EUGENE–Phi Beta Kappa has invited 170 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 at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, prior to the UO spring commencement.

James Earl, professor of English, will give a brief talk, "Feeding the Ancestors," during the initiation ceremony from 8:30—9:40 a.m. The preceremony reception will include refreshments and the music of Celtic harpist Glenn Falkenberg.

Six of the 170 members-elect have been designated the "1999 Oregon Six." Their selection was based on a combination of very high grade-point averages, the exceptional breadth and quality of their upper-division liberal arts course work, and letters of recommendation solicited from faculty members in their major departments.

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

• Laura Ann Isolde, a spring 1999 degree candidate in comparative literature from Eugene.

• Todd Lucas Blevins, a chemistry and German major from McMinnville.

• Melinda Clarice Palmer, a spring 1999 degree candidate in humanities and Romance languages from Milwaukie.

• Stephanie Li Jhin Yuki Yap, a fall 1998 graduate in general science from Tigard.

• Eric L. Pacini, a spring 1999 degree candidate in biochemistry from Stockton, Calif.

• Hilary Anne Hewes, a spring 1999 degree candidate from Albuquerque, N.M.

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 two chapters, one at the University of Oregon and the other at Reed College in Portland.

All graduates in spring, summer or fall of 1998 and in winter of 1999, as well as those expected to graduate in spring, summer or fall 1999 and winter 2000, 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:

BEAVERTON–Neda Afzali, a general science and music major; Christine Noelle Bravo a spring 1999 degree candidate in international studies; and Becky Danielle Grossman, a spring 1999 degree candidate in economics.

BEND–Andrew Patrick Carley, a winter 1999 graduate in philosophy; Cristina Marie Craveiro, a spring 1999 degree candidate in general science and Spanish; and Joshua Shawn Van Eikerin, a computer and information science major.

BORING–Jaime Kathleen Caldwell, a summer 1998 graduate in English.

CANBY–Karen Amity Champ, a spring 1998 graduate in psychology.

COOS BAY–Elizabeth Eileen Moore, a spring 1998 graduate in classical civilization and religious studies; and Taya Jean Noland, a spring 1999 degree candidate in English.

CORVALLIS–Natalie Christina Ballard, a spring 1999 degree candidate in English and psychology; Jeremiah Ben Heller, a mathematics major; Gregory Lee Hughes, a spring 1999 degree candidate in geography; Mari H. Rice, a spring 1998 graduate in international studies and Spanish; Stacy Dawn Robson, a spring 1999 degree candidate in psychology and sociology; Sonja Louisianna Sherwood, a summer 1998 graduate in English and magazine journalism; Joanna Browne Solmon, an English major; Kyle Roy Yamada, a summer 1999 degree candidate in history; and Hester Kathleen Yorgey, a comparative literature and Spanish major.

CRESWELL–Travis Clifton Doane, a spring 1999 degree candidate in English; and Nicole Lynn Scaife, a spring 1999 degree candidate in psychology.

DAYTON–Tona E. Crandall Aguilar, a spring 1999 degree candidate in environmental studies and Spanish.

EUGENE–Renee Christine Blackburn, a spring 1999 degree candidate in psychology; Jennifer Lynn Cheshire, psychology; Anthony Eugene Clark, a spring 1999 degree candidate in Asian studies and Chinese; John Raymond Condie, a biochemistry major; Marisal Cordero-Goodman, an anthropology and psychology major; Rebecca Lynn Cramblit, a summer 1998 graduate in Asian studies and Japanese; Sireina Gabrielle Duran, a comparative literature and philosophy major; Michael Eric Engelmann, a spring 1998 graduate in geography; Wade Christopher Evans, a spring 1998 graduate in religious studies; Jonathan Pershing Gall, a spring 1999 degree candidate in psychology; Gwen Nicole Gassman, a biology major; Rebecca Erin Grady, a spring 1999 degree candidate in anthropology; Sarah Gray, a spring 1999 degree candidate in English; Rachelle Danielle Guthrie, a spring 1999 degree candidate in psychology and Spanish; Samantha Phyllis Micha Harlow, an international studies major; Nancy Ann Hart, a spring 1999 degree candidate in humanities and religious studies; Maria D. Hernandez, a spring 1998 graduate in sociology and Spanish; Elizabeth Marie Hertling, a spring 1999 degree candidate in English; Seth Jacob Kielas, a spring 1999 degree candidate in business administration and Romance languages; Lara Suzanne Kincaid, a summer 1998 graduate in mathematics; Raven M. Koch, a linguistics major; Leah Lynn Largaespada, a spring 1998 graduate in anthropology and psychology; Tony Darren Largaespada, a winter 1999 graduate in anthropology; Kathleen E. Leighty, a spring 1999 degree candidate in mathematics; Isa Lee Lester, a spring 1999 degree candidate in environmental studies and history; Jason Christopher Lewis-Berry, a spring 1999 degree candidate in electronic media journalism; Elizabeth Anne McDonald, a spring 1998 graduate in psychology; Gregory Patrick Murphy, a spring 1999 degree candidate in Spanish; Amber Celeste Nordyke-McAlister, a spring 1999 degree candidate in biology; Cynthia Jean Potter, a winter 1999 graduate in humanities; Maya Lucia Rabasa, a spring 1999 degree candidate in Romance languages; Raymond Matthew Rice, a winter 1999 graduate in electronic media journalism; Darlene Ann Robertson, a spring 1998 graduate in sociology; Anthony William Robinson, a spring 1999 degree candidate in English; Melissa Yang Rock, a spring 1999 degree candidate in environmental studies and international studies; Rachel Beth Sady, a spring 1999 degree candidate in international studies; Christopher C. Southwood, a summer 1998 graduate in anthropology; Mark Robert Stevens, a spring 1998 graduate in economics and English; Kyle Vincent Swanson, a winter 1999 graduate in history and humanities; Nathan Joseph Thierfelder, a spring 1999 degree candidate in environmental studies; Mary Katherine Turner, a summer 1999 degree candidate in anthropology and Italian; Daniel Louis Webster, a fall 1998 graduate in biology; Valerie A. Wills, a spring 1999 degree candidate in English; Sarah Elizabeth Wilson, a summer 1998 graduate in history; and Erica Olivia Woodcock, a spring 1999 degree candidate in mathematics.

