Monica Himler Inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society at Eckerd College

2013 Apr 8

Monica Himler, a resident of Ellenton, FL, and a member of Eckerd's class of 2014, was one of twelve students to be inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society. Himler is pursuing a degree in Spanish and International Studies.

Established at Eckerd in 2010, Pi Sigma Alpha is the only honor society for college and university students of government in the United States. Eckerd's chapter, Alpha Eta Alpha, was the 714th chapter to be named.

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A private, coeducational college of liberal arts and sciences related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Eckerd College has a diverse student body with 1,850 students from 48 states and 32 countries and is one of only 40 schools listed in Loren Pope's Colleges That Change Lives. In 2003, Eckerd became one of the youngest colleges to receive a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Eckerd also serves more than 1,000 students annually through its Program for Experienced Learners. The Leadership Development Institute, Academy of Senior Professionals, and offerings through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Road Scholar program identify the College as a national leader in continuing education.

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