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FALL 2008 STUDENT ORGANIZATION FAIR 2008 NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP WINNER
Spring 2008 Induction Ceremony
Spring 2007 Induction Ceremony |
Fall 2008 Chapter Luncheon
Chapter 143 Student Vice Presidents Participate in Student Organization Fair
YSU Student and Alum Receive 2008 National Phi Kappa Phi AwardsCongratulations to the latest YSU recipients of 2008 national Phi Kappa Phi awards! The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi awarded an Emerging Scholar Award to YSU's Jennifer Edwards, who is pursing a Bachelor of Social Work major in the Bitonte College of Health and Human Services. Edwards, a 1979 graduate of Poland Seminary High School, completed YSU's Emerging Leader Program in 2008. In
addition, the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi awarded a Love of
Learning Award to Angela Speece, a 2006 graduate of Youngstown
State University. Speece graduated summa cum laude with a
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science in
Education degree. She is a 2002 graduate of Western Reserve High
School. YSU Phi Kappa Phi Alum Receives Prestigious Rotary ScholarshipKaren Varga, recipient of a National Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award in June 2007, continues to garner recognition for cultural study. The
2007 YSU graduate--a double major in Spanish and International
Relations (ICP with a Geography focus)--has been awarded a
Rotarian International Ambassadorial Scholarship for graduate
study in South America for 2009-10. She will likely pursue study
in Venezuela or Chile. YSU's Chad Miller Wins National 2008 Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship
Spring 2008 Banquet and Induction CeremonyChapter 143's spring 2008 banquet and induction ceremony took place on Thursday, March 27, in the Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center. Along with graduate and undergraduate student inductees, the chapter inducted four faculty/staff members:
The chapter also honored Distinguished Alumni Paul McFadden, chief development officer at YSU, and the Honorable Cheryl Waite of the Ohio Court of Appeals; Distinguished Member and long-time chapter secretary Sharyn Fees; and Honorary Member and YSU Provost Dr. Ikram Khawaja. Fall 2007 Chapter Luncheon
Three YSU Students Win National 2007 Phi Kappa Phi Scholarships and Awards
Congratulations to the three YSU students who received prestigious national Phi Kappa Phi Awards in 2007!
Popio--YSU's third consecutive Graduate Fellowship winner--began graduate study at Penn State University in fall 2007; Varga will participate in a year-long youth ambassador program in Spain. Popio and Werkmeister also garnered local awards. At Chapter 143's March 2007 induction ceremony, Popio received the chapter's 2007 John R. Loch scholarship; Werkmeister, the 2007 Gratia Murphy Award. Kudos to all of YSU's 2007 chapter award winners, including Popio; Werkmeister; and Heather Baltic, a forensic science major who received the 2007 Mavrigian-Grim scholarship. Spring 2007 Banquet and InductionChapter 143 honored spring 2007 inductees at the annual banquet and induction ceremony in the Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center, the evening of March 29, 2007.
Among the inductees and award winners were Distinguished Member Tony Lariccia, Emeritus Member Sandra Stephan, and faculty-staff initiates Hazel Marie, Joe Mosca, Andy Chang, and Phillip Chan.