FLORENCE–Fara Eugenia Musser, a spring 1999 degree candidate in painting and Spanish.

GOLD HILL–Grace Alethea Pugh, a spring 1999 degree candidate in anthropology and biology.

GRANTS PASS–Vanessa Louise Carter, a spring 1999 degree candidate in Russian; and Joy Danielle Marcotte, a spring 1999 degree candidate in anthropology and international studies.

HILLSBORO–Maggie Lynn Likes, a spring 1999 degree candidate in exercise and movement science, and general science; and Benjamin Philip Wood, a spring 1999 degree candidate in physics.

JACKSONVILLE–Jonathan Adam Collegio, a spring 1999 degree candidate in economics and political science; and Alicia Marie Snyder, a spring 1999 degree candidate in sociology.

KLAMATH FALLS–Dahlia Spektor, a spring 1998 graduate in psychology.

McMINNVILLE–Heather Dawn Messinger, a spring 1999 degree candidate in English; and Ariel Cosima Muldoon, a spring 1999 degree candidate in environmental studies.

MEDFORD–Danielle Monique La Feve, a summer 1998 graduate in psychology and sociology.

MILWAUKIE–JoAnna Adrienne Allan, a biology and Spanish major.

MT. ANGEL–Jessica Marie Sanders, a spring 1998 graduate in biology.

NEWPORT–Lia Willow Biederman, a spring 1999 degree candidate in psychology and sociology; and Laura Claire Embley, a spring 1998 graduate in English.

PLEASANT HILL–Tracy Elizabeth Hardwick, a spring 1999 degree candidate in chemistry.

PORTLAND–Andre Ahuna, a spring 1998 graduate in environmental studies and Spanish; Sara Nicole Burke, a fall 1999 degree candidate in psychology; Jana Drdácká, a spring 1999 degree candidate in French, international studies and Spanish; Nicole Marie Garton, a spring 1999 degree candidate in news-editorial journalism; Diana Carol Moore Gildea, a summer 1999 degree candidate in history and sociology; Matthew Wyley Hilber, a spring 1999 degree candidate in political science; Van Thanh Lam, a spring 1999 degree candidate in international studies; Kelli Nicole McCartan, a spring 1999 degree candidate in general science and international studies; Andrea Racheal Muzikant, a spring 1998 graduate in Russian; Kristen A. Setzler, a summer 1998 graduate in linguistics and Spanish; Katie Patricia Wolf, a winter 1999 graduate in international studies; and Karin Kristine Wriggle, a spring 1999 degree candidate in history.

SALEM–Sunshine Jane Albin, a summer 1998 graduate in political science and Spanish; J. Kelsey Coe, a spring 1999 degree candidate in anthropology; Sorcha Caitlin Dolan, a comparative literature and Spanish major; Sarah Arwen Kickler, a spring 1999 degree candidate in news-editorial journalism; Mea Irene Konopasek, a spring 1998 graduate in international studies and Spanish; Sally Ann McLurg, a spring 1999 degree candidate in English; Kristen Kara Miles, a winter 1999 graduate degree in music and psychology; and Holly Marie Swisher, a spring 1999 degree candidate in mathematics.

SANDY–Bryne Amanda Moore, a summer 1998 graduate in international studies and Spanish.

SHERIDAN–Erica Danielle McCormick, a spring 1999 degree candidate in anthropology.

SILVERTON–Kelly O. Hann, a spring 1999 degree candidate in international studies and Spanish.

SPRINGFIELD–Tiffany Li Lewis, a psychology major; Maria Therese Lively, a spring 1999 degree candidate in mathematics and psychology; and Ellie Rosalie Wouda, a winter 1999 graduate in Spanish.

TIGARD–Lee Ann Dorene Campbell, a summer 1998 graduate in English; Jessica Freeland, a spring 1999 degree candidate in classics;

TIGARD (cont’d)–Nelson Francis Kidd, a spring 1999 degree candidate in computer and information science; Gabriella Chiharu Solís, a political science and Spanish major; and Richard Yoo, a spring 1999 degree candidate in general science.

