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| + | = 2020 IN-PERSON INITIATION CANCELED = | ||
| + | * 13 MAR 2020: Duke University has suspended all university gathers through at least Thursday, May 7th. As a result, Duke's Phi Beta Kappa chapter will not have an in-person initiation this year. We are still working on the possibility of hosting a "virtual" ceremony with faculty in Durham that can be viewed by initiates, family, and friends. For more information about Duke's general response to the spread of COVID-19, please see [https://coronavirus.duke.edu/ https://coronavirus.duke.edu/] | ||
| + | * 11 MAR 2020: In light of Duke's policies regarding "virtualizing" as many large events as possible and all classes until April 20, 2020, the Phi Beta Kappa at Duke leadership is considering next steps regarding our planned initiation. Note that anyone who joins Phi Beta Kappa this semester will *still* be a member as of this semester, regardless of initiation happening. We will post more here and, once we have a solid plan, email all students who were invited to become members. | ||
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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
| − | This page will be used for posting answers to frequently asked questions. It is | + | This page will be used for posting answers to frequently asked questions. It is being updated for the Spring 2020 initiation class. The presiding officer and others involved in the ceremony for 2020 are: |
| + | * President: Michelle Connolly | ||
| + | * Vice President and Historian: Betsy Alden | ||
| + | * Member At Large: Victor Strandberg | ||
| + | * Secretary-Treasurer: Michael Gustafson | ||
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| + | == Selection Criteria == | ||
| + | Phi Beta Kappa at Duke elects members in the Spring semester each year. The nomination committee looks at current Duke students with 18 or more graded Duke credits and also looks at alumni who have graduated in the previous three cycles (May, August, and December of the previous year). The nomination committee has the following guidelines as provided by our local bylaws: | ||
| + | * Students with 18-23.5 graded Duke credits are “early decision” – we can elect 1% of what’s thought of as the “Junior Class” at that time – usually 17-20 people – based on GPA. | ||
| + | * Students with 24 or more graded credits but no degree are “regular decision” – we elect about 5% more of a class based on GPA. | ||
| + | * Duke students who have earned degrees within past year are in the “deferred” category – we elect them the first Spring following their graduation based on: | ||
| + | ** Cumulative GPA matching or exceeding “regular decision” noted above | ||
| + | ** GPA over semesters in which last 24 credits were taken matching or exceeding RD above | ||
| + | ** GPA over semesters in which last 16 credits were taken “markedly superior” to RD above | ||
| + | ** If there is still space, Magna Cum Laude + Graduation with Departmental Distinction. This is limited to 2% of a class, rank-ordered by GPA | ||
| + | * Students must have a clean conduct record; students who have been found responsible for conduct violations are considered on a case-by-case basis. | ||
| + | * Phi Beta Kappa at Duke does not publish GPA cutoffs, but you can make an estimate based upon the information provided in the "Class Rank Percentiles" section at [https://registrar.duke.edu/student-records-resources/academic-honors-and-recognition Academic Honors and Recognition] given that 1% of juniors are elected and 5% of seniors are elected. | ||
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| + | == Clarification on "Member Type" == | ||
| + | For "Member Type," please put "Senior." *Technically*, if you currently have between 18 and 23.5 graded Duke credits you are a "Junior" but we don't typically worry about that. If you already graduated, you were elected based on things at the end of your senior year so you are still "Senior." | ||
== Information for Initiates == | == Information for Initiates == | ||
* Arrival | * Arrival | ||
| − | ** Initiates should arrive at Page Auditorium on Thursday, May | + | ** Initiates should arrive at Page Auditorium on Thursday, May 7th, 2020, no later than 5:45 PM in order to get in the class picture. |
** Initiates who have their own graduation gown should bring the gown; you should not bring the cap or the hood. | ** Initiates who have their own graduation gown should bring the gown; you should not bring the cap or the hood. | ||
** Initiates who do not have their own gown can borrow one from a collection that will will bring with us to page. Please arrive a little earlier to get a robe. | ** Initiates who do not have their own gown can borrow one from a collection that will will bring with us to page. Please arrive a little earlier to get a robe. | ||
* The Ceremony | * The Ceremony | ||
| − | ** After the picture, we will line everyone up in alphabetical order either just outside the lobby (good weather) or in the lobby (bad weather) before marching in. We will also teach you the handshake (and yes, there is one, though no, it isn't so much a secret any more). Please make sure that both the | + | ** After the picture, we will line everyone up in alphabetical order either just outside the lobby (good weather) or in the lobby (bad weather) before marching in. We will also teach you the "secret" handshake (and yes, there is one, though no, it isn't so much a secret any more). Please make sure that both the guide and the secretary know that you are there - they will be walking around with a checklist. |
