Ryan Salem of Lebanon Inducted to Phi Kappa Pi and Pi Sigma Alpha at Lebanon Valley College

2014 Apr 14

Ryan A. Salem of Lebanon, Pa., was inducted to the Phi Kappa Pi and Pi Sigma Alpha honor society at Lebanon Valley College during Inquiry 2014, the College's two week long celebration of the scholarly, scientific, and creative achievements of the student body. Salem is pursuing a bachelor of arts in political science and economics and is a graduate of Lebanon High School.

Phi Kappa Pi, the Business and Economics Department honor society, is open to business, accounting, and economics majors. Selection is made by department faculty. Membership is open to those with junior or senior status, a department GPA of 3.4 or higher, and a College GPA of 3.25 or higher. Candidates for membership must also exhibit participation in department, college, or community activities demonstrating leadership and non-academic involvement.

Pi Sigma Alpha is the national political science honor society and is the only honor society for college and university students of government in the United States. There are nearly 700 chapters on campuses across the country. The Alpha Theta Omega chapter at Lebanon Valley College formed in 2014.

The fourth annual Inquiry celebration began Sunday, March 30 and concluded Saturday, April 12. View images from the events at www.lvc.edu/fb/inquiry-2014/index.aspx.