The Alfred University chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi honor society welcomed 13 new members during induction ceremonies held April 10 in Herrick Library. Four juniors, three seniors, three graduate students, and three faculty/staff comprised the group of inductees.
Roger Loucks, professor of physics and Phi Kappa Phi president, presided over the induction ceremonies and was assisted by Brian Sullivan, dean of libraries and chapter treasurer.
Inductees from the College of Business were seniors Morgan L. Glover of Hornell, NY, and Nathan King of Cyclone, PA.
Inductees from the School of Liberal Art and Sciences were juniors Ashton Goring of Brampton, Ontario, Canada, and Madeline Stein of Surprise AZ; and senior Josh Sena of Hillsdale, NY.
Inductees from the School of Art and Design were juniors Gawon Han of Yeonje, South Korea, and Hyelee Lee of Yuseong, South Korea; and graduate students Trae Story of Carbondale, CO, and Natalia Velez Carrero of Jefferson, GA.
Inducted from the Inamori School of Engineering School was graduate student Jessica Lyza of Chesterton, IN.
Faculty/Staff inductees were Maria Bentley, assistant dean, School of Art & Design/Performing Arts Division; John Hosford, art librarian, Scholes Library; and Stephanie McMahon, professor of painting.
Founded in 1897, Phi Kappa Phi recognizes and promotes academic excellence in all fields of higher education. Its standards are second to none. The Greek letters of Phi Kappa Phi stand for the society’s motto, “Philosophia Krateito Photon,” which is freely translated, “Let the Love of Wisdom Rule Humanity.” The Alfred University chapter was established in 1970. In its initiation ceremony, held in the Herrick Library Bookend Lounge, the chapter honored the academic accomplishments of its newly inducted members.