MEDALLION

JULY 2007 The International Newsletter of Phi Beta Delta, Honor Society for International Scholars

A Message from the President

Last year marked an obvious milestone for Phi Beta Delta. Finishing the 20th year with consecutive annual meetings, growing to over 160 chapters in the U.S. plus chapters in Switzerland, Canada, Bul- garia, and three chapters in Mexico and approving 11 new chapter petitions signals a healthy Society. The effort and focus that it takes to start a new chapter is more than matched by the dedication required to sustain a chapter over so many years.

We are very fortunate that so many of our founding chapters are still going strong through the untiring efforts of Chapter Coordinators and their many enthusiastic volunteer members. Volunteerism keeps the Society alive in spite of all the added I E W work recently heaped upon our International Program Officers around the country.

Loosing an inactive chapter should be a call to action for our active chapter mem- bers. As we have discussed many times, we want to establish a Chapter Mentor Inside this issue: Network that can encourage and assist revival efforts of our inactive chapters as well as to assist building new chapters in each administrative region.

President’s Remarks and 2008 1-2 Conference Site With the help of our good Regional Vice Presidents, during the early fall season, we hope to identify those chapters that have shown no activity in the last two years and Call for Papers 3 to enlist the active Chapter Coordinators and members for their assistance to revive chapters in their areas. So often a supportive contact in another institution is NAFSA Conference Success 4-5

PBD Planning Calendar 6 2008 PBD Conference to be in Columbus, OH

Ohio State University’s Alpha Epsilon International Education Week 7 Chapter and the Board of Directors want to welcome you to Columbus, Call for Nominations for Awards 8 Ohio for the 2008 Phi Beta Delta Con- ference, which will take place April 16- Survey Results 9 19.

We hope that members and non- Chapter Reports 10-18 members from all disciplines will sub- mit proposals related to the many as- NAFSA Conference photo montage 19-20 pects of the theme, “Different Heri- tages, Common Humanity.” The PBD Board of Directors 21 Conference is unique in the opportu- nity it offers to hear presenters from

On the web at www.phibetadelta.org JULY 2007 Page 2

2008 PBD Conference continued many disciplines and backgrounds and reflects well the motto of our Honor So- ciety for International Scholars: Scientia Mutual Mundi, World’s Shared Knowl- edge.

If you have attended a PBD Conference, you already know what a variety of dynamic presentations are offered and how nice it is to have the chance to speak in an intimate atmosphere with colleagues from all over. If you have never attended a PBD Conference, then treat yourself to a truly stimulating experience! We want to see at least one representative from each PBD chapter at the Chapter Workshop, where we can share ideas on how to have a dynamic chapter and membership and share our enthusiasm for our Honor Society. I hope each Chapter Coordinator will write to me to let me know who will be representing your chapter. My email address is: [email protected].

We have negotiated a great rate of $112 per night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel right in downtown Columbus. This rate will apply up to 3 days before the conference and 3 days after the conference, depending on space available, so reserve your room early. There are so many things to do in Columbus that I know you’ll want to stay the week- end after the conference and enjoy the sights. You can visit the statehouse, eat at the various ethnic restaurants, sip coffee and chat at the cafes and pubs, do a Short North gallery hop, go to the Nationwide Arena, wander down cobbled streets and shop, see the Santa Maria, visit the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), enjoy entertainment at the beautiful Southern Theater and at the Ohio Theater, stroll through German Village, and do so much more. As the new President-Elect of Phi Beta Delta, I look forward to meeting each of you in Columbus! President’s Remarks continued enough to get a chapter going again. The possibility of an existing archive of past activities, membership lists and institutional commitment makes the task much less daunting. The paperwork of petitioning is eliminated and the major work is internal to the particular institution.

Delta Iota chapter, University of Houston members with the direction of Chapter Coordinator, Anita Gaines has put together a video that explains and illustrates the process of establishing and maintaining a new chapter. There are several slide shows produced by our Past President, Michael Smithee that highlights Phi Beta Delta chapter activi- ties. Mike Smithee, our new Director of Publications, has also revived our Medallion Newsletter and plans quarterly editions that highlight the national and chapter activities of our Society. Through these tools, accessible through the New (August) Society Web Page, http://www.phibetadelta.org/ and encouragement from active, neighboring chapters can go a long way toward securing new members.

Promoting Scholarship in International Education for over 20 years by honoring the students, faculty and staff of all disciplines whose participatory efforts confirm valued cultural exchange, international partnerships and the roots of our own heritages is no longer a dimension of luxury in education but a necessity. International education is no longer an isolated discipline in itself but an essential dimension to any educational program. Our Goal now, for each year, is to have 20 new and/or revived chapters. This will require a concerted, organized volunteer effort but will be another good reason to celebrate at our next Annual Meeting planned for Columbus, Ohio, April 16-19, Dif- ferent Heritages – Common Humanity. Please see the details within this issue of the Medallion from Monica Free- man, our President-Elect and Chairperson for the 2008 Annual Society Meeting.

