Phi Zeta (ΦΖ) is the only honor society of veterinary medicine in the United States.
Phi Zeta | |
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ΦΖ | |
Founded | 1925 Cornell University |
Type | Honor society |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Veterinary |
Scope | National |
Colors | Blue and Yellow |
Chapters | 32 |
Headquarters | c/o Missy Josephson 109 Greene Hall Auburn University Auburn, Alabama 36849 United States |
Website | www |
History
editPhi Zeta was established at Cornell University in 1925 with the assistance of Dr. Veranus Alva Moore[1][2][3] Phi Zeta is an honor society for veterinary medicine. Its purpose is to promote, acknowledge, and reward scholarship in the profession of veterinary medicine.[2]
Symbols
editGreek scholar, 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 artist and naturalist Louis Agassiz Fuertes.
The society's colors are blue and gold.
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. Active chapters are noted in bold. Inactive chapters are in italics.[2][3]
Notable members
edit- Wondwossen Gebreyes, veterinary physician
- Gary Tabor, environmentalist
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Phi Zeta :: The honor society of Veterinary Medicine". Ncsu.edu. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
- ^ a b c d Noted on the Phi Zeta national website, accessed 5 December 2021.
- ^ a b c 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.