Living Language Partnership Discontinued

As of April 30, the Society’s partnership with Living Language has been discontinued. As a result, members can no longer access the Living Language discount.

Members are encouraged to take advantage of the 20% language learning discount offered by Fluenz. Visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Fluenz to learn more.

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

Highlight Your ΦΚΦ Membership

You’ve earned it. Share it! Membership in Phi Kappa Phi is a stamp of excellence recognized by employers and graduate admissions programs. Be sure to highlight the Society on your résumé, scholarship submission or graduate program application with these resources, available only to active members.

Send a personalized press release or create an online profile to easily share your achievements with family, friends and prospective employers through Merit. Visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Merit to learn more, including how the platform works, why it’s important and how to access your Merit profile. Email melsea@phikappaphi.org with your Merit questions.

Creating or updating your résumé? Add a Phi Kappa Phi logo to draw attention to your membership in the nation’s oldest and largest all-discipline honor society. Downloadable logos are available in a variety of formats, colors and styles. Click here to log in to your member account and access the logos.

Finally, attach a letter confirming your membership, signed by Society Executive Director, Dr. Mary Todd, to your application or résumé. To request your personalized letter, email meudey@phikappaphi.org and be sure to include your 8-digit Phi Kappa Phi member ID number. Your member ID can be found on your membership card, in the top right corner of the monthly Focus email and above your mailing address on the back cover of the Forum magazine.

Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 1.800.804.9880, extension 217, with all your member benefit inquiries.

Chapter Update - April 2019

By Kay White
Chapter Development Director

Chapter Events

The chapter at Jackson State University (188) held its initiation ceremony on March 27 and inducted 62 student members and six faculty members. Chapter officers were on hand to welcome the new members, including Dr. Ingrad Smith, President; Dr. Shirley Burnett, Vice President; and Dr. Helen Crump, Secretary/Treasurer. Two of the new members, were also elected to serve as the chapter’s new student vice presidents—Briana Jefferson and Landrie Tchakoua.

The initiation ceremony also marked another special occasion—a legacy of membership in one family! Clauditte Tchakoua, inducted in 2013, is the mother of three members of this chapter. She is pursuing a Master of Arts in English and a Master of Science in teaching and math education. Her twin daughters, Astride Tchakoua and Ingrid Tchakoua, were inducted in 2018. This year’s newly inducted member and student vice president, Landrie Tchakoua, continues the family tradition of achievement and excellence. All three of the sisters are pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in computer engineering. Congratulations to them and to all of the newest members of chapter 188!

In other initiation news, Virginia Tech (025), in addition to their initiation held on their main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, initiated students in the Presidential Global Scholars program in Virginia Tech's Riva San Vitale, Switzerland, study abroad location as well. The chapter thanks Phi Kappa Phi member and Virginia Tech faculty, Paul Heilker, for making this possible.

Murray State University started a “Scholars Week” a number of years ago and their chapter (302) participates to showcase the research and other creative things Phi Kappa Phi members are doing on their campus. This is a very popular and visible event on campus, and in addition to this, the Murray State chapter also has their induction during Scholars Week to underscore the connection.

Creative approaches like these make every chapter unique, and we thank the chapters that sent these stories to us!

Don’t Miss the Summit!

The May 15 deadline is quickly approaching to join us at the Student Vice President Leadership Summit. Learn more about this great opportunity at this link.

If you have chapter events and updates that you’d like to share with the national office, email me at kwhite@phikappaphi.org.


Top photo provided by Jackson State University – The Tchakoua family includes, from left, Astride, Landrie, Clauditte, and Ingrid.

Bottom photo provided by Virginia Tech – Students initiated at Virginia Tech’s Riva San Vitale, Switzerland, study abroad location include, from left, Sarah Kauffman, Steven Campbell, Andrew Pregnall, Bryce Nolan, Max Craddock, and Amber Alam.

Apply for the Phi Kappa Phi Visa® Rewards Card

The Phi Kappa Phi Visa® Rewards credit card is the perfect way to show your Phi Kappa Phi pride everywhere you shop, dine and travel, while supporting the Society’s award programs at the same time!

Members can also earn UNLIMITED Cash Back1 and enjoy a low introductory rate and no annual fee.

Visit www.CommerceBank.com/PhiKappaPhi to apply and take advantage of these great benefits.

Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 1.800.804.9880, extension 217, with all your member benefit inquiries.

Save 40% on a Sam’s Club Membership with MemberDeals

Active Phi Kappa Phi members can now save 40% on a one year Sam’s Club membership through Society partner, MemberDeals!

Click here to sign up and receive your membership activation voucher by email along with a $5 Sam’s Club gift card and a second complimentary Sam's Club membership card.

MemberDeals also offers exclusive savings to the nation’s top attractions including Walt Disney World, Universal, Six Flags, major sports teams, AMC and Regal movie theaters, concerts and so much more! Click here to find your perfect deal today.

Want to access even more savings? Click here to view exclusive monthly offers.

Questions? Contact Jamie Chapman at jchapman@phikappaphi.org or 1.800.804.9880, extension 217, with all of your member benefit inquiries.

Save an Extra 10% with Dell

Dell offers the latest technology, including laptops, touch screen PCs, desktops, servers, storage, monitors, gaming and accessories, and more. As a benefit of active membership, Phi Kappa Phi members have access to the Dell Member Purchase Program, which offers discounts up to 35% on select laptops and desktops, plus hundreds of electronics and accessories.

On April 23, members will be able to save an extra 10% off all Dell PCs and electronics sitewide. The sale starts at 8 a.m. E.T. on the 23rd and will last for 24 hours only.

Visit the Dell Member Purchase Store at www.Dell.com/PhiKappaPhi to shop online. Please note, discounts are automatically calculated in the purchase price and will appear in red at checkout.

Dell customer service and technical support are available through Dell's toll-free support line 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 1.800.695.8133.

Dell does NOT ship directly to the Philippines.

Share Your Initiation Photos and Win!

We want to see your initiation photos! Share a photo from your initiation ceremony on Twitter or Instagram on or before April 30 to be entered for a chance to win a customizable Church Hill Classics frame to display your membership certificate.

Entering the contest is as easy as 1, 2, 3:

1. Post a photo from your initiation ceremony on Twitter or Instagram between March 12 and April 30.
2. Tag @PhiKappaPhi and use #PhiKappaPhi.
3. Make sure you're following @PhiKappaPhi on Twitter and Instagram.

The national office will select one winner at random from all eligible photos to receive a customizable Church Hill Classics frame of up to $150 value.

Visit www.PhiKappaPhi.org/Photo-Contest for more information, including official rules.

Questions? Contact Marla Elsea at melsea@phikappaphi.org.