I think that it is essential for each chapter to send an official, voting delegate to Columbus for the April 2008 An- nual Conference. See you at the Crown Plaza Hotel then.

Eugene “Gene” Egger, International President, Phi Beta Delta and The Patrick and Nancy Lathrop Endowed Chair Professor of Architecture University Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars Call for Papers Twenty Second Annual International Conference on the World’s Shared Knowledge:

Conference Theme: “Different Heritages - Common Humanity” April 16– 19, 2008 – Columbus, Ohio

This international conference will provide many opportunities for academicians, students, and professionals to in- teract with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines. Cross-disciplinary submissions are wel- come.

We encourage areas of study that focus attention on cultural diversities and that nurture deeper understanding of efforts to develop advances in the Humanities, Science, Technology and Art around the world. The main confer- ence topic this year is “Different Heritages – Common Humanity.” We invite members of PBD and other scholars to submit proposals following the main conference theme. Areas of interest include:

Agriculture – Life Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies Management Architecture – Design Immigration Issues Medicine International Business Studies Journalism Philosophy Computer Science Instructional Technology Performing/Fine Arts Ethnic Studies Internationational Education Science and Region Studies Environmental Science/Engineering Judicial Studies Teaching International Studies Ecology Language and Literature Town Planning Education Abroad Land Use/Urban Planning Tourism History Linguistics

Instructions for Authors. Submissions require the following: (1) one page with certain bio information: Your title, name, position, institution, postal address, email address, office phone, the title of your paper, and if available, a fax number. (2) the second page will be the title and short (300 words) abstract of your paper, list of key words, and the introduction to your paper, which should summarize the contribution of the paper at a level appropriate for a non-specialist reader. Submit these items via electronic means in MS Word to [email protected] by December 19, 2007. Submissions will be acknowledged via email by January 15, 2008.

Details for registration and conference matters will be progressively posted on the Society Web Page by January 2008, www.phibetadelta.org.

Thank you,

Guillermo de los Reyes, Ph.D. Department of Modern and Classical Languages University of Houston 413 Agnes Arnold Hall Houston, TX, 77204-3006 Fax: 713-743-0935, E-mail: [email protected] JULY 2007 Page 4 NAFSA Conference a Success for Phi Beta Delta

Standing:: Michael Smithee (Alpha Sigma Chapter, Syracuse Uni- versity, and Past President of Phi Beta Delta), Joy Stevenson (Beta

Tau Chapter, University of Southeast Missouri, former Phi Beta Delta Board Member and current NAFSA Board Member), Bob International Chapters Ericksen, (formerly of the Beta Chapter at CSU Fullerton, now Ex- ecutive Director of International Services at UCLA), Sitting,: Bulgaria – American University in Bulgaria Marian Beane (Mu Chapter, University of North Carolina—Charlotte, Canada – University College of Cape Breton former Phi Beta Delta Board Member), Deborah Pierce (Zeta Ukraine – Petro Mohyla Mykolayiv State Univ. Gamma Chapter, Northern Illinois University, former Phi Beta Delta Board Member) and, Anita Gaines (Delta Iota Chapter, University of Switzerland – International University of Geneva Houston, current Past Senior Vice President of Phi Beta Delta). Italy – Consortium Institute of Management Photo taken at the NAFSA New Century Circle breakfast. and Business Analysis (CIMBA) Mexico – ♦ Universidad de las Americas How to Organize a Chapter in 5 Steps ♦ Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla 1. Informal promotion of the idea among faculty, ♦ CETYS Universidad staff, and students. ♦ Tecnologico de Monterrey 2. Gather a small organizing committee

