Phi Zeta (ΦΖ) is the only honor society of veterinary medicine in the United States.
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Founded | 1925 Cornell University |
Type | Honor society |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Veterinary |
Scope | National |
Mission statement | To recognize and promote scholarship and research in matters pertaining to the welfare and diseases of animals. |
Colors | Blue and Yellow |
Chapters | 32 |
Headquarters | c/o Missy Josephson 109 Greene Hall Auburn University Auburn, Alabama 36849 United States |
Website | Official website |
History
editPhi Zeta was established at Cornell University in 1925 with the assistance of Dr. Veranus Alva Moore[1][2][3]
Name and Symbols of the Society
editGreek Scholar, Dr. George P. Bristol of Cornell University, suggested that the organization use the Greek word, spelled in its Latin form: PHILOZOI; meaning “love for animals”.
The emblem was designed by the great artist and naturalist Louis Agassiz Fuertes
Purpose
editThe purpose of Phi Zeta is to promote, acknowledge, and reward scholarship in the profession of veterinary medicine.[2]
Membership
editThird-year students ranking in the top 10% of the class and fourth-year students ranking in the top 25% of the class are invited to become members.[4][3]
Honorary membership may also be bestowed upon interns, residents, faculty, and non-veterinary field related persons, who have made significant contributions to veterinary medicine.[2]
Chapters
editChapters have been placed at all 32 accredited veterinary schools in the United States. Chapters noted in bold are active, chapters in italics are dormant.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Phi Zeta :: The honor society of Veterinary Medicine". Ncsu.edu. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj Noted on the Phi Zeta national website, accessed 5 December 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai Anson, Jack L.; Marchenasi, Robert F., eds. (1991) [1879]. Baird's Manual of American Fraternities (20th ed.). Indianapolis, IN: Baird's Manual Foundation, Inc. p. VII-40–41. ISBN 978-0963715906.
- ^ "Organizations". Vet.cornell.edu. 2012-08-21. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
See also
edit- Official website
- ΑΨ – Alpha Psi – veterinary medicine (professional fraternity)
- ΩΤΣ – Omega Tau Sigma – veterinary medicine (professional fraternity)