1 00:01:25,993 --> 00:01:27,293 - Good evening. 2 00:01:28,370 --> 00:01:32,890 Welcome to the 173rd annual Spring meeting 3 00:01:32,890 --> 00:01:36,063 of the Alpha of Vermont chapter of Phi Beta Kappa! 4 00:01:37,170 --> 00:01:39,820 We are delighted to have you with us virtually today 5 00:01:39,820 --> 00:01:42,970 to celebrate the induction of new members. 6 00:01:42,970 --> 00:01:44,440 My name is Meredith Niles, 7 00:01:44,440 --> 00:01:47,550 and I am a professor in Nutrition and Food Sciences 8 00:01:47,550 --> 00:01:48,850 and the Chapter President. 9 00:01:50,970 --> 00:01:53,790 Today's ceremony will include a welcome message 10 00:01:53,790 --> 00:01:56,690 from UVM Provost, Patty Prelock, 11 00:01:56,690 --> 00:02:01,690 the presentation of the Bogorad Award, the Chapter History, 12 00:02:01,720 --> 00:02:04,440 the administration of the Phi Beta Kappa Oath 13 00:02:04,440 --> 00:02:09,440 to our new inductees, individual recognition of each student 14 00:02:09,630 --> 00:02:12,910 and introduction to the society symbols, 15 00:02:12,910 --> 00:02:14,830 a remembrance of chapter members 16 00:02:14,830 --> 00:02:17,430 who've passed away in the last year, 17 00:02:17,430 --> 00:02:19,663 and some concluding remarks for me. 18 00:02:20,660 --> 00:02:23,030 We anticipate that the ceremony will last 19 00:02:23,030 --> 00:02:25,740 45 minutes to one hour. 20 00:02:25,740 --> 00:02:29,343 Closed captioning is available via the link in the Q&A. 21 00:02:30,450 --> 00:02:33,050 A recording of the ceremony will also be available 22 00:02:33,050 --> 00:02:36,150 to stream within a day or two of the ceremony. 23 00:02:36,150 --> 00:02:38,773 We will send students a link to that via email. 24 00:02:41,180 --> 00:02:44,550 Many thanks to the several UVM faculty and staff members 25 00:02:44,550 --> 00:02:47,260 who have contributed to successful operations 26 00:02:47,260 --> 00:02:48,943 of her chapter this year. 27 00:02:51,080 --> 00:02:55,760 Our chapter has existed for more than 170 years. 28 00:02:55,760 --> 00:02:57,810 So we have a great deal of practice 29 00:02:57,810 --> 00:03:00,300 running induction ceremonies. 30 00:03:00,300 --> 00:03:03,700 However, virtual ceremonies are a relatively new thing 31 00:03:03,700 --> 00:03:06,680 for us and we have opted for a live event 32 00:03:06,680 --> 00:03:09,630 so we can be together and focus on students' 33 00:03:09,630 --> 00:03:12,390 outstanding academic achievements. 34 00:03:12,390 --> 00:03:14,840 We ask for your patience as we endeavor to get 35 00:03:14,840 --> 00:03:17,130 all of the technology to cooperate 36 00:03:17,130 --> 00:03:19,423 with our aspirations for today's ceremony. 37 00:03:20,710 --> 00:03:22,930 With everything being in readiness, 38 00:03:22,930 --> 00:03:24,923 I declare this meeting open. 39 00:03:27,780 --> 00:03:30,340 The present induction ceremony occurs 40 00:03:30,340 --> 00:03:35,290 in the 173rd year of this chapter's existence. 41 00:03:35,290 --> 00:03:38,720 Phi Beta Kappa has indeed been represented 42 00:03:38,720 --> 00:03:42,570 we think continuously in some form at this institution 43 00:03:42,570 --> 00:03:47,570 since the arrival in autumn of 1799 of our first president 44 00:03:47,630 --> 00:03:50,010 the Reverend Daniel Clarke Sanders, 45 00:03:50,010 --> 00:03:54,163 who was elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Harvard in 1788. 46 00:03:55,350 --> 00:03:58,610 More recently, one of our chapter's most ardent supporters 47 00:03:58,610 --> 00:04:02,890 on campus has been Professor Patty Prelock 48 00:04:02,890 --> 00:04:05,340 who first joined us in her capacity as dean 49 00:04:05,340 --> 00:04:07,913 of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. 50 00:04:08,800 --> 00:04:13,130 Now she is UVM's Provost and Senior Vice President 51 00:04:13,130 --> 00:04:15,943 and we are delighted to have her with us this evening. 52 00:04:16,840 --> 00:04:18,970 We now invite Provost Prelock 53 00:04:18,970 --> 00:04:21,633 to say a few words to our assembly. 54 00:04:26,840 --> 00:04:28,860 - Thank you, Professor Niles 55 00:04:28,860 --> 00:04:30,490 for inviting me to be here today 56 00:04:30,490 --> 00:04:32,390 to honor and celebrate our students. 57 00:04:32,390 --> 00:04:35,910 And as you said, this is one of my favorite ceremonies 58 00:04:35,910 --> 00:04:38,130 to honor our amazing students. 59 00:04:38,130 --> 00:04:40,400 On behalf of President Suresh Garimella 60 00:04:40,400 --> 00:04:42,220 and the entire faculty and staff 61 00:04:42,220 --> 00:04:44,250 of the university of Vermont, 62 00:04:44,250 --> 00:04:46,970 I would like to welcome everyone to this year's 63 00:04:46,970 --> 00:04:50,170 Phi Beta Kappa induction ceremony. 64 00:04:50,170 --> 00:04:53,320 We are here this evening to celebrate a group of students 65 00:04:53,320 --> 00:04:57,830 who have done so many amazing things in the classroom, 66 00:04:57,830 --> 00:04:59,940 in the laboratory, on stage, 67 00:04:59,940 --> 00:05:03,600 online, in the community, and in the world. 68 00:05:03,600 --> 00:05:05,610 Phi Beta Kappa is the country's 69 00:05:05,610 --> 00:05:07,830 oldest academic honor society 70 00:05:07,830 --> 00:05:09,510 and it recognizes students' 71 00:05:09,510 --> 00:05:12,500 superlative academic accomplishments 72 00:05:12,500 --> 00:05:15,670 across a range of liberal arts disciplines. 73 00:05:15,670 --> 00:05:19,130 To be elected, students need to have studied languages, 74 00:05:19,130 --> 00:05:21,580 literature, arts, humanities, 75 00:05:21,580 --> 00:05:24,830 and social mathematical and natural sciences. 76 00:05:24,830 --> 00:05:29,090 And their transcripts reflect deep and sustained engagement 77 00:05:29,090 --> 00:05:31,720 in a variety of disciplines. 78 00:05:31,720 --> 00:05:34,620 Phi Beta Kappa students love to learn, 79 00:05:34,620 --> 00:05:38,810 and that love of learning will not stop with graduation. 80 00:05:38,810 --> 00:05:41,460 Phi Beta Kappa students are also creative 81 00:05:41,460 --> 00:05:43,130 and critical thinkers, 82 00:05:43,130 --> 00:05:45,850 able to see things from multiple perspectives 83 00:05:45,850 --> 00:05:48,373 and forge meaningful syntheses. 84 00:05:49,230 --> 00:05:52,860 To many employers and graduate admissions committees, 85 00:05:52,860 --> 00:05:55,990 seeing Phi Beta Kappa on a resume or CV 86 00:05:55,990 --> 00:05:59,940 speaks volumes about what an applicant has accomplished, 87 00:05:59,940 --> 00:06:01,360 what skill sets you have 88 00:06:01,360 --> 00:06:04,340 that will facilitate success in your job 89 00:06:04,340 --> 00:06:08,500 and what excellent things are yet to come in your career. 90 00:06:08,500 --> 00:06:10,730 As I mentioned before, this is always 91 00:06:10,730 --> 00:06:13,630 one of my favorite academic ceremonies to attend 92 00:06:13,630 --> 00:06:17,240 because it celebrates what higher education is all about; 93 00:06:17,240 --> 00:06:19,170 creating opportunities for students 94 00:06:19,170 --> 00:06:22,500 to expand their thinking, their diversity of thought 95 00:06:22,500 --> 00:06:25,380 and their ability to solve problems. 96 00:06:25,380 --> 00:06:27,540 To those of you who will become members 97 00:06:27,540 --> 00:06:29,470 of Phi Beta Kappa this evening, 98 00:06:29,470 --> 00:06:32,040 my most sincere congratulations. 99 00:06:32,040 --> 00:06:34,470 I am so very proud of all of you 100 00:06:34,470 --> 00:06:36,780 and all that you have accomplished. 101 00:06:36,780 --> 00:06:40,300 To those of you here cheering on these exceptional students, 102 00:06:40,300 --> 00:06:41,680 thank you for taking the time 103 00:06:41,680 --> 00:06:44,850 to recognize their marvelous achievements. 104 00:06:44,850 --> 00:06:48,350 Congratulations again, students, you are amazing 105 00:06:48,350 --> 00:06:50,410 and to your families who have supported you 106 00:06:50,410 --> 00:06:52,500 throughout this educational journey, 107 00:06:52,500 --> 00:06:54,953 thank you and congratulations. 108 00:07:03,500 --> 00:07:06,623 - Thank you, Provost Prelock for being here with us today. 109 00:07:07,600 --> 00:07:10,830 The chapter would also like to extend its thanks to you 110 00:07:10,830 --> 00:07:13,800 and UVM President Suresh Garimella 111 00:07:13,800 --> 00:07:18,040 for continuing the long standing UVM presidential tradition 112 00:07:18,040 --> 00:07:19,810 of providing the membership fees 113 00:07:19,810 --> 00:07:22,800 for students to join the national society. 