Phi Kappa Phi recently announced the Session A recipients of a 2017 Study Abroad Grant. The $1,000 grants were awarded to 50 students across the nation.
Awarded twice a year, the grants are designed to support undergraduates, both members and nonmembers from campuses that have Phi Kappa Phi chapters, as they seek expanded knowledge and experience in their academic fields by studying abroad.
“Study abroad offers students a valuable learning experience with a culture other than their own,” said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. “Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to help open doors to expanded global knowledge and meaningful engagement with different cultures through our study abroad grants.”
The selection process for a study abroad grant is based on the applicant’s academic achievement, campus and community service, relation of travel to academic preparation and career goals, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, and acceptance into a study abroad program.
Established in 2001, the Study Abroad Grant Program has awarded more than $775,000 to undergraduate students. In addition to these grants, the Society awards $1.4 million each biennium to qualifying students and members through graduate fellowships, funding for post-baccalaureate development, member and chapter awards, and grants for local, national and international literacy initiatives.
For the complete list of recipients from Session A of the program, click here. The application process for Session B will open July 1, 2017.
Thursday, April 20, 2017
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Free GMAT Strategy Webinar on April 20
The Princeton Review has teamed up with Phi Kappa Phi to help you prepare for your business school entrance exam, the GMAT. If you’re gearing up to take the GMAT and want to find out how to maximize your score, join us Thursday, April 20, at 8 p.m. Eastern time.
Topics will include:
The webinar is available for anyone to attend. To register, click the button below. Can’t attend? Click here to receive a free recording after the webinar.
Topics will include:
- GMAT misconceptions and truths
- Exclusive Princeton Review test-taking strategies to help you score higher
- Question types, scoring and structure
- How to dodge “traps”
- Q&A
- …and a special offer from The Princeton Review
The webinar is available for anyone to attend. To register, click the button below. Can’t attend? Click here to receive a free recording after the webinar.
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Phi Kappa Phi Member Wins Pulitzer Prize
In the book, Desmond tells the story of eight families living in poverty in Milwaukee and facing eviction.
For research on the book, Desmond immersed himself in the issue, moving into a trailer park and then a rooming house in Milwaukee. He found eviction is a complex, multifaceted and far-reaching problem, affecting all aspects of family life. With the book and his extensive research, he aims to transform society’s understanding of extreme poverty and economic exploitation.
Desmond is currently the John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Social Sciences at Harvard University and codirector of the Justice and Poverty Project. A former member of the Harvard Society of Fellows, he is the author of the award-winning book, On the Fireline, coauthor of two books on race and editor of a collection of studies on severe deprivation in America. In 2015, he was awarded a $625,000 MacArthur Fellowship, also known as the “Genius Grant.”
Desmond, a life member, was initiated into Phi Kappa Phi in 2002 at Arizona State University and also received a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship the same year.
Friday, April 7, 2017
Support Phi Kappa Phi by Shopping with AmazonSmile
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. You can even use the same account on Amazon.com and AmazonSmile!
Support Phi Kappa Phi by shopping at AmazonSmile today. And don’t forget to bookmark the AmazonSmile link to make it even easier to support the Society every time you shop on Amazon.
Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217 with all of your member benefit inquiries.
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Free GRE Strategy Webinar on April 6
The Princeton Review has teamed up with the University of Bridgeport chapter of Phi Kappa Phi to help students prepare for the grad school entrance exam, the GRE. If you’re gearing up to take the GRE and want to find out how to maximize your score, join us on Thursday, April 6, at 12:20 p.m. Eastern time.
Topics will include:
The webinar is available for anyone to attend. Students on the University of Bridgeport campus can attend in person in The Discovery Pavilion on the first floor of Wahlstrom Library. Refreshments will be provided and attendees are asked to arrive 30 minutes early.
Can't attend the webinar? Sign up to receive a free recording!
