EUGENE–Phi Beta Kappa has invited 211 University of Oregon students and recent graduates to join the national liberal arts honor society.

Alpha of Oregon Phi Beta Kappa chapter will initiate the new members in a special ceremony, which is open to friends and family, at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, prior to the UO spring commencement.

Judith Eisen, professor of biology, will give a talk on "Dissent from the Garden: The Apple Bites Back," during the initiation ceremony from 8:30—9:45 a.m. The pre-initiation reception will include refreshments and the music of Celtic harpist Glenn Falkenberg.

Six of the 211 members-elect have been designated the "2001 Oregon Six." Their selection was based on a combination of the exceptional breadth and quality of their upper-division liberal arts course work, very high grade-point averages and letters of recommendation solicited from faculty members in their major departments and in the Robert D. Clark Honors College.

The Oregon Six, who will receive special recognition during the initiation, include:

• Jeremy Allen Lanig, a June 2001 degree candidate in mathematics from Albany.

• Leah "Gazelle" Rae Jones, a senior art major from Astoria.

• Moira Kathleen Burke, a June 2001 degree candidate in computer and information science from Cottage Grove.

• Marla Elizabeth Rendell, a June 2001 degree candidate in biochemistry from Lake Oswego.

• Monica Malpezzi Price, a June 2001 degree candidate in anthropology from Fort Collins, Colo.

• Chia Riven Wood, a summer 2000 graduate in computer and information science from Boise, Idaho.

Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest liberal arts academic honorary, was founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary in Virginia. Oregon has four chapters–at the University of Oregon, at Lewis and Clark College and Reed College in Portland, and at Willamette University in Salem.

All graduates in spring, summer or fall of 2000 and in winter of 2001, as well as those expected to graduate in spring, summer or fall 2001 and winter 2002, were considered for membership, according to UO chapter secretary Nan Coppock-Bland, University Publications associate director.

Membership is limited to students of good conduct and character who have completed at least 164 term credits–80 of them during at least five terms in residence on the UO campus–by the beginning of spring term. At least 75 percent of UO course work must be in the liberal arts.

In addition, members-elect must have compiled a cumulative UO grade-point average of 3.7, or 3.5 or better when the GPA for work done in the last five terms is 3.8 or higher. At the University of Oregon, a 4.0 GPA is an A average.

To be eligible, students also must have taken a specified number and distribution of upper-division courses in the three liberal arts areas–arts and letters, social science or science. They may not choose the pass/no pass grading option for more than eight of those credits.

The current UO students or recent graduates and their majors who were invited to join Phi Beta Kappa include:

ALBANY–Courtney Paige Smith, a June 2001 degree candidate in French and political science.

ALOHA–Jeremia Douglas Bernhardt, a June 2001 degree candidate in biochemistry; and Janmarie Nitayasiri Kanchanaranya, a June 2001 degree candidate in Spanish.

ASTORIA–Michelle Jeanette Dreher, a spring 2000 graduate in art history and business administration.

BEAVERTON–Paige Marie Gebhardt, a senior English and Romance languages major; Joseph Matthew Higgins, a June 2001 degree candidate in sociology; Michael Gregory Higgins, a spring 2000 graduate in psychology; and Heather Jo Meyers, a fall 2000 graduate in theater arts.

BEND–Naomi K. Melver, a senior environmental studies major; and Francie F. Picknell, a summer 2000 graduate in general science.

CENTRAL POINT–Rose Lucey, a June 2001 degree candidate in psychology; and Maya Whitecloud Monen, a June 2001 degree candidate in public relations.

COOS BAY–Megan Jennifer McDaniel, a June 2001 degree candidate in magazine journalism.

