The first two chapters were founded at major graduate institutions, from which our graduates have graduated. Sigma Iota Rho indicates the national standing of the International Studies Program at UW-Oshkosh. At the present time there are approximately 50 chapters of Sigma Iota Rho at universities throughout the United States. Sigma Iota Rho are inducted. The name of the honor society was carefully chosen to reflect characteristics which are realistically necessary for any nation to conduct a successful foreign policy.
Sigma stands for synesi, which stands for prudence.
Iota stands for ideosi, which stands for ideals. Rho stands for romi, which stands for power. These three qualities are essential for the conduct of successful foreign policy.