Overview
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest, and has come to be regarded as the most prestigious, undergraduate honors organization in the United States. Learn more about the Zeta of Wisconsin Chapter at Marquette. The Resident Members consist of the University faculty and administrators previously elected to Phi Beta Kappa and are responsible for the administration of the Chapter and the election of new members. An alphabetical list of the current Resident Members is here.
Selection of Candidates
Chapter officers contact Marquette juniors and seniors who meet the specific qualifications for election to Phi Beta Kappa. Those to be initiated into Phi Beta Kappa on April 13, 2012, include:
Rev. William J. Kelly, S.J., Honorary Member
Christine M. Wiseman, Alumna Member
John J. Hardt, Ph.D., Alumnus Member
Elected as Juniors:
Matthew C. Bergs
Thomas Myers
Aaron J. Mason
Elected as Seniors:
Therese Bermingham
Kevin D. Bubloz
Brian Christopher Chelius
Michael Joseph Chimienti
Christopher R. Conley
Brian P. Daut
Molly Elizabeth Dillon
Allison Kristi Ellsworth
Christopher D. Frenier
Jena Jayne Gomez
Hillary M. Gorin
Andrea D. Guastello
Jack M. Keesler
Kathryn Koegler
Eilish Williams Kokonas
Benjamin Leonard
Brian Sean Mahoney
Margaret A. Malloy
Riley E. Marinelli
William N. Marshall
Selena Pearl Milewski
Rakesh A. Mittal
Christopher H. Morales
Erin J. Murphy
Paul Nona
Kristin L. Pacl
Sara Patek
Elise Arielle Pellmann
Jacqueline Francis Rammer
Kathryn Elizabeth Rice
Adam Ryback
Kathryn Scott
Abigail M. Searfoss
Claire Seigworth
Stephen B. Self
Ann C. Shay
Madeline Joan Stollfus
Nicholas P. Szczech
Ariel P. Tarrell
Mel Toeller-DeSimone
Jacob K. Toon
Eilish M. Tucker
Rachael L. Wandrey
Elected as Graduate Student:
Paul G. Monson
About Membership
Membership in Phi Beta Kappa is for life. The Zeta of Wisconsin Chapter invites all Resident Members — faculty, administrators, and students at Marquette University — to participate in its activities throughout the academic year. The highlight of each year is the election and initiation of new members, those junior and senior undergraduate students who have demonstrated their academic excellence in liberal studies, their good character, and their commitment to the ideals of the Society. Chapter activities focus identification and election of new members and the promotion of the ideals of Phi Beta Kappa. The Chapter also elects qualifying graduate students, Honorary Members, and Alumni/ae Members.
Professor Claudia M. Schmidt Memorial Financial Assistance Fund
In recognition of her service to the Zeta of Wisconsin Chapter, the Chapter established the Professor Claudia M. Schmidt Memorial Financial Assistance Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial assistance toward initiation fees for those newly elected members who have demonstrated financial need. Professor Schmidt served as Vice President and Secretary of the Chapter and was passionate about Phi Beta Kappa. Pledges or contributions may be directed to the President or Treasurer of the Chapter. Those elected to membership will be advised of their eligibility for receipt of financial assistance from the Fund.
