Announcements
September 8, 2017
Free Speech and Hate Speech: Autumn 2017 course
Interested in learning more about the legal, cultural, and political aspects of free speech on college campuses? The Secretary and CEO of Phi Beta Kappa, Frederick Lawrence, is visiting the University of Washington on October 24, 2017. In conjunction with his visit, we are offering a special 1-credit course in his area of expertise, free…
August 7, 2017
New initiates join PBK
[See more photographs from our June, 2017 initiation ceremony] On June 7, 56 University of Washington undergraduates were initiated into the Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The initiation ceremony began under the Gerberding Hall bell tower in Red Square, followed by a procession to Kane Hall, where the new initiates were formally granted membership. After…
July 7, 2017
Stiefel Award $4,500 for graduate students
Are you a Phi Beta Kappa member who will be attending graduate or professional school at the University of Washington or the University of Puget Sound? Apply for a $4,500 Stiefel Award from the Puget Sound Association of PBK! The Ernest R. Stiefel Graduate Study Award is given to graduate or professional students who are…
June 6, 2017
2017 Initiation: Wednesday June 7, 2017
Join us this Wednesday, June 7, as we celebrate the initiation of our proud new Washington Alpha Chapter members! 6:30pm Gather in Red Square under the Gerberding Hall bell tower for welcoming remarks 6:45pm Procession across Red Square to Kane Hall 7:00pm Initiation ceremony in Kane Hall 220 Reception following Invited Speaker: Prof. Victoria Lawson, Director…
February 21, 2017
PKB Winter Reception, Feb 23, with Jana Mohr Lane
The UW Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa cordially invites you to attend this year’s Phi Beta Kappa Winter Reception. Join UW Phi Beta Kappa members and other students and guests for a fun and informative winter get-together. Learn about PBK, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. Meet other well-rounded academic high achievers and…
December 6, 2016
See archival material in Suzzallo
As part of Keys to Action week, the Puget Sound Association is meeting at UW to view PBK-related memorabilia. Meet at 10:30 a.m. on the Suzzallo Library steps to see the PBK letters carved in stone on Gerberding Hall and then visit Special Collections in the library. For details and to RSVP, see the Puget…
Keys to Action week
Every December, around the anniversary of Phi Beta Kappa’s founding on December 5, 1776, Phi Beta Kappa promotes its mission with a “Keys to Action” week. This year Keys to Action week runs from December 5-10. See the National Phi Beta Kappa website for details on how you can participate and help strengthen PBK’s crucial…
December 5, 2016
Welcome to our new website
Alpha Chapter unveils new website on 240th anniversary of Phi Beta Kappa!