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Phi Beta Kappa Society
Alpha Chapter of Virginia
Founded on December 5, 1776, The Phi Beta Kappa Society is the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious academic honor society. It has chapters at 286 colleges and universities in the United States, 50 regional alumni associations, and more than half a million members worldwide. Noteworthy members include 17 U.S. Presidents, 39 Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States and more than 130 Nobel Laureates. The mission of The Phi Beta Kappa Society is to champion education in the liberal arts and sciences, foster freedom of thought, and recognize academic excellence.
2025-2026 MEETING SCHEDULE
Meetings in James Blair 114
October 6 (Monday) 5:00 pm – Stated Meeting
Agenda: Plans for the year including an update on 250th Anniversary Activities (Dec 3–6, 2025), faculty award nominations (Rockefeller awards in teaching, scholarship, scholar-in-residence, due 11/3), leadership positions – open and recruitment, discussion of criteria and goals for honorary, alumni, faculty nominations and selections.
November 10 (Monday) 5:00 pm – Stated Meeting
Agenda: Selection of faculty awards (Rockefeller awards in teaching, scholarship, scholar-in-residence, etc.) and student scholarship in honor of a retiring member of the faculty.
December 3-5 (Wednesday-Saturday) – Faculty Awards Reception and National Society events
December 5: Award for Excellence in Teaching, Award for Advancement of Scholarship, Departmental Award to a Student in honor of a retiring faculty member. Glenn Close Theatre with a reception in the Muscarelle Museum. Other events, TBD.
February 9 (Monday) 5:00 pm – Stated Meeting
Agenda: Welcoming event and showcase of installed artwork in the James Blair Hall suite. Discussion of plans for the year.
March 23 (Monday) 5:00 pm – Restricted Meeting
Agenda: Election of members-in-course. Consideration of election of honorary, alumni, and faculty. f
March 26-27 – Visiting Scholar Professor Prosanta Chakrabarty
Public (Biology) Seminar Friday, March 27, 4 p.m., ISC2 1221
Late March/April – Scholar-in-Residence Democracy Centered Programming
Gerrymandering with Sal Sapporito
Democracy in retreat with Rani Mullen
Time and date: TBD
April 13 (Monday) 5:00 pm – Stated Meeting
Agenda: Election of leadership positions
Location: Phi Beta Kappa Hall, Glenn Close Theatre. Reception to follow.
Time: TBD
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