Phi Beta Kappa Society

Lael Brainard was born in 1962, in Hamburg Germany to parents Al and Joanne Brainard. Al Brainard was a U.S. foreign-service officer who was stationed in Cold War Germany and Poland. Dr. Al Brainard received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and his doctorate in Political Science from the University of Washington. He was one of the first US officials to develop relationships with Polish dissident movements that were instrumental in Poland’s transition to democracy. Ms. Brainard had an unusual upbringing by being Jewish and growing up abroad in Communist Poland and Germany before the fall of the Berlin Wall, she only returned to the United States to start her college studies. She has stated in many of her speeches that she was always aware that she was representing the United States abroad. Ms. Brainard earned a B.A degree from Wesleyan University, with honors, in 1983. She then received a Masters and a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University in 1989. Her doctorate focused on international trade and production. While at Harvard she was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship which is awarded to doctoral-level students. Dr. Brainard became an Associate Professor of Applied Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She worked at MIT from 1989 until 1994. In 1994 she became the Deputy Director of the National Economic Council. The NEC was established to advise the President on U.S. and global economic policy. Dr. Brainard…

Bronze, plaster, copper, or marble the sculptures dispersed throughout the campus stand as a symbol of pride for the campus and bring unspeakable beauty throughout. When walking along the campus you can see many different types of art and observe many differ artists work. As you walking past Parks Library though one piece stands out among others. The Left Sided Angel, a cast bronze sculpture made by Stephen De Staebler brought to Iowa State University in 1986 commissioned by phi kappa phi honors…

Natalie Bantis is the type of woman who lights up the room the moment she enters. Natalie is a senior studying Education and is looking forward to devoting her life to helping others. Within Gamma Phi Beta, Natalie is very involved. She attends all chapter meetings, and other sorority events. At each event, Natalie checks in with the vast majority of the chapter to make sure they are feeling their best. Natalie loves to build her sisters up and encourage them to be who they truly are. Natalie…

successful in life, so that meant that James had a name to live up to as a “Johnson man”, as his dad called it. His father made him promise that he would attend a HBCU (Historically Black College and Universities) like him and his ancestors did, and he agreed. In the past four generations most men in his family, not only his father and his father before that, but his cousins, uncles, and family friends who were men had one thing in common; they were all members of Omega Psi Phi aka Que Dogs. …

SGA has organized many events throughout the year to help either the school or equally important organizations. This year on April 10th-13th SGA held a utilities drive for victims for domestic abuse. She was inspired by the utilities drive done by Mrs. Ashley last year, she held the drive in order to send the donated items to a shelter for domestic abuse victims. Items such as baby bottles (new), toddler cups (new), baby wash, baby lotion, Lysol wipes, hand/dish soap, and so on. Shelters need…

part. I would not be successful without additional support. This time when I quit I believed it was for good. I had to sacrifice what I wanted for what was best for my family. When the opportunity to move near my mother in Seattle presented itself, I leaped. It was unfortunate things did not work out how they were supposed to, however with that said, the struggles I have gone through since being here have humbled me and forced me to grow in ways I never would have expected. With my mother’s…

March of Dimes: Jose Jacques Name: Jose Jacques Hometown: Miami, Florida Major: Exercise Science Instagram: hitmanlive5 Students across UWF are likely to see Jose’s positive and bright attitude around campus. What they might not know is how heavily involved he is. Jose is a member of the Beta Beta Phi chapter of Phi Beta Sigma, the media chair for Collegiate 100, the Vice President of the Haitian Student Organization, and is going be a facilitator for the Leadership Gauntlet this upcoming…

Born and raised in Savannah, GA hospitality is a trait that is instilled in Rashad’s genetic makeup. Upon moving to Baltimore at the age of fourteen he started and completed high school at Thurgood Marshall High. After graduating high school Rashad took on the work world for three years before deciding going back to school to obtain a degree from an accredited university. Starting off as a Communications major at MSU he later realized that field didn’t quite grasp his interest. After evaluating…

first Greek fraternity Phi Beta Kappa “fat hat club”, which was founded on December 5, 1776 at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA, the second oldest university, but the oldest is Harvard. Phi Beta Kappa had all the characteristics of today's fraternities a motto, a ritual, a badge, and principals of high idealism, a bond of friendship, and an urge to share the organization's values through expansion to other college campuses. The society was formed for social and literary…

I know far less than I do not know. However, joining this prestigious society would place me among a group of people that are thoughtful, questioning, and driven by their desire to grow and embrace life through diverse studies. Through my membership in Alpha Phi Omega, I have come to understand the importance of tradition in guarding the ideals we find most important. Just as I have explored the Cardinal Principles of Leadership, Friendship, and Service in APO, I wish to discover the highest…