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 their careers.
Career Corner Community
Join other ΦΚΦ members to share job search strategies, interview tips and all-around career advice in this exclusive Link community. Click here to sign in using your existing Phi Kappa Phi username and password and start participating today!
Career Guidance Resources
While Phi Kappa Phi does not offer career services directly, we offer several career guidance resources to assist members. Visit the Seeking Success blog to find current and relevant information on everything from writing a winning résumé to creating an effective cover letter to posting the perfect LinkedIn profile photo.
The Seeking Success Podcast Series delivers current résumé, LinkedIn profile, and job interviewing advice in a quick format. You’ll hear advice from the team at Seeking Success, including the award-winning, nationally-recognized career expert Tamara Dowling.
Visit the Career Guidance Resources page to access more podcasts on interviewing skills, writing a winning résumé, networking, dealing with stress and more!
GS Level Upgrade for Federal Employment
Phi Kappa Phi 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. Section 4 reviews the Educational and Training Provisions or Requirements necessary to be eligible for the upgrade.
Keep in mind, 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.
Internship Opportunities
Phi Kappa Phi offers resources to assist members with finding the right internship, and our partners provide members the opportunity to apply for scholarships worth up to $2,500. These programs provide members with opportunities to explore career options while enhancing their leadership development potential. Visit PhiKappaPhi.org/Internship-Opportunities to learn more about the scholarship opportunities available.
The ΦΚΦ Internship Board connects students to the perfect internship opportunity. Students can visit the Internship Board to post résumés, search internships worldwide, and apply for internships. Click here to learn more and begin your search.
Membership Verification Letter
Verify your membership in the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society with a letter from Dr. Mary Todd, Society Executive Director. Contact Deanna Landry at dlandry@phikappaphi.org to request your personalized membership verification letter today!
Merit
Merit provides members with a professional online profile that promotes member success and achievements. Members can customize their online profile with a photo, bio, activities, affiliations, work experience and more. Consider it a virtual résumé! These profiles can be beneficial when applying for an internship or job, and Merit provides a simple and easy way to share these accomplishments with your inner circle on Facebook and Twitter.
Best part? Your Merit page is created and updated automatically by Phi Kappa Phi including all your Society-related achievements. All you have to do is add any additional information such as work experience and other collegiate achievements that you want visible on your profile.
In addition to keeping your achievements and activities in one virtual place, Merit can build your online presence to help you secure jobs, get internships and collect references.
When a new member joins the Society (those initiated after March 2013), an “Initiate” badge and achievement will automatically be granted to those members who have opted in to the program. You will receive an email from news@phikappaphi.org providing instructions on how to claim your profile and share your Merit page on social networks. If you haven’t received a Merit profile and would like to get started, email news@phikappaphi.org with your name and member ID number.
Want more information? Click here to learn more about the Merit program and visit the Phi Kappa Phi Merit Page to see the latest member achievements.
Phi Kappa Phi Career Center
The ΦΚΦ Career Center connects job seekers to the perfect job opportunity and employers to the right candidates. Job seekers can access an advanced job search, customized job alerts, résumé upload, and an easy online application process. Employers can post jobs in the Career Center and gain access to highly qualified candidates, affordable posting and advertising packages, easy payment options, and a searchable résumé database.
Phi Kappa Phi Logo Graphics
Want to add Phi Kappa Phi to your résumé? Proudly display your ΦΚΦ 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 the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society.
Seeking Success Discount
Is your résumé helping or hurting you? To rise above the competition, you need a résumé that is focused on your target, complies with modern screening apps, and promotes your value through accomplishments. Seeking Success will develop a full set of career-related documents plus new language for your LinkedIn profile.
Phi Kappa Phi members can save $75 on any Seeking Success résumé and LinkedIn profile writing package. To view and purchase packages visit SeekingSuccess.com/PKP and enter password PKP2015 to access the exclusive Phi Kappa Phi member page. Enter the same code, PKP2015, when checking out to apply the $75 discount to your order. Members will receive a free copy of the "pocket" book Interview with Purpose when they purchase a résumé writing package.
Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217 with all of your member benefit inquiries.
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Chapter Update – March 2018
Chapter Development Director
Chapter 294 at Slippery Rock University utilized social media in a fun way to spread awareness of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and its awards program.
Chapter officers and other active members posted various, large Phi Kappa Phi posters around campus and challenged students to take a selfie with or a picture of any of the Society posters. The photo contest announcement was posted on the chapter’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts with the motivation to increase the presence or exposure of the chapter during the period between when the invitations were sent out to qualifying students until a week before the initiation ceremony.
All members and newly invited students were instructed to find a poster on campus, take a selfie in front of it, and post the picture on one of Slippery Rock University’s Phi Kappa Phi social media pages. At the end of the time period, the chapter held two drawings – one from posts by current student members (faculty and staff were invited to participate but not eligible for the gift) and one from all those invited to join Phi Kappa Phi, whether they decided to accept or not.
During the contest, chapter president Laurel Patterson sent out the location of a few more of the posters with reminders to participate. She said of the visibility project, “I believe that keeping The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi in front of the campus community is an important way to increase awareness. It doesn’t have to be a publicized event. It can be anything that keeps the organization out there. The rest happens naturally.”
At the end of the submission period, winners were drawn from each category and they received gift cards, which were announced on the social media pages.
