Protect Your Pets with Insurance from Our Partners

The Society has teamed up with TrustedPals, and members can receive up to 15% off on pet insurance that’s never heard of cutting corners. Not only can they help with accidents and illnesses, but the wellness plan covers routine and preventative care as well.

With a TrustedPals plan, you'll get up to 100% back on vet bills. Choose the plan to suit your budget. Pick your limit, co-pay, and deductible and away you go. Visit any licensed vet, including telemedicine, and enjoy easy online claims.

Plus, TrustedPals pledges 1% of their profits to help pets without a home following a natural disaster. Visit TrustedPals for full details and to get coverage in 5 minutes or less.

Society members can protect themselves and their family by taking advantage of all of the special benefit offerings available through our supporting partner Mercer Consumer, a service of Mercer Health & Benefits Administration LLC. Learn more about special rates on health, long-term care, disability, pet, life, emergency medical and travel assistance insurance, and apply online at PKP.AlumniPlans.com.

Questions about Phi Kappa Phi membership benefits? Email Jamie Chapman, membership director, at jchapman@phikappaphi.org.

Member Tips: Career Resources

According to a recent survey, the average American will hold 12 jobs in their lifetime. Let Phi Kappa Phi support you on your career path, no matter where you are in that journey. Recent graduates and seasoned pros alike can take advantage of our member-exclusive resources.

Career Community in Link – Join other Society members to share job search strategies, interview tips and all-around career advice in this exclusive Link community. Sign in using your existing Phi Kappa Phi username and password and start participating today! Check out these threads and add to the conversation:

• Interview Tips
• How do I make my resume stand out?
• Job Search Roadblocks due to COVID-19?
• How has Phi Kappa Phi helped you find a job?
• How do you handle difficult interview questions?

Note, the community is available to active members only, and your member login will be required. For assistance with your login, email webmaster@phikappaphi.org.

Phi Kappa Phi Career Center – The Career Center gives you access a jobs dedicated to your industry and goals. The optimized job search experience ensures that job seekers can view jobs and details quickly and easily. Visit our Career Center info page to learn how to create an account and get started. Once you have an account, head to the Career Center to:

• Take a guided tour of the site. On the "Job Search" page, click the "?" button in the top right corner.
• Access advanced filters with real-time updating so that you never miss the next great opportunity.
• Find relevant jobs easier with search results that include additional "Jobs You May Like" in that field.
• Bookmark jobs to apply when you're ready.
• Improve your résumé with a free review! Get a confidential evaluation with feedback provided by an expert writer within 48 hours of uploading your file. You will receive a detailed response outlining its strengths and weaknesses as well as suggestions for improvement. Click "Upload Resume" today.
• Get tips on resume writing, acing interviews, networking, changing careers and more in the Resource Center.

More Resources for Members – Stop by our Career Resources page for even more options to help you on your path. You'll find Phi Kappa Phi logos for your resume, information about GS Level upgrades for federal employment, podcasts and more to assist in the development and advancement of your career.

Member Mentions – June 2020

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi's international community is a unique blend of students, academicians, and corporate and civic leaders from all fields of endeavor. Membership in Phi Kappa Phi recognizes and rewards academic success. That recognition doesn’t end after initiation. From their time in school to their professional career, Society members’ hard work continues to pay off and be acknowledged.

Phi Kappa Phi would like to congratulate these members on their recent achievements:

Margaret Dedloff (Clarkson University), a graduating senior earning bachelor of science degrees in both biology and history, has been awarded the Levinus Clarkson Award for 2019-2020. This award and the Frederica Clarkson Award are traditionally given to the two top students in the graduating class.

Ellen Junn (California State University, Stanislaus) has been appointed to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education by California's Gov. Gavin Newsom. Junn has been president of Stanislaus State since 2016.

Kameron Manshadi (California State University, San Bernardino) was named the Outstanding Undergraduate Student for 2020 at the school. Manshandi earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing.