CORVALLIS–Raven J. Chakerian, a fall 2000 graduate in Spanish; Lee William Cohnstaedt, a senior Spanish and biology major; Roland Lee Erickson, a June 2001 degree candidate in international studies; Andrew John Holmes-Swanson, a June 2001 degree candidate in political science; Megan Elizabeth McVicar, a senior political science and international studies; Shannon Mical Sardell, a senior architecture and art history; and Deidre Marie Schuetz, a summer 2000 graduate in Spanish and international studies.

COTTAGE GROVE–Darcy Elizabeth O’Keefe, a senior international studies and Spanish major; Timothy Sean Singer, a senior computer and information science; and Emilie Anne Elyzabeth Smith, a June 2001 degree candidate in history and Spanish.

DAYS CREEK–Kerri Anne Massey, a senior psychology and biology major.

DEXTER–Jewel Magdalene Parker, a summer 2000 graduate in biology.

DRAIN–Ellen Rose Avis, a senior Romance languages major.

EUGENE–Elisabeth Anne Achen-Devena, a June 2001 degree candidate in news-editorial journalism; Beth Renee Ahnert, a June 2001 degree candidate in psychology and sociology; Ian Seaton Appel, a June 2001 degree candidate in English and theater arts; Darci LeAnn Athey, a June 2001 degree candidate in psychology and sociology; Samm W. J. Blain, a spring 2000 graduate in mathematics; Carrie E. Bullock, a senior French and general science major; Sarah Erin Christopher, a June 2001 degree candidate in Italian; Lillian Lea Darwin, a June 2001 degree candidate in international studies and Spanish; Pamela Olene Donegan, a senior psychology major; Maureen Frances Driese, a spring 2000 graduate in English; Natalie Anne Duke, a June 2001 degree candidate in Spanish and English; Katie Powell Ebbage, a senior history and Spanish major; Arianne Davina Eicher, a spring 2000 graduate in environmental studies; Danielle Christine Farrey, a spring 2000 graduate in psychology and educational studies; Emily Elinor Goldthwaite, a June 2001 degree candidate in French; Ben Fontaine Gonzalez, a June 2001 degree candidate in psychology and political science; Timothy E. Halverson, a June 2001 degree candidate in computer and information science; Chelsea Dawn Hamilton, a senior biochemistry major; Crystal Cozette Hanson, a fall 2000 graduate in anthropology; Kelly E. Helt, a June 2001 degree candidate in history; Amanda Nicole Hill, a spring 2000 graduate in history; Anna Topea Hirsh, a spring 2000 graduate in English; Emily Ann Jeffrey, a senior English and sociology major; Amy Susan Lewandowski, a June 2001 degree candidate in psychology; Enrique Eduardo Lima, a spring 2000 graduate in comparative literature; Stephany Lynn Lowe, a June 2001 degree candidate in German; Gary Louis Malcolm II, a senior computer and information science major; Heather Katherine May, a June 2001 degree candidate in environmental studies, and computer and info science; Jessica R. McKay, a summer 2000 graduate in biology; Meghan Suzanne McNeil, a senior biology and environmental studies; Jacob Mathew Meyer, a senior biology major; Julie Eileen Meyer, a spring 2000 graduate in sociology and Spanish; Matthew David Morgan, a senior Chinese major; Navid Moshtael, a June 2001 degree candidate in political science; Nicolas Brandon Munroe, a June 2001 degree candidate in computer and information science; Jill Michelle Nicola, a June 2001 degree candidate in Spanish and international studies; Chelsea Melissa Perkins, a spring 2000 graduate in international studies; Sara Katherine Poynter, a June 2001 degree candidate in general science; Corcoran Jessica Rasmussen, a spring 2000 graduate in English; Aaron Hale Reicher, a June 2000 graduate in computer and information science; Allison Rickenbaugh, a summer 2000 graduate in French;

