Phi Beta Kappa

(fī)

1. An honorary society, founded in 1776, of college students and graduates whose members are chosen on the basis of high academic standing.

2. A member of this society.

[From the initials of the society's motto in Greek philosophiā biou kubernētēs, philosophy the guide of life : philosophiā, philosophy + biou : genitive of bios, life + kubernētēs, guide.]

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Phi Beta Kappa

(ˈfaɪ ˈbeɪtə ˈkæpə; ˈbiːtə)

(in the US) n

1. (Education) a national honorary society, founded in 1776, membership of which is based on high academic ability

2. (Education) a member of this society

[from the initials of the Greek motto philosophia biou kubernētēs philosophy the guide of life]

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Phi Be•ta Kap•pa

(ˈfaɪ ˈbeɪ tə ˈkæp ə, ˈbi tə)
n.

1. a national honor society composed of U.S. college students and graduates of high academic distinction: founded 1776.

2. a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

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She was an active and dedicated member of the Lockport VFW Post 5788 Auxiliary; the Web-Master for the Romeoville Area Historical Society; the Design Editor for the Kensington Notes newsletter for her condo association; and member of the Prospect High School Class of '77 Reunion Committee; the Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity and the Phi Beta Kappa Society. A celebration of life ceremony is scheduled for Saturday April 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m.

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Secretary The Phi Beta Kappa Society Phi Beta Kappa's fundamental purpose is to honor and advocate excellence in the liberal arts and sciences.

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John Churchill, secretary of The Phi Beta Kappa Society, notes that liberal arts prepares people for lifelong learning needed for a career, not just a job.

Promoting the liberal arts

Cohen earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and is a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Society as well as the Golden Key International Honors Society.

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Labor was honored in 2000 by election into the International Association of Professors, and in 2007 received a letter of commendation from the Director of Secretariat, University of Aarhus, for his "untiring contribution to international understanding and scholarly cooperation." Among his numerous other honors are memberships in the Omicron Delta Kappa Society and Phi Beta Kappa Society. In 1991, he was honored as "Humanist of the Year" by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities; and in 1999, the Shreveport Times cited him as one of the "100 Influential People in Northwest Louisiana over the Past 100 Years."

Centenary College Professor Named "Jack London Man of the Year"