3. Petition for Chapter status

4. Identify candidates for induction

5. Hold founding meeting and Induction JULY 2007 Page 5

PBD Report of its 2007 NAFSA Conference Activities The goals of attending the Pierce, Executive Director, Inter- university or college? And can a NAFSA Conference were (1) national Programs, Northern vessel such as The Scholar Ship establishing a presence at the Illinois University, and former serve as a campus? These and conference by distributing iden- PBD Vice President, Midwest other questions from chapters tifying red ribbons to NAFSAns Region; Michael Smithee, Inter- and members are encouraged. who are PBD members, (2) cultural Consultant, former Please direct your questions to establishing collaboration with Chapter Coordinator of Syra- [email protected]. the TLS NAFSA Knowledge Com- cuse University and current PBD munity, known as Teaching, Past-President. Representing Report submitted by Michael Learning, and Scholarship and TLS were: Linda Gobbo, Vice Smithee doing so by holding informal President, School for Interna- and informational conversa- tional Training, and Chairperson Phi Beta Delta tions with the its leaders and for TLS; Patricia Croom, Chapter members, and (3) promoting Coordinator, Michigan State NAFSA Conference Phi Beta Delta through visibility University chapter, and member at the exhibit hall booth of our of TLS; Martha Denny, Colorado Ribbon Sr. Vice President’s institution, State University, and member of the City University of Seattle. the TLS leadership team. It is interesting to note that of those attending, PBD was repre- MEETING THE GOALS sented by its three largest chap- Disseminating ribbons: More ters: Michigan State, Syracuse than 80 ribbons were distrib- University, and Northern Illinois uted by Mike Smithee, Anita University. Gaines, Monica Freeman, Susi Rachouh, Susan Bender, Deb- The major results of the meet- orah Pierce, and the City Univer- ing were (1) an agreement that sity of Seattle staff (all of whom PBD would provide TLS with an are Phi Beta Delta members). insert to the TLS section of their Attending TLS reception: Mike NAFSA website explaining the Smithee, Susi Rachouh, and nature of PBD and how faculty, Susan Bender attended a re- research, and scholarship might ception hosted by TLS. We benefit PBD chapters and TLS were able to discuss further the members, (2) it was also concept of Phi Beta Delta with agreed that the PBD would sub- TLS leadership and its mem- mit a conference session pro- bers, and to become a visible posal through TLS, for the up- group at the reception. Attend- coming 60th anniversary confer- ing the New Century Circle ence of NAFSA being held in (NCC) Breakfast: This group Washington, DC May 2008. comprises NAFSAns who have gone on record as bequeathing In the most recent conversa- funds to NAFSA either now, tions and at the July PBD Board upon retirement, or demise. conference call-meeting Susi This group includes the past Rachouh, Northeast Regional and current leaders of NAFSA VP, Fernando Leon Garcia, Sr. More than 80 Phi (see photos elsewhere in this Vice President, and Mike Beta Deltans wore issue). Among the PBD mem- Smithee agreed to investigate bers it includes: NAFSA current this issue. and past-presidents, vice- this ribbon at the presidents, and high honorees. NAFSA Conference Attending an informal meeting with TLS Leadership: A group of OTHER CONVERSATIONS PBD and TLS current and for- Other questions that arose dur- mer leaders met to discuss ing the conference were: Can ways to establish a collabora- the Board discuss the issue of tive relationship. In attendance inclusion of community col- representing PBD were: Susi leges? Can alumni of schools Rachouh, Director of the Inter- with PBD chapters be inducted? national Programs at Ramapo Can people be inducted posthu- Collge, and Vice President PBD mously? Can people be in- Northeast Region; Deborah ducted who are not tied to a Page 6 MEDALLION

Planning Calendar for the 2007-08 Academic Year

JULY July 15, 2007 July Medallion In preparation (Preparing for New School Year Issue) July 30, 2007 Conference location decided July 30, 2007 Call for Conference Papers Issued July 30, 2007 July Medallion sent via email OCTOBER October 15, 2007 October Medallion In preparation (International Education Week Issue) October 30, 2007 International Education Week Medallion sent via email NOVEMBER November 12, 2007 International Education Week, November 12-16, http://www.internationaleducationweek.com/ DECEMBER December 15, 2007 Nominations for Awards deadline December 19, 2007 Conference Paper Abstract Deadline: Final submission of abstract with author information and proper format JANUARY January 15, 2008 Notification of paper acceptance status and preliminary presentation schedule January 15, 2008 January Medallion in preparation (Conference Issue) January 30, 2008 Nominations for PBD Office being taken January 30, 2008 Conference issue of the Medallion to be mailed FEBRUARY February 25, 2008 Conference Papers finalized February 25, 2008 Chapter Reports Due: Submit via PBD website and submit to your Regional VP MARCH March 15, 2008 Deadline for Conference Regular Registration March 16, 2008 Conference Paper Abstracts put on Web March 16, 2008 Conference Late Registration Begins APRIL April 16, 2008 2008 Annual Conference And Business Meeting - April 16-19, 2008, Columbus, Ohio April 16, 2008 Board Meeting and Review of Society Priorities and next Conference venues April 18, 2008 Review of Society Priorities at Annual Business Meeting April 20, 2008 Post-Conference Medallion in preparation MAY May 15, 2008 Post Conference Medallion sent via Email May 28, 2008 NAFSA Conference, 60th Annual in Washington, DC JUNE No later than this date: Board Meeting via conference call: Approval and/or Modification of the Society Priori- June 30, 2008 ties and Budget

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I.E.W. International Education Week 2007: Nov 12-16

