At an initiation ceremony on April 8, 2016, the Xi Kappa Chapter of the Pi Sigma Alpha national political-science honor society initiated 19 members. They include these 18 students.

Orevaoghene Zaudu Aki
Seth Andrew Bailey
Lauren Ashley Billet
Erika Lee Evans
Courtney Laine Hall
Douglas Paul Harden
Christopher Jackson
Nathaniel Kreider
Scott Leonard
Sherry Lynn Parker
Lydia Christine Peterson
Jacqueline Brooke Pirkle
Grayson P. Ruhl
Richard L. Socia II
Yanet Velázquez
Rémi Jean Ver
Adam J. Watts
Brett L. Williams

The chapter also initiated Dr. Edward L. Mienie, associate vice president for economic development and community engagement in UNG’s Office of University Affairs on the Gainesville campus. Dr. Mieni holds a B.A. degree in law from the University of South Africa and a Ph.D. degree in international conflict management from Kennesaw State University. From 1987 to 1998, he was a member of South Africa’s Diplomatic Corps, the last four of those years as deputy ambassador to Switzerland. From 2002 to 2015, he was a senior consultant for Applied Software USA & Canada.

Dr. Charles H. “Trey” Wilson III, associate professor of political science on the Dahlonega campus, is the chapter’s faculty advisor. He administered the process of inviting members and processing applications for membership. Dr. Barry D. Friedman, professor of political science on the Dahlonega campus, is the chapter’s treasurer. He conducted the April 8 ceremony.