Phi Beta Kappa Ceremony, Lecture Set for April 23
Contact: Howard Segal, 581-1920
ORONO — The annual initiation of UMaine’s Phi Beta Kappa chapter will take place Thursday, April 23, at 3 p.m. in the McIntyre Room of Buchanan Alumni House.
Phi Beta Kappa is the nation’s oldest scholastic honor society, and UMaine has one of only four chapters in the state. Phi Beta Kappa recognizes exceptional academic achievement in the liberal arts and sciences and initiates current juniors, graduating seniors and August and December graduates of the preceding year.
Following the initiation, Professor George Saliba of Columbia University will give a talk for a general audience on “Europe and the Arabic/Islamic Scientific Legacy.” The public is welcome to attend this free event.
For information, please contact chapter president Howard Segal at 581-1920 or at howard.segal@umit.maine.edu.