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Phi Beta Delta. International Honor Society. 1527 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 http://phibetadelta.org/. Why Greek Letters?. Phi (philomatheia) - love of knowledge Beta (biotremmonia) - valuing of human life Delta (diapheren) - achieving excellence. About Phi Beta Delta.
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Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society 1527 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 http://phibetadelta.org/
Why Greek Letters? Phi (philomatheia) - love of knowledge Beta (biotremmonia) - valuing of human life Delta (diapheren) - achieving excellence
About Phi Beta Delta • Phi Beta Delta was established in 1986 at the campus of California State University, Long Beach • by Dr. Edward S. Blankenship, then Director of International Programs and Exchanges and • by Dr. Karl W.E. Anatol, then Dean of the School of Humanities.
About Phi Beta Delta • It is the first honor society dedicated to recognizing scholarly achievement in international education • Over 150 chapters have been formed in U.S. and abroad.
Society Goals • Recognize scholarly achievement • Develop international programming • Provide network of faculty, staff and students
Role On Campus • Develop an international perspective • Promote scholarships and awards • Increase understanding of the international dimension on campus
Membership Faculty - Staff – Students International and Domestic Qualifications High academic achievement for students and significant contributions to the ideals of international educational exchange
Benefits • Recognition of academic excellence • Awards and Scholarships • Contacts among members • Support for International Educational Exchange
Domestic Chapters In Top Schools • Purdue University • University of Iowa • University of Georgia • University of Minnesota • Ohio State University • Michigan State University • Syracuse University • University of Pennsylvania • Georgetown University • Boston University • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Texas A&M University • University of Houston • University of Florida