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The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Nicholls State University P.O. Box 2176 Thibodaux, LA 70310 |
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Four Nicholls students were recognized as the outstanding freshmen of the 2004-2005 academic year at a special banquet sponsored by the Nicholls chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. The honorees, pictured at the banquet from left, are Aimee Maria Babin of Houma, Renee E. Bourgeois of Vacherie, Blain Joseph Cazenave of Vacherie and Kristina Lynne Trosclair of Thibodaux. |
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Dr. John Doucet, associate professor of biological sciences and director of the Nicholls State University Honors Program, presents "A Poetic View of Golden Meadow" as the keynote speaker at the annual freshman banquet. Along with being a distinguished geneticist, Doucet is also an accomplished author. |
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The Nicholls State University chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi recently presented its second annual Love of Learning Award to Dr. Marilyn B. Kilgen of Thibodaux. The award recognizes lifetime achievement in the pursuit of learning. Kilgen is head of the Department of Biological Sciences, an internationally-known researcher, and has been designated an Alcee Fortier professor, the highest faculty honor at Nicholls. Pictured from left are Kilgen and Dr. Allyse Ferrara, then chapter treasurer. |
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Chapter president Melissa Garner speaks at the spring 2006 initiation ceremony. Sixty-six students and three Nicholls faculty members were newly inducted into Phi Kappa Phi at the event. |
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New inductees were congratulated by Melissa Garner, chapter president of Phi Kappa Phi, at the spring 2006 initiation ceremony. |
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Chapter Events and Activities The Nicholls State University Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi holds two annual events—the Freshman Honors Banquet in the Fall semester and the Initiation Ceremony in the Spring semester. Freshman Honors Banquet Each fall, the Nicholls chapter of Phi Kappa Phi honors one student from each academic college at Nicholls for outstanding academic performance during their first year of full-time university studies. Their selection is based on academic achievement, personal character and recommendations of university administrators. Students dine with their college deans, who then present the awards. Also at this event, the chapter has begun awarding the Love of Learning Award to a faculty or staff member to recognize lifetime achievement in the pursuit of learning. Spring Initiation Each spring the Nicholls State University chapter of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society honors students, faculty and staff for their academic achievement with induction into the society. Attendance is free and open to the public, and the event is followed by a reception. The 2007 initiation ceremony is tentatively scheduled for Sunday, March 31. The chapter also participates in the Society’s Graduate Fellowship and Study Abroad Grant competitions. For more information, visit the Society’s website or contact the Nicholls chapter. If you have suggestions for future events/activities, please send them to the chapter president or the chapter public relations officer. |
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Last Modified: 5/18/06 |