Network with Your Phi Kappa Phi Peers

Phi Kappa Phi has a global network of more than 100,000 members—including great minds in science and medicine, government, law and the military, education and business, sports, literature, the arts and just about every other field imaginable. Network with fellow members across the globe by accessing one of the many resources provided by the Society.

Link
Link is Phi Kappa Phi's exclusive members-only community where you can share ideas, discuss hot topics, post questions, search for and connect with other members, and more. To start Linking with your fellow Phi Kappa Phi peers, visit Link.PhiKappaPhi.org. Click here to introduce yourself to the community today and share why you joined the Society here.

Access Link Anytime, Anywhere
The Link app allows you to network on the go! Select your device below to download the app and access the community anytime, anywhere:

    

Link is available to active members only. Not active? Renew your membership today to access this exclusive benefit. For more information about Link including FAQs and how-to guides, click here.

Social Media
Join the Phi Kappa Phi conversation online by visiting our Social Media Directory where you'll find links to national and chapter social media accounts. Whether you are looking to read the latest news, see photos of Phi Kappa Phi happenings, network with other members or stay up-to-date on chapter events, Phi Kappa Phi social media is the place to be. Connect with us today and join the conversation!

Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217.

Phi Kappa Phi Announces 2017 Literacy Grant Recipients

Phi Kappa Phi recently announced the 2017 Literacy Grant recipients. The grants of up to $2,500 were awarded in support of 14 literacy projects across the nation.

The Literacy Grant Program, established in 2003, provides funding to Phi Kappa Phi chapters and active members for new and ongoing projects that reinforce part of the Society's mission "to engage the community of scholars in service to others." Drawing from a multidisciplinary society of students and scholars from large and small institutions, the grants help fund projects ranging from traditional reading initiatives to those fostering learning in cultural, digital, financial, health, historical literacy and beyond.

The 2017 recipients and their respective projects are:

• Michelle Allison, Brookwood's Leveled Reader Library
• Alexandra Kelly Brooks, Juvenile Detention Center Science Outreach Program
• Valarie Burke and Katelyn DiBenedetto, Project Transforming Tomorrow
• Russell Carpenter, Community Reads: Developing Critical Reading and Metacognitive Practices in Students
• Lesley L. Casarez, Families Who Read Together
• Rhonda Cooksey, HIKE Up Literacy
• Dalia Karina Delanuez, Tiny Book House
• Benjamin Jacob, My Story Matters: A Literacy Project
• Leah McCurdy, Bringing “To the Mountain!” to Their Ears: A Trilingual Audiobook for Multilingual Literacy and Cultural Heritage Preservation in Belize
• Tulsi Patel, Para Tu Salud: Una Campaña de Alfabetismo (For Your Health: A Literacy Campaign)
• Will Porter, Mozambique Music School
• Muthukrishnan Sathyamoorthy, Born to Read for Minority Children
• Tettra Scott, Improving Literacy Begins with Parents 2017
• Emily Taylor Beighley, Paws and Tales

"Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to see a broad diversity in the projects awarded Literacy Grants this year," said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. "Literacy, by definition about more than reading alone, is knowledge of a particular subject. Phi Kappa Phi members’ love of learning is central to the successful transmission of knowledge, whatever the subject."

The winning projects were selected for a grant based on a number of criteria including the project’s scope, student and community involvement, impact, duration and ability to achieve success.

To learn more about this year’s recipients and projects, click here.

Jump-start Your Career with Phi Kappa Phi

Are you a recent graduate starting your job search or an established professional thinking of making a change? If you’re looking for your dream job, let Phi Kappa Phi help! The Society offers many resources to assist members in the development and advancement of their careers. From the Career Center to the career guidance podcast series, take advantage of a number of resources that can help jump-start your career.

Career Center
Job seekers can post résumés, search job openings and apply for jobs, while employers can use the site to find and recruit top talent and post available positions. Visit Careers.PhiKappaPhi.org to start your search today.

Career Corner
Join other Phi Kappa Phi members to share job search strategies, interview tips and all-around career advice in this exclusive Link community.

Career Guidance
Watch podcasts and access the Seeking Success blog to get advice on interviewing, networking, writing a winning résumé and dealing with stress. Visit PhiKappaPhi.org/Career-Guidance to learn more.

