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Thirty-five resident faculty
members chartered Beta of Kansas, the KSU chapter of
Phi Beta Kappa, on February 11, 1974. That first year,
24 students were elected to membership. The Chapter
continues to recognize excellence in the liberal arts
and sciences with election each spring of juniors and
seniors who demonstrate scholarly achievement, good
character, and broad cultural interests.
Chapter Activities
 | The principal activity
is the election of new members, called
Members-in-Course.
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| The Dudley Williams
Sophomore Book Prize, is awarded each Spring
to no more than three sophomore students
whose academic record shows promise in
meeting the ideals of Phi Beta Kappa. The prize
is named in honor of Dudley Williams, KSU
Emeritus Professor of Physics and a founding
member of the Beta of Kansas Chapter.
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| From time to time, the
Chapter elects Honorary and/or Alumni
members.
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| The Chapter
also sponsors occasional public lectures. |
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