Floyd Ormsbee (Clarkson University) an assistant professor of consumer and organizational studies in Clarkson University's David D. Reh School of Business, has been awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award for the 2019-2020 academic year.

Wesley Sparkmon (University of Mississippi) has been named a 2020 Walmart Scholar by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Walmart Scholars Program. The scholarship is given to recipients who are committed to a career in academic pharmacy.

Jacob Talkin (Washburn University) was presented with Washburn's highest academic honor, the Sibberson Award for accomplishing top honors in scholarly pursuits, as well as demonstrating a commitment to excellence.

Abby Unger (Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College), a senior biology major, has been selected as the top academic student at ABAC. She has been accepted to the Mercer University School of Medicine for the fall.

Katie Zakrzewski (University of Arkansas at Little Rock) has earned the 2020 Edward L. Whitbeck Memorial Award, a top graduate award at UA Little Rock. In the fall, she will begin the criminal justice graduate program at UA Little Rock.

Do you have an accomplishment you’d like to share? Email your member news to news@phikappaphi.org to be considered for inclusion.

Save 15% on Your AT&T Wireless Plan

AT&T is proud to offer active Phi Kappa Phi members a 15% discount off their monthly wireless phone service. The discount applies only to the monthly service charge of qualified wireless plans and does not apply to additional monthly device access charges.

Start New Service with AT&T

1. Visit the AT&T / Phi Kappa Phi Discount Program website.
2. Choose your phone/device
3. Follow the prompts through the check-out process to complete activation

Existing AT&T Customers

1. Visit the AT&T / Phi Kappa Phi Discount Program website
2. Click "Enroll here"
3. Enter your email address and wireless number, and click "Continue"
4. Follow the remaining prompts and click "Continue"
5. Confirm your affiliation with Phi Kappa Phi, and click "Submit"
6. You will receive a confirmation email stating that you're enrolled at the email address you provided

Please note, retail stores will not honor the discount. You must apply the discount to your AT&T account by following the steps listed above. The AT&T wireless account must be in the member's name and is not financially affiliated with The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—except for the discount being provided. The discount may take up to two billing cycles to appear and will not apply to prior charges.

Important numbers for AT&T Support:

Premier On-Line Support – 866-499-8008 (Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. CST)
Wireless Customer Care – 800-331-0500 (24/7) or 611 from your AT&T device

Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800-804-9880, ext. 217, with all your member benefit inquiries.

ΦΚΦ Member Spotlight – June 2020

Born and raised in Tunica, Mississippi, Arielle Hudson was initiated at the University of Mississippi in April 2019 while pursuing a bachelor's degree in Secondary English Education on scholarship from the UM chapter of the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program.

During her time on campus, Arielle served as the president of the university's Black Student Union and senator in the Associated Student Body Government. Through these roles, Arielle effectively lead change by co-authoring a resolution to remove a Confederate statue from the university's campus. She also tutors students through the Marks Education Project and was crowned the 2019 USA National Miss Hospitality State.

In November 2019, Arielle became the first African American female and 27th student to be selected as a University of Mississippi Rhodes Scholar. She will pursue a second bachelor’s degree in law at Pembroke College at the University of Oxford before returning home to the University of Mississippi where she plans to fulfill her five-year teaching requirement as part of her undergraduate scholarship obligation. Her long-term plan is to pursue a career in education policy and civil rights.

Let’s get to know Arielle!

1. Why did you accept the invitation to join Phi Kappa Phi?
   Phi Kappa Phi is one of the oldest and most prestigious honor societies, and it offers a lot of professional and social development opportunities through its long history of scholars who are willing to serve as mentors to younger members.


2. What does Phi Kappa Phi mean to you?
   Phi Kappa Phi means that my hard work and commitment to education and academic excellence has not been in vain.


3. What cartoon character would you like to switch lives with?
   I am named after Ariel in "The Little Mermaid," so it would definitely be her. She and I have a lot in common, although she is a fictional character—determination, passion, kindness, and fierceness.


