"UI'AY, AUU. 13, 1935 THE MICHIGAN DAILY- 7arious Honor Societies Reward i ork Of Most Outstanding Sc PAGE SEVEN4 lholars High-Standing Freshmen Get Phi Eta Sigma Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Beta Kappa Take Upperclass SpcholarshipLeaders Phi Beta Kappa Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest of all I i Greek letter secret societies, was or- ganized at the College of William and Mary on December 6, 1776. The be- lief of the founders that a knowledge of the basic laws which govern the universe is necessary to good living was reflected both in their motto and in the character of their meetings. Theirs were in great part given over to a discussion of the problems which affect humanity. During the next century, there were several important changes in the character of the organization. In 1831 the policy of secrecy was abol- ished. In 1875, the first women were admitted at the University of Ver- mont. In 1883, the need of some central organization led to the for- mation of United Chapters. The growth of Phi Beta Kappa has been slow but steady. The first char- ters-granted by the parent Chapter were given in 1779 to Harvard and Yale. At the present time there are 732 chapters and a large number of Associations of Phi Beta Kappa alum- ni in the United States. There are also Associations in China, Japan, Iran, Syria, Italy and England. The Michigan Chapter was found- ed in 1907. Keeping in mind the pur- pose of the Society, the recognition and encouragement of scholarship and cultural interests the Student Elec- tions Committee makes a careful study of the entire University record of each ' possible candidates with a view to determine as far as is human- ly possible the student's standing both scholastically and as a citizen. The standards set are high and the rela- tively small numbers of new members elected each year bears- witness to the care with which they are ob-I served. Since Phi Beta Kappa has been, from the beginning, an organi- zation which functioned in the field defined by the old cultural college course, elections are restricted to jun- iors and seniors of the Colleges of Literature, Science and the Arts, Sen- iors in the School of Education, and to candidates for advanced degrees in the Graduate School who meet the extremely rigid 'requirements. Phi Eta Sigma The society of Phi Eta Sigma was founded for the purpose of giving recognition to the work of outstand- ing freshmen and to serve as en- couragement for the continuance of good first year records. The members of the society hope that it will also urge incoming students to put forth their best efforts toward successful years in college. Eligibility for membership is based on scholarship. Any male student who receives a' grade average equal to or above half A and half $< during his first semester may become a member, and those who do.not meet this re- quirement the first semester may be- come eligible at the end of the year by attaining the half A and half B average. Meetings are held each month, us- ually with a dinner at the Union. The programs include the business of the society, discussions, and an occasional guest speaker. A smoker is given at the beginning of each semester. Phi Kappa Phi Phi Kappa Phi, national honor so- ciety, has as its motto "The Love of Learning Rules the World." Organized to provide an honor society dedicated to the unity of democracy of educa- tion and open to honor students of all departments of American univer- sities and colleges, the society's prime object is to emphasize scholarship and character in theathought of college students, to hold fast to the original purpose for which institutions of learning were founded and to stimu- late mental achievement by the prize of membership. Members are chosen during either the first or second semester of their senior year. Outstanding faculty men also are invited into membership. The Society provides several scholar- ships for which members are eligible. issues its own journal, holds ban- quets twice annually and actively as- sists its members in every way pos- sible. Members are chosen by a fac- ulty committee for scholarship, con- tril tiv cn Ph leg acc sci in I ev en seP the ita I is io lin 7) eve I League President Assembly President Panhellenic President Retiring Daily Editor And Manager JEAN HOLLAND butions to the University and ac- ities. Tau Beta Pi Tau Beta Pi is the national senior gineering honor society similar to i Beta Kappa in the Literary Col- 'e. It represents the highest honor corded an engineer. For m e m b e r s h i p distinguished olarship is the first requi Jte. Sen-' s are elected in the fall and juniors the spring. Regular dinner meetings are held ery two weeks at which talks on gineering and other topics are pre- Lted. Tau Beta Pi also assists in various campus activities of char- ble and other natures. Iota Alp/ia Iota Alpha is a society whrse aim to stamp approval on meritorious ik of engineering students; to stim- te young practical alumni, and e objectives. The local chapter authorized in BETTY MANSFIELD 1925, was the second in the new na- tional organization that was formed at New York University in 1919. At its inception the organization was called The Engineering Honor Society' of Iota Alpha, At present the society's local chap- ter numbers more than 40 amongj its membership. Meetings are usually held on the third Thursday of each month in the chemical engineering room of the East Engineering Building. At eachj meeting a member of the society pre- cedes the main speaker of the evening with a short talk on research work in his particular department of en- gineering. Discussions usually follow the speeches. Sigma Xi The Society of Sigma Xi is a na- tional honorary scientific fraternity with over 100 chapters and clubs at various universities. The society was founded for the purpose of en- couraging original investigation in pure and applied science and for the STEPHANIE PARFET promotion of friendship among those engaged in research. The Michigan Chapter was organ- ized in 1903. Officers are chosen bien- nially from among the faculties of the various scientific departments of the University. Members are select- ed. from nominations submitted by staff members in the department of specialization. Membership is con- ferred upon staff members and grad- uate students who have demonstrated ability in research, usually through publications of noteworthy character. Seniors and graduates who have ex- hibited high scholarship together with a promise of aptitude in research may be elected to associate membership. M Phi Epsilon Mu Phi Epsilon is the only na- tional music honor society for women on campus. Qualification for elec- tion to this society are a, scholarship rating in the upper quarter of the junior class in the School of Music, a minimum requirement of two years of theory and one year of history of music and a faculty recommendation IRVING SILVERMAN M- in the student's major subject. Trams- fer students are not eligible until they have completed at least one semester in residence. Activities .include at least six mu- sicales a year, at which members per- form. Meetings are held twice a month during the school year. The objects of Mu Phi Epsilon are the advancement of scholarship among American musicians, the mainten- ance of national contest awards and scholarship awards and the promo- tion of fellowship and opportunity for exchange of ideas among outstand- ing music students. The Barristers This is an honorary law society, formed at the University of Michi- gan Law School in 1904. The purpose is succinctly stated to be the "social and professional advancement of its members and of the law school." It also seeks to give recognition to those law students whom it considers out- standing, by its selection of them to membership. Membership in- any one year is lim- S b a n ERNEST A. JONES ted to 25 senior law students. It is elf-perpetuating, the active mem- ers each year electing their succes- ors in two groups: 15 in the spring, nd 10 mere in the fall. Selection is lade on basis of scholarship, char- _~ C Oiaso s ~C1Vf '-r i t , / , i M 4, the freshman rendezvous ---- i I } GATHER HERE with your associates, the Class of 1942. Enjoy the meals, carefully planned and prepared in the Union's all-electric kitchens, cooked by chefs who know food as well as cooking. You will pay little for this food and you will eat it in pleasant surroundings in the com- pany of your friends. You should also meet Sam and sam- ple his preparations at the soda fountain. In short, Men of 1942, the Union Cafeteria will be practically your home 'U Get Your Name Stamp (See. Calkins-Fletcher's ad p. 4) Fill out this coupon (first, mid- dle, and last names necessary) and mail it with 25c in stamp to "G'he MICHIGAN UNION oes withl Boy fr"soles "*".' .CIAO ' ' " 11 I flo come. se tL I I I I IAo% r r. A &