BACKGROUND A wide range of public and private- consular officials, or local sector institutions and partners, members of Congress, and On November 13, 2000, Presi- including colleges and universities; elected officials dent Clinton signed a Presidential primary and secondary schools; the • Community Outreach Proclamation of International Edu- diplomatic corps and international • Student Visits to local cation Week, 2000. The first two organizations; and businesses, schools (K-12) and commu- paragraphs are as follows: NGOs and international organiza- nity centers, and so on. tions will create and take part in Today we live in a global community, activities designed to celebrate and See more at: where all countries must work as partners promote international education to promote peace and prosperity and to http://www.nafsa.org/public_policy. resolve international problems. One of the and mutual understanding world- sec/international_education_2 surest ways to develop and strengthen wide.” such partnerships is through international (from:http://exchanges.state.gov/ie ENGLAND CELEBRATES I.E.W. education programs. p/infokit.htm) Celebrating the benefits These programs enable students to learn other languages, experience other cul- of embedding an international di- tures, develop a broader understanding of mension in education: global issues, and make lasting friend- ships with their peers in other countries International Education Week who will one day guide the political, cul- (IEW) is an excellent opportunity to tural, and economic development of their nations. Some of America's staunchest show the world how being interna- friends abroad are those who have experi- tionally minded has benefited your enced our country firsthand as exchange school, college or organisation. We ROLE OF PHI BETA DELTA students or who have been exposed to encourage everyone at all levels of American values through contact with American students and scholars studying International Education Week is an education across England to join in overseas. excellent opportunity for Phi Beta the celebrations. Delta chapters to make their pres- ence known on campus. Chapters We are not asking you to do any- could conduct programs or join with thing extra (unless you feel you want other organizations in support of to!) but if you are planning any programs. Here are some useful events related to your international links to help you begin your plan- activities for the Autumn, then ning: please consider holding them be- tween 12-16 November so that the whole country can celebrate to- From the on-line Press Kit you will ♦ IEW information kit at the State gether. Tell us your plans for the find the following statements... Department website: week by e-mailing us on [email protected] “International Education Week http://exchanges.state.gov/iep/info will provide a global forum for pro- kit.htm You may read more information about England’s view by going to moting and celebrating the bene- ♦ The NAFSA website includes fits of international education. many ideas, you can find: this site: http:// This exciting initiative is a highly www.teachernet.gov.uk/ educationoverview/international/ visible component of President ♦ Ideas and proclamations from Clinton's new International Educa- 2006 iew/ tion policy to prepare Americans for a global environment and to ♦ Ideas for activities, such as, attract and educate future lead- • Cultural Activities ers from abroad to the United States. • Lectures and Workshops • Invite ambassadors, local Page 8 MEDALLION

Membership Alert ! ON PBD MOST WANTED LIST

Four Outstanding Individuals must be identified

Awards for Presentation at the 2008 Phi Beta Delta Annual Conference

Characteristics: * Leadership in the field of international education * Interest and involvement in international activities * Commitment to intercultural communication and understanding Warning- Candidates may be armed with insatiable intellectual curiosity If your Chapter is harboring any faculty, staff, international or domestic students demonstrating these characteristics, identify them immediately Last Eight Phi Beta Delta An- nual Conference and Business under penalty of missing an opportunity to honor a deserving member of Meetings: your chapter. 2000 Kansas City, MO 2001 Montreal, Canada The Deadline for Awards Nominations is December 15, 2007 2002 Lafayette, LA 2003 Cholula, Mexico 2004 Washington, DC 2005 Washington, DC 2006 San Diego, CA 2007 San Antonio, TX 2008 Columbus, OH

RECIPIENTS OF MARCH 2007 AND BOARD MEMBERS JULY 2007 Page 9 2007 Survey of Chapters at the PBD Conference

At the 2007 Annual Con- 3. Staff priorities leaned ference papers to you? lication ference, a short survey toward Chapter and The answers of the re- ♦ Scholarships was conducted of faculty, HQ news spondents fell into two ♦ Knowing members bet- staff, and student partici- 4. Students supported categories. ter. Thus, request for pants. The survey fo- faculty on internation- In the comments section databases for informa- cused only on a few top- alization, and staff on of this question, the Jour- tion on members, and ics: The Medallion, the HQ news. nal was seen as more im- listservs for connec- journal, membership com- portant for faculty and tions. munication, and benefits On the question of spe- students than staff. Basi- of the society. The re- cific topics to be included, cally, it is perceived that In the coming months the sponses to these topics the respondents wrote: staff are so busy with Board will review these re- are summarized below. ♦ Issues of manage- serving students and sponses and develop priori- ment of chapters processing immigration or ties for action. About the Medallion ♦ Best practices study abroad information Newsletter, several ques- ♦ Internationalization that they prefer less jour- tions were asked: How ♦ Chapter activities to nal information and more often would you like to share newsletter information. receive it? What format? ♦ Research in interna- From all respondents, What information in the tional and intercultural there were more com- Medallion would be of education ments on having the jour- interest to you? Respon- ♦ Grant opportunities nal on-line web based dents provided the follow- ♦ Information on mem- than in print. ing answers: bers who have graduated or are conducting re- Regarding Membership: On Frequency: The re- search Question: What other spondents strongly indi- ♦ Connecting chapters forms of communication cated that the Medallion ♦ Counting members from the Society would be Newsletter be seen as the and chapters accurately beneficial to you? Re- best mode of communi- ♦ Advertising Awards sponse: Sharing and net cating with chapters. The ♦ Study Abroad Oppor- working were seen as the tabulation showed that tunities most important . Thus, 2007 Conference site. Emily the respondents desired there were strong sugges- Morgan Hotel, San Antonio, the Medallion to be pub- Regarding the Phi Beta tions for email connec- Texas. lished as a Web based Delta Journal: (Editor’s tions, and or listservs for newsletter on quarterly note: The Journal was members to be in touch basis. published in hard copy with each other. until 2002 when it be-

