Events
The following are all scheduled events.
Regional Business Meeting
Event Date: September 6, 2008 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: Bristol Community College
Host Chapter: Beta Eta Phi Chapter
CareerFitter Scholarship Deadline
Event Date: September 14, 2008
The CareerFitter Scholarship is available to qualified students who are enrolled or planning to participate in a college, university, or graduate school program during the fall term. Students who apply must be a United States citizen or permanent resident with a minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA. Applicants for the $500 scholarship must write a short essay on their perfect career. To apply, visit the application.
Keep America Beautiful National Awards Deadline
Event Date: September 15, 2008
Keep America Beautiful, Phi Theta Kappa’s service program partner, is accepting applications for their National Awards program, which honors businesses, youth groups, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations for their work in litter prevention, waste reduction, beautification, and community improvement. Awards are given in several different categories. Chapters interested in applying must submit applications by September 15, 2008. For information on applying, visit the application website.
2007-2008 Relay For Life Report Forms Due
Event Date: September 15, 2008
Chapters that participated in a Relay For Life between September 16, 2007 and September 15, 2008 must submit their report forms to International Headquarters by September 15, 2008. Event chairs can submit their reports on-line at ptk.org/service/relayform.htm.
Thank you to all of our chapters of service for their participation in this important initiative!
First 2008 Honors Seminar: Doctors Without Borders
Event Date: September 23, 2008 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Dr. Richard Heinzl, founder of Doctors Without Borders - Canada, will present the first installment of the 2008 Honors Satellite Seminar Series on the topic “Doctors Without Borders - North America.” The seminar will air from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Chapters ordering the videos do not need to tune in for the live broadcast.
To subscribe to the Honors Satellite Seminar Series, which highlights the current Honors Study Topic, “The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Challenges & Consequences,” see here.
StraightForward Media Business Scholarship Deadline
Event Date: September 30, 2008
Established in 2005, StraightForward Media’s Business School Scholarships are offered four times per year to help the business leaders of tomorrow begin their careers with cash in pocket to finance their business ventures. The $500 scholarship is open to all students who have received or are pursuing a degree in business.
The deadline for fall is September 30, 2008. To apply, view the application .
Deadline for California Chapter 2008 Essay Contest
Event Date: September 30, 2008
The deadline for Butte College’s annual essay contest is September 30. Chapters or members interested in submitting can find details here.
2008 Regional Leadership Conference
Event Date: October 17, 2008 to October 18, 2008
The 2008 Regional Leadership Conference will be held Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18 at the campus of the Alpha Xi Theta (Gateway Community College) in North Haven, Connecticut. Details and registration information will be forthcoming. Contact Michelle Brinck with any questions.