EUGENE (contd.)–Mary R. Robinson, a senior women’s studies major; Annalise Romoser, a June 2001 degree candidate in Spanish and international studies; Rachel Ruth Rosner, a June 2001 degree candidate in philosophy; Tanya C. Schairer, a senior environmental studies major; Bryan David Schilling, a senior international studies major; Noushin Shakiba, a senior biology major; Amy Lynn Shisler, a summer 2000 graduate in general science; Nick David Sky, a June 2000 graduate in environmental studies; Benjamin Hayden Spratt, a June 2001 degree candidate in psychology and religious studies; Scott B. Stevens, a senior biology major; Heather Lovese Stoneberg-Henry, a senior ethnic studies and history major; Karen Sorensen Sullivan, a June 2001 degree candidate in German; Brian Russell Summers, a senior mathematics and computer science major; Heather Joyce Valle-Torres, a fall 2000 graduate in Spanish; Jeffrey Lucas Williams, a June 2001 degree candidate in psychology; Berkeley Ann Williamson, a senior history and general science major; and Jack Niklas Woltz, a senior religious studies major.

FLORENCE–Leah Mani Tyler, a June 2001 degree candidate in history and women’s studies.

GLADSTONE–Valerie Rae Egan, a June 2001 degree candidate in Romance languages and humanities.

GLIDE–Aaron Matthew Ballensky, a senior sociology major.

GRANTS PASS–Lori Ann Waterman, a June 2001 degree candidate in geography and environmental studies.

GRESHAM–Jared Richard Gardner, a June 2001 degree candidate in linguistics and international studies.

HERMISTON–Michelle RoseAnn Shaw, a senior biology major.

HOOD RIVER–Jesse Dogotch Hunter, a senior Spanish major; Wesley Benson Jones, a June 2001 degree candidate in international studies and history; and Colleen Patricia Regalbuto, a June 2000 graduate in Romance languages.

JACKSONVILLE–Jessica Leigh Sanders, a June 2000 graduate in art history.

KLAMATH FALLS–Deborah Kelly Neighbors, a June 2001 degree candidate in political science and women’s studies.

LAKE OSWEBO–Amanda Kathleen Connor, a June 2001 degree candidate in psychology; Alison Yi Lee, a June 2001 degree candidate in biology; and Erin Susanna McLaughlin, a spring 2000 graduate in general science.

MALIN–David Manuel Hernandez, a June 2001 degree candidate in psychology.

McMINNVILLE–Erin Elizabeth Stephenson, a June 2001 degree candidate in history.

MILWAUKIE–Justin Seth Mills, a June 2001 degree candidate in environmental science.

NEWBERG–Benjamin John Paxton, a spring 2000 graduate in chemistry and mathematics.

NEWBERG–Brock Robert Sprunger, a June 2001 degree candidate in economics.

OREGON CITY–Charlotte M. Boeschen, a senior Romance languages major.

PORT ORFORD–Corina Marie Topping, a senior religious studies and Spanish major.

PORTLAND–Beverly Chinoye Ajie, a June 2001 degree candidate in biology; Bryce Barry Baril, a spring 2000 graduate in biochemistry; Jennifer S. Cameron, a June 2001 degree candidate in linguistics and comparative literature; Sarah Elinor Cronholm, a spring 2000 graduate in mathematics, and computer and information science; James Kingston Dewar, a fall 2000 graduate in history; Kendall Allison Dodd, a June 2001 degree candidate in Spanish; Reilley Michelle Dunne, a June 2001 degree candidate in public relations; Andrew James Embler, a June 2001 degree candidate in English; Marian Grace Fowler, a June 2001 degree candidate in political science; Loren Keith French, a June 2001 degree candidate in general science; Brooke Hallinan, a summer 2000 graduate in psychology; Matthew Michael House, a senior Spanish major; Anna Larkin Jones, a June 2001 degree candidate in public relations; Manivanh Keobounnam, a June 2001 degree candidate in biology; Siobhan Roberta McConnell, a senior environmental studies and general science major; Derecka Ann Mehrens, a spring 2000 graduate in history, sociology and international studies; Suzanne Rose Moore, a June 2001 degree candidate in German and international studies; Sara Ellen Mottau, a spring 2000 graduate in geography; Amanda Clair Nottke, a senior biology major; William C. Porter, a June 2001 degree candidate in comparative literature; Rachel Naomi Smith, a June 2001 degree candidate in comparative literature and Italian; Lindsay Alara Stalnaker, a fall 2000 graduate in psychology; Laura Karlina Superneau, a June 2001 degree candidate in electronic media journalism; Sarah Turner Swanson, a June 2001 degree candidate in biology; Stephen James Tachouet, a June 2001 degree candidate in computer and information science, and economics; Anne Michelle Weinsoft, a June 2001 degree candidate in general science; and Marie Helen Wilson, a spring 2000 graduate in psychology.

