Phi Zeta
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Phi Zeta (ΦΖ) is the only honor society of veterinary medicine in the United States.
History
Phi 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
Greek 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
Third-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
Chapters 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
- Wondwossen Gebreyes, veterinary physician
- Gary Tabor, environmentalist
See also
References
- ^ "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.
See also
- Official website