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Zeta Chi Rho

Zeta Chi Rho (ZXP) is an Honor Society located at Keene State College in Keene, NH. It is an Alpha chapter founded by KSC in December 23, 2009 to recognize excellence work in the field of Holocaust and Genocide and hopes to encourage in depth research into the field through the spreading of ideas and the access to scholarships. Zeta Chi Rho (ZXP) was a name derived from the Hebrew term “Zakhor,” meaning “to remember.” There are four main purposes of of this organization. Firstly to maintain and operate a Holocaust & Genocide Studies Honors Society at Keene State College. Secondly to coordinate with other Holocaust and/or Holocaust and Genocide Studies Honors Society Chapters, programs, and organizations.Thirdly to coordinate the organization of ZXP seminars, conferences, research, discussion groups, study groups, and publications. Lastly to sponsor a ZXP publication that promotes academic excellence at the undergraduate level in Holocaust & Genocide Studies.

History

Zeta Chi Rho was founded on December 23, 2009 at Keene State College. The honor society was created by Paul Vincent and Michele Segal. Following approval from the KSC President, Helen Giles-Gee, the honor society was officially established. Zeta Chi Rho's previous presidents have been:

Taylor Mitchel 2010-2011 Kelsey Mogell 2011-2012 Matthew Parks 2012-2013 Chloe Nixon 2013-2014 Alex Habibi 2014 Charlotte Myers 2015-2016

Membership

Official members of ZXP shall meet the following requirements: Any undergraduate student at KSC or other accredited institution who have completed a minimum of 12 credits in Holocaust & Genocide Studies. Any undergraduate student who has a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, as well as an average of 3.2 or above in Holocaust & Genocide Studies.

Pending Holocaust and Genocide Studies Faculty approval of prior credits, any undergraduate transferring from another accredited institution may apply for membership. ZXP holds inductions for new members at such time as agreed upon by official members and the Faculty Advisor. Initiations of new members occur once a semester; twice an academic year. Voting rights are the privilege of all official members. Electronic voting will be used only if less than 2/3rds of the official membership can be present at a meeting.

Chapters

There is only one Zeta Chi Rho chapter, located at Keene State College.

Activities

Zeta Chi Rho hosts an anual lecture every fall semester. Notable speakers include

Gherhard Whinberg 2010 Vicky Barnett 2011 Benjamin Valentino 2012 Peter Black 2013 Bridget Conley-Zilkic 2014 Karl Schuleness 2015