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Phi Alpha Theta
(International Honor Society in History)
Phi Alpha Theta is a
professional society that seeks to "promote the study of
history through the encouragement of research, good teaching,
publication and the exchange of learning and ideas among
historians." They seek to "bring students, teachers and
writers of history together for intellectual and social
exchanges, which promote and assist historical research and
publication by members in a variety of ways." Established on
March 17, 1921 at the University of Arkansas, Phi Alpha Theta
has grown to include more than 700 chapters in 50 states.
Sigma Rho is the accredited local chapter at Texas A&M
University.
At the national level Phi Alpha
Theta offers a variety of benefits for its members. At the
biennial convention, undergraduate and graduate members are
encouraged to participate, exchange ideas and present papers.
In addition to publishing The Historian, a respected
historical quarterly in which all members are invited to
submit articles, Phi Alpha Theta also produces The News
Letter, which conveys current information on Phi Alpha Theta
and its activities.
Phi Alpha Theta underwrites six
annual paper prize awards. Undergraduates are eligible for the
Lynn W. Turner Award, as well as four Founders’s Awards. There
are also numerous graduate scholarships and awards. Additional
information can be obtained by contacting the departmental
advisor for the local chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, Dr. Anthony
Stranges , Room 202, History Bldg. (979) 845-7159,
a-stranges@tamu.edu.
Applications may also be obtained in Room 101 of the History
Building.
For membership and additional
information please visit our web site at
http://pat.tamu.edu .
History Club
The History Department has a
History Club that meets usually once a month. The intent of
the club is to foster discussion and interest in historical
topics, as well provide an informal atmosphere for
socialization for history majors and those interested in
history. Membership is open to all majors.
Current faculty mentors for the
History Club are:
Dr. Adam Seipp, Room 208,
History Bldg., (979) 845-1737,
a-seipp@tamu.edu and
Dr. Jason Parker, Room 106B, History Bldg., (979) 845-5979,
jcparker@tamu.edu.
Undergraduate Essay Competition
The Department of History
sponsors an annual essay competition based on the calendar
year (as opposed to the academic year). The prize, which is an
award of $100, is open to majors and non-majors alike.
Assignments written as an in-class exercise and book reviews
are not eligible. Papers submitted as part of the year-long
University Undergraduate Research Fellows Program are also not
eligible for this award.
Please specify the course for
which the paper was originally written. Students submitting
papers for the competition must provide current addresses, so
competitors may be informed of the outcome of competition.
Papers must be submitted before the end of January of the
following calendar year, and the award will be made during the
the department's award event in the spring. If you have any
questions regarding this competition, please contact :
Dr. Henry C. Schmidt
History Building, Room 211A
Phone : 979-845-7194
E- Mail :
hcschmidt@tamu.edu
or
Dr. Philip Smith
History Building, Room 105A
Phone : 979-862-2061
E- Mail :
pms@tamu.edu
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