing Board as it will prove to be a huge asset to your future.

We have also received news from the National Chapter that for those of you considering working for the government, or who are currently in the military, PSA graduates are now eligible for special ranking upon hiring and graduation(2 additional pay grades!) above other graduates who are not PSA members!! That could propell you ahead of your same class graduates by 2 years.

For all the benifits of membership, please follow the link provided by copying and pasting it in your browser:

http://www.apsanet.org/~psa/section_182.cfm

Also, I am pleased to announce that we are currently in the process of building an official Alumni database only accessible to Pi Sigma Alpha members!! This will be a great asset in your future as we currently have Alumni attending the most prestigious Graduate schools (our former President is now at Harvard Law!!), working in the CIA, FBI, the state department, the pentagon, in all civil service sectors and for many non-profit ventures across the nation and around the globe!

Additionally, the National Chapter has just joined forces with Experience.com to provide a national job database, open only to PSA members!

Each year, the advantages of joining and participating in Pi Sigma Alpha continue to grow and prove that this honor society is the premier choice amongst all University campuses. So take advantage of this unique opportunity to enhance your college experience and degree, build your resume, make connections and learn more than everyone else!! Be part of our mission to build change and make a difference. Thank you all and see you soon!

Sincerly,

Eric M. Rosenberg
President, Theta Mu Chapter
University of San Diego

PSA BANQUET

2008-05-08T15:32:00.000-07:00

PSA END OF THE SEMESTER BANQUET IS HERE

WHEN: THURSDAY MAY 8TH, 2008
WHERE: OGGI'S PIZZA & BREWERY MISSION VALLEY
TIME: 6:00PM-YOU DECIDE

PLEASE ATTEND THE END OF THE SEMESTER BANQUET AND GET YOUR CHORDS AND MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE. COME SAY GOODBYE TO THE PROFESSORS OF THE POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT IF YOU ARE A SENIOR, OR JUST LET LOOSE BEFORE FINALS AS WE NEAR THE END OF THE SEMESTER AND CELEBRATE ALL THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS PSA HAS ACHEIVED!

SEE YOU THERE!

ERIC M. ROSENBERG
PRESIDENT

Next Chapter Meeting

2008-04-20T16:33:00.000-07:00

ATTENTION PSA!

Our next chapter bi-monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday April 22nd at 12:15pm in IPJ 253 (Map Room).

We will be discussing the end of the semester banquet and a fundraising project that is in the works. Please attend this meeting and show your support for PSA.

For those of you that purchased t-shirts, they will be available at this meeting only.

As the year is drawing to a close, we will be having only 1 more formal meeting, so please come if you have not already.

PIZZA AND DRINKS WILL BE PROVIDED!!!

Sincerly,

Eric M. Rosenberg
PRESIDENT

FUNDRAISER & BANQUET IN THE WORKS

2008-04-11T09:24:00.000-07:00

ATTENTION PSA!!

Our annual fundraiser and Banquet are in the works!

Thanks to those who came to the last meeting of members! Those who didn't make it, you missed out!

We have decided on a date for the PSA Student and Professor Banquet!! SAVE THE DATE: The BAQUET will be held on THURSDAY May 1st at 6PM. LOCATION TBA. SO MARK THE CALENDARS!

ALSO we are putting together a fundraiser for our chapter. We need to raise around $100.00 to purchase a PSA banner. So if you have any items we can raffle off for donations, please let PSA Executives know by either coming to the next meeting or an e-mail.

IMMIGRATION DISCUSSION FORUM TONIGHT!

2008-04-03T10:56:00.000-07:00

ATTENTION!! TONIGHT IS THE PSA SPONSORED IMMIGRATION DISCUSSION FORUM

Tonight at 7pm in the Institute for Peace & Justices Rotunda Theater, PSA will be hosting along with the Trans-Border Institute, a discussion forum on the issue of IMMIGRATION featuring two faculty professors.

The event is FREE, parking is FREE and Refreshments are provided!!

Please show up early as seating is limited. But please spread the word and make this an event to remember!

Thanks!

Eric M. Rosenberg
President, PSA

GO TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTIONS THIS SUMMER!!

2008-03-25T12:01:00.000-07:00

This is a reminder to anyone interested in politics that a unique opportunity is available to USD students.

