About Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society was founded in 1897 at the University of Maine. The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is one of the nation's oldest and largest honor societies, and is a charter member of the Association of College Honor Societies.
Membership draws from across the globe and across all academic disciplines. As such, Phi Kappa Phi is uniquely positioned to cultivate interdisciplinary inquiry and connections, both locally and globally. Membership is by invitation.
Originally chartered on June 12, 1920, Maryland became the 22nd chapter of the Society. College Park reaffirmed its Chapter on April 28th, 2010 as Chapter 22CP. Phi Kappa Phi remains strong in its 90th year on campus. Phi Kappa Phi is the University of Maryland’s oldest honor society.
Recent News and Announcements
Graduate School Fellowships
Graduate School Fellowships ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 – due into 1125 Cumberland Hall by the close of business on Sunday, April 1, 2012 to give the chapter the opportunity to review all applications, so that we can honor the April 15, 2012 deadline to the national office. More information.
Literacy Awards
Literacy awards of $2,500.
Think about any literacy outreach you, or any of the student organizations you belong to, engage in. Deadline to apply
is April 1, 2012. More information.
Study Abroard awards
Study Abroad awards of
$1,000 – Deadline to apply is April 1, 2012. More information.
Love of Learning awards
Love of Learning awards of $500 –
Deadline to apply is June 30, 2012. More information.
Council of Students
The 2012-2014 Council of Students positions are now open! Represent your region at a national level and make a
difference on a large scale. More information and the application can be found on the Phi Kappa Phi website
at http://www.phikappaphi.org/councilofstudents/. The
deadline to apply is Friday, May 11, 2012.
Upcoming Events
Spring Faculty Conversations
Phi Kappa Phi is pleased to collaborate with the Honors College, College Park Scholars and the Office of the
Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, to sponsor three faculty conversations. Moderators will engage campus
Distinguished Scholar Teachers in discussions about their lives in the academy. The following events will take
place in the brand new Oakland Hall seminar room, 0204.
Remaining dates:
Monday, March 5, 5:00 PM --
Martha Nell Smith (English) and Avis Cohen (Biology/Engineering) - Moderator is Mark Arnold.
Wednesday,
March 7, 5:15 PM – James Glass (Government & Politics) and Ritu Agarwal (Business & Management)
– Moderator is Juan Uriagereka.
Bake Sale
We are hosting a bake sale in front of the Stamp Student Union on March 31. The bake sale is being used to
raise money for college aged students who have aged out of foster care and no longer receive government assistance.
By donating resources and raising awareness, we can begin to alleviate the burdens placed on these young teens. 100%
of proceeds will go directly to Voices for Children Organization, registered 501 c3 nonprofit dedicated to improving
the plight of children in foster care. You can sign-up to participate here.
Relay for Life
PKP is also putting a Relay for Life team together for April 21st, 5pm - April 22nd, 5am. All of the proceeds
go to the American Cancer Society and there will also be ENTERTAINMENT-- sports tournaments, live bands and DJs,
Zumba, food, contests, Luminaria ceremony, survivor lap, and more! Contact Ryan Heisinger at
ryanheisinger91@gmail.com if you are interested in participating on the
PKP team. Registration can also be done at relayumd.org.
Chapter Meetings
Chapter 22 of Phi Kappa Phi served multiple campuses for the University System of Maryland. In 2010, campuses such
as College Park established its own, unique chapter – 22CP. While inductions, fellowship selections and an active
student chapter have continued, there was no legacy of meetings or a governance structure. We have scheduled two
meetings this spring semester and encourage each and every one of you to consider attending. The chapter is at a
transformational moment, potentially positioned to advance the academic life of the campus community. Your input
will prove valuable. Please check your calendars and if available, attend the following meetings:
Friday, March
9th 1-2 p.m., 2106 Marie Mount Hall, and
Monday, April 2nd, 4-5 p.m., 2106 Marie Mount Hall.