WEST LINN–Joshua Brandon Hanna, a summer 1999 degree candidate in biology; and Julia Suzanne Schwindt, a spring 1998 graduate in Spanish.

WILDERVILLE–Elizabeth Anne Layton, a spring 1999 degree candidate in English and history.

WILSONVILLE–Shannon Lee Sneed, a spring 1999 degree candidate in magazine journalism.

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA–Gerrie Bay Hall, a fall 1998 graduate in French and history; and Grace F. Smutz, a spring 1998 graduate degree in international studies and Spanish.

FAIRBANKS, ALASKA–Hadley Hawthorne Morotti, a psychology major; and Garrett Ransom Scott, a spring 1999 degree candidate in classics and general science.

BERKELEY, CALIF.–Gabrielle Ann Horowitz Siegel, a spring 1999 degree candidate in international studies.

CHICO, CALIF.–Kyla Constance Schuller, a spring 1999 degree candidate in comparative literature.

DAVIS, CALIF.–Amanda Margaret Evans, a spring 1999 degree candidate in biology.

EL CERRITO, CALIF.–Elizabeth Marie Forde, a spring 1998 graduate in communication disorders and sciences, and Spanish.

FRESNO, CALIF.–Pamela Reiko Tsuruda, a spring 1999 degree candidate in biochemistry.

PALO ALTO, CALIF.–Laura Nicole Althouse, a spring 1999 degree candidate in Spanish.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.–Casey Michelle Breton, a spring 1998 graduate in fine and applied arts.

SAN GABRIEL, CALIF.–Michelle Irene Andrews, a spring 1999 degree candidate in comparative literature.

SAN JOSE, CALIF.–Collin B. Green, a spring 1999 degree candidate in psychology.

SUNNYVALE, CALIF.–Cynthia Ann Healey, a spring 1999 degree candidate in Romance languages and sociology.

WEST COVINA, CALIF.–Ann Bernadette Ebiner, a psychology and sociology major.

WOODLAND, CALIF.–Stephanie Jean Erba, a spring 1999 degree candidate in history.

YUBA CITY, CALIF.–Austin Cordel Bailey, a spring 1999 degree candidate in biology.

ARVADA, COLO.–Sara Elizabeth Pavelich, a spring 1999 degree candidate in environmental studies and public relations.

LONGMONT, COLO.–Erin Lisa Teague, a spring 1998 graduate in general science.

LITTLETON, COLO.–Rebecca Ann Zeien, a fall 1998 graduate in psychology and Spanish.

HONOLULU, HAWAII–Melanie Napualani Lei Tashima, an exercise and movement science major.

MAKAWAO, HAWAII–Richard Barrett Rost, a spring 1999 degree candidate in electronic media journalism.

BOISE, IDAHO–Jennifer Mary Whitehead, a spring 1999 degree candidate in mathematics.

POCATELLO, IDAHO–Erin O’Hara Hale, a spring 1999 degree candidate in chemistry.

FORT WAYNE, IND.–Elizabeth Joy Friedrich, an ethnic studies and sociology major.

RANDALLSTOWN, MD.–Debra Ann Levy, a spring 1999 degree candidate in history and Spanish.

ANDOVER, MASS.–Christopher James Corcoran, a spring 1999 degree candidate in art history.

DRACUT, MASS.–Marie Elaine Pelletier, a spring 1999 degree candidate in psychology.

ROSEVILLE, MINN.–Rachel Colleen McKelvey, a spring 1999 degree candidate in Spanish.

RENO, NEVADA–Jennifer Patricia Noble, an English major,

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.–Erica Michele De Bois, a spring 1999 degree candidate in history.

LOS ALAMOS, N.M.– Sarah Edith Jacobson, a geography and geological sciences major.

BEDFORD, N.Y.–Brittany Ann Berkey, a fall 1998 graduate in sociology.

FAIRVIEW PARK, OHIO–Stacy Okanyia George, a spring 1998 graduate in international studies.

LAYTON, UTAH–Quimby Rebecca Masters, a fall 1998 graduate in international studies and political science.

KIRKLAND, WASH.–Ruth J. Scheel, a spring 1998 graduate in anthropology.

YAKIMA, WASH.–Aneelah Afzali, a spring 1999 degree candidate in psychology.

HONG KONG–Sunny Wong, a spring 1998 graduate in economics, from Kowloon; and Wan Fai Cheung, a spring 1999 degree candidate in architecture, from Quarry Bay.

INDIA–Ayesha Panthaky, a summer 1998 graduate in philosophy, from Bombay.

JAPAN–Harumi Horie, a summer 1998 graduate in international studies, from Hiroshima; Madoka Kanai, a spring 1999 degree candidate in advertising and communication studies, from Saitama; and Akiko Takeyama, a winter 1999 graduate in Asian studies and international studies, from Shizuoka.

SINGAPORE–Felicia Su-Gin Peck, a spring 1999 degree candidate in exercise and movement science, from Singapore.

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