When and where was Pi Gamma Mu founded?
Pi Gamma Mu was founded on the 1st of December 1924 at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. Leroy Allen and William Angus Hamilton drafted a constitution by November 1924 to establish the organization.
Questions about Pi Gamma Mu
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Who are notable members of Pi Gamma Mu who won Nobel Prizes?
Lester B. Pearson won the Nobel Prize in 1956 after serving as Canadian prime minister. Simon Kuznets earned the 1971 Economics Nobel Prize while holding membership. Jane Addams received the 1931 Nobel Prize for her work as a pioneer community worker.
What are the eligibility requirements to join Pi Gamma Mu?
Students must rank in the upper 35 percent of their class to receive an invitation to join. They require at least twenty semester hours in social science courses to qualify for election. A grade point average of 3.0 remains a minimum requirement for all candidates.
Where is the international headquarters of Pi Gamma Mu located?
The international headquarters have always remained located in Winfield, Kansas since inception. The building currently occupied is the Carnegie Building listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
When did Pi Gamma Mu begin offering scholarships to its members?
The society started a scholarship program for its members in 1951 to assist with graduate study costs. Five scholarships offer stipends of $2,000 or $1,000 annually to selected members.