One of the winners was Erin O’Connor who posted her selfie on Facebook.
This is just one of many ways to get more information out to the campus! If you have ideas that have worked for you chapter and would like to share, please contact Kay White at kwhite@phikappaphi.org.
Photo provided by Erin O’Connor/Slippery Rock University Chapter 294
Monday, March 26, 2018
Member Spotlight – Phail Wynn Jr.
For most people, retirement is a time for rest and relaxation. For Phail Wynn Jr., his first attempt at retirement was only a brief respite which lasted one single day before he immediately started work as vice president of the Office of Durham and Regional Affairs at Duke University. Now, after a decade of work with the university, Wynn once again plans for retirement in June.
Wynn completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Oklahoma in 1969 and enrolled in the Army, where he did a tour in Vietnam. While serving at Fort Bragg, he enrolled as a graduate student at North Carolina State University. There he completed his master’s degree and doctorate and was inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.
Wynn joined the staff at Durham Technical Community College in 1977 and became president in 1980; the first African-American community college president in the North Carolina system. He recalls his time there fondly. “I was engaged in the noblest form of recycling – to provide the first, second, third or last opportunities for adult learners to achieve their goals or get on the right pathway to become lifelong learners. Providing open access, low barrier opportunities for learning was something I was proud of in my community college days,” Wynn shared.
In the nearly 28 years he served as president, Wynn repeatedly shared one of his favorite quotes at commencement exercises: “The road to knowledge has no end.” The sentiment and his work impacted the college so strongly that the quote was emblazoned on a plaque mounted to the campus building named in his honor, the Phail Wynn Jr. Student Services Center. The quote would hold true for Wynn when he retired in 2007 and headed down the road to Duke University.
During his time at the university’s Office of Durham and Regional Affairs, Wynn worked to build the relationship and programs between the university and the surrounding communities. In the ten years under his guidance, the office has created partnerships to improve economic and community development, public education and quality of life through civic engagement initiatives.
His plans for retirement include travel, golf and catching up on his reading. “I have 15 years of accumulated reading which I plan to plunge into. I’m an old-style hardbound book reader, and I’ve been collecting books so I can annotate them and put them back on the shelf.”
Wynn takes great pride in his membership in the Society. “I knew the prestige of Phi Kappa Phi and decided to embrace the honor once I was inducted. On my résumé, I proudly indicate that I’m a member,” he shared. Wynn became a life member in 1995.
In his time as a member of the Society – following in the footsteps of his professor mother, Valree Wynn, who is also a member – Wynn has led a life that lives up to the Society’s motto: “Let the love of learning rule humanity.” He noted, “For all of us as members, the important thing for us to spread is the notion of lifelong learning for all. So when we have the opportunity, that should be our mission in life – to encourage those who have completed terminal degrees, not completed any degrees at all, or those in the middle. We should advocate to them the importance and necessity of embracing lifelong learning.”
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Deadline Approaching for Phi Kappa Phi Award Programs
The deadline to apply for both the Love of Learning Awards and Literacy Grants is Sunday, April 1.
Love of Learning Awards
Awarded twice a year, Love of Learning Awards help fund post-baccalaureate professional development for active Phi Kappa Phi members including graduate and professional studies, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, career development, travel related to teaching and research, and more. Phi Kappa Phi will award grants of $500 each to 100 members during Session A of the program. To be eligible, applicants must have completed their baccalaureate studies by the April 1 deadline.
» Click here to apply.
Literacy Grants
The Literacy Grant Program, established in 2003, was created to provide funding to Phi Kappa Phi chapters and members for literacy initiatives that reinforce part of the Society’s mission: “to engage the community of scholars in service to others.” Grants of up to $2,500 are available for new and ongoing projects ranging from traditional reading initiatives to those fostering learning in cultural, digital, financial, health, historical literacy and beyond.
» Click here to apply.
If you have questions about either program, contact Kelli Partin at kpartin@phikappaphi.org.
Love of Learning Awards
Awarded twice a year, Love of Learning Awards help fund post-baccalaureate professional development for active Phi Kappa Phi members including graduate and professional studies, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, career development, travel related to teaching and research, and more. Phi Kappa Phi will award grants of $500 each to 100 members during Session A of the program. To be eligible, applicants must have completed their baccalaureate studies by the April 1 deadline.
» Click here to apply.
Literacy Grants
The Literacy Grant Program, established in 2003, was created to provide funding to Phi Kappa Phi chapters and members for literacy initiatives that reinforce part of the Society’s mission: “to engage the community of scholars in service to others.” Grants of up to $2,500 are available for new and ongoing projects ranging from traditional reading initiatives to those fostering learning in cultural, digital, financial, health, historical literacy and beyond.
» Click here to apply.
If you have questions about either program, contact Kelli Partin at kpartin@phikappaphi.org.
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Executive Director's Blog - Women Hold up Half the Sky
Forum, Spring 2018
Some years ago, while teaching a women’s studies class, I noticed several male students looking through the window of the classroom door. They later said they were curious about what went on in women’s studies, since the enrollment was overwhelmingly female. I often wished that more men had brought their curiosity into the classroom rather than speculating from the other side of the door. I still do.