114 00:07:22,800 --> 00:07:25,670 This generosity allows for all UVM students 115 00:07:25,670 --> 00:07:27,820 who are elected to Phi Beta Kappa 116 00:07:27,820 --> 00:07:30,683 to accept this valuable and important honor. 117 00:07:32,670 --> 00:07:36,230 Before proceeding with the initiation of members in course, 118 00:07:36,230 --> 00:07:39,540 there is an important item of business to attend to. 119 00:07:39,540 --> 00:07:42,760 The presentation of the Bogorad Award, 120 00:07:42,760 --> 00:07:46,310 here to explain the award and make the presentation 121 00:07:46,310 --> 00:07:48,490 is Professor Bryn Geffert, 122 00:07:48,490 --> 00:07:52,593 Professor of History and Dean of Libraries at UVM. 123 00:07:55,010 --> 00:07:56,653 - Thank you, Professor Niles. 124 00:07:57,920 --> 00:07:59,890 Each year, the chapter selects 125 00:07:59,890 --> 00:08:02,080 as recipient of a special award, 126 00:08:02,080 --> 00:08:04,770 one of two people for outstanding achievement 127 00:08:04,770 --> 00:08:06,930 in the program of liberal arts, 128 00:08:06,930 --> 00:08:08,710 based on the academic record 129 00:08:08,710 --> 00:08:11,250 through the end of the sophomore year. 130 00:08:11,250 --> 00:08:16,250 This prize is named in honor of Samuel Nathaniel Bogorad, 131 00:08:16,660 --> 00:08:19,483 a long time friend and affiliate of the chapter. 132 00:08:21,510 --> 00:08:24,480 Sam Bogorad was elected to Phi Beta Kappa 133 00:08:24,480 --> 00:08:27,480 at Brown University in 1939. 134 00:08:27,480 --> 00:08:32,030 He came to Burlington as a new member of the faculty in 1946 135 00:08:32,030 --> 00:08:33,720 and he served eight years 136 00:08:33,720 --> 00:08:36,090 as chair of the English department, 137 00:08:36,090 --> 00:08:38,040 holding the course professorship 138 00:08:38,040 --> 00:08:39,900 in English language and literature 139 00:08:39,900 --> 00:08:42,123 at his retirement in 1982. 140 00:08:43,140 --> 00:08:46,350 Until his death in December of 1993, 141 00:08:46,350 --> 00:08:50,530 Sam remained an active member of the university family. 142 00:08:50,530 --> 00:08:52,800 For many years, Sam claimed for himself 143 00:08:52,800 --> 00:08:55,530 the privilege of bestowing Phi Beta Kappa Keys 144 00:08:55,530 --> 00:08:58,500 on new initiative, excuse me, on new initiates, 145 00:08:58,500 --> 00:09:00,740 thus being the first to congratulate them 146 00:09:00,740 --> 00:09:02,543 on the distinction they achieved. 147 00:09:04,130 --> 00:09:09,130 The recipient of this year's Bogorad Award is Moira Mahoney. 148 00:09:09,440 --> 00:09:12,500 Moira is an English major and a double minor 149 00:09:12,500 --> 00:09:16,203 in computer science and philosophy from Sayville, New York. 150 00:09:17,160 --> 00:09:21,060 on behalf of the officers and members of Alpha of Vermont, 151 00:09:21,060 --> 00:09:23,640 I offer congratulations for the moment 152 00:09:23,640 --> 00:09:26,110 and express the confident expectation 153 00:09:26,110 --> 00:09:28,200 that we shall welcome you next year 154 00:09:28,200 --> 00:09:31,410 as a member in course of Phi Beta Kappa. 155 00:09:31,410 --> 00:09:32,893 Congratulations, Moira. 156 00:09:41,350 --> 00:09:43,350 - Congratulations, Moira 157 00:09:43,350 --> 00:09:44,823 and thank you Dean Geffert. 158 00:09:47,720 --> 00:09:52,340 Fellow members of Phi Beta Kappa and honored guests, 159 00:09:52,340 --> 00:09:54,270 we are assembled for the purpose 160 00:09:54,270 --> 00:09:57,750 of welcoming into the membership of our society 161 00:09:57,750 --> 00:10:01,260 certain undergraduates who haven't been duly elected 162 00:10:01,260 --> 00:10:02,810 by this chapter, 163 00:10:02,810 --> 00:10:07,070 desire to be admitted to its privileges and opportunities. 164 00:10:07,070 --> 00:10:08,250 The members elect, 165 00:10:08,250 --> 00:10:11,440 having signified the acceptance of their election 166 00:10:11,440 --> 00:10:14,343 are ready to present themselves for initiation. 167 00:10:15,800 --> 00:10:19,320 To our students, you are being offered membership 168 00:10:19,320 --> 00:10:22,620 in Phi Beta Kappa in admission to the society's 169 00:10:22,620 --> 00:10:24,980 ever widening the circle. 170 00:10:24,980 --> 00:10:27,080 Before giving your pledge of loyalty 171 00:10:27,080 --> 00:10:29,580 and it is proper that you be informed 172 00:10:29,580 --> 00:10:32,920 more fully respecting Phi Beta Kappa's history, 173 00:10:32,920 --> 00:10:35,530 ideals and purposes. 174 00:10:35,530 --> 00:10:37,520 In order that you may know the character 175 00:10:37,520 --> 00:10:40,010 and underlying principles of Phi Beta Kappa, 176 00:10:40,010 --> 00:10:43,130 please give attention to the reading of extracts 177 00:10:43,130 --> 00:10:45,690 from the constitution of this chapter 178 00:10:45,690 --> 00:10:48,880 by Professor Abby McGowan, Professor of History 179 00:10:48,880 --> 00:10:52,333 and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. 180 00:10:59,780 --> 00:11:02,960 - Welcome all and congratulations again. 181 00:11:02,960 --> 00:11:05,833 Glad to be here for this part of the ceremony. 182 00:11:06,810 --> 00:11:10,550 Since the founding of the Alpha Chapter of Virginia in 1776, 183 00:11:10,550 --> 00:11:13,380 Phi Beta Kappa has been the exponent of devotion 184 00:11:13,380 --> 00:11:16,373 to friendship, morality, and literature. 185 00:11:17,400 --> 00:11:20,380 For more than 170 years, our local chapter, 186 00:11:20,380 --> 00:11:22,740 the Alpha of Vermont has endeavored to uphold 187 00:11:22,740 --> 00:11:25,830 the high ideals to which the society is dedicated 188 00:11:25,830 --> 00:11:27,530 both on this campus and elsewhere 189 00:11:27,530 --> 00:11:29,997 wherever its members have sojourned. 190 00:11:31,300 --> 00:11:33,590 Phi Beta Kappa was founded as a fraternity 191 00:11:33,590 --> 00:11:35,720 on December 5th, 1776 192 00:11:35,720 --> 00:11:38,340 by a group of students at the venerable seat of learning, 193 00:11:38,340 --> 00:11:41,580 the College of William and Mary at Williamsburg, Virginia. 194 00:11:41,580 --> 00:11:44,550 Its range and influence gradually have extended. 195 00:11:44,550 --> 00:11:47,930 At the present time, 290 colleges and universities 196 00:11:47,930 --> 00:11:50,530 in the United States offer undergraduate courses 197 00:11:50,530 --> 00:11:53,160 in arts and sciences that are sufficiently rigorous 198 00:11:53,160 --> 00:11:54,920 and intellectually challenging 199 00:11:54,920 --> 00:11:57,230 to shelter a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. 200 00:11:57,230 --> 00:11:59,460 Since 1883, these have been bound together 201 00:11:59,460 --> 00:12:00,880 in a national organization 202 00:12:00,880 --> 00:12:04,340 now called the Phi Beta Kappa society. 203 00:12:04,340 --> 00:12:07,730 Women were admitted to the University of Vermont in 1871, 204 00:12:07,730 --> 00:12:10,170 four years later, the first of their numbers 205 00:12:10,170 --> 00:12:11,600 were to be graduated. 206 00:12:11,600 --> 00:12:13,860 The Alpha of Vermont takes special pride 207 00:12:13,860 --> 00:12:18,860 in the resolution we pass on July 13th, 1875 saying, 208 00:12:19,267 --> 00:12:20,917 "In the opinion of this chapter, 209 00:12:20,917 --> 00:12:23,077 all of the graduates of this university 210 00:12:23,077 --> 00:12:26,367 should be eligible to membership in the Phi Beta Kappa 211 00:12:26,367 --> 00:12:29,390 without distinction of sex." 212 00:12:29,390 --> 00:12:30,840 It was a unilateral action 213 00:12:30,840 --> 00:12:33,943 and we awaited no concurrence from other chapters. 214 00:12:35,230 --> 00:12:37,650 Two women Eliza Hamilton and Lida Mason 215 00:12:37,650 --> 00:12:39,920 were recognized for their academic achievement 216 00:12:39,920 --> 00:12:42,810 on that occasion and admitted to the fraternity. 217 00:12:42,810 --> 00:12:45,760 Other chapters were eager to follow our precedent. 218 00:12:45,760 --> 00:12:48,210 For some years, if not indeed decades now, 219 00:12:48,210 --> 00:12:50,510 the number of women in the Alpha of Vermont 220 00:12:50,510 --> 00:12:53,593 initiates each year has clearly exceeded that of men. 221 00:12:54,510 --> 00:12:56,350 The Alpha of Vermont has the further distinction 222 00:12:56,350 --> 00:12:57,830 of having elected and initiated 223 00:12:57,830 --> 00:13:00,623 the first African-American to Phi Beta Kappa. 