Phi Theta Kappa

2008 Regional Leadership Conference

[ 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.

StraightForward Media Business Scholarship Deadline

[ 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 [...]

Deadline for California Chapter 2008 Essay Contest

[ 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.

First 2008 Honors Seminar: Doctors Without Borders

[ 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 [...]

2007-2008 Relay For Life Report Forms Due

[ 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!

Keep America Beautiful National Awards Deadline

[ 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 [...]

CareerFitter Scholarship Deadline

[ 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 [...]

Regional Business Meeting

[ September 6, 2008; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Location: Bristol Community College

Host Chapter: Beta Eta Phi Chapter

NERA Annual General Business Meeting & Picnic

[ August 17, 2008; ] NERA’s annual general business meeting and summer picnic will be held on Sunday, August 17 at Wickham Park in Manchester, Connecticut. In addition to handling major business items, including the election of new NERA officers, attendees have lots of fun through classic Phi Theta Kappa fellowship. The NERA picnic is a great way [...]

Eugene S. Thorpe Award for Economics Deadline

[ August 15, 2008; ] The Eugene S. Thorpe Award competition is open to writers from around the world, including students, freelance writers, teachers and professors, and business professionals. There is no minimum or maximum age for entrants. The winner will be awarded $2,000 and have his or her essay published in The Freeman, a free-market economics publication. [...]

Leadership Development Certification - Fort Worth

[ July 24, 2008 to July 27, 2008. ] Chapter advisors, college faculty members, and administrators are invited to attend the Fort Worth Leadership Development Certification Seminar from July 24 - 27, 2008. Certification from International Headquarters will prepare the attendees to implement or participate in a Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Program on their college campus. Tuition is $1,595 (USD) and [...]

Honors Satellite Seminar Series Discount Deadline

[ July 21, 2008; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Chapters planning on participating in the Honors Satellite Seminar Series this fall must order by Monday, July 21, 2008 in order to receive the discounted price. Satellite Seminars will be offered September through November on the topics “Doctors Without Borders - North America,” “Archaeological Evidence for the Origins of Affluence,” “The Geography of Bliss,” [...]

2007 - 2008 Chapter Annual Report Due

[ June 30, 2008; ] All chapters are required to submit their 2007 - 2008 Chapter Annual Report no later than June 30, 2008. Please note that, per the Phi Theta Kappa Constitution, chapters failing to submit their report risk losing their charter or being demoted to inactive status.

To submit your chapter’s report, click here. Only advisors may [...]

2008 International Honors Institute

[ June 16, 2008 to June 21, 2008. ] During the week of June 16 - 21, 2008, Phi Theta Kappa members, advisors, alumni, and friends will gather at San Francisco State University to attend the 2008 International Honors Institute. The Honors Institute will give student and faculty scholars alike the opportunity to spend a week engaging in intense learning of the 2008 [...]

Leadership Development Certification Seminar - Indianapolis

[ June 12, 2008 to June 15, 2008. ] Chapter advisors, college faculty members, and administrators are invited to attend the Indianapolis Leadership Development Certification Seminar from June 12 - 15, 2008. Certification from International Headquarters will prepare the attendees to implement or participate in a Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Program on their college campus. Tuition is $1,595 (USD) and includes [...]

Honors Program Committee Application Deadline

[ June 2, 2008; ] Faculty advisors who work in the Humanities may be eligible to run for the Humanities Representative seat on the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Program Committee, which is chaired by the Phi Theta Kappa Director of Honors Programs and is composed of Phi Theta Kappa regional coordinators, faculty advisors, and consultants. The Humanities Representative, History/Social Sciences [...]

John Gyles Education Award Applications Due

[ June 1, 2008; ] John Gyles Education Awards are available each year to students in both Canada and the United States. They are the result of a private, benevolent endeavor established in 1990. Selected students will receive up to $3,000 (USD).

To apply for a John Gyles Education Award, applicants must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate student [...]

Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship Deadline

[ May 31, 2008; ] May 31 is the deadline for students interested in applying for the Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship, which is valued at $1,000. The Coca-Cola Two-Year Colleges Scholarship supports students with outstanding academic and cocurricular achievements who will be continuing their studies at a two-year college in fall 2008.

Colleges can nominate up to two students to [...]

Xi Alpha Spring 2008 Chapter Induction

[ May 28, 2008; 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] The Xi Alpha chapter at Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, Massachusetts will be holding an induction ceremony on Wednesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. in the Koussevitzky Art Center, Room K-110. 52 new members from Massachusetts and New York will be inducted during the ceremony.

To be eligible for membership in Xi Alpha chapter, freshmen [...]

Leadership Development Certification Seminar - Denver

[ May 15, 2008 to May 18, 2008. ] Chapter advisors, college faculty members, and administrators are invited to attend the Englewood, Colorado Leadership Development Certification Seminar from May 15 - 18, 2008. Certification from International Headquarters will prepare the attendees to implement or participate in a Phi Theta Kappa Leadership Development Program on their college campus. Tuition is $1,595 (USD) and [...]

Printing & Publishing Council Scholarship Application Deadline

[ May 15, 2008; ] Students majoring in the graphic arts, printing, or publishing are eligible for scholarships worth up to $2,500 per year from the Printing & Publishing Council of New England. To be eligible, students must a) be currently enrolled in an accredited college that offers a certificate or degree related to printing or the graphic arts, [...]

Tylenol Scholarship Applications Due

[ May 15, 2008; ] Phi Theta Kappa members pursuing studies in health care fields may be eligible to receive a Tylenol Scholarship. Scholarships are valued at $1,000 (USD) and $5,000 (USD) and are granted based on demonstrated leadership qualities and academic performance.

Applications must be received by May 15th, 2008. To apply or find out more about the [...]

Feuding Fellowship at Capital Community College

[ April 30, 2008; 1:00 am; ] Alpha Zeta Psi, the chapter at Capital Community College in Hartford, Connecticut, is holding a “Family Feud” event on April 30, 2008. Local chapters, members, and alumnae/i are invited to form a team and participate in the challenge. Prizes will be awarded to the most outstanding teams.

The event will begin at noon in [...]

Providence National College Fair

[ April 26, 2008; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Students interested in learning about transfer opportunities at colleges and universities across the nation and beyond are invited to attend the Hartford National College Fair at the Rhode Island Convention Center, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling. The fair will be open from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April [...]

All-Connecticut Academic Team Ceremony

[ April 25, 2008; 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] The members of the All-Connecticut Academic Team will be recognized at a special ceremony to be held at the State Capitol in Hartford on April 25, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. Members and their families, chapter advisors, college presidents, representatives of the Connecticut Community Colleges, and state dignitaries will be in attendance.

Phi Theta Kappa, two-year [...]

2008 Leaders of Promise Applications Due

[ April 25, 2008; ] Members interested in applying for the Phi Theta Kappa International Leaders of Promise Scholarship must have their applications received by International Headquarters by April 25, 2008.

To be eligible to apply, a student must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa in good standing and currently enrolled in an Associate’s degree program, with a minimum cumulative [...]

Earth Day 2008

[ April 22, 2008; ] April 22 is Earth Day, which gives New England chapters a great opportunity to participate in programming related to our International Service Project, Operation Green: Improving Our Communities.

If you are looking for new ideas about how to support Earth Day and its purpose, visit EarthDay.gov. You can also review past regional projects for inspiration.

Asnuntuck/Manchester Regional Fellowship Picnic

[ April 18, 2008; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Alpha Lambda Zeta (Asnuntuck Community College) and Alpha Upsilon Alpha (Manchester Community College) are organizing a fellowship picnic starting at 5 p.m. Members and alumnae/i from all chapters in the region are welcome to attend. The picnic will be held on the lawn of the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell, located on the Manchester [...]

