Dear History majors, Phi Alpha Theta <http://phialphatheta.org>, the National History Honors Society, is a nationally recognized organization that promotes the study of history and values of intellectual integrity. If you have an *overall GPA of 3.0 and above*, and have taken *more than four History courses* at Queens College with *no grade lower than B- and at least one grade of A- and above in your history courses*, you are eligible to apply. Membership in the society recognizes your academic ability, and can be listed on your CV as an honor.
From this year, membership dues are $65, which include a membership certificate and four issues of the journal The Historian. This is a lifetime membership (there are no annual dues or fees afterwards).
Phi Alpha Theta organizes regional conferences every year. I will send further information when NY state conferences are announced. While membership is not necessary to present at these conferences, *if you are a member you are eligible for awards and prizes, and may apply for limited travel funds from the History department to present*. Memberships are accepted on a rolling basis and *inductions take place at the end of the Spring semester*. I have attached a membership application to this email if you are interested and want to find out more! All best, Prof. Bregoli --- Francesca Bregoli Queens College, CUNY Associate Professor of History Joseph and Oro Halegua Chair in Greek and Sephardic Jewish Studies Phi Alpha Theta/History Club and Internships Faculty Advisor Acting director, Center for Jewish Studies The Graduate Center, CUNY