4. If you won the lottery, what's the first thing you would do?
   I would invest in my hometown, specifically the schools and the living communities.


5. What is your favorite childhood memory?
   My family and I used to take a trip to Disney World every summer as I was growing up. Being in the van for 15 hours and listening to Phil Collins "Two Hearts" as soon as we hit the Florida state line has always been one of my fondest memories of childhood.


6. If you could witness any historical event, what would you want to see?
   The first black female president being inaugurated.


7. What was your favorite book as a child?
   "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee has always been one of my favorite books. Mostly because as I get older and re-read it, I am able to dissect it from a different lens and with more perspective as I continue to grow and learn more about the world now and how it used to be.


8. What is your greatest fear?
   My greatest fears are not being able to truly help people when they need it and not being able to make the world a better place than it is now.


9. When are you the happiest?
   I am the happiest when I am among family and community. I am a very community-oriented person, and I enjoy being able to be emerged in my community environment and perform the work that needs to be done to keep the people in it uplifted and whole.


10. What is the most important lesson you learned in the past year?
    To listen. It is very easy to get caught up in making sure your voice is heard and that your concerns are received that we, as people, sometimes forget to take the time to listen to others' concerns and worries.

To learn more about Arielle, connect with her through the online member community here.

Is there someone you would like to see in the spotlight? If so, email Jamie Chapman, membership director, at jchapman@phikappaphi.org. Be sure to include basic information for the nomination.

What's Hot this Summer in the Phi Kappa Phi Store

Show your Phi Kappa Phi pride with official Society-branded gear and check out our latest summer gear while you shop. The Phi Kappa Phi online store features a large selection of products from dressy polos to graduation regalia and everything in between.

Hydrate – Sport bottles, Tervis tumblers, beer steins and more. At home or on the go, our drinkware will keep you sipping in style.

Look Great – Heading to the beach? Stay cool in a Phi Kappa Phi tank top. Or maybe you'd rather sport a spiffy polo and cap while working on your golf game. We've got the Society apparel for you.

Celebrate – You worked hard to earn this membership. Treat yourself with a gift, some jewelry or even customize a frame for your initiation certificate!

The easy-to-navigate sections make it simple to shop for and order your favorite Phi Kappa Phi items. Plus, members can take advantage of free shipping on orders of $50 or more.

Ready to add to your Phi Kappa Phi collection? Visit www.PhiKappaPhiStore.org to start shopping today!

Phi Kappa Phi Launches New Mobile App

Phi Kappa Phi is excited to announce the launch of its new mobile app! The app allows members to make the most of their membership and stay connected with the Society by utilizing new features that include:

Link Community - Staying connected just got easier! Participate in discussions, search for and connect with other members, and share resources in the Society's exclusive, members-only online community.

Renew Your Membership - Renew anytime to ensure you have continued access to valuable benefits and resources.

Forum Magazine - Read mobile friendly versions of the Society's quarterly flagship publication on the go.

Member Profile - The best way to ensure you never miss out is to have updated contact information in your profile. Members can view and edit their profile and have access to their digital member card.

News Feed - Don't miss a beat! Keep current with a stream of Society news featuring award reminders, partner promotions, chapter updates and more!

Events - Are you planning to attend a Phi Kappa Phi event? Register and have access to all event details at your fingertips.

To download the app, click on one of the links below or visit your device's app store and search for the app named HSPKP by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi.

Once downloaded, log in using your Phi Kappa Phi login credentials. For assistance with your login, email webmaster@phikappaphi.org.

Get Connected in Our Exclusive Online Member Community

Link, the Society's exclusive, members-only online community, lets you network with other members and stay on top of the latest Phi Kappa Phi news. Connect through our global network of more than 100,000 members and never miss out on important information. Visit Link.PhiKappaPhi.org to access the member directory, discussion communities, an expert directory and more.

