The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Phi Kappa Phi Forum seeks member stories and photos about spring break for possible inclusion in a potential member-generated piece for the spring 2010 edition, whose theme is “spring is in the air.”

Tentative topics for scholarly articles and columns include the annual spring return of cliff swallows; the benefits of spring flowers and the threats to these plants; the impact that key men’s and women’s “March Madness” NCAA basketball games has on sports as well as on society; canonical literature related to spring; to what degree spring allergies are a pharmaceutical invention.

Member contributions about spring break can be light-hearted (but need to be tasteful) or serious. For instance, maybe you drove across the country on a mission such as playing in a beach volleyball tournament. Perhaps you spent spring break volunteering or serving the greater good. Some students work during spring break. Others study. It’s possible that geopolitics impacted things: where you went (or didn’t go) because of the state of the world. Whether you’re a student, former student, parent of a student, college professor or university administrator, you might recommend some dos and don’ts. And families take spring break, too, not merely students. Or entries can be as simple as: where did you go, why, and what travel tips do you have?   

Entries will be accepted only by email to Editor Peter Szatmary and must arrive no later than 7 a.m. CST Monday, December 7, 2009.

Length: up to 250 words. Photos: at least 500 kb and 300 dpi and sent as attachments, color photos preferred. Include your member number, chapter affiliation, contact information (cell, home and work phone numbers) and a short bio (for instance, what you do/did for a living or where you go/went to school). Selected contributors will be notified and may be asked for additional information.