224 00:13:01,930 --> 00:13:06,570 George Washington Henderson, top of his class in 1877. 225 00:13:06,570 --> 00:13:09,010 The founders of Williamsburg declared that their society 226 00:13:09,010 --> 00:13:12,157 should not be, "confined to any particular place, 227 00:13:12,157 --> 00:13:15,180 men or description of men," 228 00:13:15,180 --> 00:13:16,667 but should be extended to 229 00:13:16,667 --> 00:13:20,520 "the wise and virtuous of every degree." 230 00:13:20,520 --> 00:13:23,450 The Alpha of Vermont is proud to have been instrumental 231 00:13:23,450 --> 00:13:25,930 in two such extensions. 232 00:13:25,930 --> 00:13:27,700 I will now turn it over to Professor Niles 233 00:13:27,700 --> 00:13:29,340 who will now address the candidates 234 00:13:29,340 --> 00:13:31,693 and administer the pledge, thank you. 235 00:13:36,680 --> 00:13:38,043 - Thank you so much. 236 00:13:40,670 --> 00:13:44,630 To you who have been elected to membership in course, 237 00:13:44,630 --> 00:13:47,160 your election is in recognition 238 00:13:47,160 --> 00:13:50,600 of your outstanding achievements in scholarly pursuits 239 00:13:50,600 --> 00:13:52,870 and of your manifestation of high character 240 00:13:52,870 --> 00:13:56,550 and of deep interest in the life of this university. 241 00:13:56,550 --> 00:13:59,250 Before administering the pledge to our newest members, 242 00:13:59,250 --> 00:14:01,210 I should like to quote from an address 243 00:14:01,210 --> 00:14:04,110 delivered by Chief Justice, Charles Evan Hughes 244 00:14:04,110 --> 00:14:05,730 to the Alpha of Rhode Island 245 00:14:05,730 --> 00:14:09,243 on the occasion of its 100th anniversary in 1930. 246 00:14:10,997 --> 00:14:13,697 "The particular interest of Phi Beta Kappa 247 00:14:13,697 --> 00:14:16,267 is in liberal education. 248 00:14:16,267 --> 00:14:17,767 Whatever debate there may be 249 00:14:17,767 --> 00:14:21,557 as to its exact definition or its prerequisites, 250 00:14:21,557 --> 00:14:24,107 it persists as an ideal. 251 00:14:24,107 --> 00:14:27,577 Intensive critical study of educational aims and methods 252 00:14:27,577 --> 00:14:30,327 has found nothing to take its place. 253 00:14:30,327 --> 00:14:32,617 It means the development of careful training 254 00:14:32,617 --> 00:14:34,267 of the capacity to appreciate 255 00:14:34,267 --> 00:14:36,327 what has been done and thought, 256 00:14:36,327 --> 00:14:39,827 the ability to make worthwhile appraisals of achievements, 257 00:14:39,827 --> 00:14:42,467 doctrines, theories, proposals. 258 00:14:42,467 --> 00:14:45,287 It is liberal because it emancipates, 259 00:14:45,287 --> 00:14:49,087 it signifies freedom from the tyranny of ignorance 260 00:14:49,087 --> 00:14:52,917 and from what is worse, the dominion of folly. 261 00:14:52,917 --> 00:14:56,197 Learning is not its aim so much as intelligence 262 00:14:56,197 --> 00:14:58,187 served by learning." 263 00:15:01,050 --> 00:15:03,500 The candidates should now prepare themselves 264 00:15:03,500 --> 00:15:05,483 to take the society's pledge. 265 00:15:12,290 --> 00:15:13,260 With this statement, 266 00:15:13,260 --> 00:15:17,270 respecting Phi Beta Kappa, its principles and purposes,. 267 00:15:17,270 --> 00:15:21,640 I now ask you in words, first employed in 1779 268 00:15:21,640 --> 00:15:25,310 and therefore venerable in the usages of our society 269 00:15:25,310 --> 00:15:27,440 to affirm as follows. 270 00:15:27,440 --> 00:15:31,010 That you will with all your possible efforts 271 00:15:31,010 --> 00:15:34,780 endeavor to prove true just and deeply attached 272 00:15:34,780 --> 00:15:36,683 to this our growing society. 273 00:15:38,800 --> 00:15:42,510 And in addition to this ancient pledge, do you affirm 274 00:15:42,510 --> 00:15:44,030 that in all your relations 275 00:15:44,030 --> 00:15:47,190 you will adhere to the principles of the philosophy, 276 00:15:47,190 --> 00:15:50,780 which its Founders accepted as the inspiration of life, 277 00:15:50,780 --> 00:15:54,010 Friendship, Morality and Literature; 278 00:15:54,010 --> 00:15:55,410 that you will bear full faith 279 00:15:55,410 --> 00:15:57,070 and allegiance to this Chapter 280 00:15:57,070 --> 00:15:59,960 and to the United Chapters of Phi Beta Kappa 281 00:15:59,960 --> 00:16:02,210 of which it is a constituent part; 282 00:16:02,210 --> 00:16:04,360 and that you will earnestly aid the society 283 00:16:04,360 --> 00:16:08,290 in every appropriate way to attain its educational ideals 284 00:16:08,290 --> 00:16:10,210 and its corporate purposes. 285 00:16:10,210 --> 00:16:12,610 As these from time to time shall be set forth 286 00:16:12,610 --> 00:16:15,263 by the national Phi Beta Kappa society. 287 00:16:17,610 --> 00:16:21,393 If you so affirm, please say virtually, I do. 288 00:16:30,010 --> 00:16:33,350 Were we meeting in person, this is the part of the ceremony 289 00:16:33,350 --> 00:16:35,960 in which each student would be called to the stage 290 00:16:35,960 --> 00:16:38,430 to receive their membership certificate, 291 00:16:38,430 --> 00:16:40,623 honor cord and Phi Beta Kappa key. 292 00:16:41,660 --> 00:16:44,370 This spring, students will be receiving their materials 293 00:16:44,370 --> 00:16:47,030 in the mail directly from Hands and Hammer 294 00:16:47,030 --> 00:16:51,280 the official supplier of Phi Beta Kappa accoutrements. 295 00:16:52,280 --> 00:16:55,070 The Honor Cord is pink and light blue, 296 00:16:55,070 --> 00:16:59,460 colors that were expensive to produce in the 1770s 297 00:16:59,460 --> 00:17:02,403 therefore signifying the importance of membership. 298 00:17:03,570 --> 00:17:06,600 Students would then sign their name and our chapter book 299 00:17:06,600 --> 00:17:07,970 which has been in use 300 00:17:07,970 --> 00:17:11,753 continually since the chapter's founding in 1848. 301 00:17:13,040 --> 00:17:15,340 Many of you signed the book earlier this week. 302 00:17:15,340 --> 00:17:18,060 And for those who could not, we will be contacting you 303 00:17:18,060 --> 00:17:21,030 about opportunities to sign the chapter book 304 00:17:21,030 --> 00:17:24,180 in-person at a future ceremony or by appointment. 305 00:17:24,180 --> 00:17:25,640 So you can be a direct part 306 00:17:25,640 --> 00:17:28,670 of this long and very special tradition. 307 00:17:28,670 --> 00:17:31,590 In the meantime, we've collected your digital signatures 308 00:17:31,590 --> 00:17:34,393 to make a collage to be inserted into the book. 309 00:17:35,790 --> 00:17:38,790 Today, we will acknowledge each student 310 00:17:38,790 --> 00:17:40,780 and share some information about them 311 00:17:40,780 --> 00:17:44,710 that wouldn't usually be presented in the ceremony program. 312 00:17:44,710 --> 00:17:48,800 Here to introduce the students is Professor Jack Bailey 313 00:17:48,800 --> 00:17:50,790 of the Classics department 314 00:17:50,790 --> 00:17:53,513 and former president of the Alpha of Vermont. 315 00:17:58,760 --> 00:17:59,660 - Howdy everybody? 316 00:18:00,683 --> 00:18:02,723 This is one of the highlights of my year. 317 00:18:04,180 --> 00:18:06,950 Members of Phi Betta Kappa and guests, 318 00:18:06,950 --> 00:18:09,190 I have the honor to introduce these persons 319 00:18:09,190 --> 00:18:12,590 who having been elected to membership in course, 320 00:18:12,590 --> 00:18:15,610 by the Alpha chapter of the state of Vermont, 321 00:18:15,610 --> 00:18:18,183 now present themselves for initiation. 322 00:18:26,570 --> 00:18:29,330 Maxwell B. Allen is a dual degree student 323 00:18:29,330 --> 00:18:32,640 with majors in business administration and economics 324 00:18:32,640 --> 00:18:33,773 from Yarmouth, Maine. 325 00:18:44,670 --> 00:18:48,110 Gabriela Altounian is an Anthropology major 326 00:18:49,160 --> 00:18:53,170 with minors in Art, Sociology, and Spanish 327 00:18:53,170 --> 00:18:55,373 from Los Angeles, California. 328 00:18:59,010 --> 00:19:02,730 Brianna Miriam Arnold is a Plant Biology major 329 00:19:02,730 --> 00:19:06,210 with minors in Anthropology and Latin American 330 00:19:06,210 --> 00:19:09,833 and Caribbean studies from Sharon, Massachusetts. 331 00:19:14,020 --> 00:19:17,410 Julia Victoria Badics is a double major 332 00:19:17,410 --> 00:19:21,673 in Anthropology and studio art from Acton, Massachusetts. 