came financially prohibi- Benefits of the Society: Of the types of informa- tive to print and send to Question: What benefits tion that should be in- each member. Since that of Society Membership cluded in the Medallion, time the Board of Direc- would you like to see or the respondents wrote: tors has discussed and see improved? 1. All respondents evaluated several alterna- wanted conference The Emily Morgan Hotel was tives, none which have Respondents provided information via the literally across the street gained widespread sup- these answers: from the Alamo. Medallion port.) For this reason, the ♦ Sharing of experi- 2. Faculty priorities following question was ences, activities, and leaned toward news asked on the survey: How networking were em- on advocacy of inter- important is publishing a phasized nationalism web based journal of con- ♦ Opportunities for pub- Page 10 CHAPTER UPDATES MEDALLION

Editor’s Note: Many of you have asked to know what other chapters are doing. The next nine pages have exam- ples of a chapter reports that cite a variety of events, programs, and activities initiated by chapters. Contact infor- mation for each chapter is identified at the end of each chapter report.

Mount Ida College: Delta Sigma Chapter Photo of 2007 Induction Left to right: Cecelia Lewis-Kausel,( faculty member); Roberta Steinberg (President) Joelle Correia (study abroad returnee); Kazunori Nasu (international student); Phillip A Conroy, Jr. (Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing), Jane Howard (Chapter Coordinator).

It is interesting to note that Mount Ida College has 5 honor societies. The induction into all societies is held together, annually at an event called Honor’s Sunday. It’s quite an affair and excellent public recognition of international education. Jane A. Howard, Director International Student Affairs, and Chapter Coordinator. [email protected]

University of Alabama at Birmingham: Beta Nu Chapter The Beta Nu chapter held their induction ceremony on Thursday, March 8, 2007 at the Smolian Interna- tional House on campus. Seven new members were inducted, and over 20 guests and members attended. H.P. Whiteside, Past President, Carol Argo, Chapter Coordinator, Frank Romanowicz, Vice President, and Doretta Potts, Secretary/Treasurer gave information about Phi Beta Delta, the chapter, and made presen- tations of the medallions and certificates. Our annual Holiday Open House Luncheon, spon- sored by International Scholar and Student Services and the Beta Nu chapter was held on Friday, Decem- ber 1, 2006. Over 125 student and scholars were served a wonderful lunch to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. For International Education Week , the presentation of the “World Through Music” on Saturday, November 18, 2006 featured John Scalici, a nationally recognized drum circle facilitator, speaker, musician, clinician and master teaching artist.. Carol Argo, Director International Scholar & Student Services, [email protected] Page 11 CHAPTER UPDATES MEDALLION

Arcadia University: Epsilon Kappa Chapter Reflects on Commitment to Internationalization

On Friday, April 27, 2007, 61 new members were inducted into Arcadia University’s Epsilon Kappa Chapter of Phi Beta Delta. New members included six faculty/staff, five international students and graduate and undergraduate students who have studied abroad. Since the Chapter’s establishment in 2002, the number of inductees increases each year with more students studying abroad and more faculty members designing study abroad opportunities for students. The increase in members reflects Arcadia’s commitment to internationalization by recognizing outstanding students, faculty and staff who contributed to Arcadia’s global per- spective on and off campus. Furthermore, this year’s inductees represent the diversity of Ar- cadia’s internationalization strategies with students who have worked in refugee camps in Ghana, spent their first semester in London and interned in the Irish Parliament. Dr. Janice Finn, Chapter Coordinator, [email protected] Page 12 CHAPTER UPDATES MEDALLION

Dallas Baptist University: Sigma Phi Chapter

Among new members were faculty and staff members, and students with minimum of 3.2 GPA for un- dergraduate students, and 3.5 for graduate and doctoral students - all with international experience in higher education. In total, 19 new members were accepted into membership.

On April 27, 2007 Dallas Baptist University’s International Center hosted the annual induction ceremony for the Sigma Phi Chapter of Phi Beta Delta Honor Society. Maria Ovcharov was privileged to be elected as the new chapter President for 2007-2008.

