| Services
Activities
& Events
Annual Initiation
of Members
Chapter 062 holds an annual event each
spring semester for the initiation of new members and for the public
recognition of individuals who have contributed to the advancement of
academic excellence at Fresno State. Click HERE
to view photos of our most recent initiation event.
Benefit Concerts
Our chapter occasionally presents
concerts by world renown Department of Music faculty musicians who donate
their talents for the raising of funds for our scholarship trust fund. The
perpetual fund provides the financial support for our chapter's student
scholarships. Click HERE to view
photos of our most recent concert production.
Carillon Bells
The Phi Kappa Phi Centennial March, composed by John
Marshall Bliss, a Chapter 062 member, is played randomly throughout the year on the
university's carillon bells. The week of the annual initiation of members, the
centennial march is played as the only selection during the entire week.
Free Lecture Presentations
and Musical Recitals
During alternating spring semesters, Chapter 062 presents
musical recitals by the Department of Music's world renown faculty and presentations, lectures, and/or
seminars given by the university's top faculty who are highly respected in their
fields. These presentations are provided free of charge to the campus and
Fresno community.
Library Displays
Through annual library displays, Chapter 062 recognizes
students, chapter activities, awards, concerts and events, member authors
and the Society. Click HERE to
view photos of our most recent displays.
University Honors and
Awards
Established in 1996 by Chapter 062, the event provides public recognition
for academic excellence at the university level. Recognition is provided
for 4.00 grade point average undergraduate students, Rodman Scholars,
McNair Scholars, and Phi Kappa Phi awardees.
Program Participation
Smittcamp Family
Honors College
We are in the process of establishing and defining a working relationship with
the newly established honors college. The director of the honors college, Stephen
Rodemeyer, is a member of our chapter and has agreed to this relationship. Click HERE if you would like to go to the Smittcamp
Family Honors College Home Page.
University One
University One is a course recommended for all
entering students, both Freshmen and transfer students. The course, originated by several
Chapter 062 members and other faculty, introduces the students to the university and
instills guidelines to achieve the greatest success from the university. Included in the
required reading for this course is a folio on honor societies, their purpose and those
societies available at Fresno State, with special emphasis on Phi Kappa Phi and Chapter
062. Several of our Chapter 062 members are regular instructors for University One.
Publications
Chapter Brochure
This publication describes Chapter 062, membership
requirements, benefits of membership, the chapter's pledge and chapter history.
Honor Society Brochure
This publication supports the value of honor
societies and lists the honor societies active at California State University, Fresno.
The name, classification, membership and contact person is presented for each honor
society.
Academic Excellence Brochure
This
publication discusses what activities a student might pursue to achieve greater academic
excellence during the university experience.
Chapter 062 Bookmark
This publication presents information about The Honor
Society of Phi Kappa Phi and contact information for Chapter 062. The publication is
presented in a bookmark format. Chapter 062 Reporter
This newsletter, the first issue released in recognition
of National Phi Kappa Phi Week, April 9-15, 2000, will be published
initially once each semester. The newsletter will highlight chapter
activities and interesting news relating to the chapter and the the
chapter's members. Distribution of the newsletter will be made to campus
members and others who request a copy. Contact Denise Biggert at 278-2061 for more information.
Web Sites
Honor Societies
Chapter 062 plays an important role in the recognition of the purpose of honor societies
and in the recognition of the honor societies active at Fresno State. Phi Kappa Phi
also serves as the Webmaster for the Fresno State Honor Societies' Home Page, http://www.csufresno.edu/honorsocieties.
Chapter 062
Our web site not only serves as a
source of information and recognition for our campus members, students and
academic community, but also as a source of materials and processes,
developed by our chapter, for the benefit of other Society chapters who
would like to use our materials and ideas as an inspiration for the
development of their own programs.
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Chapter
and National Benefits
Fellowship
Seniors who will be graduating at the end
of the spring semester or following fall semester may enter the Phi Kappa
Phi Fellowship Competition. Applications are available each November 1st.
From the applications received each year, the chapter selects one student
to represent Chapter 062 in the national competition. Awards are presented
at each year's spring membership event.
Publications
All active members receive the Society's
journal, The National Forum,
and and the Society's newsletter. Chapter members wishing to maintain
contact with the chapter and those members wishing to participate in
chapter activities may request the Chapter's newsletter, The Chapter
062 Reporter.
Public Recognition
Chapter 062 attempts to recognize members in a variety of ways. New student
members are recognized as well as other members who have contributed to the advancement of
academic excellence at Fresno State.
Scholarships
The chapter awards
scholarships whenever possible to outstanding students. The awarded
scholarships are presented at the spring membership event. Scholarships
have been awarded in amounts up to $1000 in past years. Scholarship
are supported by the chapter's
scholarship
trust fund.
Travel Opportunity
The chapter selects
individuals to represent the chapter and the university at national
Society functions held across the country. As a representative of the
chapter, all expenses are covered. The national Society also offers travel
opportunities for members who serve on national and regional committees
and as national officers.
Other Benefits
Contact the national
office to find out about other benefits offered through the Society.
These include credit cards, insurance, merchandise, and society service
opportunities.
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