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Congratulations to the Spring 2008 inductees.
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest and most prestigious undergraduate honor's society in the United States, having been founded in 1776. Each semester, the Alpha of Louisiana chapter elects undergraduate members from Tulane University to the Phi Beta Kappa organization.
More information on Phi Beta Kappa and its role in supporting teaching, research, and learning in the liberal arts, please click here to see our brochure. (Please note, Adobe Acrobat reader must be installed to view this file).
2st Annual Karlem Riess Memorial Award Winner: Carmella Vizza
The Karlem Riess Memorial Award is a $500 cash award given to an outstanding Alpha of Louisiana inductee who has demonstrated a breadth of experience in the liberal arts and sciences. The award is named for Dr. Karlem “Ducky” Riess, who served as a member and officer of the Alpha of Louisiana chapter for more than half a century. Dr. Riess received his undergraduate degree from Tulane, and he returned to Tulane as a faculty member in physics after graduate study.
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