The PBD officers at DBU for 2007-2008, from left to right: Dr. David Stricklin (History Professor - Sponsor Emeritus), Dr. Marilyn Edwards (Psychology Professor - Sponsor Elect), Julius Sonko (Doctoral Student, Ed.D. - Vice President), Maria Ovcharov (Doctoral Student, Ed.D. & DBU staff member - Presi- dent), Sergey Saydometov (MBA Graduate & DBU staff member)

Maria Ovcharov, Chapter President, [email protected] Page 13 CHAPTER UPDATES MEDALLION Sacramento State University: Omicron Chapter California State University, Sacramento

The Omicron Chapter at Sacramento State University had an active year in 2006-2007. The chap- ter officers arranged two successful souvenir sales in support of our scholarship fund. Thanks to the generosity of our chapter members, we had a wide variety of objects and books from around the world for sale at each of the Study Abroad Fairs on campus in the Fall and Spring semesters. We were especially pleased with the results of the silent auction, where people were encouraged to bid competitively for items. We also hosted two receptions for international scholars at Sacramento State. Like the initiation banquet and ceremony in the Spring semester, these are regular events on our calendar.

Sixteen new members were welcomed to our chapter at the initiation ceremony on May 3. Repre- senting a wide range of academic disciplines, the new chapter members included faculty and stu- dents. Professor Thomas Knutson, winner of Phi Beta Delta’s 2007 Faculty Award for Outstanding Contributions to International Education, made a brief presentation to the inductees, chapter mem- bers, and guests.

2007 marked the 20th Anniversary of the Omicron Chapter. A press release summarizing chapter activities and accomplishments was posted on the Sacramento State website. www.csus.edu/oip/ phibetadelta.home.html. Dr. Monica Freeman, Chapter Coordinator, [email protected]

We had a little conversion this summer. My name is Jessica Brown and I’m proud to say that I am the new Chapter Coordinator for Phi Beta Delta at the University of South Alabama. I look forward to working with our current members and inducting new inter- national students into the honors society. Here at South Alabama we have been en- joying a relaxing summer with lots of sun- shine and the gulf breeze, just anxiously awaiting the arrivals of all our new Interna- tional Students! We want to give out a big warm welcome to them as well as our re- turning students. Enjoy the rest of your summer and we’ll see you in the Fall. Jessica Brown, Admissions Officer, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, [email protected] Page 14 CHAPTER UPDATES MEDALLION

Syracuse University: Alpha Sigma Chapter

The Alpha Sigma chapter held its induction ceremony on Monday, April 9th at Hendricks Chapel which lies on the west side of the university’s “quad”. 83 new members were inducted, and over 100 guests and members attended. Dr. Geraldine de Berly, president of the Alpha Sigma Chapter and associate dean of University College, presided over the ceremony assisted by Dr. Patricia Bu- rak, director of the Slutzker Center for International Services and chapter coordinator of the Syra- cuse University Alpha Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Delta; also assisting in the ceremony were Jon Booth, Executive Director, Syracuse University Abroad, and members of his staff, Dr. Elane Granger, Associate Director and Ms. Susan Loevenguth, Assistant Director; staff from the Slutzker Center for International Services, Angelina Romano-Stroup, Functional Business Analyst, Rika McKenna, Assistant Director and Lynn Dunyk, Administrative Specialist and Betty L. Briggs, Senior Administrator at University College/English Language Institute all assisted in the induction cere- mony. The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Eric F. Spina, Vice Chancellor and Provost. Dr. Spina was inducted into Phi Beta Delta as an honorary member. A reception was held in the Noble Room of Hendricks Chapel immediately following the induction ceremony. {See Picture of 2007 PBD Group} The Alpha Sigma chapter’s generous contribution made it possible for a student group to publish, Medley, {link:http://suabroad.syr.edu/news/medley} a student magazine dedicated to discovering international spaces and populations of difference on the SU campus and in the city of Syracuse. In the next year, Alpha Sigma hopes to continue to encourage students to create projects focused on international themes and ones that will encourage their participation in community events and organizations. Dr. Patricia A. Burak, Chapter Coordinator, [email protected] Page 15 CHAPTER UPDATES MEDALLION

Alpha Sigma Chapter, continued

Note: Phi Beta Delta encourages chapters to co-sponsor events, publications, and speakers. Here you will find examples of this type of out- reach.

The Alpha Sigma chapter’s generous contribu- tion made it possible for a student group to pub- lish, Medley, {link:http://suabroad.syr.edu/news/ medley} a student magazine dedicated to dis- covering international spaces and populations of difference on the SU campus and in the city of Syracuse. In the next year, Alpha Sigma hopes to continue to encourage students to create pro- jects focused on international themes and ones that will encourage their participation in commu- nity events and organizations.

At left are three of the Korean Drummers from the group, Chun Ji In. The Alpha Sigma chapter organized the closing event of International Education Week, sponsoring an international dance performance on November 17, 2006, in the Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center, on the SU campus. Page 16 CHAPTER UPDATES MEDALLION

Kent State University: Beta Zeta Chapter

Note: Phi Beta Delta encourages chapters to promote actively their programs and events. Many chapters, like Kent State below, have chapter newsletters. Ted McKown, Chapter Coordinator, [email protected]

To read the three page newsletter click here http://dept.kent.edu/pbd/ Page 17 CHAPTER UPDATES MEDALLION

The University of Nevada, Reno: Eta Chapter

The University of Nevada, Reno, ETA Chapter, welcomed ten new members at the annual Induction Ceremony, photo at left, held April 5, 2007.

