“Music is mathematical, spiritual, poetic, physical, emotional, scientific, and more….Through a musical lens I explore who we are as American workers.” — Julia Wolfe
“This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook— try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!” — Julia Child […]
James Earl Carter, Jr., served as U.S. President from 1977 to 1981. His foreign policy was characterized by a staunch commitment to human rights, epitomized by the Camp David Accords. In 2002, he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work through the Carter Center in Atlanta.
New York Medical College, 1983, MDFranklin & Marshall College, 1979, BA Biology, Magna cum laude Occupation: Physician (dermatologist) Chapter and Induction Year: Theta of Pennsylvania Chapter, 2003 Field(s) of Study: Medicine (specializing in dermatology with additional fellowship training in laboratory research, dermatopathology, and Mohs microscopically controlled surgery). In a few words, my passion is mentoring; […]
Edward L. Ayers received a National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama at a ceremony held at the White House on July 10, 2013. “Being inducted into ΦBK was the first academic honor I ever received and is still one of the most meaningful. The key told me that I belonged to a long and […]
“What I really like to learn how to do is to build sentences that are equal to mental states.” — Richard Powers By Victoria Mariconti The celebrated and prolific […]
Harold (Hal) Drake’s impressive career and outlook on life exemplify Phi Beta Kappa’s motto “Love of learning is the guide of life.”
“Music isn’t just what’s on the page. It’s every element of the experience; it’s every element of style; it’s every element of the sonic character, down to even the way the violinist is holding the instrument.” […]
“I think for me, Phi Beta Kappa membership has been wonderful because it’s a membership in a group that values learning and breadth of learning. We cannot emphasize that enough in today’s society.” […]
Rosalind Tyson (foreground) listens as SEC Enforcmeent Director Robert Khuzami announces charges agains former Country Wide CEO Angelo Mozilo, June 4, 2009. “I grew up in the era when, really, the major choices for a woman were to be a nurse, a teacher, or an executive secretary…” —Rosalind Tyson By Justin Nalos Rosalind Ramsey Tyson, […]
“Immerse yourself in the present, material, technological, chaotic world,but don’t be drowned in it. Great scholars discover the life overlookedand deliver it to the present and future.” —Jerry Elijah Brown
Professional success, Leighton once said, can be attained through “study, the love of learning, and high standards of personal performance at all times, in all things, and in all ways.” He celebrated his 100th birthday on October 22, 2012.
