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 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 a 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 American Historical Association - Pacific Coast Branch Missouri Valley History Conference Southern Historical Association |
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. |
| Find regional meetings in your
area by checking the "Regionals" link on the menu bar
at the top of this page. |
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