The prevailing belief at the time – has it changed? – was that women’s studies classes were sites of male-bashing, radical feminist proselytizing, and uncompromising demands for women’s rights. In reality, faculty worked to bring hope into our classrooms, as the content could be downright depressing. Stories of rape as an instrument of war; of legal, cultural and religious discrimination; of economic hardship and physical abuse offered little to celebrate. The few glimmers of light were found in women’s voices, activism, and steadfastness in the face of challenging circumstances.
Such stories of struggle are the stuff of history. Consider, if you will, a bit of recent American history.
1992 was declared the Year of the Woman due to the unparalleled number of women elected to both houses of Congress. The dramatic voter response was credited to women’s unhappiness over the confirmation of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court despite allegations of sexual harassment brought by Anita Hill during the period both worked for the federal government. Only a year earlier, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Susan Faludi had written Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women, which argued that the gains made possible by the second wave of feminism of the 1960s and 1970s were meeting resistance from the American media.
Historian William Chafe, who considers women’s progress the most significant change of the twentieth century, describes this in a word: paradox. Steps forward were met by the backlash Faludi described, which in turn saw the advances in congressional representation. Such cycles are not atypical of reform movements in American history. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Fast forward twenty-five years to 2017, and the unprecedented engagement of women in activism, many in response to the results of the 2016 presidential election. Beginning with the Women’s March last January that brought millions of people into the streets of cities around the world, women raised their voices and declared their resistance to the new administration. Many decided to run for office.
In the fall of 2017, another activist movement evolved after public allegations of sexual harassment were brought against media moguls, anchormen, political and sports figures. The #MeToo hash tag spread like wildfire across social media, revealing the extent of women’s (and some men’s) experiences with harassment in the workplace.
Today, despite women comprising the majority of undergraduate students (that’s been true since 1979), graduate students, and medical and law students, we still learn daily of domestic violence, workplace discrimination, pay differentials, and double standards. The number of women CEOs in Fortune 500 companies hovers just over six percent. And no woman has yet been elected president of the United States.
The Chinese have a saying, attributed to Mao Zedong, “Women hold up half the sky.” Women globally have taken that expression to heart in their efforts not only to become more involved and engaged through activism, but in acknowledgement that it truly does take all of us – women and men together, each with our own individual gifts -- to ensure the future for generations to come.
-Mary Todd, Executive Director
Some years ago, while teaching a women’s studies class, I noticed several male students looking through the window of the classroom door. They later said they were curious about what went on in women’s studies, since the enrollment was overwhelmingly female. I often wished that more men had brought their curiosity into the classroom rather than speculating from the other side of the door. I still do.
The prevailing belief at the time – has it changed? – was that women’s studies classes were sites of male-bashing, radical feminist proselytizing, and uncompromising demands for women’s rights. In reality, faculty worked to bring hope into our classrooms, as the content could be downright depressing. Stories of rape as an instrument of war; of legal, cultural and religious discrimination; of economic hardship and physical abuse offered little to celebrate. The few glimmers of light were found in women’s voices, activism, and steadfastness in the face of challenging circumstances.
Such stories of struggle are the stuff of history. Consider, if you will, a bit of recent American history.
1992 was declared the Year of the Woman due to the unparalleled number of women elected to both houses of Congress. The dramatic voter response was credited to women’s unhappiness over the confirmation of Clarence Thomas to the Supreme Court despite allegations of sexual harassment brought by Anita Hill during the period both worked for the federal government. Only a year earlier, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Susan Faludi had written Backlash: The Undeclared War Against American Women, which argued that the gains made possible by the second wave of feminism of the 1960s and 1970s were meeting resistance from the American media.
Historian William Chafe, who considers women’s progress the most significant change of the twentieth century, describes this in a word: paradox. Steps forward were met by the backlash Faludi described, which in turn saw the advances in congressional representation. Such cycles are not atypical of reform movements in American history. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Fast forward twenty-five years to 2017, and the unprecedented engagement of women in activism, many in response to the results of the 2016 presidential election. Beginning with the Women’s March last January that brought millions of people into the streets of cities around the world, women raised their voices and declared their resistance to the new administration. Many decided to run for office.
In the fall of 2017, another activist movement evolved after public allegations of sexual harassment were brought against media moguls, anchormen, political and sports figures. The #MeToo hash tag spread like wildfire across social media, revealing the extent of women’s (and some men’s) experiences with harassment in the workplace.
Today, despite women comprising the majority of undergraduate students (that’s been true since 1979), graduate students, and medical and law students, we still learn daily of domestic violence, workplace discrimination, pay differentials, and double standards. The number of women CEOs in Fortune 500 companies hovers just over six percent. And no woman has yet been elected president of the United States.
The Chinese have a saying, attributed to Mao Zedong, “Women hold up half the sky.” Women globally have taken that expression to heart in their efforts not only to become more involved and engaged through activism, but in acknowledgement that it truly does take all of us – women and men together, each with our own individual gifts -- to ensure the future for generations to come.
-Mary Todd, Executive Director
Phi Kappa Phi Announces 2018 Dissertation Fellows
Phi Kappa Phi has announced the recipients of a 2018 Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellowship. The $10,000 fellowships are designed to support active Society members currently in the dissertation writing stage of doctoral study.
This year’s class of fellows represents a group of 10 students spanning a number of academic disciplines from science and technology to arts and humanities.
