Phi Theta Kappa's weekly electronic newsletter (a compendium of Society news, updates and announcements) for Advisors. http://www.ptk.org/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:50:30 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 en-us Copyright 2008, Phi Theta Kappa - International Honor Society of the Two Year College lucy.molinaro@ptk.org (Lucy Molinaro) brian.koranda@ptk.org (Brian Koranda) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:05:30 +0100 http://www.ptk.org/advisor/briefs/nov08/h1121082.html Students nominated for the All-USA/All-State Academic Teams will now be eligible for $500,000 in scholarships and awards and more recognition than ever before. Be sure that your college nominates... nell.ewing@ptk.org (Nell Ewing) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:05:30 +0100 http://www.ptk.org/advisor/briefs/nov08/h1121083.html November 30 is the due date for submitting the next update for the Five Star Chapter Development Program. Advisors are reminded to set goals in the Five Star Program, a self-directed guide for... nell.ewing@ptk.org (Nell Ewing) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:05:29 +0100 http://www.ptk.org/advisor/briefs/nov08/h1121084.html Members inducted over the past three years may expect to be asked to update information for Phi Theta Kappa's 2009 Membership Publication. Phi Theta Kappa has partnered with Harris Connect, whose... nell.ewing@ptk.org (Nell Ewing) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:05:28 +0100 http://www.ptk.org/advisor/briefs/nov08/h1121085.html The submission deadline for the 2009 edition of Nota Bene, Phi Theta Kappa's literary honors anthology, has been extended to March 2, 2009. Members may submit poetry, short stories, essays and... nell.ewing@ptk.org (Nell Ewing) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:05:27 +0100 http://www.ptk.org/advisor/briefs/nov08/h1121086.html Phi Theta Kappa's 2008-2010 Honors Program Guide is now available online in pdf format. The Honors Program Guide focuses on Honors in Action through participation in the Honors Study Topic,... nell.ewing@ptk.org (Nell Ewing) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:05:26 +0100 http://www.ptk.org/advisor/briefs/nov08/h1121087.html Phi Theta Kappa members at McCook Community College in Nebraska put honors into action by researching environmental and recycling issues, then playing a lead role in establishing a green program... nell.ewing@ptk.org (Nell Ewing) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:05:25 +0100 http://www.ptk.org/advisor/briefs/nov08/h1121088.html Both chapters and members won prizes during Phi Theta Kappa Week, for updating chapter officer and CollegeFish.org records, and sharing Honors in Action projects. Read News from Phi Theta Kappa... nell.ewing@ptk.org (Nell Ewing) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:05:24 +0100 http://www.ptk.org/advisor/briefs/nov08/h1121089.html The Center for Excellence, Phi Theta Kappa's International Headquarters in Jackson, Mississippi, will be closed November 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Voice mail and email messages left for... nell.ewing@ptk.org (Nell Ewing) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:05:23 +0100 http://www.ptk.org/advisor/briefs/nov08/h11210810.html Better World Books was a proud sponsor of the 2008 Phi Theta Kappa International Convention. Phi Theta Kappa members and advisors are invited to visit Better World Books' online bookstore and... nell.ewing@ptk.org (Nell Ewing) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:05:22 +0100 http://www.ptk.org/advisor/briefs/nov08/h11210811.html Recognitions is offering advisors a 20 percent discount on all orders purchased during November, to celebrate Founders Day. Save on such items as advisor medallions by entering FD08 at... nell.ewing@ptk.org (Nell Ewing) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:05:21 +0100 http://www.ptk.org/advisor/briefs/nov08/h11210812.html November 30, 2008: Five Star Update Forms Due December 1, 2008: Guistwhite Application Deadline December 1, 2008: All-USA Academic Team Deadline December 5, 2008: Hallmark Awards for... nell.ewing@ptk.org (Nell Ewing) Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:05:20 +0100