History Club

The History Club is a social and academic organization that promotes the study of humankind's historical experience. It encourages formal and informal exchange between students and faculty through receptions, guest speakers, and student forums. Annual club activities have included History Film Night, Alumni Day, trips to historical museums exhibits and collections in Chicago and other sites, a book fair, and a faculty vs. student trivial pursuit competition. Membership is open to all interested students. The History Club holds officer elections early in the calendar year (typically January). For more information contact Professor Scott Stephan. Learn more.

Phi Alpha Theta

Phi Alpha Theta is an international honor society in history. The society promotes the study of history through the encouragement of research, teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and thought among historians. You must meet eligibility requirements in order to join. Students eligible to join the society must meet the following criteria: completion of at least 12 semester hours of history with a minimum grade average of "B+" or better and a minimum grade average of "B" or better in at least 75 percent of the classes outside of the history department. Learn more.

Pi Gamma Mu

Pi Gamma Mu is the leading honor society, which encourages excellence in the social sciences. The society not only provides recognition for scholastic achievements, but also offers enrichment opportunities through service projects, publications, scholarships, and lectureship grants. You must meet eligibility requirements in order to join. Learn more.

Eta Sigma Phi

Find fellow classmates who enjoy the classics of Latin and Greek and want to enhance what they’ve learned in the classroom by making friends, hearing professional speakers, and mingling with professors. Eta Sigma Phi welcomes students from all majors to join for food, fellowship, and the exchange of thoughts. Learn more.

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Student Activities

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