Sigma Phi Omega
National Academic Honor and Professional Society in Gerontology
What is Sigma Phi Omega?
Sigma Phi Omega is the National Honor Society formed in 1980 to recognize the excellence of those who study gerontology/aging, as well as the professional aging service personnel.
What is the purpose of Sigma Phi Omega?
Sigma Phi Omega seeks to promote scholarship, research, professionalism, friendship, and services to older persons, and to recognize exemplary attainment in gerontology/aging studies and related fields.
Who is eligible for membership with Sigma Phi Omega?
Membership is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring or minoring in gerontology/aging studies and related fields, and who are in at least their second term of enrollment. Undergraduates must have a grade point average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, and graduate students must have at least a 3.5 G.P.A. to be eligible for membership. Faculty, alumni, professional, and honorary memberships are also available.
How do I join Sigma Phi Omega?
Prospective members can contact the local university chapter through the Gerontology Academic Program. The first year membership dues for Sigma Phi Omega are free, compliments of the Gerontology Academic Program. Please send your completed application form to the address shown below. New members receive a certificate with their name and the name of their chapter and university; a lapel pin; a subscription to the Sigma Phi Omega Newsletter; and an invitation to participate in the national meeting, and all activities of the Society. Please note that dues for the Society are tax-deductible. You will receive welcome information when processing is complete and be added to our mailing list.
How Can I Communicate With Other Members of This Network?
The Sigma Phi Omega Newsletter is a source of information, ideas, events, and people with whom you may correspond. Short informational articles, announcements, chapter activities, and letters to the editor are solicited. Items for the newsletter can be sent to the National Office.
The chapter president or faculty advisor will notify you for upcoming meeting dates.
Contact Information
SIGMA PHI OMEGA
Casie Paulsen
paulsen4@unr.nevada.edu
Shelley VonBerg, PhD, Faculty Advisor
Mail Stop 152
University of Nevada, Reno
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 784-4887
svonberg@med.unr.edu
Promenade Discussion Group
The Gerontology Academic Program, Sigma Phi Omega Honor Society, and Gerontology Club lead a Discussion Circle with residents at the Promenade Senior Resort Living Community each semester. We have lively conversations and informal debates with ideas that come from an array of diverse viewpoints. No topic is off limits, and all view points are welcome! We realize that thoughtful inquirers come from all ages and walks of life, and we look forward to getting to know seniors from our community better.
Please feel free to sign up for the days you are able to join the discussion group. The only thing you need to bring is yourself!
If you would like to reserve a seat at one of the discussion circles, or have any further questions, please contact Casie Paulsen, paulsen4@unr.nevada.edu, or call (775) 784-1324.