333 00:19:26,480 --> 00:19:29,690 Summer Barnes is a Biological Science major 334 00:19:29,690 --> 00:19:33,433 and a Wildlife Biology minor from Strafford, New Hampshire. 335 00:19:39,600 --> 00:19:42,730 Julian Ash Barritt is an Anthropology major 336 00:19:42,730 --> 00:19:44,990 with an individually designed second major 337 00:19:44,990 --> 00:19:47,100 in Writing, Language and Literature 338 00:19:47,100 --> 00:19:48,870 and a minor in Gender Sexuality 339 00:19:48,870 --> 00:19:51,793 and Women's Studies from South Burlington, Vermont. 340 00:19:55,970 --> 00:19:59,240 Teagan Marie Betori is a double major 341 00:19:59,240 --> 00:20:02,943 in English and Environmental studies from Austin, Texas. 342 00:20:07,520 --> 00:20:11,050 Cameron Bilardello is a communication sciences 343 00:20:11,050 --> 00:20:15,360 and Disorders major and a Spanish minor with a certificate 344 00:20:15,360 --> 00:20:18,040 in teaching English to speakers of other languages 345 00:20:18,040 --> 00:20:19,863 from Naperville, Illinois. 346 00:20:22,760 --> 00:20:26,620 Emma Catherine Blahut is an economics major 347 00:20:26,620 --> 00:20:28,990 and a political science and Spanish minor 348 00:20:28,990 --> 00:20:31,053 from Wayland, Massachusetts. 349 00:20:35,790 --> 00:20:38,480 Aiden Blasi is a double major in English 350 00:20:38,480 --> 00:20:42,693 and Psychological Science from Haverhill, Massachusetts. 351 00:20:49,170 --> 00:20:53,310 Helen Katherine Bohn is a psychological sciences major 352 00:20:53,310 --> 00:20:56,853 and an English minor from Calais, Vermont. 353 00:21:02,530 --> 00:21:05,410 Maya Bostwick is an environmental studies major 354 00:21:05,410 --> 00:21:09,543 with minors in art and Spanish from Bedford, Massachusetts. 355 00:21:14,670 --> 00:21:17,430 Samantha Brady is a Biology major 356 00:21:17,430 --> 00:21:20,040 with minors in American sign language 357 00:21:20,040 --> 00:21:22,793 and Chemistry from Thomaston, Connecticut. 358 00:21:28,380 --> 00:21:32,150 Benjamin Griffin Burns is a political science major 359 00:21:32,150 --> 00:21:36,093 and an Anthropology minor from West Boylston, Massachusetts. 360 00:21:42,390 --> 00:21:45,830 Elora Grace Buscher is a bioChemistry major 361 00:21:45,830 --> 00:21:48,863 and a pharmacology minor from Grand Isle, Vermont. 362 00:21:54,560 --> 00:21:57,930 Leilani R. Casper is an English major 363 00:21:57,930 --> 00:22:00,260 and a film and television studies minor 364 00:22:00,260 --> 00:22:01,693 from Northfield, Vermont. 365 00:22:07,190 --> 00:22:09,920 Virginia Isabelle Dugan Churchill 366 00:22:09,920 --> 00:22:12,490 is a double major in Chemistry and music 367 00:22:12,490 --> 00:22:16,030 with a minor in French from Richmond, Vermont. 368 00:22:16,030 --> 00:22:18,523 She is a previous winner of the Bogorad Award. 369 00:22:22,050 --> 00:22:24,770 Brynn Connell is a double major in economics 370 00:22:24,770 --> 00:22:28,683 and political science major from Westchester, Pennsylvania. 371 00:22:34,330 --> 00:22:36,910 Claire Mabel Cook is a dual degree student 372 00:22:36,910 --> 00:22:39,400 with majors in dance and human development 373 00:22:39,400 --> 00:22:42,570 and family studies from Bradford, Vermont 374 00:22:46,630 --> 00:22:50,020 Jill Turner Corrigan is a global studies major 375 00:22:50,020 --> 00:22:52,660 and a human development and family studies minor 376 00:22:52,660 --> 00:22:54,623 from Longmeadow, Massachusetts. 377 00:23:00,560 --> 00:23:05,560 Alexander Robillard D'Amico is a biological science major 378 00:23:05,600 --> 00:23:09,210 with minors in Chemistry and emergency medical services 379 00:23:09,210 --> 00:23:10,733 from Charlotte, Vermont. 380 00:23:16,160 --> 00:23:19,340 Quinn Erin DeFalco is a health and society 381 00:23:19,340 --> 00:23:21,500 with an individually designed second major 382 00:23:21,500 --> 00:23:24,330 in consciousness studies and a certificate 383 00:23:24,330 --> 00:23:27,663 in integrative health care from Bristol, Vermont. 384 00:23:32,830 --> 00:23:34,840 Darcy Eliot is a double major 385 00:23:34,840 --> 00:23:38,523 in geography and global studies from Bethesda, Maryland. 386 00:23:46,331 --> 00:23:49,190 Daniel Felde is a political science major 387 00:23:49,190 --> 00:23:52,363 and a computer science minor from Norwich, Vermont. 388 00:23:58,270 --> 00:24:01,220 Madeline Fuentes is an English major 389 00:24:01,220 --> 00:24:04,080 with minors in critical race and ethnic studies 390 00:24:04,080 --> 00:24:06,863 and food systems from Lexington, Virginia. 391 00:24:12,860 --> 00:24:14,790 Erin Gallagher is an English major 392 00:24:14,790 --> 00:24:17,820 with minors in reporting and documentary storytelling 393 00:24:17,820 --> 00:24:20,503 and Spanish from Lincoln, Nebraska. 394 00:24:24,120 --> 00:24:27,810 Adam Gellman is an environmental sciences major 395 00:24:27,810 --> 00:24:29,803 from Jersey City, New Jersey. 396 00:24:36,030 --> 00:24:39,660 Charlotte Santiago Graf is a political science major 397 00:24:39,660 --> 00:24:41,640 and an environmental studies minor 398 00:24:41,640 --> 00:24:43,723 from Newburyport, Massachusetts. 399 00:24:48,880 --> 00:24:52,530 Amanda S. Grzywna is a dual degree student 400 00:24:52,530 --> 00:24:55,270 with majors in secondary education and Spanish, 401 00:24:55,270 --> 00:24:57,060 a minor in special education 402 00:24:57,060 --> 00:24:58,700 and a certificate in teaching English 403 00:24:58,700 --> 00:25:01,863 to speakers of other languages from Richmond, Vermont. 404 00:25:04,900 --> 00:25:08,170 Pleun Haantjes is an economics major 405 00:25:08,170 --> 00:25:12,063 and a global studies minor from Eindhoven, The Netherlands. 406 00:25:18,410 --> 00:25:21,500 Julia C. Harrod is a Biology major 407 00:25:21,500 --> 00:25:24,253 and a Chemistry minor from York, Maine. 408 00:25:31,380 --> 00:25:33,920 Judy Hoang is a Chinese major 409 00:25:33,920 --> 00:25:37,133 and an Asian studies minor from Wells River, Vermont. 410 00:25:43,690 --> 00:25:46,490 Lee Hughes is a double major in French 411 00:25:46,490 --> 00:25:48,480 and political science major 412 00:25:48,480 --> 00:25:50,180 with an environmental studies minor 413 00:25:50,180 --> 00:25:52,173 from Wyndham, New Hampshire. 414 00:25:57,450 --> 00:25:59,890 Sasha Holland Hull is a double major 415 00:25:59,890 --> 00:26:03,450 in Latin American and Caribbean studies and Spanish 416 00:26:03,450 --> 00:26:07,383 with a minor in political science from Washington, DC. 417 00:26:11,270 --> 00:26:14,600 Caitlin Hunt is a biochemistry major 418 00:26:14,600 --> 00:26:16,573 from Wilmington, Vermont. 419 00:26:22,870 --> 00:26:25,700 McKenzie Imhoff is a sociology major 420 00:26:25,700 --> 00:26:28,490 with minors in critical race and ethnic studies 421 00:26:28,490 --> 00:26:31,223 and Spanish from Verona, Wisconsin. 422 00:26:35,930 --> 00:26:38,660 Julian Kafka is a psychological science major 423 00:26:38,660 --> 00:26:40,540 with a minor in philosophy 424 00:26:40,540 --> 00:26:43,240 and a certificate in physical activity promotion 425 00:26:43,240 --> 00:26:46,373 in children and youth from Bethesda, Maryland. 426 00:26:49,710 --> 00:26:53,350 Kathleen Ann Kelly is a political science major 427 00:26:53,350 --> 00:26:56,113 and a Spanish minor from Lisbon, Connecticut. 428 00:27:01,879 --> 00:27:05,550 Sophia Knappertz is a double major in Anthropology 429 00:27:05,550 --> 00:27:07,220 and global studies major 430 00:27:07,220 --> 00:27:10,903 with a German minor from Potomac, Maryland. 431 00:27:14,840 --> 00:27:17,940 Anna Christine Kolosky is an English major 432 00:27:17,940 --> 00:27:20,060 with minors in Biology and reporting 433 00:27:20,060 --> 00:27:23,333 and documentary storytelling from Fishkill, New York. 434 00:27:26,890 --> 00:27:28,760 Emma LaRose is a double major 435 00:27:28,760 --> 00:27:32,273 in history and political science from Brooklyn, New York. 436 00:27:39,250 --> 00:27:42,990 Katelyn Leeann Lipton is an environmental studies major 437 00:27:42,990 --> 00:27:46,223 with a minor in art from Cornwall, New York. 438 00:27:52,400 --> 00:27:54,940 Addie Luke-Currier is a double major 439 00:27:54,940 --> 00:27:56,960 in Anthropology and political science 440 00:27:56,960 --> 00:27:59,803 with a minor in Russian, from Randolph, Vermont. 