Phi Beta Kappa - About Us
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Purpose
To recognize, encourage, and connect scholars in the liberal arts and sciences at and beyond the University of Denver.
Officers
2023-24 Executive Committee
- President: Dennis Barrett, PhD, associate professor emeritus, Biology (Delta of Pennsylvania, UPenn)
- Vice President: Thomas Walker, PhD, director, Inclusion & Equity Education (Alpha of Louisiana, Tulane)
- Secretary: Noelle Strom, EdD, Director of External Funding, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, (Gamma of Colorado, DU)
- Treasurer: Victor Castellani, PhD, professor, Languages, Literatures & Cultures (Tau of New York, Fordham)
- Historian: Chad Leahy, PhD, associate professor and chair, Spanish Language, Literary & Cultural Studies (Epsilon of Massachusetts, Boston University)
Additional members serve in a range of roles, such as event/initiative chairs, committee members, and/or active participants! Check our Events page and/or email us for upcoming opportunities that might fit your availability and interests.
Honor items & merchandise
Beyond a certificate to new members, the Chapter does not provide or sell PBK merchandise, such as keys or honor cords. Members can purchase directly from www.pbkkey.com
Members are welcome to wear PBK honor items at graduation or other events. Information on upcoming ceremonies is online at www.du.edu/commencement
History
The University of Denver chapter, Gamma of Colorado, was chartered in November, 1940. We are developing a summary of our eighty plus years; and welcome your contribution of notable members, events, images, and accomplishments.
National & Colorado PBK
Founded in 1776, Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's first Greek-letter organization, and most prestigious academic honor society.
Colorado's other campus chapters and area association are:
- University of Colorado - Boulder, Alpha of Colorado
- Colorado College, Beta of Colorado
- Colorado State University, Delta of Colorado
- Alpha Association of Colorado: statewide member association
- annual graduate studies scholarship (June 30th application deadline)