Community Discussions – The forums in Link are filled with networking and support for every topic under the sun. From advice in the Career Corner to science discussions in the STEM Lab to author networking in The Writer's Block, members can share ideas and answer each other’s questions. Head over to the community to see all of the latest discussions.

Member Directory – Visit the Member Directory and start connecting to other Society members today. Use the basic search to find other Society members, view their profiles and add them as contacts. Try out the advanced search to discover even more options. Find fellow members from your school, your city, or those with a specific academic or career background.

Expert Directory – Our searchable database is designed to help members connect with potential speakers, authors and other authorities across all disciplines and topics. Visit the Expert Directory today to start browsing or to customize your own expert profile. You can edit your expert bio and professional status, select your field of expertise, upload past presentations and more. Check out this simple step-by-step guide to help you get started.

ΦKΦ Announcements – Stay in the know by joining the announcements community. You'll receive important Phi Kappa Phi news regarding awards, member benefits, contests, events and more.

For help with finding other members, joining a discussion and more, check out the step-by-step how-to guides in the Help section of the community.

Note, the community is available to active members only, and your member login will be required. For assistance with your login, email webmaster@phikappaphi.org.

Questions? Email Jamie Chapman, membership director, at engagement@phikappaphi.com.

Love of Learning Deadline is June 30

Need funding to attend a conference, support dissertation research, or pay for textbooks? Apply for a Love of Learning Award!

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.

Two hundred awards, at $500 each, will be distributed. The deadline to submit an application is June 30.

Applications are open to all active (dues current) Phi Kappa Phi members who:

• Have completed their baccalaureate studies by application submission deadline
• Have not received a Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

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.

Update Your Profile and Stay in the Know

Getting the most of your Phi Kappa Phi membership means making sure you stay connected – with the national office, with your chapter, and with your Society peers. Through those connections, you'll learn more about member benefits, upcoming events, networking opportunities and more. And the best way to ensure you never miss out is to update your contact information in your profile by clicking here.

Stay in the know with:

Social Media – Get engaged with the national office through social media. Whether it's a photo contest, the latest Forum article or member deals, we always have something good to share! Visit our social media directory to give us and your local chapter a follow.

Link Community – Our members-only online community not only lets you chat and network with peers around the world, but also provides announcements to keep you informed. Join the ΦKΦ Announcements community to receive important information regarding grants and awards, member benefits, contests, events and more. (Note, the community is available to active members only, and your member login will be required. For assistance with your login, email webmaster@phikappaphi.org.)

Focus Newsletter – Our monthly Focus e-newsletter delivers the latest, greatest Society news directly to your inbox. Keep your contact info up-to-date so you never miss out.

Forum – For more than 100 years, the Phi Kappa Phi Forum has provided members with coverage of the Society and the world at large. The quarterly magazine reaches more than 100,000 readers and delves into a new topic with each edition.

Local Chapters – Check in with your chapter to stay in touch, offer support or attend events. Many offer their own newsletters, websites and social media to keep members informed. Read more ideas on getting involved with your chapter or search for your chapter in the chapter directory.

Update your profile to stay connected today!

Questions? Email Jamie Chapman, membership director, at engagement@phikappaphi.com.

Executive Director's Blog: Letter from Home

From the Executive Director

Forum, Summer 2020

As I write, it is late March, and we are in the early weeks of a new normal — learning to live a safe distance from one another in response to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States. I only hope, as you read this, that citizens' collective observance of the guidelines on social distancing has helped contain the deadly potential of the virus. What I don’t know at this point, what none of us knows, is how long this new normal will last.

There's real danger in turning a blind eye to alerts from the top level of public health officials. Such cautions need to be reinforced and restated repeatedly by officials of both public and private sector institutions in order for them to sink in. No one wants to interrupt plans for spring break travel, but that quickly became the reality when colleges and universities took instruction online in short order, banned gatherings on their campuses, and sent residential students home.

