Phi Beta Delta (honor society)

Phi Beta Delta Society was founded at California State University, Long Beach on February 27, 1986. Its publications include: • The Medallion (newsletter) • Proceedings (a record of ideas, issues, and topics of interest to the Society) • International Research and Review (the peer reviewed journal of the Society) • 52 Weekly Thoughts Phi Beta Delta's headquarters are at California State University, San Bernardino. Its prior headquarters was in Washington, D.C. == Symbols ==

The Greek letters Phi Beta Delta are acronyms for the Greek words which translates to "Love of knowledge, valuing of human life; and achieving excellence". The society's motto is or the "World's Shared Knowledge". Phi Beta Delta's symbols include the torch and an open book. Its colors are red and golden yellow. Red represents "fire, the feelings of the heart, the blood that flows through all humankind". The society's seal consists of a representation of the world, formed by latitude and longitude lines and encircled by a halo of leaves. The Greek letters '''''' are superimposd diagonally over the world. ==Membership==

Membership in the Society is open to individuals who have demonstrated scholarly achievement through international involvement. These individuals include: • International students (non-immigrant visa holders in the upper division or graduate levels) who have demonstrated high scholastic achievement at their institution; • Domestic students (upper division and graduate level) who have demonstrated high scholastic achievement in the pursuit of academic studies abroad in exchange programs approved by the institution or in participation in comparable international programs or experiences where academic relevance can be demonstrated to the institution; • Faculty and staff who have been involved in recognized international endeavors (i.e. research, teaching, program development, or service). ==Chapters==

Phi Beta Delta has chartered 206 chapters. Following is a list of chapters, with active chapters in bold and inactive chapters and institutions in italics. ==Notable members==

• Jaafar Aksikas, Professor of Cultural Studies and Media Studies at Columbia College Chicago • Nilo Alcala (honorary), composer • Mahamoud Adam Béchir (Beta Lambda, honorary), Chadian Ambassador to the United States and the Russian Federation • Norman Borlaug, agronomist and Nobel Laureate • Jerry Bradley, poet and university professor • Horace Dawson (Beta Omicron, honorary), United States Ambassador to Botswana • Larry Diamond, political scientist and sociologist • Leonel Fernández (Gamma Sigma, honorary), President of the Dominican Republic • Margarita Cedeño de Fernández Gamma Sigma, honorary), First Lady of the Dominican Republic • Harriet Mayor Fulbright (Beta Eta, honorary), Executive Director of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities • J. William Fulbright, (Beta Eta, honorary), United States Senator and founder of the Fulbright Program • Seymour Martin Lipset, sociologist • Obiwu, writer and professor • Colin Powell (Gamma Sigma, honorary), United States secretary of state and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff • Bill Richardson, Governor of New Mexico and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations • Miranda Teboh-Ewungkem, mathematician • Rachel Thomas, computer scientist • Minoti Vaishnav, songwriter • Daniel Asua Wubah, president of Millersville University of Pennsylvania ==See also==