PHI ALPHA THETA
Phi Alpha Theta is the International Honor Society in History. The society is composed of chapters at accredited universities and colleges. One has to have a 3.0 cumulative GPA, four history courses, and a 3.1 GPA in the history major to be eligible to be a member of Phi Alpha Theta at Denison.
DEPARTMENTAL FELLOWS
Each year, the Department of History chooses a number of departmental fellows from among their majors, based on their academic record and aptitude for History.
Fellows have privileged access to the departmental library, and they are consulted by the department with regard to curricular concerns, in addition to meeting with job candidates.
DEPARTMENTAL AWARD WINNERS
Department of History student scholarship/awards recipients
Michael and Amy Gordon Award - Awarded to a graduating senior who intends to pursue their studies at the graduate level.
Winner: Richard Brewer, Sarah Winnicki
Allen T. Price Scholarship - A need-based scholarship awarded to excellent history majors.
Winner: Rachael Barrett
Francis Wayland Shepardson Scholarship - For sophomore or junior students who have shown proficiency and interest in American History.
Winner: Amanda Felizardo
John C. Taylor II Memorial Prize - The parents of John Taylor created the prize in memory of their son who was a student at Denison and a history enthusiast. The prize is awarded to a graduating senior in American History who has an excellent grade-point average and who has done commendable work in history courses.
Winner: Margaret Flanagan
William T. Utter Memorial Prize - Cash prize awarded to the best Honors project by a History major.
Winner: Sarah Winnicki