This summer, Dr. Williams in conjunction with The Washington Center is hosting a 3 unit only 12 day seminar and internship at either the Republican or Democratic National conventions!!

This is absolutly a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of one of the biggest, events in American politics. Plus you get 3-units in only 2 weeks!!

Please contact Dr. Williams or Dr. Gary Gray about this opportunity. Deadline to apply is March 31st, so get on it!! Seriously! We need five more USD students to sign up!!

Member Meeting Tomorrow

2008-03-24T23:41:00.000-07:00

To All PSA Theta Mu Chapter Members:

Tomorrow, is our bi-monthly meeting of members and the Executive Board. The meeting will be held in IPJ 253 Map Room at 12:15pm.

Please attend this meeting and stay current with the acitivities your Honor Society is undertaking.

If you are a new member or interested in joining or even just interested in learing more about PSA, please attend this meeting to learn how to become part of this prestigious National Honor Society.

Thank you kindly.

Eric M. Rosenberg
President

TOREROS BEAT UCONN!!!!

2008-03-22T19:11:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS TOREROS!!!!

PSA would like to congratulate the Men's basketball team on their recent triumph over #4 ranked UCONN in the NCAA Tournament!! GO TOREROS!!!!

We would also like to congratulate the women's basketball team on their recent WCC championship win!! Great job ladies!!!!
Please support both your teams as they represent our school in the NCAA Tournament this month!!

Also, please watch and support your Men's B-Ball team as they play for win number two on Sunday March 23rd!!!

Thanks for all your hard work guy's and ladies, were proud of you!

LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

2008-03-09T23:43:00.001-07:00

Attention PSA members:

The results of last meetings election are finally available. PSA unanimously passed an amendment to the chapter constitution allowing for the formation of an Executive Board as well as setting forth annual elections.

The results for the election are as follows:

President- Eric M. Rosenberg
Vice Pres.- Paul Garcia
Dir. of PR- Ashley Lear
Sec. Treas- Morgan Oakland
Rec. Sec. - Chelsea Miller
Exec. Boar Members at Large: Jen Feely & Erik Torkelson

Congratulations to the new Executive members of Pi Sigma Alpha Theta Mu Chapter!

Why Join PSA?

2008-02-14T14:44:00.000-08:00

Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, is the only honor society for college students of political science and government in the United States. Pi Sigma Alpha is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS) and is designated as a "Specialized, Upper-Division" society by ACHS. There are now over 658 chapters of Pi Sigma Alpha located on college and university campuses in every state of the United States and in Guam. The National Office of Pi Sigma Alpha is located at 1527 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036

Membership in an honor society is a worthy distinction in itself, and as a measure of academic achievement can provide a tangible advantage in a competitive world. All Pi Sigma Alpha members, regular and honorary, receive a certificate of membership and permanent enrollment in the society's membership data base, maintained by the National Office. Upon request, the National Office will provide letters verifying membership to prospective employers or graduate schools.

Because Pi Sigma Alpha is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS), the U. S. Office of Personnel Management allows its members to apply for federal government positions listed at a higher entry-level grade than non-member candidates.
Members are entitled to wear the Pi Sigma Alpha key at any time, and the medallion and honor cord with cap-and-gown at graduation and on other official occasions.
Members may apply for the Pi Sigma Alpha/Howard Penniman Schoolarships for Graduate Study in Political Science, scholarships for Washington Semester programs, and for Best Paper Awards. All ACHS honor society student members are also entitled to automatic tuition reductions for Washington internship programs run by the Washington Internship Institute, the Fund for American Studies, and The Washington Center.

The National Office supports the awarding by each chapter of a one-year student membership in the American Political Science Association for one member each year.

Pi Sigma Alpha gives students the opportunity for valuable administative experience as chapter officers or organizers of chapter activities. Chapters can compete for the Chapter Activity Grants awarded each year by the Naitonal Office.

WELCOME TO PSA

2008-02-13T21:41:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the new Pi Sigma Alpha Blog! Here is your opportunity to view the happenings from the University of San Diego and the PSA Political Science Honor Society. In addition to the events and acitivities, you can click on some of the sponsored links and read posts or post your own blog about politics on this page.

Established in 1979 on the USD campus, Pi Sigma Alpha has been an integral part of student life. This blog is dedicated to the promotion of interest in politics and government by providing updates on events and acitivites as well as providing a forum for students and the community to express opinions and write about politics.