New England College Council Scholarship Deadline

[ April 15, 2008; ] The Board of Directors of the New England College Council awards three scholarships of $750 each academic year to students attending one of its member institutions, which includes most of the two-year colleges in New England.

To be eligible, students must 1) have completed 30 credits toward their first Associate’s degree by the end of the [...]

NERA Quarterly Business Meeting

[ April 13, 2008; ] NERA, the New England Regional Alumni Association, will be holding its quarterly business meeting in Bedford, New Hampshire on Sunday, April 13. Both current and prospective NERA members are welcome to attend. For details, contact NERA President Diane Hutchins.

Chartered in 2005, NERA provides a way for Phi Theta Kappa alumnae/i to continue participating [...]

Boston National College Fair

[ April 8, 2008 9:00 am to April 9, 2008 12:00 pm. ] Students interested in learning about transfer opportunities at colleges and universities across the nation and beyond are invited to attend the Boston National College Fair at the Bayside Expo Center, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

The fair will be open during the following times:

Tuesday, April 8, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. [...]

Phi Theta Kappa International Convention

[ April 5, 2008; 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. ] Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society’s 90th Annual International Convention will be held April 3-5, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All New England chapters are encouraged to attend this convention, the closest one ever to our region!

For details, visit convention.ptk.org.

Phi Theta Kappa International Convention

[ April 4, 2008; 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. ] Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society’s 90th Annual International Convention will be held April 3-5, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All New England chapters are encouraged to attend this convention, the closest one ever to our region!

For details, visit convention.ptk.org.

Phi Theta Kappa International Convention

[ April 3, 2008; 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. ] Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society’s 90th Annual International Convention will be held April 3-5, 2008 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All New England chapters are encouraged to attend this convention, the closest one ever to our region!

For details, visit convention.ptk.org.

Hartford National College Fair

[ April 3, 2008 9:00 am to April 4, 2008 11:30 am. ] Students interested in learning about transfer opportunities at colleges and universities across the nation and beyond are invited to attend the Hartford National College Fair at the Connecticut Expo Center, sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

The fair will be open during the following times:

Thursday, April 3, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
6:30 p.m. [...]

New England Regional Convention

[ March 16, 2008; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] The 20th Annual New England Regional Convention will be held March 14-16, 2008 at the Courtyard Marriott Nashua Hotel in Nashua, New Hampshire, in the heart of the Merrimack Valley!

The regional convention features a variety of speakers, workshops, informational sessions, and special presentations, plus a transfer fair, time for exploring the area, and – of [...]

New England Regional Convention

[ March 15, 2008; 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. ] The 20th Annual New England Regional Convention will be held March 14-16, 2008 at the Courtyard Marriott Nashua Hotel in Nashua, New Hampshire, in the heart of the Merrimack Valley!

The regional convention features a variety of speakers, workshops, informational sessions, and special presentations, plus a transfer fair, time for exploring the area, and – of [...]

New England Regional Convention

[ March 14, 2008; 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The 20th Annual New England Regional Convention will be held March 14-16, 2008 at the Courtyard Marriott Nashua Hotel in Nashua, New Hampshire, in the heart of the Merrimack Valley!

The regional convention features a variety of speakers, workshops, informational sessions, and special presentations, plus a transfer fair, time for exploring the area, and – of [...]

International Convention Advance Registration Deadline

[ March 14, 2008; ] Registration for International Convention between March 1 and March 14 will cost $279.00 (USD) per person; payment can be made on-line, by mail, or by fax. All registration beyond March 14 will cost $299.00 (USD) per person and must be made on-site at the convention in Philadelphia.

For more information and to register, see here.

International Convention Hotel Registration Deadline

[ March 10, 2008; ] The deadline for receiving discounted hotel rates for International Convention is March 10. Rates vary from $188.10 (USD) to $205.20 (USD) per night. For information, visit the International Convention website.