Topics will include:
- GRE misconceptions and truths
- Exclusive Princeton Review test-taking strategies to help you score higher
- Question types, scoring and structure
- Ways to dodge "traps"
- Question and answer session
- …and a special offer from The Princeton Review
The webinar is available for anyone to attend. Students on the University of Bridgeport campus can attend in person in The Discovery Pavilion on the first floor of Wahlstrom Library. Refreshments will be provided and attendees are asked to arrive 30 minutes early.
Can't attend the webinar? Sign up to receive a free recording!
Monday, April 3, 2017
Member Benefits Highlights – April 2017
Avis
From the car to the accessories, choose what best fits you and your trip with Avis. Phi Kappa Phi members can save up to 25% off Avis base rates on every rental when making reservations using Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number W980400. To book your reservation visit Avis.com/PhiKappaPhi or call 1.800.331.1212 and mention AWD number W980400. And don’t forget to download exclusive coupons for a free upgrade, free weekend day, and $10 to $25 off your next rental!
Budget
Accelerate to rewards! As a member of Phi Kappa Phi, you can always count on Budget to save you money and time whenever you need to travel on the road. Use Budget Customer Discount (BCD) number R023600 to save up to 25% off Budget base rates. Visit Budget.com/PhiKappaPhi to make an online reservation or call 1.800.527.0700 and mention BCD number R023600. And don’t forget to download exclusive coupons for a free weekend day, free upgrade, and $10 to $25 off your next rental!
Enterprise
Members are eligible to receive a 5% discount on Enterprise's standard, undiscounted daily, weekly and monthly rates. Click here to book your reservation online and the 5% savings will be automatically applied to the internet best rate. To make a reservation by phone, call 1.800.RENT.A.CAR and mention Phi Kappa Phi ID number XZ14050 to receive the discount at airport and neighborhood locations.
National
Get on the road with National! Phi Kappa Phi members receive a 10% discount on National's standard, undiscounted daily, weekly and monthly rates. Call 1.800.CAR.RENT and mention Phi Kappa Phi ID number XZ14050 to receive the 10% discount, or click here to book your reservation online. The discount will be automatically applied to the internet best rate.
Road Scholar
Road Scholar offers an unmatched selection of unique learning adventures at a remarkable value from San Francisco to Siberia, and nearly everywhere in between. As a Phi Kappa Phi member, you can save $100 on any one learning adventure with Road Scholar. All of their 5,500 programs provide exceptional educational opportunities led by instructors who are experts in their fields. Click here to sign up for a Road Scholar catalog and you’ll receive $100 off your first Road Scholar adventure.
Ticket Monster Perks
Ticket Monster understands the excitement of seeing your favorite band live or watching your team from a comfy box seat, and they make it happen! Phi Kappa Phi members can receive a 15% discount on over 2.5 billion sports, concert and theater tickets worldwide. Members can also access discounts up to 25% off movie tickets and over 70 theme parks nationwide including deals for AMC, Cinemark, Disneyland, Six Flags and so much more! Click here to sign up and save $5 on your first order. Use company identifier PhiKappaPhiTix1 if prompted.
The Parking Spot
The Parking Spot offers convenient long-term airport parking facilities with fast check-in/check-out and all-day shuttle service to 21 major airports across the country. Members can join the Phi Kappa Phi Spot Club Exec program to access a 15% discount at all full-service Parking Spot locations and a 10% discount at all Spot locations nationwide. Click here to order your free Phi Kappa Phi Spot Club Exec card and learn how you can receive two free days of parking.
Worldwide Hotel & Car Rental Discounts
Phi Kappa Phi members, friends, and family have access to a worldwide inventory of hotels and rental cars at exclusive discounted rates. Whether traveling for work or pleasure, individually or in a group, domestically or abroad, you can take advantage of savings at hotels that may exceed 50% and car rental savings up to 35%. Click here to access the Worldwide Hotel & Car Rental Discount.
Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217 with all of your member benefit inquiries.
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