Phi Kappa Phi Installs Chapter 340 at Saint Mary's College of California

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi will install its 340th chapter at Saint Mary's College of California today, January 25. Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society.

The installation of the Saint Mary’s chapter comes after a thorough chartering process and approval from the Society’s board of directors. To be eligible, an institution must be a regionally accredited four-year college or university with an established reputation of excellence and an expressed commitment to upholding the values of the Society.

“Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to welcome Saint Mary’s College of California to its growing community of scholars,” said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. “Saint Mary’s commitment to providing a transformative student experience that is both challenging and inclusive reflects the college’s longstanding culture of excellence.”

Officers elected by the chartering group to serve the newly installed chapter include President Richard Lemberg, President-elect Jim Sauerberg, Secretary Emily Hause, Treasurer David W. Bird and Public Relations Officer Michael K. McKeon.

Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society—one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines. Today, the Society has chapters on more than 300 campuses in the United States and the Philippines and inducts approximately 30,000 new members each year. Membership is by invitation only to the top 7.5 percent of juniors and the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students, along with faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Career Resources Available for Members

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! Phi Kappa Phi offers many resources to assist members in the development and advancement of their careers. From the Career Center to the career guidance podcast series, we provide our members resources to jump-start their careers!

• 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.
• 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 get advice on interviewing, networking, writing a winning résumé and dealing with stress.
• 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.
• Logo Graphics – Proudly display your Phi Kappa Phi membership on your résumé by including an official Society logo.
• Membership Verification Letter – Verify your membership in the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society with a letter from the Executive Director.
• SeekingSuccess.com – As a Phi Kappa Phi member, you are eligible for a free résumé and LinkedIn profile evaluation. Members can also save $75 on a SeekingSuccess.com résumé and LinkedIn profile writing package. 

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

Celebrate ‘Thank Your Mentor Day’

National Mentoring Month would not be possible without the efforts of mentors both past and present. To honor those that have gone above and beyond, we are celebrating national Thank Your Mentor Day™ today, January 19.

On this day, we encourage you to reach out to thank or honor those individuals who have and had a lasting impact on your life.

Looking for ways to thank your mentor? Here are a few ideas:

1. Contact your mentor directly to express your appreciation.
2. Show your gratitude on social media.
3. Pass on the lessons you have learned by becoming a mentor to someone in your community.
4. Make a financial contribution to a local mentoring program in your mentor’s honor.
5. Download an official National Mentoring Month e-card to share with your mentor.

And don’t forget to join the conversation with us on social media throughout the month by using #PKPMentors and #MentoringWorks.

Test Prep with Phi Kappa Phi Partners and Save!

Are you preparing for an admissions test? Improve your score by prepping with The Princeton Review and Becker Professional Education.

Becker Professional Education
Phi Kappa Phi members can receive a $300 discount when registering for all four parts of the Becker CPA Review Course at the same time. Click here for more information.

Don’t forget! The 2017 Newton D. Becker Scholarship program offered by Becker Professional Education will award more than $450,000 in CPA Exam Review Scholarships, including 40 full four-part courses each valued at $3,393 and over 200 scholarships each valued at $1,697. The deadline to apply is February 1. To learn more about the program including how to apply, click here.

The Princeton Review
Phi Kappa Phi members and family can save up to $150 on The Princeton Review courses and 

tutoring for the MCAT®, LSAT®, GMAT®, GRE®, and more. To access the promo codes for each course, click here. Members can enroll online or over the phone at 1.800.2.REVIEW.

Don’t forget about the other free resources available to members from The Princeton Review:
Access a series of essential presentations on graduate school applications and testing strategies.
Determine your preparation needs by taking a full-length practice exam (online or in person) without affecting your record and receive a personalized, detailed score report, analyzing your test taking strengths and weaknesses.

Stuck on homework? Studying for a test? Try a free Homework Help Session.

If you have questions about these programs or discounts, please contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217.

Featured Fellow: Anthony Naquin

Phi Kappa Phi excited to debut a new series highlighting outstanding Fellows across the nation.

The first video of the series highlights Anthony Naquin, a 2015 Phi Kappa Phi Fellow. Anthony was awarded a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship as an undergraduate at Nicholls State University. He is currently in his second year of graduate studies at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans.

Watch below to learn more about Anthony and hear how the award has impacted his academic career. Don’t forget to check back each month to see the latest Featured Fellow video on our blog!

 

Save with Office Depot

Phi Kappa Phi has partnered with Office Depot and OfficeMax to offer members exclusive savings on a variety of products and services. Office Depot, Inc. is a leading global provider of products, services and solutions for every workplace—whether your workplace is an office, home, school or car.

Benefits of the new partnership include:

• Up to 80 percent off products and services online and in store
• More than 93,000 products discounted below retail pricing
• Free next-day delivery on online orders over $50
• Exclusive low printing costs

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To get started, members can visit OfficeDiscounts.org/PKP to start shopping in the exclusive Phi Kappa Phi store or print a free Store Purchasing Card for use at any Office Depot and OfficeMax location. For more information, click here.

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

Are You a Mentor? Share Your Story!

“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.” This quote from Phil Collins probably rings true for anyone who has ever served as a mentor.

Mentoring provides a shared opportunity for learning and growth. In fact, many mentors say they are surprised and grateful for the chance to mentor because the experience is more rewarding than they imagined.

Today is “I Am a Mentor Day”—a day dedicated to celebrating mentors as part of National Mentoring Month.

Are you a mentor? If so, tell us in the comments below about your experience. Your story may inspire others to get involved and make an impact in the lives of others.

If you’re not yet a mentor, check out the below resources to help you get started:

• Become a Mentor
• National Mentoring Resource Center
• The Mentoring Effect

Don’t forget to join the conversation with us on social media throughout the month by using #PKPMentors and #MentoringWorks.