441 00:28:04,150 --> 00:28:06,300 Elizabeth Mackin is a dual degree student 442 00:28:06,300 --> 00:28:08,470 with a major in environmental studies 443 00:28:08,470 --> 00:28:10,390 earned in the Rubenstein school of environment 444 00:28:10,390 --> 00:28:11,920 and Natural Resources 445 00:28:11,920 --> 00:28:13,690 and a major in political science 446 00:28:13,690 --> 00:28:15,650 earned in the college of arts and sciences 447 00:28:15,650 --> 00:28:17,693 from Mansfield, Massachusetts. 448 00:28:21,100 --> 00:28:23,810 Cai Lin McCann is a Biology major 449 00:28:23,810 --> 00:28:26,850 with minors in molecular genetics and statistics 450 00:28:26,850 --> 00:28:28,413 from Burlington, Vermont. 451 00:28:32,450 --> 00:28:36,810 Marisa Anne Minadeo is a health and society major 452 00:28:36,810 --> 00:28:39,520 with minors in nutrition and food sciences 453 00:28:39,520 --> 00:28:42,143 and writing from Essex, Vermont. 454 00:28:45,800 --> 00:28:50,070 Kira Marie Nikolaides, is a political science major 455 00:28:50,070 --> 00:28:53,173 and a zoology minor from Mason, Ohio. 456 00:28:57,650 --> 00:29:00,280 Zoey November is a dual degree student 457 00:29:00,280 --> 00:29:03,090 with majors in dance and natural resources 458 00:29:03,090 --> 00:29:06,663 and a minor in special education from Huntington, Vermont. 459 00:29:10,650 --> 00:29:13,930 Will Omohundro is a political science major 460 00:29:13,930 --> 00:29:16,810 with minors in global studies and Spanish 461 00:29:16,810 --> 00:29:18,893 from Madison, Wisconsin. 462 00:29:23,210 --> 00:29:26,890 Thea Pappas is a neuroscience major 463 00:29:26,890 --> 00:29:28,923 from Bennington, Vermont. 464 00:29:34,050 --> 00:29:36,780 Neel Patel is a biological science major 465 00:29:36,780 --> 00:29:41,423 and a Chemistry minor from Williamstown, Massachusetts. 466 00:29:46,760 --> 00:29:50,460 Jordan Rainville is a business administration major 467 00:29:50,460 --> 00:29:53,563 and a French minor from Eastern Massachusetts. 468 00:29:59,100 --> 00:30:01,460 Cory Raymond is a double major 469 00:30:01,460 --> 00:30:04,853 in Biology and music from Richmond, Vermont. 470 00:30:10,440 --> 00:30:13,600 Hannah Ritz is a psychological science major 471 00:30:13,600 --> 00:30:16,813 and a music minor from Goshen, New York. 472 00:30:22,030 --> 00:30:24,070 Rebecca Saunders is a double major 473 00:30:24,070 --> 00:30:26,350 in political science and sociology 474 00:30:26,350 --> 00:30:28,793 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 475 00:30:33,820 --> 00:30:37,550 Yeliz Sayan is a studio art major 476 00:30:37,550 --> 00:30:41,053 and a dance minor from Burlington, Vermont. 477 00:30:46,120 --> 00:30:49,630 Anna Schonhorn is a political science major 478 00:30:49,630 --> 00:30:51,980 with minors in Biology and English 479 00:30:51,980 --> 00:30:54,363 from Hopkinton, Massachusetts. 480 00:30:58,580 --> 00:31:02,020 James Sciarappa is a dual degree student 481 00:31:02,020 --> 00:31:04,770 with majors in history and psychological science 482 00:31:04,770 --> 00:31:06,703 from Wakefield, Massachusetts. 483 00:31:10,510 --> 00:31:14,090 Michelle Rose Scully is an Anthropology major 484 00:31:14,090 --> 00:31:16,943 and a French minor from Newport, Vermont. 485 00:31:22,130 --> 00:31:26,760 William Seligmann is a biological science major 486 00:31:26,760 --> 00:31:30,113 and a Spanish minor from Huntington, New York. 487 00:31:34,330 --> 00:31:37,060 Rebecca Shames is a double major 488 00:31:37,060 --> 00:31:40,710 in French and sociology with a history minor 489 00:31:40,710 --> 00:31:42,853 from Medfield, Massachusetts. 490 00:31:47,230 --> 00:31:49,810 Sarah Rose Sharpe is a double major 491 00:31:49,810 --> 00:31:51,810 in global studies and Spanish 492 00:31:51,810 --> 00:31:53,983 from Northampton, Massachusetts. 493 00:31:58,370 --> 00:32:01,740 Willow Starkie Kreuder is an Anthropology major 494 00:32:01,740 --> 00:32:05,690 with minors in art and communication sciences and disorders, 495 00:32:05,690 --> 00:32:07,780 and a certificate in teaching English 496 00:32:07,780 --> 00:32:11,863 to speakers of other languages from Bennington, Vermont. 497 00:32:14,230 --> 00:32:17,150 Ryan Stewart is a Biology major 498 00:32:17,150 --> 00:32:20,923 and a Chemistry minor from Kittery Point, Maine. 499 00:32:26,790 --> 00:32:29,750 Camille Louise Torfs-Liebman 500 00:32:29,750 --> 00:32:32,030 is a biological science major 501 00:32:32,030 --> 00:32:35,853 and a Spanish minor from silver spring, Maryland. 502 00:32:39,970 --> 00:32:43,370 Shayla Triantafillou is a dual degree student 503 00:32:43,370 --> 00:32:45,790 with majors in environmental sciences 504 00:32:45,790 --> 00:32:49,283 and geography from Acton, Massachusetts. 505 00:32:53,360 --> 00:32:56,600 Luke Vidic is an English major 506 00:32:56,600 --> 00:33:00,433 and a German minor from State College, Pennsylvania. 507 00:33:05,270 --> 00:33:09,720 Kate Yates Williams is a nutrition and food sciences major 508 00:33:09,720 --> 00:33:11,793 from Manchester, Vermont. 509 00:33:17,250 --> 00:33:20,610 Ilana Claire Williams is a Biology major 510 00:33:20,610 --> 00:33:24,143 and an economics minor from Potomac, Maryland. 511 00:33:30,040 --> 00:33:33,810 Simone Catherine Withers is a sociology major 512 00:33:33,810 --> 00:33:37,550 and a psychological science minor from Hampton, Maine. 513 00:33:37,550 --> 00:33:40,663 She is also a previous winner of the Bogorad Award. 514 00:33:43,960 --> 00:33:47,390 Jessica Wright is a biological science major 515 00:33:47,390 --> 00:33:51,063 and a Chemistry minor from Ashland, Massachusetts. 516 00:33:56,190 --> 00:33:59,870 Aaron James Wynmor is a psychological science major 517 00:33:59,870 --> 00:34:01,760 with minors in business administration 518 00:34:01,760 --> 00:34:06,453 and computer science minor from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 519 00:34:10,860 --> 00:34:14,070 Lyucheng Zou is a dual degree student 520 00:34:14,070 --> 00:34:18,483 with majors in Biology and neuroscience from Wuhan, China. 521 00:34:28,500 --> 00:34:29,333 - Thank you, Jack 522 00:34:29,333 --> 00:34:31,780 and congratulations to all of our students. 523 00:34:31,780 --> 00:34:34,530 I always love seeing the photos and the quotes 524 00:34:34,530 --> 00:34:36,513 and hearing more about our inductees. 525 00:34:37,480 --> 00:34:40,640 Many of the deans of UVM's various colleges 526 00:34:40,640 --> 00:34:42,470 usually attend our ceremonies 527 00:34:42,470 --> 00:34:44,100 to shake hands with the students 528 00:34:44,100 --> 00:34:46,760 after they've signed the chapter book. 529 00:34:46,760 --> 00:34:50,580 Today we are happy to have several deans, associate deans 530 00:34:50,580 --> 00:34:53,800 and faculty representatives with us. 531 00:34:53,800 --> 00:34:56,823 I'll invite them now to give their congratulations. 532 00:34:57,950 --> 00:35:01,723 First Dean David Gentlemen of the Honors college. 533 00:35:04,980 --> 00:35:06,830 - Thank you, Meredith and good evening, everyone. 534 00:35:06,830 --> 00:35:10,100 I am so glad to be here celebrating your induction 535 00:35:10,100 --> 00:35:14,090 into the Alpha of Vermont's Phi Beta Kappa chapter. 536 00:35:14,090 --> 00:35:17,380 Many of you are or have been at some point in your career 537 00:35:17,380 --> 00:35:18,830 honors college students. 538 00:35:18,830 --> 00:35:20,660 So congratulations to those of you 539 00:35:20,660 --> 00:35:22,860 who have defended your thesis. 540 00:35:22,860 --> 00:35:24,020 For those students who know me, 541 00:35:24,020 --> 00:35:26,090 it is only appropriate at this time to tell you 542 00:35:26,090 --> 00:35:29,880 that you were being welcomed into an esteemed organization 543 00:35:29,880 --> 00:35:31,453 of which I am not a member. 544 00:35:32,330 --> 00:35:34,920 Please don't tell the incoming class. 545 00:35:34,920 --> 00:35:36,830 For this and for many other reasons, 546 00:35:36,830 --> 00:35:40,080 I am so proud of all that each of you have accomplished, 547 00:35:40,080 --> 00:35:42,180 especially given the extraordinary circumstances 548 00:35:42,180 --> 00:35:43,620 of the last year. 549 00:35:43,620 --> 00:35:45,710 Thank you to you and your families 550 00:35:45,710 --> 00:35:48,390 for letting us be part of your academic journeys, 551 00:35:48,390 --> 00:35:49,223 well done. 552 00:35:56,640 --> 00:35:59,230 - Next Dean Scott Thomas 553 00:35:59,230 --> 00:36:03,103 of the College of Education and Social Services. 