Elon's chapter of Delta Phi Alpha, the national German honor society, hosted an induction ceremony on May 5, welcoming its newest members
Elon鈥檚 chapter of Delta Phi Alpha, the national German honor society,聽 inducted its newest members and celebrated with them on May 5.
Associate Professor Scott Windham and Assistant Professor Kristin Lange welcomed the new inductees and congratulated them on their academic success in German Studies. This year鈥檚 inductees showcase the diversity students find in German Studies, both in the multiple fields of study and career opportunities that are represented with them. 鈥淓ach of you has found their unique path with German Studies, and you have made it your own鈥, said Assistant Professor Kristin Lange during the ceremony.
The National German Honor Society, known as Delta Phi Alpha, was founded in 1929 and has over 300 chapters in the United States. The society promotes the study of German language, literature and civilization and offers chapter grants and student scholarships. Elon鈥檚 chapter, Upsilon Omicron, was founded in 2018.
2021 Delta Phi Alpha Inductees:
Caren Sulexma Avelda帽ez 鈥21, Public Health Studies
Cassidy Beal 鈥21, Cinema & Television Arts
Catherine Howitt 鈥21, International & Global Studies
Olivia Leggett 鈥22, Economics
Alexandra Kristin Roberts 鈥23, International Business Dual Degree
Eliza Hollin Sanders 鈥21, Creative Writing