The 2018 Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellows are:
The recipients were selected based on a number of criteria including how the fellowship will contribute to the completion of the dissertation, the significance of original research, and endorsement by the dissertation chair. Each fellow will receive $10,000 to apply toward 12 months of dissertation writing.
Established in 2014, the dissertation fellowships are part of the Society’s robust award programs, which give $1.4 million each biennium to outstanding students and members through study abroad grants, graduate fellowships, funding for post-baccalaureate development, member and chapter awards, and grants for local, national and international literacy initiatives.
To learn more about the Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellowship Program and this year’s recipients, click here.
This year’s class of fellows represents a group of 10 students spanning a number of academic disciplines from science and technology to arts and humanities.
The 2018 Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellows are:
- Elizabeth Michelle Bevan, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Derek N. Boetcher, University of North Texas
- Julia Cosacchi, Fordham University
- Blair Flicker, The University of Texas at Dallas
- Malinee Neelamegam, University of South Florida
- Michael Nevradakis, The University of Texas at Austin
- Alexandra E. Nielsen, Portland State University
- Vinit C. Shanbhag, Florida Institute of Technology
- Morgan F. Smith, University of West Florida
- Kandis Wright, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
The recipients were selected based on a number of criteria including how the fellowship will contribute to the completion of the dissertation, the significance of original research, and endorsement by the dissertation chair. Each fellow will receive $10,000 to apply toward 12 months of dissertation writing.
Established in 2014, the dissertation fellowships are part of the Society’s robust award programs, which give $1.4 million each biennium to outstanding students and members through study abroad grants, graduate fellowships, funding for post-baccalaureate development, member and chapter awards, and grants for local, national and international literacy initiatives.
To learn more about the Phi Kappa Phi Dissertation Fellowship Program and this year’s recipients, click here.
Friday, March 16, 2018
Phi Kappa Phi Installs Chapter 348 at Frostburg State University
Phi Kappa Phi will install its 348th chapter at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland, today, March 16. 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 Frostburg State University 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.
“The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to welcome Frostburg State University to its community of scholars,” said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. “Frostburg stands out as a public institution focused on developing civic learning and democratic engagement in its students.”
Officers elected by the chartering group to serve the newly installed chapter include President Dr. Gregory Wood, President-elect Dr. Natalie Schuster, Secretary Dr. Cindy Herzog and Treasurer Dr. Heather Gable.
The installation of the Frostburg State University 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.
“The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to welcome Frostburg State University to its community of scholars,” said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. “Frostburg stands out as a public institution focused on developing civic learning and democratic engagement in its students.”
Officers elected by the chartering group to serve the newly installed chapter include President Dr. Gregory Wood, President-elect Dr. Natalie Schuster, Secretary Dr. Cindy Herzog and Treasurer Dr. Heather Gable.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Love of Learning Deadline is April 1
Available to active Phi Kappa Phi members, Love of Learning Awards help fund post-baccalaureate studies and/or career development including graduate or professional studies, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, travel related to teaching/studies and more.
One hundred awards, at $500 each, will be distributed during Session A. The deadline to submit applications is April 1.
Past winners shared how the award helped them with research, continuing education, travel expenses, and professional development.
Travel Expenses
The award helped Christina travel to the International Neuropsychological Society Annual Meeting. “Attending conferences is crucial to expanding my knowledge and involvement in the field, and this award will help me to afford the wonderful opportunities offered by a primary conference,” shared Christina.
Research
Joslyn Johnson, doctoral student at Texas State University
Joslyn used the funds to cover expenses associated with her dissertation research. “The best part of Phi Kappa Phi is the support given through mentorship opportunities, professional development, and financial support,” she said. “Receiving the Love of Learning Award is a tremendous blessing.”
Continuing Education
Phil Mauermann, engineering manager at Wisconsin Public Service
Phil’s award will help him complete an MBA at St. Norbert College. He appreciates the Society’s commitment to recognizing student achievements. “Whether it comes in the form of a financial grant, email congratulations, certificate, or pat on the back, every member of Phi Kappa Phi can be proud of their accomplishments,” he said.
Professional Development
Teresa Shoemaker, intern at the Atlantic Council
Teresa used the award to support her professional development at a Washington, DC-based think tank. In addition to pursuing her passions of international relations and security, Teresa added, “The skills I am honing at the Atlantic Council, such as research, writing, and editing, will benefit me in graduate school and in my future career.”
For more information, check out the FAQs and Love of Learning fact sheet. Ready to apply? Click here!
If you have additional questions, contact Kelli Partin, awards manager, at kpartin@phikappaphi.org.
Phi Kappa Phi Installs Chapter 347 at the United States Air Force Academy
Phi Kappa Phi will install its 347th chapter at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, today, March 15. 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 United States Air Force Academy 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.
“The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to welcome the United States Air Force Academy to its community of scholars, joining its peers at the U.S. military and naval academies,” said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. “USAFA’s mission to educate, train and inspire men and women to become officers of character melds nicely with the Society’s emphasis on excellence and service.”
Officers elected by the chartering group to serve the newly installed chapter include President Dr. Maxine Ann Fawcett-Yeske, President-elect Lt. Col. David Buchanan, Secretary Dr. Katherine Bates, Treasurer Dr. Dale Peterson, Awards & Grants Coordinator Dr. Sonia Esquivel and Public Relations Officer Dr. Hal Taylor.
The installation of the United States Air Force Academy 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.