REDMOND–Brandy Lee Sorenson, a senior international studies and sociology major.

ROSEBURG–Nathan Robert Hamm, a spring 2000 graduate in political science.

SALEM–Ryan Jeremy Dirks, a senior English and religious studies major; Hannah Jean Grubb, a June 2001 degree candidate in biochemistry; Laura Len Gurley, a fall 2000 graduate in international studies and Spanish; Laura Elizabeth Miller, a spring 2000 graduate in international studies and Spanish; Jennifer Lynn Rollings, a June 2001 degree candidate in English; Chad Alexander Timm, a senior history and classics major; and Erika Naomi Webright, a June 2001 degree candidate in advertising.

SILVERTON–Sarah Jane De Santis, a summer 2000 graduate in French and international studies; and Emily Pauline Hanson, a June 2001 degree candidate in international studies.

SISTERS–Tracy L. McGregor, a June 2001 degree candidate in general science.

SPRINGFIELD–Julia Ann Knowles, a June 2001 degree candidate in anthropology; Deana Marie Marsh, a spring 2000 graduate in Spanish; and Nicole Robyn McElhany, a June 2001 degree candidate in psychology.

ST. HELENS–Sara E. Appel, a senior English and philosophy major.

TALENT–Rohanna S. Buchanan, a June 2001 degree candidate in psychology and women’s studies.

TIGARD–Erika Gene Gibson, a senior Spanish and international studies major; and Catherine Ann Wilson, a June 2001 degree candidate in biology.

TUALATIN–Sarah Rachel Lawson, a senior economics major.

VIDA–Mark Lawrence Gripp, a June 2001 degree candidate in biology.

WEST LINN–Kimberly Ann Cunningham, a June 2001 degree candidate in general science.

WHEELER–Sara Dena Van Loh, a June 2001 degree candidate in psychology.

Among current UO students or recent graduates from out of state who were invited to join Phi Beta Kappa are:

EAGLE RIVER, ALASKA–Kaleinani Shigeyo Brooks, a June 2001 degree candidate in electronic media journalism; and Adam Christopher Miller, a June 2001 degree candidate in biology.

FAIRBANKS, ALASKA–Zachary Peter Buenau, a June 2001 degree candidate in computer and information science; and Zoë Marie Jones, a June 2001 degree candidate in art history.

KETCHIKAN, ALASKA–Valerie Jean Crosby, a winter 2001 graduate in English.

PALMER, ALASKA–Katherine JoAnne Lawton, a June 2001 degree candidate in English and French.

ORO VALLEY, ARIZ.–Alison Leigh Lowden, a spring 2000 graduate in Romance languages.

PHOENIX, ARIZ.–Jonathan David Gruber, a spring 2000 graduate in biology.

TUCSON, ARIZ.–Sereti Helen Fifield, a summer 2000 graduate in Spanish; Jesse Beaurain Kaszniak, a June 2001 degree candidate in philosophy; and Jessie Jean Mance, a June 2001 degree candidate in biology.

ALAMO, CALIF.–Jennifer Joanne Eggers, a June 2001 degree candidate in advertising.

