NEW YORK ASSOCIATION
UPCOMING EVENTS
Alfonso Cuaron's Roma
Please join the Diversity and Inclusion committee on Thursday October 9 at 7:15 PM for a virtual discussion of Roma, the Oscar-winning film by Alfonso Cuaron, portraying the personal journey of a Mexican domestic worker in the 1970s amidst political, social, and economic turmoil.
We urge members to watch this unforgettable film and join the PBK New York Diversity and Inclusion Committee for a thought-provoking and challenging interactive discussion on various themes and the lessons or insights that remain relevant today.
Please RSVP no later than October 1 to: nicolina.lancia@gmail.com or nkiruanyaegbunam@outlook.com
A Zoom link will be provided to those who RSVP.
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PBKNY at the Mets
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 20, when PBKNY will attend the Mets - Nationals game. A local meet-up will precede the game, and the group will head to the Queens Night Market after the game.​
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Get your tickets here.
Stay tuned for additional upcoming events!
RECENT EVENTS
Conservatory Garden Tour
PBKNY members met for a guided tour of the new Davis Center at the Harlem Meer and the newly restored Central Park Conservatory Garden on August 20th.
After the Parks tour, the group convened for informal dinner at The Good Good.
Meetup at The Met
​PBKNY members assembled at the rooftop bar of the Met and then toured the new Arts of Oceania gallery, followed by a gathering at Eli's Night Shift.
This Committee was formed to advance discussion and critical thinking about the issues facing people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, those with disabilities, and all persons and groups who have historically been oppressed or marginalized within American society.
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month (except summer months generally) and virtual committee meetings every 2-3 months for event planning.
For more information or to set up an informal interview, please contact Diversity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chair Nicole Lancia.
Are you a Phi Beta Kappa Member? Is it time to renew your dues? Would you like to become a Lifetime Member? You can do so here.
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Current year (2025) PBK inductees are eligible for a one-year free membership! Click here.
Interested in becoming a part of the Phi Beta Kappa New York Association? Learn more here.
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Championing Arts & Sciences
The Society is a leading national voice for the vital role that arts and sciences education plays in shaping careers, communities, and cultural life. The National Arts & Sciences Initiative equips our member network with information, tools, and experiences to grow support for and increase access to the arts, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and mathematics. The Initiative also coordinates with leading higher education associations to amplify Phi Beta Kappa’s impact.
To encourage action by our members, the Initiative has developed:
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awareness-raising events with policymakers and opinion shapers an Arts & Sciences Are Key toolkit
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a monthly State of the Arts & Sciences e-alert explaining higher education policy for non-academic audiences
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career resources for arts and sciences majors
Fellowship Opportunities
The Phi Beta Kappa Society's Sibley and Jensen Fellowships are now open! Please find details from the national Society's monthly newsletter and links to their webpages below:
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The Mary Isabel Sibley Fellowship:
"This year, the award may be used for the study of Greek culture (including language, literature, history, archaeology). It carries a stipend of $20,000 and is intended for women in the early stages of their careers and was designed to reward them with the experience of researching and living abroad."
The Walter J. Jensen Fellowship: This "is awarded annually to be used for the study of French language, literature, and culture for at least six continuous months of study in France. It carries a stipend of $17,000."
Phi Beta Kappa Book Awards
The Phi Beta Kappa Society announced the 2024 Book Awards winners. This annual award acknowledges "outstanding scholarly books published in the United States."
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The Christian Gauss Award: Gregg Hecimovich The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts: The True Story of the Bonwoman's Narrative
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The Ralph Waldo Emerson Award: Jeremy Eichler, Time's Echo: The Second World War, The Holocaust, and the Music of Remembrance
The Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science: Emily Monosson, Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic
To learn more about this year's winners, please visit the national Society's webpage.