“The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to welcome the United States Air Force Academy to its community of scholars, joining its peers at the U.S. military and naval academies,” said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. “USAFA’s mission to educate, train and inspire men and women to become officers of character melds nicely with the Society’s emphasis on excellence and service.”
Officers elected by the chartering group to serve the newly installed chapter include President Dr. Maxine Ann Fawcett-Yeske, President-elect Lt. Col. David Buchanan, Secretary Dr. Katherine Bates, Treasurer Dr. Dale Peterson, Awards & Grants Coordinator Dr. Sonia Esquivel and Public Relations Officer Dr. Hal Taylor.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Beyond Books: Phi Kappa Phi Literacy Grants
Benjamin Jacob, a 2017 Literacy Grant winner, joined forces with his fellow Phi Kappa Phi members at Brigham Young University and My Story Matters, a nonprofit foundation, to publish the stories of children who have unique life experiences such as being a refugee or immigrant.
Jacob and other student volunteers met with refugee children in their community on March 10, 2018, to get to know them and their stories. “Stories inspire hope and validation,” shared Jacob. The My Story Matters project validates their experiences by learning their stories and using them to create personalized books, like memoirs, to give them. The Phi Kappa Phi members will work with the My Story Matters team to interview the children as well as assist with the writing, formatting, and photography for the stories.
For this Literacy Grant winner, the opportunity to meet, befriend and learn from these children is a “humbling and humanizing experience,” and he encourages others to apply. “Phi Kappa Phi is totally committed to improving literacy and communication around the world and this grant is strong proof,” he said.
Read more about the Phi Kappa Phi Literacy Grants program and see what other literacy initiatives are being supported by last year’s winners. The deadline to apply for a 2018 Literacy Grant is April 1.
Photo provided by Dale Quinio, BYU Photo Club - Volunteers from the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter at Brigham Young University and the greater university community gather on March 10, 2018, at the My Story Matters event.
Phi Kappa Phi Installs Chapter 346 at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Phi Kappa Phi will install its 346th chapter at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia, today, March 14. 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 Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 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.
“The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to welcome Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College to its community of scholars,” said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. “ABAC’s focus on engaged learning and its groundbreaking interdisciplinary rural studies degree are exemplars of the growth the institution has seen since its transition from a two-year college over the past ten years.”
Officers elected by the chartering group to serve the newly installed chapter include President Beth Morehead-Thornton, President-Elect Johnny Folsom, Secretary Dr. Joseph Falcone, Treasurer Vonda Doss Fenn and Primary Contact Dr. Jerome Baker.
The installation of the Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 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.
“The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to welcome Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College to its community of scholars,” said Society Executive Director Dr. Mary Todd. “ABAC’s focus on engaged learning and its groundbreaking interdisciplinary rural studies degree are exemplars of the growth the institution has seen since its transition from a two-year college over the past ten years.”
Officers elected by the chartering group to serve the newly installed chapter include President Beth Morehead-Thornton, President-Elect Johnny Folsom, Secretary Dr. Joseph Falcone, Treasurer Vonda Doss Fenn and Primary Contact Dr. Jerome Baker.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Apply for a Fellowship by April 16
The deadline to apply for a 2018 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship is April 16, 2018. Phi Kappa Phi will award six fellowships of $15,000 each and 51 fellowships of $5,000 each to students nationwide.
Since its creation in 1932, the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship has become the Society's signature award, allocating $345,000 annually to deserving students for first-year graduate or professional study. The competition is open to all active Phi Kappa Phi members who have applied to enroll as a full-time student in a post-baccalaureate program of study during the upcoming academic year.
“I am incredibly humbled and honored to be selected as a Fellow of Phi Kappa Phi,” said Rosalyn Stilling, recipient of a 2017 Fellowship. “I am thankful to have support for graduate studies as I continue to follow my passion for literature and the positive social change it can incite. With the help of Phi Kappa Phi, my dream of pursuing a career in writing and research is one step closer to becoming a reality.”
The selection process for a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship is based on the applicant’s evidence of graduate potential, undergraduate academic achievement, service and leadership experience, letters of recommendation, personal statement of educational perspective and career goals, and acceptance at an approved graduate or professional program.
Each active Phi Kappa Phi chapter may submit one candidate from among its local applicants to compete Society-wide for a fellowship. The national deadline for chapters to submit an applicant is April 16, 2018. Chapter deadlines vary. If you are a student interested in applying for a fellowship, visit www.phikappaphi.org/chapterlist to contact your chapter for local deadline information.
For full eligibility requirements and application instructions, visit www.phikappaphi.org/fellowship. If you have additional questions, contact Kelli Partin at kpartin@phikappaphi.org.
Since its creation in 1932, the Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship has become the Society's signature award, allocating $345,000 annually to deserving students for first-year graduate or professional study. The competition is open to all active Phi Kappa Phi members who have applied to enroll as a full-time student in a post-baccalaureate program of study during the upcoming academic year.
“I am incredibly humbled and honored to be selected as a Fellow of Phi Kappa Phi,” said Rosalyn Stilling, recipient of a 2017 Fellowship. “I am thankful to have support for graduate studies as I continue to follow my passion for literature and the positive social change it can incite. With the help of Phi Kappa Phi, my dream of pursuing a career in writing and research is one step closer to becoming a reality.”