ALISO VIEJO, CALIF.–Tom Moss, a spring 2000 graduate in Japanese.

CAMINO, CALIF.–Danielle Kathleen Draper, a summer 2000 graduate in international studies.

ELK GROVE, CALIF.–Jacqueline Ann Owens, a senior public relations major.

EUREKA, CALIF.–Brian James Malloy, a June 2001 degree candidate in political science.

GRANADA HILLS, CALIF.–Mary Catharine Dames, a senior Spanish major.

MENLO PARK, CALIF.–Todd Michael Ratshin, a winter 2001 graduate in history.

MORGAN HILL, CALIF.–Ken Oka, a June 2001 degree candidate in Asian studies and Japanese.

NEVADA CITY, CALIF.–Joshua Harvey Kellermann, a June 2001 degree candidate in Spanish.

PIEDMONT, CALIF.–Elizabeth Irene Aracic, a summer 2000 graduate in English.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.–Ann Marie Crawford, a June 2001 degree candidate in Spanish.

SAN RAFAEL, CALIF.–Anne Marie Taylor, a June 2001 degree candidate in mathematics and Spanish.

SANTA MARIA, CALIF.–Renée J. Spath-Espiau, a senior international studies major.

VISTA, CALIF.–Julie Marie Robertson, a winter 2001 graduate in psychology and religious studies.

WASHINGTON, D.C.–Jackie Lee Gillund, a June 2001 degree candidate in public relations.

LOVELAND, COLO.–Wendy Ann Skendzel, a June 2001 degree candidate in psychology.

ATLANTA, GA.–Shelley Keith Caldwell, a June 2001 degree candidate in women’s studies and Spanish.

HAUULA, HAWAII–Honilani Elsa Newhouse, a June 2001 degree candidate in English.

HONOLULU, HAWAII–Benjamin Norman Roitblat, a June 2001 degree candidate in electronic media journalism.

KAPAA, HAWAII–Natalie Kimiko K. Masada White, a spring 2000 graduate in psychology and sociology.

CALDWELL, IDAHO–Kathleen J. Shea, a summer 2000 graduate in classics.

ANDOVER, MASS.–Jeremy Barron Schofield, a June 2001 degree candidate in art history.

BRIGHTON, MICH.–Erica Elise McGuire, a senior Spanish major.

LOS ALAMOS, N.M.–Pauline Cockrell Finn, a winter 2001 graduate in mathematics.

CROTON ON HUDSON, N.Y.–Andrew Lloyd Stillman, a June 2001 degree candidate in philosophy and physics.

HICKORY, N.C.–Katherine Whitney Dickinson, a spring 2000 graduate in environmental studies.

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO–Jamie Rose Blumberg, a June 2001 degree candidate in English.

SANDY, UTAH–Mitzi Ann Aoyagi, a senior mathematics and computer science major.

SPOKANE, WASH.–Emily Ames Morgan, a winter 2001 graduate in general science.

SHERIDAN, WYO.–Shane Thomas Stroup, a June 2000 graduate in religious studies.

WEST VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA–William Joseph Holburn, a spring 2000 graduate in public relations, advertising and philosophy.

KOWLOON, HONG KONG–Vivien Pong, a June 2001 degree candidate in psychology and sociology.

JAKARTA, INDONESIA–Ariana Kartika Chandra, a winter 2001 graduate in psychology and Japanese.

CHIBA-SHI, JAPAN–Akiko Fujino, a fall 2000 graduate in psychology.

TOKYO, JAPAN–Yutaka Kagami, a senior economics and mathematics major.

LEON, GUANAJUATO, MEXICO–Ivan Arredondo-Castro, a spring 2000 graduate in computer and information science.

SAN FERNANDO, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO–Maryam Rahimi, a winter 2001 graduate in exercise and movement science.

SIMFEROPOL, UKRAINE–Maxim A. Batalin, a June 2001 degree candidate in computer and information science, and mathematics.

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