Fall 2006 Chapter LuncheonChapter 143 members and guests enjoyed the fall 2006 chapter luncheon on October 12, 2006, from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Humphrey Room, Kilcawley Center. Speakers Dr. Michael Miladore--the chapter's 2006 Distinguished Alumnus--and Dr. Dianne Bitonte Miladore--a member of the YSU Board of Trustees--spoke about changes in medical education and the curriculum at the Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine. (See a family photo under the Spring 2006 Induction Ceremony below.) YSU Student Angela Kwallek Receives National 2006 Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
In addition, at Chapter 143's spring induction ceremony, Kwallek received the chapter's 2006 John R. Loch scholarship. We congratulate all of the chapter scholarship recipients, including Emilie Lape, the 2006 Mavrigian-Grim scholarship winner; and Erica Cross, recipient of the 2006 Gratia Murphy Award. YSU Celebrates Second Consecutive Phi Kappa Phi Literacy GrantIn April 2006, Dr. Sandra W. Stephan of Youngstown State University received a $2,000 Phi Kappa Phi Literacy Grant to help fund YSU's 2007 English Festival. The Festival--an annual celebration of reading and writing--brings approximately 3,000 middle and high school students to campus to hear a noted author of young adult literature speak about books the students have read outside the classroom during the previous year. Congratulations to YSU professor emeritus (and Chapter 143 member) Sandra Stephan, writer of the proposal for this second consecutive literacy grant; to the English Festival Committee; and to numerous other volunteers for the hard work and dedication they devote to this annual event! Spring 2006 Induction Ceremony
Chapter 143's spring banquet and induction ceremony took place March 29, 2006, at 5:30 pm in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center. Thanks to all who participated in this annual celebration of outstanding academic achievement at YSU. Following the banquet, officers of Phi Kappa Phi and deans of Youngstown State University’s six undergraduate colleges and the School of Graduate Studies and Research presented certificates to the initiates. The chapter invited 288 undergraduates and 272 graduate students to join The Society this spring. In addition, the chapter honored the following special-category inductees for their outstanding professional achievement, as well as their service to YSU and the community at large:
Emeritus Member
Distinguished Member
Chapter 143 also awarded YSU staff members Mary Margaret Hovanes and Mary Bodnovich certificates of appreciation for their long-time support of the chapter's activities. Spring 2006 Annual MeetingAt the Chapter 143 annual meeting on January 23, 2006, the chapter
Chapter 143 Service Mission and Fall 2005 Luncheon
Even before the national Phi Kappa Phi organization designated service as a component of its mission ("To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others"), members of Chapter 143 were actively engaged in service. The chapter formalized its service commitment in 2005 by "adopting" the local Mahoning County Juvenile Detention Center, with the goal of providing training and educational experiences for youth detained at the center. One of the youth spoke at the chapter's fall 2005 luncheon, which focused on the Chapter 143's relationship with the center. If you are interested in becoming involved, contact Chapter 143 President-Elect Tammy King at taking@ysu.edu. Phi Kappa Phi National NewsThrough the secure "members only" portion of the Phi Kappa Phi web site, active (dues-paying) members may now post their résumés online free of charge. Members may also purchase merchandise online and receive discounts on Dell products. Member résumés will be made available at no charge to employers seeking top-quality candidates for available positions. Employers will be able to search for potential candidates in several ways, including fields of study, experience, job category, and region. Posting your résumé online with Phi Kappa Phi is a great way to avail yourself of potential career opportunities. In addition, you can now purchase Phi Kappa Phi merchandise anytime day or night directly from the Phi Kappa Phi web site. Ordering and displaying your Phi Kappa Phi affiliation has never been easier. The web site features individual pictures of merchandise so that members can see exactly what they order. The simple set up of the online store allows members to navigate easily through the items. All you need to access the résumé database and the online merchandise store are your Phi Kappa Phi member number and password. Instructions for obtaining your login information are available via the "Career Center" tab of the Phi Kappa Phi web site at http://www.phikappaphi.org/Web/index.html:
Mission Statement EnhancedAcknowledging Phi Kappa Phi members' ongoing commitment to service, the Board of Directors broadened the Society's mission statement. Previously, Phi Kappa Phi's mission statement had been "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education." Although the statement accurately depicted the Society's key purpose, Phi Kappa Phi members, chapter officers, and board members noted that it left out an important aspect of membership in Phi Kappa Phi-service. Thus, the revised mission statement adds the phrase "and to engage the community of scholars in service to others" to clarify and highlight this aspect of Phi Kappa Phi: "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others." |
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Chapter
143 Board member Professor Christine Cobb and Professor Thom Cobb of
Slippery Rock University will entertain guests with a dance
performance at the Fall 2008 chapter luncheon in the Ohio Room,
Kilcawley Center, at noon on October 27. Please send your
reservation to Dr. Tammy King by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, October 24,
using the attached 
Distinguished
Alumna Marie Pavlicko (far left, with PKP President Sharon
Stringer)--a spring 2007 award winner--served as special speaker
for Chapter 143's fall luncheon on October 11, 2007. Pavlicko, a
graduate of YSU's Beeghly College of Education, inspired members and
guests with a presentation on volunteerism.
YSU's Louise
Popio was
Congratulations
to YSU student Angela Kwallek, recipient of a 2006 Phi
Kappa Phi Fellowship! For the second consecutive
year, YSU's graduate-fellowship nominee was awarded a national
award for the first year of graduate study. Kwallek, one of only
60 recipients nationwide, used her
$5,000 award to attend law school at the University of Toledo.