The selection process for a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship is based on the applicant’s evidence of graduate potential, undergraduate academic achievement, service and leadership experience, letters of recommendation, personal statement of educational perspective and career goals, and acceptance at an approved graduate or professional program.
Each active Phi Kappa Phi chapter may submit one candidate from among its local applicants to compete Society-wide for a fellowship. The national deadline for chapters to submit an applicant is April 16, 2018. Chapter deadlines vary. If you are a student interested in applying for a fellowship, visit www.phikappaphi.org/chapterlist to contact your chapter for local deadline information.
For full eligibility requirements and application instructions, visit www.phikappaphi.org/fellowship. If you have additional questions, contact Kelli Partin at kpartin@phikappaphi.org.
Mark Your Calendar! Brooks Brothers Shopping Event on March 14
Mark your calendars for the first Brooks Brothers Shopping Event of 2018 on Wednesday, March 14! During the one-day event, Phi Kappa Phi members can save 25% on full-priced merchandise in retail stores, online and by phone when using your Corporate Membership Card.
To sign up for a complimentary Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card visit Membership.BrooksBrothers.com or call 866.515.4747 with organization ID 11755 and pin code 61431.
To receive the discount online, members must create a separate Corporate Member profile, even if you already have an existing Brooks Brothers profile. Please allow 20 minutes after you receive the email confirmation before creating your online Corporate Member profile. Register for your separate Corporate Member profile here.
Brooks Brothers, the oldest clothing retailer in the U.S., offers classic clothing for men, women and children. Visit BrooksBrothers.com for more information.
Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217 with all of your member benefit inquiries.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Phi Kappa Phi Announces Semifinalists for Excellence in Innovation Award
Phi Kappa Phi today announced the six semifinalists for the 2018 Excellence in Innovation Award. The $100,000 award, given once per biennium, will recognize an institution for achievement in finding powerful answers to important local, regional, national or global challenges.
The semifinalists were chosen from a large pool of applicants representing multifaceted projects at colleges and universities across the nation. The six semifinalists were selected based on the project’s ability to achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes to create systemic large-scale change.
The six semifinalist institutions are:
Three finalists for the award, selected by a jury of emeritus presidents and provosts, will be announced in May. The recipient institution will receive $100,000 in tangible recognition of its best practice in response to the changes and challenges facing higher education in the 21st century. The award will be presented at the Society’s biennial convention on August 3 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Since 1932, Phi Kappa Phi has awarded fellowships and grants to members and students on its chapter campuses. Currently, $1.4 million is awarded each biennium through programs that last year recognized over 350 individuals. The Excellence in Innovation Award, first awarded in 2016 to Tulane University, is the Society’s only award for institutions.
For more information about the award, visit www.phikappaphi.org/innovation.
The semifinalists were chosen from a large pool of applicants representing multifaceted projects at colleges and universities across the nation. The six semifinalists were selected based on the project’s ability to achieve meaningful, measurable outcomes to create systemic large-scale change.
The six semifinalist institutions are:
- California State University, Fresno
- The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
- Elon University
- Marquette University
- University of North Alabama
- Western Michigan University
Three finalists for the award, selected by a jury of emeritus presidents and provosts, will be announced in May. The recipient institution will receive $100,000 in tangible recognition of its best practice in response to the changes and challenges facing higher education in the 21st century. The award will be presented at the Society’s biennial convention on August 3 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Since 1932, Phi Kappa Phi has awarded fellowships and grants to members and students on its chapter campuses. Currently, $1.4 million is awarded each biennium through programs that last year recognized over 350 individuals. The Excellence in Innovation Award, first awarded in 2016 to Tulane University, is the Society’s only award for institutions.
For more information about the award, visit www.phikappaphi.org/innovation.
Share a Photo from Your Initiation and Win!
Calling all new initiates! Share a photo from your initiation ceremony on Twitter or Instagram and be entered for a chance to win a customizable Church Hill Classics frame to frame your membership certificate.
Entering the contest is as easy as 1, 2, 3:
- Post a photo from your initiation ceremony on Twitter or Instagram between March 12 and April 30.
- Tag @PhiKappaPhi and use #PhiKappaPhi.
- Make sure you're following @PhiKappaPhi on Twitter and Instagram.
Click here for more information including official rules. If you have questions, please contact Hannah Breaux at hbreaux@phikappaphi.org.
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Prepare for Tax Season with Phi Kappa Phi
Backup with Carbonite
As a Phi Kappa Phi member, you are eligible to receive a 10% discount, with additional discounts available for multi-year purchases, on all business and personal plan subscriptions. Members can also try Carbonite free for 15 days! Visit Carbonite.com today and enter promotional code PKPOFFER10 when signing up.
Get organized with Shoeboxed
Are you feeling cluttered with all of your tax paperwork, receipts and bills?
As a Phi Kappa Phi member, you are eligible to receive 30 days free and 50% off your six-month subscription. Click here to sign up and begin eliminating your paper clutter today!
Protect your taxes with LifeLock
And remember, as a Phi Kappa Phi member you are eligible for a special 10% discount on LifeLock memberships and a 30-day free trial. Click here to sign up and access your 30-day free trial with promo code HSPKP.
Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217 with all of your member benefit inquiries.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Featured Fellow: Megan Hunt
As an undergraduate, Megan pursued a degree in biochemistry with minors in modern languages and political science, and set her sights on a career in medicine and policy. She participated in research projects, shadowed medical professionals in the U.S., and volunteered in Peru, Nicaragua and Uganda. In addition, she rallied on Capitol Hill and met with local congressman on issues relating to healthcare access. These interactions intensified her desire to help serve those who lack access to healthcare as both a physician and leader of policy change. She plans to continue serving as a voice in the fight for healthcare access.
The deadline to apply for one of 57 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowships is April 16, 2018. The Society will award six $15,000 awards and 51 $5,000 awards to students nationwide.
Since its creation in 1932, the Fellowship Program has become one of the Society's most visible and financially well-supported endeavors, allocating $345,000 annually to deserving students for first-year graduate or professional study. The competition is open to all active Phi Kappa Phi members who meet the eligibility requirements.
“It is such a great honor to receive the Urann Fellowship,” shared Megan. “I am so thankful for the support I received from my Clemson chapter and for the opportunity that Phi Kappa Phi has provided me.”
Each active Phi Kappa Phi chapter may endorse one candidate from among its local applicants to compete Society-wide for a fellowship. The national deadline for chapters to submit an applicant is April 16. Chapter deadlines vary. If you are a student interested in applying for a fellowship, visit www.phikappaphi.org/chapterlist to contact your chapter for local deadline information.
For more information, visit www.phikappaphi.org/fellowship or contact Kelli Partin at kpartin@phikappaphi.org.
Monday, March 5, 2018
Internship Opportunities, Deadlines and Scholarships
The Washington Internship Institute’s semester-long academic internship program is designed to provide students with practical, hands-on experience and academically rigorous courses emphasizing public service, leadership and professional development. Members of Phi Kappa Phi are eligible to receive a $500 scholarship for this program. Select Phi Kappa Phi on your Intern Profile and the Washington Internship Institute will use this information to verify your membership. Visit WIIDC.org for more information on the programs and application information.
Phi Kappa Phi members are invited to apply for DC Internships summer and semester programs based in Washington, DC. Sponsored by The Fund of American Studies, each program includes academic credit through George Mason University, an internship placement, furnished housing, guest lectures and site briefings as well as professional development and networking events. Three scholarships in the amount of $2,500 have been reserved for members of Phi Kappa Phi. Applicants for these scholarships should apply before the priority deadline. Members not selected for one of these scholarships will be reviewed for awards from The Fund for American Studies' general scholarship fund. Members must denote their Society membership within their online application materials. Visit DCinternships.org for more information on the programs and application information.
Upcoming Program Deadlines
DCInternships
Summer 2018 Program Deadline March 13 – Apply Now!
Fall 2018 Capital Semester on Leadership and the American Presidency Deadline June 1 – Apply Now!
Spring 2019 Capital Semester on International Affairs + Public Policy Early Deadline October 5 (apply by this date to receive a 5% discount on your tuition balance) – Apply Now!
Washington Internship Institute Deadlines
Summer 2018 Program Deadline March 15 – Apply Now!
Fall 2018 Program Deadline June 29 (April 16 for international students) – Apply Now!
Don’t forget about the ΦΚΦ Internship Board! Students can post résumés, search internship opportunities worldwide, and apply for internships. Click here to learn more and begin your search.
Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800.804.9880, ext. 217.
Friday, March 2, 2018
Announcing the Graduation Photo Contest Winners
Drumroll, please! We’re excited to announce the winners of our Fall 2017 Graduation Photo Contest. The top 10 photos received 1,650 votes in total!
Congratulations to Ashley Tijerina from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi who was selected as the first place winner. As first place recipient, Ashley received a $100 Amazon gift card. Soledad Gonzalez from University of Wisconsin–Whitewater was awarded second place and a $50 Amazon gift card. Third place and a $25 Amazon gift card went to Kyle Lesinger from Auburn University at Montgomery.
Watch for the winning entries, along with other submissions, to appear in various Phi Kappa Phi marketing and promotional materials. And stay tuned for details about the Spring Graduation Photo Contest, which will open this May.
To see all photos entered into the contest, visit our Flickr page.
Congratulations to Ashley Tijerina from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi who was selected as the first place winner. As first place recipient, Ashley received a $100 Amazon gift card. Soledad Gonzalez from University of Wisconsin–Whitewater was awarded second place and a $50 Amazon gift card. Third place and a $25 Amazon gift card went to Kyle Lesinger from Auburn University at Montgomery.
Watch for the winning entries, along with other submissions, to appear in various Phi Kappa Phi marketing and promotional materials. And stay tuned for details about the Spring Graduation Photo Contest, which will open this May.
To see all photos entered into the contest, visit our Flickr page.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Member Benefit Highlights – March 2018
You’ll feel like you found a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow with these exclusive discounts available to members throughout March!
AT&T
Phi Kappa Phi members are eligible to receive a 15% monthly discount on wireless phone service from AT&T. The discount is available on qualifying voice and data plans. Click here to learn more and register. Please allow up to two billing cycles for the discount to take effect. Note, most retail stores may not honor the discount. It is recommended that you apply the discount to your AT&T account online.
Brooks Brothers
Mark your calendars for the first Brooks Brothers Shopping Event of 2018 on March 14! Receive 25% off your full-priced purchase during the one-day sale. To receive the discount, you must sign up for a complimentary Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card by visiting Membership.BrooksBrothers.com or calling 866.515.4747 with organization ID 11755 and pin code 61431.
