PHI BETA KAPPA

Iota of New York

The Phi Beta Kappa Society is the University of Rochester's chapter of the nation's oldest and most respected undergraduate honors organization.

News and Events

  • Iota Chapter events for 2008/09 included:
  • A reception for PBK Alumni during Meliora Weekend on Friday, Oct. 17th, in the Rare Books & Special Collections Department in Rush Rhees Library. Prof. Renato Perucchio spoke on Roman architecture and engineering.
  • The 6th Annual Iota Book Award ceremony took place December 2, 2008.
  • February 5-6, 2009, the local chapter and the Computer Science Department jointly hosted a PBK Visiting Scholar on campus: Prof. William A. Wulf, University Professor and AT & T Professor of Engineering, University of Virginia
  • The induction of new members was held Saturday, May 16, 2009, at noon in Hubbell Auditorium. Provost Ralph Kuncl gave the keynote address.

Comments and questions are welcome.