Activities for the past year included: The World Interest Group - Wednesday, February 1, 2006, “Panelists Share In- ternational Grant Activities,”

February 14, 2006, Dr. Benmali Rawat shared his research program in Japan during the Summer, 2005,

Spring Induction Dinner. Thursday, March 9, 2006. International Women’s Day, Wednesday, March 8, 2006, a collaboration between OISS and Women’s Studies. Night of All Nations, Friday, April 7, 2006. Dr. Susan Bender, Chapter Coordinator, [email protected]

California State University at Fullerton: Beta Chapter

HOW YOU CAN EXPAND THE MISSION OF PHI BETA DELTA

♦ Identify one or two institutions near you ♦ Open a conversation with a person you know on that campus ♦ Guide the person to resources on the PBD web ♦ Keep the PBD Regional Vice President in the loop Page 18 CHAPTER UPDATES MEDALLION

Wright State University, Gamma Delta Chapter.

2007-2008 Board and Honorary Inductee (l to r) Charles Taylor – Honorary Inductee, Kim Brumbaugh (Chapter Coordinator), Michelle Streeter-Ferrari (Treasurer), Nancy Broughton (President), Hunt Brown (Vice President), Tracy Kingsley (Secretary), Jay Olson (US Student Rep), Manal Al-Hasawi (Int’l Student Rep).

WSU’s Gamma Delta Chapter of the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars issued invitations to attend an Inter- national Forum. It was held at WSU’s Uni- versity Center for International Education on Wednesday, January 31, 2007. Our distin- guished panelists for this event included Pro- fessors Lew Yan Voon (Physics), Stephen Foster (University Librarian), and Elfe Dona (Modern Languages). These speakers enlarged our collective understanding of other cultures and the importance of cross cultural interactions while pursuing research and service activi- ties abroad.

As a part of this activity, Phi Beta Delta held an International Bake Sale immediately before and following this event. We had a table display for the 2007 International Friendship Affair, see the web at: http:// www.wright.edu/ucie/events/ifa/index.html

Our 2007 Induction was held Thursday May 10th, 2007. We inducted 4 faculty and 5 students. Honorary Membership was given this year to Charles Taylor, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. http:// www.wright.edu/cola/admin/welcome.htm

Dr. Taylor was born and grew up in a small town (Shadyside) in eastern Ohio near Wheeling, W. Va. He attended Marietta College in Marietta OH as an undergraduate. While at Marietta he spent his third year in Vienna, Austria studying at the University of Vienna in the oldest study abroad program in the US, the Insti- tute of European Studies. IES is now named International Education of Students and has programs world- wide. After graduating from Marietta in 1970, Dr. Taylor attended at Boston College and earned his Ph.D. in philosophy in 1974. During his final year of graduate school he was an independent scholar living in Brussels, Belgium writing his dissertation under the guidance of a professor from the Uni- versity of Louvain.

Dr. Taylor taught as a visiting professor of philosophy at Creighton University in Omaha and at Southern Oregon State College before joining the WSU faculty in 1977. He became Director of the Master of Hu- manities Program in 1995, Chair of the Departments of Religion, Philosophy and Classics in 1999 and Dean of CoLA in 2006. Dean Taylor has been a great supporter of international programs on campus. He serves on the UCIE Advisory Committee for Internationalizing the Curriculum and has worked on several subcom- mittees, including the Exchange Program Review Committee. He has worked closely with CoLA faculty members in the development of several Ambassador Programs abroad, contributing to the endorsement growth in education abroad this past year. Dr. Taylor has explored new partnerships in Austria and pro- moted education abroad at every opportunity to the students and faculty members in his College. Kimberly Brumbaugh, Chapter Coordinator, [email protected]. JULY 2007 Page 19 2007 NAFSA Conference Photos

The Phi Beta Delta members of the Zeta Kappa Chapter at the City University of Michael Smithee with Liz McCarthney, SUNY- Seattle (CUS). Each represents an European branch campus of CUS. From left to Cortland (Zeta Xi Chapter) and International right: Petr Budinsky, Vice Rector, Prague, Czech Republic, Jan Rebro, Vice- Relations Liaison with University of the Sun- President, Bratislava, Slovakia, Brohuslave Senkyrova, Rector, Prague, Czech shine Coast, Queensland, Australia Republic, Michael Smithee, and Harris Geronikolas, Managing Director, Athens,

Michael Smithee with Fernando Leon Garcia, Executive Vice Abalo F. Adewui, Associate Professor, Central President, City University of Seattle (Zeta Kappa Chapter), and Michigan University and member of the Gamma current Sr. Vice President of Phi Beta Delta. Eta Chapter, with Michael Smithee. JULY 2007 Page 20 More 2007 NAFSA Conference Photos

Deborah Pierce (xxx Chapter, Northern Illinois University) with Bob Crossier, xxx Chapter )

John Booth (Alpha Sigma Chapter, Syracuse University), John Griesberger (formerly of Ohio State University, Alpha Epsilon Chapter), Michael Smithee (Alpha Sigma Chapter Syracuse University, and Past President of Phi Beta Delta), David Horner (Alpha Alpha Chapter, Michigan State Uni- versity). Photo taken at the New Century Circle breakfast.