554 00:36:05,500 --> 00:36:08,733 - Thank you, good evening and congratulations. 555 00:36:10,336 --> 00:36:13,040 As a Dean of the college of education and social services, 556 00:36:13,040 --> 00:36:15,850 over the years, I have noticed being an educator 557 00:36:15,850 --> 00:36:17,890 that one of the distinguishing characteristics 558 00:36:17,890 --> 00:36:19,230 of Phi Beta Kappa members 559 00:36:19,230 --> 00:36:22,090 is their level of learning and their curiosity. 560 00:36:22,090 --> 00:36:24,670 And there are two other Phi Beta Kappa members 561 00:36:24,670 --> 00:36:27,240 who have caught my imagination over time 562 00:36:28,160 --> 00:36:30,470 that make tonight all the more special. 563 00:36:30,470 --> 00:36:34,280 One was C. Wright Mills and C. Wright Mills 564 00:36:34,280 --> 00:36:36,720 has a particular history with Phi Beta Kappa 565 00:36:36,720 --> 00:36:38,880 that I'll let you discover on your own 566 00:36:38,880 --> 00:36:41,620 but C. Wright Mills is the person 567 00:36:41,620 --> 00:36:44,720 who really drove the idea of the sociological imagination 568 00:36:44,720 --> 00:36:47,420 of living the life through the lens of others. 569 00:36:47,420 --> 00:36:49,780 And he believed that neither the life of an individual 570 00:36:49,780 --> 00:36:51,240 nor the history of a society 571 00:36:51,240 --> 00:36:54,070 can be understood without understanding both. 572 00:36:54,070 --> 00:36:55,810 And I leave you to think about that 573 00:36:55,810 --> 00:36:59,490 because my experience with Phi Beta Kappa members is that 574 00:36:59,490 --> 00:37:01,690 they live that and embrace that. 575 00:37:01,690 --> 00:37:05,080 The other person who is a Phi Beta Kappa member 576 00:37:05,080 --> 00:37:09,260 from your own chapter is John Dewey from 1879. 577 00:37:09,260 --> 00:37:12,870 And John Dewey of course, is a key figure 578 00:37:12,870 --> 00:37:16,040 in the philosophy of education 579 00:37:16,040 --> 00:37:18,550 at least in the Western world. 580 00:37:18,550 --> 00:37:21,290 And I leave you with my congratulations 581 00:37:21,290 --> 00:37:23,250 but also John Dewey is reminder that 582 00:37:23,250 --> 00:37:25,890 education is not preparation for life, 583 00:37:25,890 --> 00:37:27,850 education is life itself. 584 00:37:27,850 --> 00:37:29,300 Congratulations to you all, 585 00:37:29,300 --> 00:37:32,050 it's just an honor to be working and studying with you. 586 00:37:37,630 --> 00:37:38,740 - Thank you. 587 00:37:38,740 --> 00:37:41,980 Next Associate Dean Katharine Shepherd 588 00:37:41,980 --> 00:37:45,530 of the College of Education and Social Services 589 00:37:45,530 --> 00:37:48,533 who will be taking over as interim Dean this summer. 590 00:37:50,200 --> 00:37:54,170 - Thank you Dr. Niles and congratulations to everyone here. 591 00:37:54,170 --> 00:37:56,290 It's such an honor to be invited 592 00:37:56,290 --> 00:37:59,580 to become a member of the Phi Beta Kappa society, 593 00:37:59,580 --> 00:38:01,950 the Alphas chapter of Vermont. 594 00:38:01,950 --> 00:38:05,900 And it's been wonderful tonight to read your bios 595 00:38:05,900 --> 00:38:09,360 and to see the extraordinary depth and breadth 596 00:38:09,360 --> 00:38:11,410 of your experiences and all that you've done 597 00:38:11,410 --> 00:38:13,640 while you've been at the University of Vermont. 598 00:38:13,640 --> 00:38:15,060 We are so proud of you 599 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:19,453 and wish you all the best in the future, congratulations. 600 00:38:24,890 --> 00:38:26,150 - Thank you. 601 00:38:26,150 --> 00:38:29,670 Next Dean Nancy Matthews 602 00:38:29,670 --> 00:38:31,960 of the Rubenstein School of Environment 603 00:38:31,960 --> 00:38:33,583 and Natural Resources. 604 00:38:36,970 --> 00:38:38,940 - Congratulations all of you. 605 00:38:38,940 --> 00:38:42,490 It is such an honor and a privilege to hear about you 606 00:38:42,490 --> 00:38:45,440 to see your accomplishments and to wish you well. 607 00:38:45,440 --> 00:38:48,870 This morning at the Rubenstein school graduation ceremony, 608 00:38:48,870 --> 00:38:52,200 I charge all of our students with the following. 609 00:38:52,200 --> 00:38:54,730 As you begin your own migration 610 00:38:54,730 --> 00:38:57,630 to your next stop over point and the one after that, 611 00:38:57,630 --> 00:38:59,280 and as Rubenstein school students, 612 00:38:59,280 --> 00:39:03,750 they got that these were birds that were fledging the nest. 613 00:39:03,750 --> 00:39:05,530 I asked him to lead by example 614 00:39:05,530 --> 00:39:08,030 and boldly step up and step out. 615 00:39:08,030 --> 00:39:10,390 Be visible, be heard, 616 00:39:10,390 --> 00:39:13,920 assert your skills and ensure a sustainable world. 617 00:39:13,920 --> 00:39:16,920 The greatest challenge of our lives is still in our future 618 00:39:16,920 --> 00:39:19,600 and is undeniably global change. 619 00:39:19,600 --> 00:39:22,130 The world needs you and need you now. 620 00:39:22,130 --> 00:39:25,910 As Phi Beta Kappa honorees, you have the skills, 621 00:39:25,910 --> 00:39:28,550 you have the drive and you have the ambition 622 00:39:28,550 --> 00:39:30,900 to make a change in the lives of the world. 623 00:39:30,900 --> 00:39:33,750 Please step up and take this charge we need you. 624 00:39:33,750 --> 00:39:35,323 Congratulations everybody. 625 00:39:42,448 --> 00:39:43,281 - Thank you. 626 00:39:43,281 --> 00:39:45,590 Next Dean Leslie Parise 627 00:39:45,590 --> 00:39:48,803 of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 628 00:39:50,920 --> 00:39:51,910 - Thank you Meredith. 629 00:39:51,910 --> 00:39:55,360 Good evening, everyone and congratulations. 630 00:39:55,360 --> 00:39:57,110 So I'd like to say a few words 631 00:39:57,110 --> 00:40:02,090 about one of our inductees, Katherine Kate Williams. 632 00:40:02,090 --> 00:40:05,670 Kate moved to Vermont from Troy, New York in 2017 633 00:40:05,670 --> 00:40:10,000 before starting at UVM and has done so much while here. 634 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,760 She completed her honors thesis 635 00:40:11,760 --> 00:40:13,760 and distinguished undergraduate research 636 00:40:13,760 --> 00:40:16,610 with Dr. Ferryl Bertmann on feeding practices 637 00:40:16,610 --> 00:40:19,160 in early childhood education centers 638 00:40:19,160 --> 00:40:21,230 in Northwestern Vermont. 639 00:40:21,230 --> 00:40:24,620 She's worked at the childcare center at the Burlington Y 640 00:40:24,620 --> 00:40:26,290 and as a COVID screener 641 00:40:26,290 --> 00:40:28,920 at the community health centers of Burlington. 642 00:40:28,920 --> 00:40:31,790 She's volunteered at the UVM children's hospital 643 00:40:31,790 --> 00:40:35,223 and now works in the campus COVID testing center. 644 00:40:36,170 --> 00:40:39,580 She served on the executive board of Pi Beta Phi 645 00:40:39,580 --> 00:40:42,870 and she's also a canoe leader in the UVM Outing Club. 646 00:40:42,870 --> 00:40:46,650 To quote Kate, "I'm endlessly grateful to UVM, CALS 647 00:40:46,650 --> 00:40:48,470 and the Burlington community 648 00:40:48,470 --> 00:40:50,840 for the educational opportunities afforded to me 649 00:40:50,840 --> 00:40:52,973 during my undergraduate experience." 650 00:40:55,860 --> 00:40:59,738 (audio feedback loop) 651 00:41:13,210 --> 00:41:14,420 - Sorry about that, 652 00:41:14,420 --> 00:41:17,423 I think we're having a couple of technical difficulties. 653 00:41:18,450 --> 00:41:21,490 I'm gonna turn it over next to Dean Noma Anderson 654 00:41:21,490 --> 00:41:24,410 of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. 655 00:41:24,410 --> 00:41:25,453 Dean Anderson. 656 00:41:28,416 --> 00:41:31,520 - Good evening everyone! 657 00:41:31,520 --> 00:41:35,153 - It's so wonderful to be here for this wonderful occasion, 658 00:41:36,420 --> 00:41:39,020 congratulations Cameron. 659 00:41:40,295 --> 00:41:41,655 The rigorous requirements of the 660 00:41:41,655 --> 00:41:43,055 College of Nursing and Health Sciences 661 00:41:43,055 --> 00:41:44,859 (audio feedback loop) 662 00:41:44,859 --> 00:41:47,372 results in very few students from our college... 