** As the ceremony begins, the invited faculty and staff will process in first, followed by the executive committee and guest speaker. You won't see any of this, because you'll still be hanging out alphabetically in the lobby... | ** As the ceremony begins, the invited faculty and staff will process in first, followed by the executive committee and guest speaker. You won't see any of this, because you'll still be hanging out alphabetically in the lobby... | ||
| − | ** Once we are all set, | + | ** Once we are all set, the guide will lead you in - the first among you alphabetically will be standing in the aisle as the guide presents you to the assembly, the rest will still be in the lobby; the guide will then...for lack of a better term...guide you to your seats, '''where you'll remain standing until the president asks you to be seated''' |
| − | ** When you come up to sign the roll book and receive your certificates, | + | ** When you come up to sign the roll book and receive your certificates, an usher will direct each '''row''', in order, to stand up and make way to house left (from the audience perspective) and the foot of the stairs to the stage. |
| − | ** The | + | ** The guide will call out each name - when your name is called, you will ascend the stage, sign the roll book, shake the president's hand and receive your certificate, nod at the secretary, shake several other people's hands, descend the stage, and retake your seat -- we're not going to attempt the infamous Whole Row Sits Back Down Together move...in part because it blocks the cameras from the audience members behind you. |
** After that, there's a bit more to tell you about the chapter, then we will be adjourned. | ** After that, there's a bit more to tell you about the chapter, then we will be adjourned. | ||
| − | ** Pretty much, at each stage in the game someone will be there to give instructions so no worries about that - I just thought I would send along the executive summary. | + | ** Pretty much, at each stage in the game someone will be there to give instructions so no worries about that - I just thought I would send along the executive summary. |
== Information for Duke Faculty and Staff Guests == | == Information for Duke Faculty and Staff Guests == | ||
| − | * Duke faculty and staff are asked, if possible, to come in academic regalia. In the absence of academic regalia, business attire would be excellent. | + | * Duke faculty and staff are asked, if possible, to come in academic regalia (gown and hood; cap optional). In the absence of academic regalia, business attire would be excellent. Duke faculty and staff who are planning to also attend commencement may borrow academic regalia for free from Duke - see the Apparel section of the [https://commencement.duke.edu/faculty-information Faculty Page] about Commencement for more information but note the March 15 deadline! |
| − | * Duke faculty and staff should arrive no later than 6:15 PM in order to form up before the start of the ceremony. Faculty and staff will be directed to | + | * Duke faculty and staff should arrive no later than 6:15 PM in order to form up before the start of the ceremony. Faculty and staff will be directed to the lower lobby of Page. |
| − | * At the start of the ceremony, the | + | * There is no real order to the faculty and staff, except those in academic regalia will be in the front of the line and those not will be in back. |
| − | * From that point forward, the faculty and staff will follow the general cues for the audience. There is no formal procession at the conclusion of the ceremony. | + | * At the start of the ceremony, the secretary will lead the faculty and staff to their seats, which are the first rows in the center and then the first rows on the house right side of the auditorium; faculty and staff will remain standing as the executive committee comes in. At this point, the president will ask all to rise for the presentation of the candidates. |
| + | * From that point forward, the faculty and staff will follow the general cues for the audience. | ||
| + | * There is no formal exit procession at the conclusion of the ceremony; everyone generally heads to the reception. | ||
== Information for Other Guests == | == Information for Other Guests == | ||
* Initiates' other guests should arrive no later than 6:15 PM to be seated in time for the ceremony to begin. | * Initiates' other guests should arrive no later than 6:15 PM to be seated in time for the ceremony to begin. | ||
* While there is no formal dress code, guests have generally worn business attire or business casual attire. | * While there is no formal dress code, guests have generally worn business attire or business casual attire. | ||
| − | * Guests will generally enter through the main doors of Page Auditorium and then go down the stairs to the main seating area. There is also an accessible entrance on the house right side of the building. | + | * Guests will generally enter through the main doors of Page Auditorium and then go down the stairs to the main seating area. There is also an accessible entrance on the house right side of the building - just let the secretary or someone working at Page know. |
* Initiates may bring as many guests as they like. | * Initiates may bring as many guests as they like. | ||
== General Information == | == General Information == | ||
| − | * The ceremony lasts for about | + | * The ceremony lasts for about 90 minutes. |
| − | * After the ceremony, there will be a reception on the main floor of the Bryan Center. The easiest way to get there will be to exit through the side doors of Page Auditorium rather than going all the way back upstairs. | + | * After the ceremony, there will be a reception on the main floor of the Bryan Center. The easiest way to get there will be to exit through the side doors of Page Auditorium rather than going all the way back upstairs. There will be heavy hors-d'oeuvres and a selection of beverages. |
| + | * Parking: best place to park is the [http://maps.duke.edu/map/index.php?id=21&embedMrkId=2963&mapOnly=1 Bryan Center (PG IV) lot]. More information on parking is available at Duke Parking's [http://parking.duke.edu/parking/visitor/index.php Visitor Page]. | ||
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