GS Level Upgrade
Members seeking federal employment may be eligible for a GS level upgrade according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s General Schedule Qualification Policies. Click here to read more. Please note this is not a Phi Kappa Phi-managed benefit—it is a Federal policy. Questions regarding specifics of the policy should be directed to the human resources department associated with the position being applied for.

Logo Graphics
Proudly display your membership on your résumé by including an official Society logo. When it's time to apply for a job, our materials will help you highlight your membership in Phi Kappa Phi. Visit PhiKappaPhi.org/Logo-Graphics to download Society logos.

Membership Verification Letter
Verify your membership in the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society with a letter from Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. Click here to request your letter today.

SeekingSuccess.com
Save $75 on any Seeking Success résumé or LinkedIn profile writing package to help you create a résumé that is focused on your target, complies with modern screening apps and promotes your value. To view and purchase packages, visit SeekingSuccess.com/PKP and enter page code PKP2015 to access the exclusive Phi Kappa Phi page. Enter the same code, PKP2015, when checking out to apply the $75 discount.

Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217.

Save on Your Summer Travel Plans

It's summertime—the time of year when many people pack their bags and head out on a fun getaway. If you are in the midst of planning a summer trip or just looking to be spontaneous, check out these exclusive discounts offered by Phi Kappa Phi’s travel partners including hotels, car rentals, theme park, sports and theater tickets, and much more!

Avis
Save up to 25% off Avis base rates on every rental whenever you make reservations using Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number W980400. From the car to the accessories, choose what best fits you and your trip. For further information and reservations, visit Avis.com/PhiKappaPhi.

Budget
Use Budget Customer Discount (BCD) number R023600 to save up to 25% off Budget base rates. To make your reservation and for additional information, visit Budget.com/PhiKappaPhi.

Enterprise
Phi Kappa Phi members are eligible to receive a 5% discount on Enterprise's standard, undiscounted daily, weekly and monthly rates. Click here to book your reservation. The discount is automatically applied to the internet best rate.

National
Phi Kappa Phi members can receive a 10% discount on National's standard, undiscounted daily, weekly and monthly rates. Click here to book your reservation. The discount is automatically applied to the internet best rate.

Road Scholar
Road Scholar offers members a one-time, $100 savings on any one of their learning adventures in 150 countries and 50 states. 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 offers a 15% discount on more than 2.5 billion sports, concert and theater tickets worldwide. Members can also receive exclusive discounts up to 25% off movie tickets and over 70 theme parks nationwide. Click here to sign up and save $5 on your first order.

The Parking Spot
Members can join the 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 Phi Kappa Phi Spot Club Exec card, view discounted rates, get directions and make reservations.

Travel Discounts
Whether traveling for work or pleasure, individually or in a group, domestically or abroad, Phi Kappa Phi members, friends and family can take advantage of huge savings of more than 50% for hotels and 35% for car rentals at locations worldwide. Any car, any hotel, anywhere, anytime. Click here to book today.

Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217.

Phi Kappa Phi Announces Love of Learning Award Recipients

Phi Kappa Phi recently announced the Session A recipients of a 2017 Love of Learning Award. The $500 awards were given to 100 Phi Kappa Phi members across the nation. 

Click here to see the complete list of recipients from Session A of the program.

Awarded twice a year, the Love of Learning Awards are designed to help fund post-baccalaureate professional development for active Phi Kappa Phi members including graduate or professional studies, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, travel related to teaching and research, career development and more.

“What all Phi Kappa Phi members have in common is a love of learning, so it’s fitting that the Society should enable learning in a variety of venues,” said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. “The Love of Learning Award does just that by supporting members at all stages of their professional careers.”

The selection process for a Love of Learning Award is based on the applicant’s academic achievement, campus and community service, intended use of award funds as it relates to academic and career goals, and a personal statement.

Established in 2007, the Love of Learning Program gives 200 awards annually in support of post-baccalaureate professional development. In addition, the Society awards $1.4 million each biennium to qualifying students and members through study abroad grants, graduate fellowships, member and chapter awards, and grants for local, national and international literacy initiatives.

The application process for Session B will open July 1, 2017. Learn more here.