Regional Officer Candidate Application Deadline

[ March 1, 2008; ] If you are interested in running for one of seven available regional offices, you must have all application materials received by NERA by March 1. Candidates must be present at the Regional Convention for the election and officer installation and may not declare their candidacy on-site. For details on running for regional office, [...]

International Convention Priority Registration Deadline

[ February 29, 2008; ] In order to receive the lowest registration charge – $249.00 (USD) per person – for International Convention, chapters must register by 11:59 p.m. Registration between March 1 and March 14 will cost $279.00 (USD) per person, and registration beyond that point will cost $299.00 (USD) per person and must be made on-site at the [...]

February Regional Meeting

[ February 23, 2008; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] The regional officers and coordinator will be holding their monthly meeting to discuss regional business. The meeting will be hosted by the Beta Eta Phi chapter at Bristol Community College in Fall River, Massachusetts. Members and interested persons are welcome to attend this public meeting. For details, contact Ashley Odell.

International Officer Candidate Applications Due

[ February 22, 2008; ] If you are interested in applying to run for either International President or International Division I Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa, your application must be received by International Headquarters by 5 p.m.

Interested candidates must be members in good standing of their local chapter and exclusively enrolled in an Associate’s degree program at a community [...]

Submission Deadline for February Newsletter

[ January 1, 2008; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] January 1 is the deadline for chapters to submit their news, pictures, and other items for the regional newsletter that will be coming out in February. Submissions can be sent to the vice president for each chapter’s jurisdiction or mailed directly to Ashley Odell for inclusion. We appreciate your help with putting together [...]

Regional Honors Project Submissions Due

[ December 31, 2007; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] All submissions for the Regional Honors Project, the “Power & AIDS” Poster Challenge, must be received by the regional coordinator no later than today. Full details can be found here; the submission cover sheet can be found here.

Nota Bene Applications Due

[ December 7, 2007; ] Current chapter members who would like to be considered for publication in Nota Bene, the Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Anthology, must have their submissions received by 5:00 p.m. CST by International Headquarters. For information on how to submit, click here.

College Administrator Hallmarks Due

[ December 7, 2007; ] Chapters planning on nominating college presidents or campus CEOs for either the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction or the Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award must have their Administrator Hallmarks received by International Headquarters by 4:00 p.m. CST.

The Gordon Award and the Bennett Award recognize outstanding commitment to Phi Theta Kappa by a) helping build [...]

World AIDS Day

[ December 1, 2007; 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. ] Chapters are encouraged to observe World AIDS Day in conjunction with our Regional Honors Project, “Power and AIDS.” Details on the Regional Honors Project can be found here.

Guistwhite Scholar Applications Due

[ November 30, 2007; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Members planning on transferring with junior status for the 2008-2009 academic year and who are interested in applying for the Guistwhite Scholar Program must have their applications received by International Headquarters by 5:00 p.m. CST. Twenty scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded to Phi Theta Kappans through this program. For more information [...]

Five Star Update Forms Due

[ November 30, 2007; ] Chapters participating in the Five Star Chapter Development Program must submit their most recent updates to Phi Theta Kappa International by November 30. Forms can be submitted on-line here.

Phi Theta Kappa Founders Day

[ November 19, 2007; ] Celebrate the founding of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society! Chapters are encouraged to observe Founders Day, which commemorates the founding of Phi Theta Kappa at Stephens College in Missouri on November 19, 1918, in order to celebrate our organization and introduce our communities to the honor society. Click here for suggestions [...]

Faculty Scholar Applications Due

[ November 16, 2007; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Faculty advisors who wish to attend Phi Theta Kappa’s Faculty Scholars Conference and serve as Faculty Scholars at the 2008 International Honors Institute must have their applications received no later than 5 p.m. CST by International Headquarters. Information on the Faculty Scholars program, including an application, can be found here.

