Phi Beta Delta (honor society)

International education honor society

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Phi Beta Delta

ΦΒΔ
Founded| February 27, 1986; 38 years ago (February 27, 1986)
California State University, Long Beach
Type| Honor Society
Affiliation| ACHS
Status| Active
Emphasis| International education
Scope| International
Motto| Scientia Mutua Mundi
("World's Shared Knowledge")
Colors|  Red and  Golden Yellow
Symbol| Torch and open book
Publication| The Medallion
International Research and Review
Chapters| 206
Members| 10,000+ lifetime
Headquarters| Administration Building
Rooms 148 & 150
CSU San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, California 92407
United States
Website| www.phibetadelta.org/index.php

The Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars (ΦΒΔ) is an international honor society that was founded at California State University, Long Beach on February 27, 1986.[1] It was the first honor society dedicated to recognizing scholarly achievement through international involvement and education, to give scholarships to deserving students and to enhance knowledge about various cultures around the world.[2] It was established as a national organization in 1987 with 38 chartered chapters and has grown to an international organization with over 179 chapters.[3]

## History

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Phi Beta Delta Society was founded at California State University, Long Beach on February 27, 1986.[1] It was the first honor society to recognize scholarly achievement through international involvement and education.[2] The society seeks to enhance knowledge about various cultures worldwide.[2] It also awards scholarships to deserving students.[2]

Phi Belta Delta was established as a national organization in 1987 with 38 chartered chapters and has grown to become an international organization with over 206 chapters.[3][4]

Its publications include:

* The Medallion (newsletter)[5]
* Proceedings (a record of ideas, issues, and topics of interest to the Society)[6]
* International Research and Review (the peer reviewed journal of the Society)[7]
* 52 Weekly Thoughts[8]

Since July 2011, Phi Beta Delta's headquarters have been located at California State University, San Bernardino.

Phi Beta Delta's headquarters are at California State University, San Bernardino. Its prior headquarters was in Washington DC.[9]

## Symbols

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The Greek letters Phi Beta Delta are acronyms for the Greek words Philomatheia, Biotremmonia, Diapheren which translates to "Love of knowledge, valuing of human life; and achieving excellence".[10] The society's motto is Scientia Mutua Mundi or the "World's Shared Knowledge".[10][11]

Phi Beta Delta's symbols include the torch and an open book.[12][13] Its colors are red and golden yellow.[14] Red represents "fire, the feelings of the heart, the blood that flows through all humankind".[14] The color gold symbolizing the sun, value, and worth.[15]

The society's seal consists of a representation of the world, formed by latitude and longitude lines and encircled by a halo of leaves.[16] The Greek letters ΦΒΔ are superimposd diagonally over the world.[16]

The Phi Beta Delta shield is shaped like those from the Greco-Roman world and includes the society's insignia.[12] The shield represents academic freedom and a reminder that "freedom is never passive" It is an active value, sustained by vigilance and at times by courage".[12] At the center of the shield is the society's seal. Above the seal is a torch, representing the illumination provided by education.[17] At the base of the seal is an open book.[13] The shield does not include "supporters", the traditional animals.[16]

The society's medalion features its shield.[12] The Phi Beta Delta flag and banner are red and the features its shield in gold; chapters can add their name to either.[18] t

## Membership

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Membership in the Society is open to individuals who have demonstrated scholarly achievement through international involvement. These individuals include:

* International students (non-immigrant visa holders in the upper division or graduate levels) who have demonstrated high scholastic achievement at their institution;
* Domestic students (upper division and graduate level) who have demonstrated high scholastic achievement in the pursuit of academic studies abroad in exchange programs approved by the institution or in participation in comparable international programs or experiences where academic relevance can be demonstrated to the institution;
* Faculty and staff who have been involved in recognized international endeavors (i.e. research, teaching, program development, or service).[19]

## Chapters

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As of March 2021, Phi Beta Delta has chartered 206 campuses worldwide.[4] International chapters are in Bulgaria, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, and the United States of America.

## Notable members

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* Horace G. Dawson, United States Ambassador (U.S.)
* Leonel Fernández, President Dominican Republic, (Dominican Republic)
* Margarita Cedeño de Fernández, First Lady Dominican Republic, (Dominican Republic)
* Harriet Mayor Fulbright, former Executive Director of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities and President of the J. William and Harriet Fulbright Center.
* J. William Fulbright, United States Senator and founder of the Fulbright Program (U.S.)
* Mahamoud Adam Béchir, Ambassador Embassy of Chad (Chad)
* Colin Powell, Secretary of State under George W. Bush (U.S.)
* Michael R. Turner, Culture and Sports Attache, United States Embassy, Tokyo, Japan

## See also

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* Honor socieity
* Honor cords

## References

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1. ^ a b Oswego - Phi Beta Delta
2. ^ a b c d "Phi Beta Delta (CSUF) - Homepage". Fullerton.edu. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
3. ^ a b "ΦΒΔ Brochure".
4. ^ a b "About ΦΒΔ". www.phibetadelta.org. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
5. ^ "Phi Beta Delta – The medallion". Phibetadelta.org. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
6. ^ "Phi Beta Delta-Proceedings". Phibetadelta.org. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
7. ^ "Phi Beta Delta-International Research and Review". Phibetadelta.org. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
8. ^ "Phi Beta Delta-52 weekly thoughts". Phibetadelta.org. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
9. ^ [1] Archived March 14, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
10. ^ a b "Phi Beta Delta Honor Society - About Phi Beta Delta". Phibetadelta.org. Retrieved July 29, 2019.
11. ^ "Phi Beta Delta: Scientia Mutua Mundi". Phi Beta Delta - Honor Society for International Scholars. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
12. ^ a b c d "Phi Beta Delta: The Shield". Phi Beta Delta - Honor Society for International Scholars. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
13. ^ a b "Phi Beta Delta: The Book". Phi Beta Delta - Honor Society for International Scholars. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
14. ^ a b "Phi Beta Delta: Red of the Incas". Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
15. ^ "Phi Beta Delta: Gold of the Sun". Phi Beta Delta - Honor Society for International Scholars. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
16. ^ a b c "Phi Beta Delta: Of Seals, Waxen and Not Furry". Phi Beta Delta - Honor Society for International Scholars. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
17. ^ "Phi Beta Delta: The Torch". Phi Beta Delta - Honor Society for International Scholars. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
18. ^ "Phi Beta Delta: Flying the Flag". Phi Beta Delta - Honor Society for International Scholars. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
19. ^ "http://www.phibetadelta.org/pdf/PBD ByLaws as of May 2015.pdf"

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