Phi Alpha Theta

³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø Alpha Gamma Omicron Chapter Information:
Phi Alpha Theta is the National History Honor Society dedicated to research, publication, teaching, and an exchange of ideas among historians.  At ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø we have an active membership that participates regularly in conferences and fundraisers. Alpha Gamma Omicron is skillfully led by a student officer corps that works diligently to promote PAT and develop interesting, fun, and educational opportunities for its members.

Recent PAT Member Conference Paper Prize Winners:

  • 2022: Amber Bell, PAT Regional Conference at Weber State University, Award for best paper on the history of Utah or the Western U.S., "'Overrun with Fire': The Environmental Consequences of Beaver Removal during the Pacific Northwest Fur Trade"
  • 2022: Anthony Coombs, PAT Regional Conference at Weber State University, Award for best paper on war or imperialism, "'An Appeal to Our Fathers': The Founding Myth, the Spanish-American War, and the Debate over American Imperialism"
  • 2022: Zahran Austin, PAT Regional Conference at Weber State University, Award for best paper on the history of women or gender, "'Addicted to this Abominable Vice': Spanish Colonial Encounters with Gender Diversity in Western North America, 1555-1670" 

  • 2021: Ashley Smouse, PAT Regional Conference at Brigham Young University, Award for "The Cross and the Reconquista"

Reasons to Join PAT:
  • Opportunity to present papers and receive prizes at regional and national conferences.
  • PAT looks great on graduate school applications or a resume for teaching positions; and frequently provides opportunities to work especially close with faculty and to develop relationships leading to strong letters of recommendations for graduate programs and employment.
  • Official Phi Alpha Theta Honor cords for graduating seniors.
Eligibility Requirements:
The Alpha Gamma Omicron Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta admits members during both Fall and Spring Semesters. The following requirements must be met at the time of application:
  1. 12 completed hours of History classes (may include transfer credits)
  2. 3.1 minimum GPA in History classes
  3. 3.0 minimum Cumulative GPA
  4. NO membership fee (but membership includes a one-year subscription to The Historian and The New Letter)

Becoming a Member:
Contact the PAT advisors (Dr. James Almeida or Dr. Kerri Clement) for details.
Advisor : Dr. James Almeida, 801-626-6706 jamesalmeida1@weber.edu and Dr. Kerri Clement, 801-626-6706, kerriclement@weber.edu


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