Activities of the Society
Biennial Conventions
At its biennial convention, undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to meet distinguished historians and to present their own research papers. Phi Alpha Theta is one of the few honor and professional historical societies that encourages student participation in all its functions. Prominent historians also appear on the program of every biennial convention, so that members of the Society have the opportunity to learn of their contributions to historical scholarship. Students and professors have the opportunity to meet others interested in history, and in their own fields of specialization, while enjoying the social and intellectual dialogue that occurs. The biennial convention is highlighted by special events and tours of sites of historical interest. Phi Alpha Theta underwrites a portion of the cost of transportation for the delegate from each chapter attending the convention.
Professional Conferences
Phi Alpha Theta presents special programs at the annual meetings of the
American Historical Association, The Historical Society, the Organization
of American Historians, the Southern Historical
Association, the Western History Association,
the Pacific Coast Branch of
the American Historical Association,
Missouri Valley Historical Conference, the
Southwestern Social Sciences Association, and many state Historical
associations. Phi Alpha Theta sponsors paper sessions at many of these professional
conferences, enabling students to present their research and receive critical evaluation
from faculty from a wide variety of institutions of higher learning. We are also
currently establishing a closer relationship with the
Society for Military History and the
World History Association.
Please contact the individual listed below each conference for further information:
American Historical Association and The Historical Society
Graydon (Jack) Tunstall
Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society
University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Ave. SOC107
Tampa, FL 33620-8100
info@phialphatheta.org
American Historical Association - Pacific Coast
Branch
Thomas G. Alexander
Department of History
Brigham Young University
410 KMB
Provo, UT 84602
thomas_alexander@byu.edu
Missouri Valley History Conference
Marsha L. Frey
Department of History
Eisenhower Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
mfrey@ksu.edu
Southern Historical Association
James A. Ramage
Department of History and Geography
Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099
ramage@nku.edu
Local and Regional Activities
Chapter Activities
On the local level, each chapter of the Society hosts many activities for the benefit and enjoyment of its members. Local chapters sponsor guest speakers, forums, debates and scholarly seminars, local campus publications, and other programs in cooperation with local and area Historical societies.
Regional Activities
Approximately forty one to two-day regional meetings are held each year across the U.S. with more than eight hundred student papers presented. These regional meetings are a cornerstone of our activities. Any chapter hosting a regional meeting may invite neighboring state chapters from adjacent geographic areas. Chapters may participate in more than one regional meeting each year.