And still we saw photos of spring break revelers on beaches, though restaurants and bars were shuttered, and daily the numbers of cases rose. Here in Louisiana, February's Mardi Gras celebrations surfaced as a possible reason the number of cases in the state skyrocketed and the growth rate of cases per capita exceeded any other location anywhere. The Carnival festivities had unfolded before national health officials publicly raised alarms about the risks of large gatherings.

As I wrote in a letter to all members, staff has helped well over a hundred chapters cancel their spring initiation ceremonies as chapter leaders heeded the decisions of their institution's administration to refrain from gatherings. We are grateful that students continued to join Phi Kappa Phi in recognition of their academic achievements despite the disruption on their campuses.

The new normal we all observed this spring will almost inevitably lead to a very different normal when the threat of the virus abates. As of now, we have no idea what the next new normal will look like. What will be the long-term impact on colleges and universities who were already dealing with predictions of an enrollment cliff in the early 2020s? How will the rapid embrace of online learning adopted by higher education in order to teach out the spring semester impact the future of instruction?

The novel coronavirus has impacted American lives in every state, including members of my family, perhaps yours as well. I shudder to think of how the numbers will have grown by the time you read this.

Noted author C.S. Lewis suggested that “What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are.” With eyes wide open, America is facing the greatest public health crisis in its history. There's nothing normal about it. I pray you are well.

Warm up to Great Deals from Lenovo

Celebrate dads, grads and more with fantastic savings on Lenovo products throughout the month of June. Phi Kappa Phi members, friends and family can take advantage of these hot summer deals to save up to 53% off Lenovo’s extensive selection of PCs and accessories while supplies last.

Lenovo's product lines include the legendary Think-branded commercial PCs and Idea-branded consumer PCs, as well as servers, workstations and a family of mobile internet devices, including tablets and smart phones.

Are you perfecting your work-from-home computer setup or preparing for a return to school in the fall? June’s deals include savings of up to 53% off smart devices to make your life easier, up to 30% off a Thinkpad laptop, and additional savings on clearance items.

Special financing is available for many purchases with the flexibility to pay over time. Plus, there’s always free shipping for members!

Visit www.Lenovo.com/PhiKappaPhi to shop online, and click here to learn more about exclusive monthly offers. Visit often—special offers change frequently.

Don’t Miss This Award Opportunity!

You’ve got big plans on the horizon but could use a little financial help bringing those goals to fruition. We understand. Let us help with a Love of Learning Award!

Two hundred awards, at $500 each, will be distributed to active Phi Kappa Phi members to help fund post-baccalaureate studies and/or career development including graduate or professional studies, conferences, doctoral dissertations, continuing education, travel related to teaching/studies, textbooks and more. The deadline to submit applications is June 30.

Learn from past recipients about how the award helped them further their academic and professional careers.

Katherine Dodson
Campbell University
“Phi Kappa Phi's Love of Learning Award is just another opportunity for this honors society to pour into its members by supporting their futures, their goals, and their dreams in a tangible way. It is the greatest honor to receive this award from such a high caliber organization.”

Melania Fernandez
Texas Tech University
“The Love of Learning Award is more than just an award. It is a reminder that there are people and organizations out there that care to understand who you are, what your professional potential is and what you are capable of achieving. Grad school can be a lonely place, and this type of recognition helps us keep pushing for our dreams!”

Stephanie Shea
The University of Texas at Austin
“I am grateful to have received a Love of Learning Award from Phi Kappa Phi. The funds helped with textbooks and outside resources to supplement my education and help me succeed in school. It’s a wonderful and generous gift from Phi Kappa Phi that I deeply appreciate.”

Nina Singh
University of Southern California
“As a first-year medical student at NYU School of Medicine, this award has helped fund my medical equipment and study materials. I am very grateful to Phi Kappa Phi for supporting my medical education and would encourage anyone interested in the Love of Learning Award to definitely apply.”



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.

Let Us Help You Find Your Next Great Internship

From community networking and support to a free résumé review, Phi Kappa Phi has the help you’ve been looking for to find the perfect internship opportunity. Check out these resources available to our members.