Honors Satellite Seminar 4: Kevin Phillips

[ November 13, 2007; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Best-selling author and commentator Kevin Phillips will be presenting on the topic of “American Theocracy: Politics, Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century.” Chapters subscribed to the Honors Satellite Seminar Series should plan to implement this lecture, either through live or recorded broadcast, in conjunction with their Honors Study Topic [...]

Good as Gold Week Kick-Off

[ November 12, 2007; ] Kick-off Good as Gold Week with an appreciation event on your campus! Throughout Good as Gold Week, chapters are encouraged to celebrate the four Hallmarks through special events and programming on their campuses. For a list of suggested activities and more information on why we celebrate Good as Gold Week, visit Phi Theta [...]

Special Hallmark Awards Workshop Opportunity

[ November 5, 2007; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Casey Maliszewski, the 2007-2008 International President of Phi Theta Kappa, will be hosting a special workshop on the Hallmark Awards Program at her home college, Raritan Valley Community College, in North Branch, New Jersey. The event is free and will be held in the Grand Conference Room; attendees are asked to bring a snack [...]

Honors Satellite Seminar 3: Tamim Ansary

[ October 30, 2007; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Afghan-American journalist and author Tamim Ansary will be presenting on the topic of “Afghanistan After the Taliban.” Chapters subscribed to the Honors Satellite Seminar Series should plan to implement this lecture, either through live or recorded broadcast, in conjunction with their Honors Study Topic programming.

National Make A Difference Day

[ October 27, 2007; ] National Make A Difference Day, sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa partner USA Today, will be held this year on Saturday, October 27. Make A Difference Day is the country’s most active day for volunteer work and community service. Chapters are encouraged to hold a service activity on this day to spread goodwill and hope to [...]

Honors Satellite Seminar 2: Zanny Minton Beddoes

[ October 16, 2007; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] The Economist’s Washington economics editor, Zanny Minton Beddoes, will be presenting on the topic of “Dealing with the Dragon: America’s Economic Relationship with China.” Chapters subscribed to the Honors Satellite Seminar Series should plan to implement this lecture, either through live or recorded broadcast, in conjunction with their Honors Study Topic programming.

Regional Advisory Board Meeting

[ October 6, 2007; 1:45 pm to 2:45 pm. ] The Regional Advisory Board will be meeting from 1:45 - 2:45 p.m. during the Regional Leadership Conference roundtables. All members of the Regional Advisory Board are asked to attend this meeting to discuss the regional constitution and bylaws, the 2008 Regional Convention, the elections process, and other important matters.

Local members and advisors not attending the [...]

2007 Regional Leadership Conference

[ October 5, 2007 4:30 pm to October 6, 2007 3:00 pm. ] The 2007 New England Regional Leadership Conference, co-hosted by Alpha Kappa Mu (Bunker Hill Community College) and Alpha Kappa Upsilon (Massasoit Community College), will be held October 5-6 at Massasoit Community College in Brockton, Massachusetts.

Workshops on subjects like Servant Leadership, Operation Green, the Five Star Program, the Honors Study Topic, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships, Civic [...]

Relay For Life Report Deadline

[ September 15, 2007; ] All chapters that participated in a 2007 American Cancer Society Relay For Life event are asked to report their involvement to Phi Theta Kappa International no later than September 15. 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 [...]

September Regional Business Meeting

[ September 8, 2007; 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] The Alpha Kappa Mu chapter at Bunker Hill Community College will be hosting the September regional business meeting at their campus in Charlestown, Boston, Massachusetts. The regional officers will be discussing the Regional Leadership Conference, the Regional Service Project, and other important matters at this meeting.

Local members and advisors are welcome to attend as observers [...]

August Regional Business Meeting

[ August 24, 2007; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] The August business meeting will be held on-line beginning at 7 p.m. Agenda items include the regional newsletter, the Regional Service Project, and the Regional Leadership Conference. Minutes of the meeting will be posted on-line once they are approved.