Monica Freeman, (xxx Chapter, CSU Sacramento, and current president-elect of Phi Beta Delta, with Michael Smithee.

Brohuslave Senkyrova, Rector, Prague, Czech Republic, member of Phi PBD At the NAFSA Booth of City Beta Delta, and one of the European delegation assisting with the Phi University of Seattle Beta Delta information exchange. Dr. Yvonne Captain, Executive Director The International Phi Beta Delta Newsletter of Phi Honor Society for International Scholars 1527 New Hampshire Ave., N.W. Beta Delta, Honor Washington, DC 20036 Society for Phone: (202) 483-2512, ext 107 Fax: (202) 483-2657 International Email: [email protected]

Phi Beta Delta Board of Directors Presidential Stream: Regional Vice Presidents: Directors:

International President Regional Vice President, Northeast Director of Awards Eugene Egger, Professor of Architecture Ms. Susi Rachouh, Abigail Pereira Virginia Tech University Director of International Education 1527 New Hampshire Avenue, NW 201 Cowgill Hall Ramapo College of New Jersey Washington, DC 20036 Blacksburg, VA 24061 505 Ramapo Valley Road Tel: +1 (301) 762-6989 Phone: (540) 231-5383 (Ofc) Mahwah, NJ 07430 Fax: +1 (301) 762-0983 Fax: (540) 231-9938 Phone: (201) 684-7533 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (201) 684-7989 E-mail: [email protected] Historian International President-Elect Paul Rich, Ph.D. Monica Freeman, Ph.D. Regional Vice President, Southeast Universidad de las Américas - Puebla Coordinator, International Programs, Office of Global Marcy R. L. Glover Sta. Catarina Mártir Education, California State University, Sacramento George Mason University Cholula, Puebla 72820 Mexico 6000 J Street Global and Educational Programs Coordinator Phone: (52-222) 229-2483 Sacramento, CA 95819-6012 Mason Hall, D109 MSN 3A2, Fax: (52-222) 229-2488 Phone: (916) 278-6686 4400 University Drive E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (916) 278-7471 Phone: (703) 993-8722 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Director of Membership Guillermo de los Reyes, Ph.D. International Past President Regional Vice President, Midwest 452 Agnes Arnold Hall Michael Smithee, Ed.D. Judith A. Smrha, Ph.D. University of Houston Smithee Associates Baker University Houston, TX 77204-3006 5104 E. Lakes Drive E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (713) 743-3716 Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 Phone: (785) 594-8337 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (954) 480-8577 Fax: (785) 594-4570 E-mail: [email protected] URL: http://www.bakeru.edu/html/faculty/smrha/pbd/ Director of Development Position Open Senior International Vice President Regional Vice President, Southwest Fernando Leon Garcia, Ed.D. Director of Publications Sharon Barnes, Ph.D. Executive Vice President Academic Affairs and Provost Michael Smithee, Ed.D., Texas A&M University City University of Seattle Smithee Associates Phone: (979) 862-7709 Bellevue, Washington 5104 E. Lakes Drive Fax: (979) 845-4188 Phone: (425) 637-1010 Deerfield Beach, FL 33064 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (425) 709-5361 Phone: (954) 480-8577 E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Regional Vice President, West

Catherine Turrill, Ph.D. Member-at-Large, Founder & Honorary Past Senior Vice President California State University, Sacramento President Anita V. Gaines, Director Department of Art Edward S. Blankenship International Student and Scholar Services 6000 J Street 333 West 57th St. University of Houston Sacramento, CA 95819 Apartment 7H 302 Student Service Center 1 Phone: (916) 278-6166 New York, NY 10019 Houston, TX 77204 Fax: (916) 278-7287 Tel. +1 (212) 727-6128 Phone: (713) 743-5071 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (713) 743-5079 E-mail: [email protected] Ex Officio Ex Officio

Brian Davis, CPA, Accountant Yvonne Captain, Ph.D., Senior International Vice Present-Elect 1329 F Street, N.E. Executive Director Position Vacant until March 2008 Washington, DC 20002

E-mail: [email protected]

Important Website Links Phi Beta Delta Regions History: http://www.phibetadelta.org/about- history.htm.page About Phi Beta Delta: http://www.phibetadelta.org/about.htm.page Organizing A Chapter: http://www.phibetadelta.org/chapter-manual.htm.page Conferences: http://www.phibetadelta.org/docs/PBD- 07-call-for-papers-v2.pdf Awards: http://www.phibetadelta.org/awards.htm.page