Internship Board – The Phi Kappa Phi Internship Board connects interns and employers to pair up winning teams. For hopeful interns, it gives you a place to explore options and offers an advanced search, customized alerts, résumé upload and an easy online application process. For employers, you can gain access to highly qualified candidates, affordable posting and advertising packages, easy payment options and a searchable résumé database. Click here to learn more.

Community Networking – Our exclusive Link community offers a support system of Society members at all points in their career paths. Visit the Career Corner community to network and join in the conversations among peers and mentors. Discussion topics include Summer 2020 Internships, Oil and Gas Internship, Advice for finding an internship, Preparing for an internship interview and more. (Note, the community is available to active members only, and your member login will be required. For assistance with your login, email webmaster@phikappaphi.org.)

Free Résumé Review – Request a free, confidential résumé evaluation with feedback provided by an expert writer. Within 48 hours of uploading your résumé, you will receive a detailed response outlining its strengths and weaknesses as well as suggestions for improvement. Click here to take advantage of this invaluable resource today.

Internship Scholarships – Phi Kappa Phi partners with DCInternships.org by The Fund for American Studies and the Washington Internship Institute to provide our 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. Click here for programs and application information.

Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800-804-9880, ext. 217 with all of your member benefit inquiries.

Announcing the Get in Gear Contest Winners

Phi Kappa Phi is excited to announce the winners of the Get in Gear Photo Contest. We asked members to share pictures in their favorite Phi Kappa Phi gear – from T-shirts to grad regalia – and received more than 80 entries!

Congratulations to Krishna Patel, from North Carolina State University, who was selected as the first-place winner. As the first-place recipient, Patel received a $100 Amazon gift card. Brian Dallas Barrigar, from State University of New York at Oswego, was awarded second place and a $50 Amazon gift card. Third went to Rebekah Askew, from Sacramento State University, who received a $25 Amazon gift card.

Watch for the winning entries, along with other submissions, to appear in various Phi Kappa Phi marketing and promotional materials. And stay tuned for more contests to come!

To see all photos entered into the contest, visit our Flickr page.

Support Phi Kappa Phi While You Shop

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Phi Kappa Phi every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at AmazonSmile, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Phi Kappa Phi.

Get the perfect gift for dad, great gear for fun in the sun, and more today. Whatever you need, you’ll find the same products, same prices, and same service as the Amazon you know and love. You can even use your existing Amazon account when shopping!

Click here to login to your Amazon account and you will see Supporting: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi in the top left corner, near the AmazonSmile logo. You can also bookmark the AmazonSmile link or use the browser extension Smilematic, which will automatically redirect you to AmazonSmile whenever you shop at Amazon! Click here to add the extension to your browser.

Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800-804-9880, ext. 217 with all of your member benefit inquiries.

Need a Good Summer Read? We’ve Got You Covered

Summer is upon us and it’s time to sit back, relax, and find a good book to read. Whether you’re curled up on the couch or lounging by the pool – and whether you’re reading for school, work or pleasure – there’s nothing quite like sinking into a great, page-turner.

In this thread in Phi Kappa Phi’s exclusive community Link, members are sharing what’s got them hooked these days and what their plans are for the next item on their “To Be Read” list.

Michael Wilson (Texas Tech University) is working on research for a Texas history podcast. “My current readings are focused on that subject. The first is Spanish Texas 1915-1821 by Donald E. Chipman, and the second is Peace Came in the Form of a Woman: Indians and Spaniards in the Texas Borderlands by Juliana Barr,” he shared. “Actual history is so much more fascinating than dramatic licensed history.”

Richard Doubleday (Louisiana State University) has his reading plans lined up. “I am reading two books this summer. They are The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker and The Story of the Stone by Cao Xueqin,” said Doubleday. Becker’s book won a Pulitzer Prize, and “The Story of the Stone is one of the great novels of Chinese literature,” he noted.