663 00:41:57,824 --> 00:42:02,157 (audio feedback loop) 664 00:42:23,160 --> 00:42:26,270 - [Meredith] I apologize for that audio, 665 00:42:26,270 --> 00:42:28,910 I think we're having a couple of technical difficulties 666 00:42:28,910 --> 00:42:33,090 so I'm gonna go next to Professor Amy Thomas 667 00:42:33,090 --> 00:42:34,740 of the Grossman School of Business 668 00:42:34,740 --> 00:42:37,740 and hopefully we can come back to Dean Anderson in a minute. 669 00:42:39,770 --> 00:42:42,205 (audio feedback loop) 670 00:42:44,380 --> 00:42:46,890 - Thank you, Dr. Niles. 671 00:42:46,890 --> 00:42:48,640 On behalf of Dean Sharma 672 00:42:48,640 --> 00:42:50,040 and the Grossman School of Business, 673 00:42:50,040 --> 00:42:53,400 it's my pleasure to congratulate Jordan Renville 674 00:42:53,400 --> 00:42:56,010 and Maxwell Allen on this prestigious 675 00:42:56,010 --> 00:42:58,070 and well-deserved honor. 676 00:42:58,070 --> 00:43:00,740 We're very proud of both of you, 677 00:43:00,740 --> 00:43:02,313 congratulations to you. 678 00:43:10,340 --> 00:43:13,100 - Thank you Professor Thomas, 679 00:43:13,100 --> 00:43:15,550 and next we have Dean Bill Falls 680 00:43:15,550 --> 00:43:18,110 of the College of Arts and Sciences. 681 00:43:18,110 --> 00:43:19,580 - It's my pleasure. 682 00:43:19,580 --> 00:43:21,150 - Thank you, Professor Niles. 683 00:43:21,150 --> 00:43:23,410 I'm so pleased to join the course of deans 684 00:43:23,410 --> 00:43:26,110 and congratulate you on your outstanding achievements. 685 00:43:27,220 --> 00:43:29,310 New members of Phi Beta Kappa, 686 00:43:29,310 --> 00:43:31,600 there's so many things to celebrate about your induction 687 00:43:31,600 --> 00:43:33,590 into Phi Beta Kappa this evening, 688 00:43:33,590 --> 00:43:36,320 this wonderful ceremony which is so beautifully orchestrated 689 00:43:36,320 --> 00:43:39,470 by our colleagues notes the history of the society 690 00:43:39,470 --> 00:43:41,340 and of this story chapter. 691 00:43:41,340 --> 00:43:44,190 As you reflect on all that you accomplished at UVM, 692 00:43:44,190 --> 00:43:47,360 I really encourage you to learn more about Phi Beta Kappa 693 00:43:47,360 --> 00:43:49,350 and to reflect on your achievements 694 00:43:49,350 --> 00:43:52,603 in the context of what Phi Beta Kappa honors and celebrates. 695 00:43:53,500 --> 00:43:55,930 You'll learn that to be a member of Phi Beta Kappa, 696 00:43:55,930 --> 00:43:57,680 you must be of high moral character 697 00:43:58,619 --> 00:44:01,080 and have shown exceptional academic achievement 698 00:44:01,080 --> 00:44:02,330 in the arts and sciences. 699 00:44:03,180 --> 00:44:05,920 I'd like to pick up on Provost Prelock's comments 700 00:44:05,920 --> 00:44:07,660 and take a moment to consider what it means 701 00:44:07,660 --> 00:44:10,590 to attain exceptional academic achievement 702 00:44:10,590 --> 00:44:11,840 in the arts and sciences. 703 00:44:12,870 --> 00:44:15,490 When we think of exceptional achievement, 704 00:44:15,490 --> 00:44:16,680 we think naturally 705 00:44:16,680 --> 00:44:18,540 of excellent performance in your coursework, 706 00:44:18,540 --> 00:44:19,750 excellent grades. 707 00:44:19,750 --> 00:44:22,480 That is certainly true, but I'd like you to think about 708 00:44:22,480 --> 00:44:24,150 your exceptional academic achievement 709 00:44:24,150 --> 00:44:26,220 in a slightly different way. 710 00:44:26,220 --> 00:44:28,710 Your achievements are exceptional because you embraced 711 00:44:28,710 --> 00:44:31,100 and vigorously pursued the liberal arts. 712 00:44:31,100 --> 00:44:34,380 This choice should not be taken lightly. 713 00:44:34,380 --> 00:44:36,080 Many of you pursued a course of study 714 00:44:36,080 --> 00:44:38,850 in education business or the health professions, 715 00:44:38,850 --> 00:44:40,260 others of you followed your interests 716 00:44:40,260 --> 00:44:42,560 passions and curiosities and a major in the arts, 717 00:44:42,560 --> 00:44:45,000 humanities, or sciences. 718 00:44:45,000 --> 00:44:47,130 But all of you chose to dive deep, 719 00:44:47,130 --> 00:44:48,450 deeper than you were required 720 00:44:48,450 --> 00:44:50,800 into the richness of the liberal arts. 721 00:44:50,800 --> 00:44:54,190 This choice contributes to your being honored today. 722 00:44:54,190 --> 00:44:57,550 This choice has helped you become a culturally aware, 723 00:44:57,550 --> 00:45:00,860 globally fluent, ethically minded critical thinker 724 00:45:00,860 --> 00:45:02,220 who can communicate effectively 725 00:45:02,220 --> 00:45:04,000 and work as a member of a team. 726 00:45:04,000 --> 00:45:06,850 This choice has prepared you for success 727 00:45:06,850 --> 00:45:10,230 as an engaged citizen and a lifelong learner. 728 00:45:10,230 --> 00:45:12,133 So to me, this is also the achievement 729 00:45:12,133 --> 00:45:14,570 that we celebrate this evening. 730 00:45:14,570 --> 00:45:16,900 So on behalf of our excellent faculty and staff 731 00:45:16,900 --> 00:45:19,800 in the college of arts and sciences, congratulations 732 00:45:25,930 --> 00:45:28,150 - Thank you, Dean Falls. 733 00:45:28,150 --> 00:45:30,530 And let's see if we can have Dean Noma Anderson 734 00:45:30,530 --> 00:45:32,870 of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences again, 735 00:45:32,870 --> 00:45:35,910 I know we had a few technical difficulties there. 736 00:45:35,910 --> 00:45:36,943 Dean Anderson? 737 00:45:39,126 --> 00:45:40,743 - Good evening everyone, 738 00:45:41,580 --> 00:45:43,050 thank you so much for helping us 739 00:45:43,050 --> 00:45:45,857 work through those technical difficulties. 740 00:45:45,857 --> 00:45:49,020 Let me express our immense pride 741 00:45:49,020 --> 00:45:52,300 to Cameron, congratulations. 742 00:45:52,300 --> 00:45:55,610 I understand that the rigorous requirements 743 00:45:55,610 --> 00:45:57,509 of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences 744 00:45:57,509 --> 00:45:59,130 (audio feedback loop) 745 00:45:59,130 --> 00:46:02,413 results in only a few students from our college 746 00:46:03,396 --> 00:46:06,304 qualifying for Phi Beta Kappa. 747 00:46:06,304 --> 00:46:09,245 Cameron, we're so proud of you! 748 00:46:09,245 --> 00:46:13,353 You are one of the very few who has done this. 749 00:46:13,353 --> 00:46:17,037 As a communication (inaudible) 750 00:46:17,037 --> 00:46:20,372 such as I, such as Provost Prelock, 751 00:46:20,372 --> 00:46:22,797 we give you a huge hug for your accomplishments. 752 00:46:24,100 --> 00:46:25,619 Thank you. 753 00:46:25,619 --> 00:46:28,319 (audio feedback loop) 754 00:46:36,950 --> 00:46:38,190 - Thank you, Dean Anderson 755 00:46:38,190 --> 00:46:41,240 and sorry for the continued technical difficulties. 756 00:46:41,240 --> 00:46:43,723 Hopefully we've got it smooth from here on out. 757 00:46:44,880 --> 00:46:48,613 So many thanks to the deans for being here with us today. 758 00:46:52,280 --> 00:46:55,810 Thanks as well to the deans for providing the keys 759 00:46:55,810 --> 00:46:59,570 and honor cords for this spring's inductees. 760 00:46:59,570 --> 00:47:01,020 The Phi Beta Kappa key 761 00:47:01,020 --> 00:47:05,120 is the society's distinctive badge of membership. 762 00:47:05,120 --> 00:47:07,910 To explain the symbolism on the keys, 763 00:47:07,910 --> 00:47:11,850 here is Professor Jamie Abaied, our Chapter Treasurer 764 00:47:11,850 --> 00:47:14,923 and Associate Professor of Psychological Science. 765 00:47:21,520 --> 00:47:23,313 - Thank you, Professor Niles. 766 00:47:26,465 --> 00:47:29,160 The Phi Beta Kappa key of today, 767 00:47:29,160 --> 00:47:31,040 bears the insignia of the metal 768 00:47:31,040 --> 00:47:35,520 adopted on December 5th, 1776. 769 00:47:35,520 --> 00:47:39,500 The three Greek letters of Phi Beta Kappa are the initials 770 00:47:39,500 --> 00:47:43,890 of the Greek motto Philosophía Bíou Kybernétes, 771 00:47:43,890 --> 00:47:45,750 which is interpreted to mean 772 00:47:45,750 --> 00:47:47,770 "the love or quest of wisdom 773 00:47:47,770 --> 00:47:50,233 is the guide or inspiration of life." 774 00:47:51,170 --> 00:47:54,760 The three stars indicate the three fundamental principles 775 00:47:54,760 --> 00:47:59,470 of the society; friendship, morality, literature. 776 00:47:59,470 --> 00:48:01,490 And the index pointing to the stars 777 00:48:01,490 --> 00:48:05,620 indicates the high aspirations of the members. 