To receive the discount online, members must create a separate Corporate Member profile, even if you already have an existing Brooks Brothers profile. Please allow 20 minutes after you receive the email confirmation before creating your online Corporate Member profile. Register for your separate Corporate Member profile here.
Carbonite
Make sure your irreplaceable computer files—like term papers, business documents, photos, music and more—are safe and secure with a backup plan from Carbonite. Members can save 10% on all business and personal plan subscriptions using promo code PKPOFFER10, and access additional discounts for multi-year purchases. Members can also try Carbonite free for 15 days. Visit Carbonite.com to get started today.
Dell
Take advantage of exclusive discounts from Dell on computers, accessories and much more! To start shopping, visit the Phi Kappa Phi Member Purchase Store at Dell.com/PhiKappaPhi. Please note, your discount is automatically calculated and will appear in red at checkout.
LifeLock
In an always-connected world, it’s important to protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft. LifeLock, the leader in identity theft protection, makes it easy to stay protected with peace of mind. As a member, you are eligible to receive a 30-day free trial and 10% discount on LifeLock membership plans. Click here to enroll and use promo code HSPKP.
Phi Kappa Phi Visa® Rewards Credit Card
When it comes to shopping, dining and travel, the Phi Kappa Phi Visa® Rewards Credit Card is the perfect way for members to show their Phi Kappa Phi pride, as well as earn points redeemable for thousands of rewards items. Plus, each time you use the card, you help support Phi Kappa Phi award programs. Other benefits include no annual fee, a low introductory rate and more. Click here to sign up and take advantage of the great benefits!
Shoeboxed
Tax season is in full swing! Let Shoeboxed ease your stress by turning your important paper documents into organized digital data. Your documents will be carefully sorted and scanned into a secure online account, and all of the organized data, including an IRS-accepted image of each document, is then human-verified, categorized, and accessible anytime, anywhere. As a Phi Kappa Phi member, you are eligible to receive 30 days free and 50% off your six-month subscription. Click here to sign up and begin eliminating your paper clutter today.
Want to access more savings? Visit PhiKappaPhi.org/Discounts to view all of the discounts available to active members year-round. Please note, discounts are reserved for active members, and you will be required to log in to access many of the partnership pages within the website.
Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman, member engagement director, at jchapman@phikappaphi.org.
AT&T
Phi Kappa Phi members are eligible to receive a 15% monthly discount on wireless phone service from AT&T. The discount is available on qualifying voice and data plans. Click here to learn more and register. Please allow up to two billing cycles for the discount to take effect. Note, most retail stores may not honor the discount. It is recommended that you apply the discount to your AT&T account online.
Brooks Brothers
Mark your calendars for the first Brooks Brothers Shopping Event of 2018 on March 14! Receive 25% off your full-priced purchase during the one-day sale. To receive the discount, you must sign up for a complimentary Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card by visiting Membership.BrooksBrothers.com or calling 866.515.4747 with organization ID 11755 and pin code 61431.
To receive the discount online, members must create a separate Corporate Member profile, even if you already have an existing Brooks Brothers profile. Please allow 20 minutes after you receive the email confirmation before creating your online Corporate Member profile. Register for your separate Corporate Member profile here.
Carbonite
Make sure your irreplaceable computer files—like term papers, business documents, photos, music and more—are safe and secure with a backup plan from Carbonite. Members can save 10% on all business and personal plan subscriptions using promo code PKPOFFER10, and access additional discounts for multi-year purchases. Members can also try Carbonite free for 15 days. Visit Carbonite.com to get started today.
Dell
Take advantage of exclusive discounts from Dell on computers, accessories and much more! To start shopping, visit the Phi Kappa Phi Member Purchase Store at Dell.com/PhiKappaPhi. Please note, your discount is automatically calculated and will appear in red at checkout.
LifeLock
In an always-connected world, it’s important to protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft. LifeLock, the leader in identity theft protection, makes it easy to stay protected with peace of mind. As a member, you are eligible to receive a 30-day free trial and 10% discount on LifeLock membership plans. Click here to enroll and use promo code HSPKP.
Phi Kappa Phi Visa® Rewards Credit Card
When it comes to shopping, dining and travel, the Phi Kappa Phi Visa® Rewards Credit Card is the perfect way for members to show their Phi Kappa Phi pride, as well as earn points redeemable for thousands of rewards items. Plus, each time you use the card, you help support Phi Kappa Phi award programs. Other benefits include no annual fee, a low introductory rate and more. Click here to sign up and take advantage of the great benefits!
Shoeboxed
Tax season is in full swing! Let Shoeboxed ease your stress by turning your important paper documents into organized digital data. Your documents will be carefully sorted and scanned into a secure online account, and all of the organized data, including an IRS-accepted image of each document, is then human-verified, categorized, and accessible anytime, anywhere. As a Phi Kappa Phi member, you are eligible to receive 30 days free and 50% off your six-month subscription. Click here to sign up and begin eliminating your paper clutter today.
Want to access more savings? Visit PhiKappaPhi.org/Discounts to view all of the discounts available to active members year-round. Please note, discounts are reserved for active members, and you will be required to log in to access many of the partnership pages within the website.
Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman, member engagement director, at jchapman@phikappaphi.org.
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