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Show Phi Alpha Thefa honor society miners image of excellence History honor society boasts WSU college bowl champions, publishes student research papersponsors special guests BY LAUREL MACCUBBIN SIGNPOST signature writer Phi Alpha Theta, the Weber State University history honor society, won first place this year in the Weber State College Bowl and has won the championship three of the past five years it has been held. The largest honor society in the U ni ted Sta tes, Phi Alpha Theta was established at WSU by Richard Eberle who is now the faculty adviser for the society. Eberle had Phi Kappa Phi honor society sponsors activities for academic scholars in all disciplines on campus Faculty, staff, administrators and students of BY BRADY NIXON Signpost staff writer Weber State University chapter of the honor society Phi Kappa Phi during the year sponsored a special event a quarter, all reflecting the organization's motto, "Let the love of learning rule humankind.""We try to highlight areas of academic excellence," said Inge Adams-Nelson, current president of WSU Phi Kappa Phi. Purpose of Phi Kappa Phi is to pursue excellence in all fields of higher education. The society recognizes out- Sianunig cniut:veiiiciii3 fliu .i.v,.. j goooooxooooooooooxo i- u: chi COME AND ENJOY THE ATMOSPHERE AND GREAT LIVE BANDS YOU HAVE COME TO EXPECT AT THE GRAY MOOSE. WE HAVE DOUBLED THE SIZE, FOR TWICE THE FUN. 2327 previously been involved with other chapters of Phi Alpha Theta before starting the chapter at WSU. "I came to Weber as a faculty member in January of 1984 and in 1985 we were able to get the chapter going here at WSU," Eberle said. "I started it thinking we needed an activity to bring students and faculty together it's been a great medium," he said. Nationally, there are over 700 chapters of Phi Alpha Theta. WSU is one of seven chapters that hosts dents and faculty. "Phi Kappa Phi has the unique focus of bringing together those who are most academically able from all different disciplines, including faculty and staff," said JudithMitchell, current publicre-lations officer for the group. Fall quarter, Dale Oberer, from the communication department, and Robert B. Smith, academic vice-president, read some of their own essays at a Phi Kappa Phi event held at the Alumni House. "Winter quarter is always initiation quarter," Adams-Nelson said. Final quarter juniors in the top 5 percent of their class and seniors who rank scholastically GRANT AVENUE, OGDEN 399-0553 members who are in undergraduate programs. There are 40-50 active members in the society at WSU. In order to become a member, a 3.1 overall GPA is required along with a minimum of 10 credit hours in history courses. "Any student interested in history can become a member as long as they fulfill the requirements," Eberlesaid. "You don't need to be a history major to join." Each year, Phi Alpha Theta publishes the "Weber Historical high academic quality in the upper 10 percent of their class are invited to become members of Phi Kappa Phi. Faculty, staff and administrators are also eligible for initiation in the honor society. They must be four-year college graduates and must have distinguished themselves in their fields, fraternity bylaws say. This year Robert Belka, College of Arts and Humanities, Rick Crosser, College of Business and Economics, Diane Kawamura, College of Heal th Professions, and Ruby Licona from the library became members. Spring quarter, Phi Kappa Phi held its spring event, "Fun in the Amphitheater." i ft 5 SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY: June 2nd No Cover for Graduates!!! Graduates come celebrate at the Gray Moose! DOOR PRIZES FOOD DARTS POOL Studies" book, a publication founded in 1988 by the late Professor Jerome Bernstein to promote and publish student research papers. "Since beginning this honor society at Weber, we have become a very active group. We get good support from the dean, department and faculty," Eberle said. "The members work hard and take their positions seriously." Phi Alpha Theta has sponsored visits to the WSU campus for several special guests, including interact quarterly Original poetry was read, Candadai Seshachari performed Shakespeare revisited, Smith read his prize-winning essay, Richard Alston performed a scene from "Another Antigone," and the Phi Kappa Phi advisory board performed a jabber wocky reading. Academic honors are looked at as worthwhile, Mitchell said. "Membership is worth working for. Academic recognition is important. "Education is broader than just preparing for a job," Mitchell said. By earning the right to be a member, students, faculty and staff can explore new disciplines and learn from each other, she said. oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo acclaimed impersonator Michael Bennett and film producer LeeGroberg. The society hosts many activities throughout the year to keep students and faculty involved. There is at least one academicand one social event each quarter. Awards and scholarships presented to students and faculty each year at an annual awards banquet. Other annual events include a pizza party, potluck pic nic and regional meetings for the society: !ooooooooxooooockoooooooooooo |