778 00:48:05,620 --> 00:48:09,590 On the reverse, the letters S P are the initials 779 00:48:09,590 --> 00:48:13,670 of the Latin words, Societas Philosophiae, 780 00:48:13,670 --> 00:48:17,660 which are in harmony with the Greek motto on the obverse. 781 00:48:17,660 --> 00:48:18,980 Above these initials, 782 00:48:18,980 --> 00:48:23,540 the name and chapter of the wearer may be engraved. 783 00:48:23,540 --> 00:48:26,930 The date, December 5th was engraved on the earliest metals 784 00:48:26,930 --> 00:48:30,933 and indicates the time of the society's formal organization. 785 00:48:38,060 --> 00:48:40,210 All wearers of the key thus belong 786 00:48:40,210 --> 00:48:44,290 to one of the oldest college organizations in this country. 787 00:48:44,290 --> 00:48:45,990 The oldest society formed 788 00:48:45,990 --> 00:48:47,780 for the encouragement of scholarship 789 00:48:47,780 --> 00:48:52,010 and the union of those engaged in scholarly pursuits. 790 00:48:52,010 --> 00:48:54,320 In wearing this key, we should be mindful 791 00:48:54,320 --> 00:48:57,320 of the noble sentiments which it represents, 792 00:48:57,320 --> 00:48:59,820 of the distinction which has been attached to it 793 00:48:59,820 --> 00:49:03,170 by the generations of eminent persons who have worn it 794 00:49:03,170 --> 00:49:05,290 and of our individual obligation 795 00:49:05,290 --> 00:49:07,730 to the great community of students and scholars 796 00:49:07,730 --> 00:49:10,273 who are thus united by a common bond. 797 00:49:11,120 --> 00:49:14,630 As the possessors of many of the treasures of the past, 798 00:49:14,630 --> 00:49:16,700 it behooves us to make our contribution 799 00:49:16,700 --> 00:49:19,160 to the present and to the future. 800 00:49:19,160 --> 00:49:23,040 We owe a duty to our fellows, our community, our State, 801 00:49:23,040 --> 00:49:26,490 and our Country to encourage the love of letters 802 00:49:26,490 --> 00:49:29,230 and of sound scholarship and above all, 803 00:49:29,230 --> 00:49:32,263 to keep alive the pure flame of truth. 804 00:49:33,280 --> 00:49:35,920 Congratulations to all of you. 805 00:49:35,920 --> 00:49:38,563 I'll now turn things back over to Professor Niles. 806 00:49:45,520 --> 00:49:47,100 - To our initiates, 807 00:49:47,100 --> 00:49:50,660 I now greet you as full members of Phi Beta Kappa 808 00:49:50,660 --> 00:49:53,250 being well assured that it will be your ambition 809 00:49:53,250 --> 00:49:57,040 to maintain and perpetuate the traditions and principles 810 00:49:57,040 --> 00:49:59,523 of this ancient and honorable Sodality. 811 00:50:00,400 --> 00:50:02,640 I have the further pleasure of introducing you 812 00:50:02,640 --> 00:50:05,240 to your new associates here present 813 00:50:05,240 --> 00:50:08,620 and of admitting you to the companionship of members 814 00:50:08,620 --> 00:50:12,950 who for over 200 years of constant and consistent endeavor, 815 00:50:12,950 --> 00:50:15,603 have made noble the name of Phi Beta Kappa. 816 00:50:16,950 --> 00:50:20,230 Fellow members of Phi Beta Kappa and guests, 817 00:50:20,230 --> 00:50:22,770 I am confident that I express your sentiments 818 00:50:22,770 --> 00:50:24,730 when I repeat a paragraph 819 00:50:24,730 --> 00:50:28,773 from the society's first ritual that of 1779. 820 00:50:30,117 --> 00:50:33,317 "You all at this moment, experience in yourself 821 00:50:33,317 --> 00:50:36,177 the heartfelt satisfaction which I do 822 00:50:36,177 --> 00:50:39,807 at this valuable acquisition to our membership. 823 00:50:39,807 --> 00:50:42,777 Let it be our joint care to extend the friendship 824 00:50:42,777 --> 00:50:45,797 which has always been exercised by this society 825 00:50:45,797 --> 00:50:47,487 to these new members. 826 00:50:47,487 --> 00:50:51,887 That they may hereafter become veterans in its service. 827 00:50:51,887 --> 00:50:54,787 Let us consider that they are no longer the strangers 828 00:50:54,787 --> 00:50:57,267 who we have hitherto seen. 829 00:50:57,267 --> 00:51:00,347 They're fellow members of Phi Beta Kappa 830 00:51:00,347 --> 00:51:03,597 in which character I'm happy to introduce them to you." 831 00:51:05,050 --> 00:51:07,100 Those whom we welcomed as candidates 832 00:51:07,100 --> 00:51:09,500 are now dually enrolled as full members 833 00:51:09,500 --> 00:51:12,810 of the Alpha chapter in the State of Vermont. 834 00:51:12,810 --> 00:51:17,040 It will be their privilege henceforth to participate with us 835 00:51:17,040 --> 00:51:19,890 with all Phi Beta Kappas host of members 836 00:51:19,890 --> 00:51:23,333 in all appropriate activities of our society. 837 00:51:27,190 --> 00:51:29,940 We recently confirmed your membership 838 00:51:29,940 --> 00:51:33,410 with the national Phi Beta Kappa society 839 00:51:33,410 --> 00:51:35,730 so you should now be able to participate 840 00:51:35,730 --> 00:51:38,840 in their activities and networks as well. 841 00:51:38,840 --> 00:51:42,220 There are several alumni associations throughout the country 842 00:51:42,220 --> 00:51:46,200 and the national society has an active social media presence 843 00:51:46,200 --> 00:51:48,160 and range of publications 844 00:51:48,160 --> 00:51:51,030 all designed to help foster connections among members 845 00:51:51,030 --> 00:51:54,183 and promote continued engagement with the liberal arts. 846 00:51:55,390 --> 00:51:57,430 There remains one more item of ritual 847 00:51:57,430 --> 00:52:01,560 in this 173rd annual meeting of our chapter. 848 00:52:01,560 --> 00:52:04,000 Professor Phelps our Chapter Register 849 00:52:04,000 --> 00:52:06,380 and Associate Professor of History 850 00:52:06,380 --> 00:52:08,030 will read the names of our members 851 00:52:08,030 --> 00:52:10,303 who have departed this life in the past year. 852 00:52:16,450 --> 00:52:20,533 - Betsy Kipp Thurber, class of 1947. 853 00:52:21,950 --> 00:52:26,413 Mildred Norrie Williams, class of 1948. 854 00:52:27,520 --> 00:52:32,043 Stanley L. Burns, class of 1951. 855 00:52:33,040 --> 00:52:37,483 Lorraine Bushey Johnson, class of 1951. 856 00:52:38,770 --> 00:52:43,163 Josephine Norton Berger, class of 1953. 857 00:52:44,220 --> 00:52:48,563 Hugh S. Levin, class of 1953. 858 00:52:49,770 --> 00:52:54,393 Susan Flax Hein, class of 1960. 859 00:52:55,640 --> 00:52:59,193 Marjorie Morton, class of 1968. 860 00:53:00,270 --> 00:53:04,573 Joan Kistler Senecal, class of 1968. 861 00:53:06,030 --> 00:53:10,033 Rachella Mac Bolton, class of 1970. 862 00:53:11,010 --> 00:53:15,920 Kathryn Craig Hunter, class of 1970. 863 00:53:15,920 --> 00:53:20,920 Edith Ferguson House, class of 1972. 864 00:53:21,230 --> 00:53:25,693 And Jeffrey Armistead Lee, class of 1973. 865 00:53:45,160 --> 00:53:49,223 - And now, by way of benediction two quotations. 866 00:53:50,430 --> 00:53:52,800 First from Ralph Waldo Emerson, 867 00:53:52,800 --> 00:53:55,250 an eminent member of Phi Beta Kappa 868 00:53:55,250 --> 00:53:57,620 are verses that are as appropriate now 869 00:53:57,620 --> 00:54:00,453 as when he penned them in that early 19th century. 870 00:54:01,920 --> 00:54:05,710 "Nor knowest thou what argument Thy life 871 00:54:05,710 --> 00:54:08,530 to thy neighbors' creed has lent. 872 00:54:08,530 --> 00:54:11,550 All are needed by each one: 873 00:54:11,550 --> 00:54:15,793 Nothing is good, nothing is fair or good alone." 874 00:54:17,150 --> 00:54:18,820 And from Richard Feynman, 875 00:54:18,820 --> 00:54:20,750 one of the most important physicist 876 00:54:20,750 --> 00:54:22,813 and writers of the last century: 877 00:54:24,010 --> 00:54:27,770 "We are at the very beginning of time for the human race. 878 00:54:27,770 --> 00:54:32,080 It is not unreasonable that we grapple with problems 879 00:54:32,080 --> 00:54:35,390 but there are tens of thousands of years in the future. 880 00:54:35,390 --> 00:54:38,290 Our responsibility is to do what we can, 881 00:54:38,290 --> 00:54:43,290 learn what we can, improve the solutions and pass them on." 882 00:54:46,490 --> 00:54:50,010 Thank you all so much for joining us today. 883 00:54:50,010 --> 00:54:53,350 My sincere congratulations to all of our new members 884 00:54:53,350 --> 00:54:56,520 and thank you to all of our deans, faculty 885 00:54:56,520 --> 00:54:59,840 and other members who were able to join us today. 886 00:54:59,840 --> 00:55:02,960 These exercises are now at an end. 887 00:55:02,960 --> 00:55:06,023 Congratulations and enjoy the rest of your week.