NEW YORK ASSOCIATION
UPCOMING EVENTS
PBKNY Meet Up at The Folly
Connect with the New York Alumni Association and meet fellow Phi Beta Kappa members at the Folly on Wednesday, June 4.
Invitation forthcoming.
Stay tuned for additional upcoming events!
RECENT EVENTS
Rebuilding the South Street Seaport: Pier 17 in its Urban Context
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PBKNY and regional National PBK members met on Wednesday, October 4 for a walkthrough of the new Pier 17 at the South Street Seapore led by Adam Meister, Senior VP of Development for the Howard Hughes Corporation.
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Geraldo Cadava
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PBKNY and PBK National President Frederick Lawrence attended the PBK Visiting Scholar Public Lecture at CUNY Brooklyn by Geraldo Cadava, Professor of History and Latina and Latino Studies at Northwestern University, on Tuesday, October 29.
This Committee was formed to advance discussion and critical thinking about the issues facing people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, those with disabilities, and all persons and groups who have historically been oppressed or marginalized within American society.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month (except summer months generally) and virtual committee meetings every 2-3 months for event planning.
For more information or to set up an informal interview, please contact Diversity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chair Nicole Lancia.
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Fellowship Opportunities
The Phi Beta Kappa Society's Sibley and Jensen Fellowships are now open! Please find details from the national Society's monthly newsletter and links to their webpages below:
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The Mary Isabel Sibley Fellowship:
"This year, the award may be used for the study of Greek culture (including language, literature, history, archaeology). It carries a stipend of $20,000 and is intended for women in the early stages of their careers and was designed to reward them with the experience of researching and living abroad."
The Walter J. Jensen Fellowship: This "is awarded annually to be used for the study of French language, literature, and culture for at least six continuous months of study in France. It carries a stipend of $17,000."
Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards
The Phi Beta Kappa Society announced the 2024 Book Awards winners. This annual award acknowledges "outstanding scholarly books published in the United States."
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The Christian Gauss Award: Gregg Hecimovich The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts: The True Story of the Bonwoman's Narrative
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The Ralph Waldo Emerson Award: Jeremy Eichler, Time's Echo: The Second World War, The Holocaust, and the Music of Remembrance
The Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science: Emily Monosson, Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic
To learn more about this year's winners, please visit the national Society's webpage.
Are you a Phi Beta Kappa Member? Is it time to renew your dues? Would you like to become a Lifetime Member? You can do so here.
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Current year (2021) PBK inductees are eligible for a one-year free membership! Click here.
Interested in becoming a part of the Phi Beta Kappa New York Association? Learn more here.