Catherine Coates (Old Dominion University) shared her list, as well. “So far in 2020 I've finished reading The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden, The Wild Woman's Ways by Michaela Moehm, and Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett. I'm currently reading Small Gods by Terry Pratchett, Girl Talk by Jacqueline Mroz, and many journal articles about climate change, social media, and corporate social responsibility for a research project I'm working on.” She added, “Looking forward to reading everyone's recommendations!”

We want to see your recommendations, too! What do you have lined up for summer? Click here to join the conversation in Link.

Note, the community is available to active members only, and your member login will be required. For assistance with your login, email webmaster@phikappaphi.org.

Member Benefits Highlights – June 2020

Exclusive member savings are shining bright! This month we’re highlighting a technology partner, a calming app, and free CPE resources! Plus, don’t miss your chance to save on a valuable tool to use while researching graduate schools.

US News *Limited time offer!

Thousands of students rely on Grad Compass for expanded school rankings, data and advice to help them find the right graduate school and connect their education to their dream career. If you’re in the process of researching graduate programs, Grad Compass can help, and you can save 20% on one full year of unlimited access now through June 30. To learn more about Grad Compass and to access the savings click here—the discount will be automatically applied to your order. If the discount is not applied, use promo code PKP2020.

Becker Professional Education

In light of the evolving COVID-19 health crisis, Becker has hand-selected some of their most timely and relevant on-demand CPE courses that can help navigate your current work situation while boosting your accounting, tax and business acumen. With topics ranging from managing remote teams to technical guidance around tax changes, these courses are available at no cost until June 30! Learn more about each CPE course offered in the bundle here, and click here to register today!

Preparing for the CPA Exam? Don’t forget that your membership entitles you to a $300 discount when you register for all four parts of the Becker CPA Review Course at the same time. Click here to create an account and select The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi in the society drop-down menu on the Affiliations tab. The discount will be automatically applied to your purchase.

Calm Savings from MemberDeals

Unlock the benefits of the #1 app for meditation and sleep, and save $40! Find calm in the chaos through hundreds of guided meditations, sleep stories, breathing exercises and relaxing music. With programs designed to support feelings of creativity, calm, resilience, happiness, and success, the Calm app will help you become more resilient. Click here to access the $40 savings for a limited time.

HP

Build your PC with storewide savings up to 45% on award-winning HP technology including free shipping and easy returns now through June 13! Visit www.HPDirect.com/Member/Phi_Kappa_Phi to shop now. Discounts are automatically applied.

Lenovo

Sunshine, clear skies and awesome deals are available throughout June! Shop Lenovo’s dads and grads deals now through June 14 or access savings up to 53% on shiny tech and accessories all month long! Shop at www.Lenovo.com/PhiKappaPhi.

The Princeton Review

What does a 162 on the GRE Quantitative section mean? While the average GRE Quant score is 152, according to data from GradCafe, the average accepted student’s GRE Quant is 162.6. This means that to be competitive among students who are actually admitted into programs, students should be looking to score a 162 or higher on the GRE Quant. Click here to learn how you can score a 162+ on the GRE Quant today!

Don’t forget, our partnership with The Princeton Review allows members, friends and family to save 15% on review courses and tutoring for the MCAT®, LSAT®, GMAT®, GRE®, and more. Click here to review products and services available and use the appropriate promotional code to enroll online.

Questions about member benefits? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 800-804-9880, ext. 217, with all of your member benefit inquiries.

Chapter Update – June 2020

The June edition of the Chapter Update highlights the great work of five chapters who participated in the inaugural Phi Kappa Phi Week in 2020. Save the date for Phi Kappa Phi Week in 2021 to be observed Feb. 1-5.

Got News?

Please share your chapter news, events and service projects with Michelle Lowery, chapter development director, so they may be included in future updates and shared on social media. Pictures with members are encouraged!

Caldwell Celebrates Phi Kappa Phi Week

Chapter 335 at Caldwell University in Caldwell, New Jersey, set up a table in the student center from Feb. 3-7.

