
Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine, PKP is the nation’s oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The Society’s mission is “to recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.” The motto of PKP is Philosophia Krateitõ Phõtôn, translated “Let the love of learning rule humanity.” Today chapters of PKP are on the campuses of nearly 300 colleges and universities in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
Boise State University Chapter 159
In 1974, Dr. William Mech and Dr. Wallace Kay of the Honors Program were instrumental in beginning a PKP Chapter at Boise State University.
- The primary purposes of this organization are to promote the pursuit of excellence in all fields of higher education; to recognize outstanding achievement by students, faculty, and others through election to membership and through various awards for distinguished achievement; and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.
- Membership in this chapter is open to qualified scholars with integrity and high ethical standards from all academic disciplines.
- Initiated members remain members of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi even though they do not maintain active membership in either this chapter or in the national society.
Phi Kappa Phi Induction
The Boise State University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi will induct new members in the spring semester of every year. Students must be in the top 7.5% of the junior class, the top 10% of the senior class, or the top 10% of graduate students with at least 18 credits. Eligible students will receive an email invitation to membership.
Phi Kappa Phi Fellowships, Scholarships, and Awards
Phi Kappa Phi awards nearly $1 million each year to outstanding students, Phi Kappa Phi members and chapters. Check out this fact sheet or click below to learn more about which Phi Kappa Phi awards may be right for you:
- Pioneer Award
- Study Abroad
- Graduate Research
- Literacy
- Distinguished Service
- Fellowship
- Dissertation Fellowship
- Love of Learning
- Mary Todd Sabbatical
- Scholar & Artist
Each chapter may select one candidate from its local applicants to compete Society-wide. Requirements: Active membership or acceptance to Phi Kappa Phi, acceptance full-time to the first year of post-graduate education for the coming year, application submitted to Boise State Chapter by April 3. Note: The Boise State University chapter may nominate one student for fellowship awards. PKP members who want to apply must be current on dues payments. If you would like to be nominated for a PKP fellowship, send your application materials to Esperansa Aguilera, chapter secretary, no later than April 1. A committee will review the applications and will select one to go on. More information and application materials about Phi Kappa Phi Awards.
Phi Kappa Phi Chapter Officers and Contact Information
Please direct all questions to phikappaphi@boisestate.edu or to one of the chapter officers.
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Jared Egginton, Ph.D.
Treasurer
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Phi Kappa Phi Faculty and Community Members
Faculty Member | Department |
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Philip Atlakson | Theater Arts |
Robert Bahruth | Elem Ed & SS |
Joseph Baldassarre | Music |
Jeanne Belfy | Music |
Michael Blain | Sociology |
Diane Boothe | Education |
Lisa Brady | History |
Marcellus Brown | Music |
Peter Buhler | History |
Yonnie Chyung | I.P.T |
Cindy Clark | Nursing |
David Cox | I.P.T |
Stephen Crowley | Philosophy |
Patrick Delana | Marketing/Finance |
Paul Donaldson | Geoscience |
Diana Doumas | Psychology |
Marty Downey | Nursing |
Leslie Durham | Theater Arts |
Denise English | Accountancy |
Judy Farnsworth | Nursing |
John Freemuth | Pol Science |
Maria Alicia Garza | Modern Lang |
Pamela Gehrke | Nursing |
Craig Hemmens | Honors College |
Robert Henry | SSPA |
Mary Hereford | Nursing |
Werner Hoeger | HPER |
Randall Holmes | Math |
Amanda Johnson | Public Policy & Administration |
Errol Jones | History |
Lorrie Kelley | Radiologic Science |
Charles Kerr | Math |
Richard Klautsch | Theater Arts |
Ronald Eric Landrum | Psychology |
Helen Lojek | English |
Elaine Long | Health Studies |
James Long | Biology |
Judy Lonsdale | Biology |
Christine Loucks | Economics |
Lynn Lubamersky | History |
Shelley Lucas | Kinesiology |
Carol Martin | English |
John McClellan | Communication |
Richard McCloskey | Biology |
Jason MacDonald | Marketing |
Sherry McGuire | English |
Amy Moll | Mech. Engineering |
Justin More | Math |
James Munger | Biology |
David Murakami | Math |
Natalie Nelson Marsh | Communication |
Gary Newby | Physics |
Beret Norman | Modern Lang |
Charles Odahl | History |
Rosemary Palmer | Elem Ed & SS |
Del R. Parkinson | Music |
Ronald Pfeiffer | Kinesiology |
Gregory Raymond | Honors College |
Heidi Reeder | Communication |
Randall Reese | COAT |
Larry Reynolds | Economics |
Tony Roark | Philosophy |
Martin Schimpf | Chemistry; Provost |
Penelope Schwiebert | Engineering |
Pennie Seibert | Psychology |
Todd Shallat | History |
Chery Shurtleff-Young | Art |
Mary Ellen Stohr | Criminal Justice |
Juliette Tinker | Biology |
Darlene Travis | Radiologic Science |
Laurel Traynowicz | Communication |
Stephanie Witt | Pol Science |
Shelton Woods | History |
Caile Spear | Health Promotion |
Russell Willerton | English |
Richard Young | Business |
Linda Marie Zaerr | English |
John Ziker | Anthropology |
Community Member | Title |
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Dave Bieter | Mayor, City of Boise |
Linda Copple Trout | Ret. Justice, Idaho Supreme Court |
Mark Johnson | News anchor, KTVB |
Mark Rivers | Developer |