Apply Now: 2017 Award Programs

Phi Kappa Phi is now accepting applications for its 2017 award programs. These awards include Fellowships, Study Abroad Grants, Literacy Grants and Love of Learning Awards. The awards provide funds for graduate study, continuing education, professional development, literacy initiatives and studies abroad.

Since 1933, Phi Kappa Phi’s award programs have recognized members and students on its chapter campuses for outstanding academic achievement. Currently, $1.4 million is awarded each biennium. Last year the organization recognized over 280 individuals.

Programs now accepting applications include:

• Study Abroad Grants: 50 grants of $1,000 each will be awarded to both members and non-members studying abroad. The deadline to apply is February 15.
• Literacy Grants: Grants of up to $2,500 are available to Phi Kappa Phi chapters and individual members seeking funding for literacy initiatives. The deadline to apply is April 1.
• Love of Learning Awards: One hundred awards, at $500 each, are available to help fund post-baccalaureate studies and professional development for members. The deadline to apply is April 1.
• Fellowships: Six Fellowships of $15,000 each and 51 Fellowships of $5,000 each are available to members entering their first year of graduate or professional study. The deadline to apply varies by chapter. Contact your local chapter for deadline information.

For more information including eligibility requirements and application instructions for each program, please visit www.phikappaphi.org/awards.

Phi Kappa Phi Celebrates National Mentoring Month

As a Phi Kappa Phi member, you’ve made great achievements in your academic career. When you look back over your educational journey, who comes to mind? Was it a science or math teacher who encouraged you to work hard to master the course material? Was it a professor or faculty member who empowered you to pursue your dream? Most likely, you were lucky enough to have a mentor who inspired and challenged you to be where you are today.

January marks the annual National Mentoring Month—a month dedicated to celebrating mentors, past and present, who have made an impact in the lives of others.

This impact is evident in research that shows when matched through a quality mentoring program, mentors can play a powerful role in providing students with the tools to stay focused and engaged in school. According to The National Mentoring Partnership, young adults who have mentors are 55 percent more likely to enroll in college.

Join us throughout January as we celebrate the benefits of mentoring as well as the mentors who make a difference each day.

To share your unique mentoring story, email news@phikappaphi.org, and join the conversation on social media by using #PKPMentors and #MentoringWorks.

Internship Program Deadlines

Are you interested in a summer internship? Don’t miss the $500 early admissions scholarship offered by the Washington Internship Institute. Students who apply and are accepted into the summer 2017 program by January 19, 2017, will receive a $500 early admissions scholarship and 50 percent off of the $50 application fee. The early admissions scholarship can be combined with the $500 scholarship available to Phi Kappa Phi members—that’s $1,000 in scholarship funds! Click here to learn more and apply today.

Phi Kappa Phi members are also eligible to receive one of three scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each program cycle from DCInternships. The priority application deadline for scholarships for the summer 2017 program is February 8, 2017. Members must denote their Society membership within their online application materials. Click here to learn more about the program, deadline information and how to apply.

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

Member Benefits Highlights – January 2017

The new year means new benefits and discounts for members! Kick off your year with these exclusive savings available throughout January.

Office Depot *New Benefit
Stock up on all of your school and office supplies at Office Depot and OfficeMax! Phi Kappa Phi members can save up to 80% on more than 93,000 products and get free next-day delivery on online orders over $50. Click here to start shopping in the exclusive Phi Kappa Phi online store or print a free Store Purchasing Card to be used at any Office Depot and OfficeMax store.

Carbonite
Got a new computer for the new year? Carbonite lets you easily move files from one computer to another, and protects your important documents, thesis papers, and favorite holiday photos. Register a new Carbonite Computer Backup account this month and receive two free months added to your subscription! Use code PKP2017 to start your Carbonite trial and you’ll never have to worry about accidental deletions, computer crashes, laptop theft or viruses. (Terms and conditions apply.) Click here to learn more and get started today!

Franklin Planner
Start the new year with a plan! Phi Kappa Phi members receive a 15% discount on all online purchases from Franklin Planner. Whether you’re looking for a Franklin Planner signature planning system to organize your time or a fine leather bag to organize your professional world, you’ll find the tools you need at Franklin Planner. Visit FranklinPlanner.com and use promo code PKPMEMBER to start planning today!

JPASS by JSTOR
JSTOR helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of scholarly content on a dynamic platform that increases productivity and facilitates new forms of scholarship. As a Phi Kappa Phi member, you can gain access to more than 1,800 academic journals with JPASS by JSTOR and receive an exclusive 25% discount when you purchase the annual JPASS-JSTOR individual access plan. Click here to redeem your discount today.

Lenovo
Resolve to do more in the new year with a new PC! Take advantage of instant savings up to 25% off select PCs and upgrade your technology with a Lenovo device. Start 2017 with innovation that never stands still. Visit Lenovo.com/PhiKappaPhi to access limited time offers and start shopping!

Shoeboxed
Is organization one of your New Year’s resolutions? If so, let Shoeboxed help you! Shoeboxed provides a fast, easy way to turn your important paper documents such as receipts, bills, business cards, and more into organized digital data. With Shoeboxed, your documents will be carefully sorted and scanned into a secure online account and accessible anytime, anywhere. As a Phi Kappa Phi member you can take advantage of 20% off your first six months when you subscribe. Click here to sign up and begin eliminating your paper clutter today!

The Princeton Review
In the midst of test prep? Prep with The Princeton Review and save! Phi Kappa Phi members and family members are eligible to save up to $150 on classroom courses, small group instruction, tutoring, and self-guided courses for the MCAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT and more. To access the appropriate promo code, click here or call 1.800.2.REVIEW.

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