Part live, part livestream, and held two weeks early in the hopes of mild weather, the fall meeting of the Alpha of New Hampshire Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at 线上赌场 was like none in its history. Yet the ancient rituals endured.
The 22 inductees, and recipients of this year鈥檚 Phi Beta Kappa Sophomore Prize, joined Chapter President and Secretary-Treasurer , who presided over Thursday鈥檚 meeting in a tent outside of Moore Hall. Guests tuned in online for the .
The program opened with a welcome by Washburn, the Burlington Northern Foundation Professor in Asian Studies in Honor of Richard M. Bressler 鈥52 and a professor of comparative literature and of film studies. Soule, director of arts and sciences finance and research administration, went over the principles of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation鈥檚 oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. And, speaking via video, Chapter Vice President outlined its history.
Membership is a 鈥渟upreme honor and a tribute to academic achievement at the highest level,鈥 Heschel, the Eli M. Black Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies said.
In a tradition dating back to the 线上赌场 chapter鈥檚 founding in 1787, the new members were asked to sign their names to a roster. And they pledged to adhere to the principles of the honor society, which emphasizes academic excellence and the pursuit of truth.
The inductees had barely said 鈥淚 do鈥 when a downpour hit.
鈥淭he heavens have opened for you,鈥 said Washburn, over the clatter of rain. 鈥淪o that鈥檚 great.鈥