Members staffed the table each day during lunch and handed out chapter fact sheets and information about local and national awards. Approximately 100 students visited the table.

“We received many inquiries about grants and membership. It was a worthwhile week that promoted the Phi Kappa Phi chapter on our campus,” said Lynne Alleger, chapter president.

IUP Hosts GRE Strategy Session

Chapter 266 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pennsylvania, hosted a strategy session for the Graduate Record Exam on Feb. 4.

Kaleigh Laird, student vice present, gave a presentation to help students prepare for the GRE. The chapter also served pizza to the students who attended the strategy session. The chapter plans to host another strategy session in the fall.

MSU Creates Good News Facebook Campaign

Chapter 302 at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, conducted a Facebook campaign to celebrate Phi Kappa Phi Week from Feb. 3-7.

To get the project started, the chapter sent an email to its members asking for “good news” items to share. Some examples of the good news they were looking for included receiving an award, having a journal article published and being promoted at work. Members also were encouraged to submit information through a Google form and provide a headshot photo.

Five members responded to the call and their achievements were showcased on the chapter’s Facebook page. The campaign was called The Phi Kappa Phi Good News Facebook Report. The announcements were also curated at the end of the week into a Wakelet post.

"We wanted to participate in Phi Kappa Phi Week in a way that would be meaningful, showcasing the scholarly activities and other good news of our members," said Dr. Melony Shemberger, Chapter 302 president. "We enjoyed recognizing member accomplishments through social media during this special week."

TAMUCC Hosts Multiple Activities

Chapter 328 at Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, Texas, hosted a variety of activities to celebrate from Feb. 3-7.

The chapter held two receptions at the campus library and staffed an informational table in a central location on campus throughout the week. The table was staffed by officers and used as a way to meet potential new members. During these events, members distributed information on Phi Kappa Phi, gave out treats and held drawings for students. Over 60 students visited the table and put their name in the drawing.

“Phi Kappa Phi Week was an ideal time to educate our campus community about Phi Kappa Phi, bring our membership together to engage in different activities, and to share the many opportunities the Society has to offer. We had a great turn-out and a lot of fun!” said Karen McCaleb, chapter president.

YSU Staffs Information Table

Chapter 143 at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, hosted an informational table on Feb. 5.

Student Vice Presidents and student members staffed a table to promote the Society while wearing Phi Kappa Phi gear. They gave away apparel to current members and distributed applications for chapter awards, which are open to both members and non-members.

“We are fortunate to have highly engaged students as part of our chapter of Phi Kappa Phi. Those participating in Phi Kappa Phi Week enthusiastically invited others to apply for our chapter awards, adding an important personal touch to the application process,” said Mollie Hartup, chapter president.

Top photos

Left photo submitted by Lynne Alleger – Maria Micelli, financial secretary, and Agnes Berki, vice president, talk to a student about Phi Kappa Phi at Caldwell University’s chapter promotional event.

Center photo by Tedd Cogar – Student Vice President Kaleigh Laird shares tips on preparing for the GRE at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Phi Kappa Phi chapter event.

Right photo by Christine Lindner – Bill Mulligan, Phi Kappa Phi Division III vice president and immediate past president of Murray State University’s chapter, was given the honor of opening the fifth annual Spring History Lecture Series with a presentation at the Calloway County Public Library. The event was featured during the chapter’s Good News Facebook Report.

Bottom photos

Left photo by Saydie Cummings – Karen McCaleb, from left, chapter president; Bethanie Pletcher, vice president for membership; Cate Rudowsky, president elect; and Bunny Forgione, past president, staffed the Phi Kappa Phi table at TAMU Corpus Christi’s chapter promotional event.

Right photo by Mollie Hartup – Student members, from left, Lauren Harrold, Alanis Chew (student vice president), and Anthony Nakley promoted Youngstown State University’s Phi Kappa Phi chapter at an event on campus.