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National Anthropology Honor Society
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Alpha Chapter of Indiana
Department of Anthropology, Ball State University
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What is Lambda Alpha?
Established in 1968, Lambda Alpha is a national honor society founded to promote the study of anthropology. The name Lambda Alpha is composed of the initial letters of the Greek words LOGOS ANTHROPOU, meaning "The Study of Humans." Alpha of Indiana is the Lambda Alpha chapter in the Department of Anthropology at Ball State University.
Lambda Alpha Recognizes Student Achievement
As an honor society, Lambda Alpha
acknowledges superiority and provides incentives for exceptional performance by
granting certificates of accomplishment. This provides an opportunity for
faculty and students to work together on mutually advantageous projects.
Lambda Alpha awards two national scholarships, and international research grants annually.
A $5,000 scholarship is given to a deserving graduating senior majoring in
anthropology. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to a junior in anthropology.
Only applicants from chartered chapters qualify to compete for these awards.
The application deadline for scholarships each year is March 1. Please
contact Dr. Mark Groover (Alpha of Indiana faculty sponsor) for application
details. The editorial policy of the Lambda Alpha Journal provides for 50 percent of its
space to be reserved for student publication. This offers students a
unique opportunity to publish while still in school and to see their work in
print in a respected national journal. Lambda Alpha also sponsors an
annual student conference.
Become a Member of Alpha Chapter of Indiana
The necessary qualifications to become a lifetime member of Alpha Chapter of Indiana are:
Undergraduate Students:
1. must have completed 12 semester hours course work in anthropology;
2. have an anthropology G.P.A. of 3.0 and;
3. have a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5.
Graduate Students:
1. are admitted to the departmental graduate program, and
2. have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.25.
If you meet the above qualifications, fill out the lifetime membership card (obtain from Dr. Mark Groover), issue a check for $25 (includes cost of certificate and ID card) payable to Lambda Alpha, then give your card and check to Dr. Mark Groover, Alpha of Indiana Chapter faculty sponsor for confirmation. Your membership request will then forwarded to Ms. Barbara Di Fabio (Administrative Coordinator, Lambda Alpha Nat'l Office, BSU BB 319A) for processing.
For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Mark Groover, faculty sponsor for Alpha of Indiana Chapter, Department of Anthropology, Ball State University, Burkhardt Building, Room 305, email: mdgroover@bsu.edu
Dr. B.K. Swartz, Jr., National Executive Secretary, Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, email: 01bkswartz@bsu.edu
Ms. Barbara Di Fabio, Administrative Coordinator for Lambda Alpha Nat'l Office, Department of Anthropology, Ball State University, Burkhardt Building, Room 319A, department phone: 765-265-1575
Link to the Lambda Alpha National web page
Alpha Chapter of Indiana Members, 1968-2005 (pdf file)
Alpha Chapter of Indiana, New Members 2005-2008
Brent Alexander
Pedro Bassoe
Christy Blanch
Madelyn Boesen
Kristopher Burnitz
Rocky Burton
Darren DeBruhl
Ciara Chic
Jacob Clere
James Combs
Meg Cross
Kevin Foster
Mark Groover
Chris Guillon
Elizabeth Haeuptle
Sarah Kennedy
Craig Knox
Erika Layton
Lauren McNichols
Jamie Scott Meece
Francine Melia
Erin Miller
Gennie Nguyen
Virginia Pleasant
Janilee Plummer
Matthew Sharp
Fadi Tayim
Carolyn Turner
Steven Viall
Jamie Whitaker
Jennifer Wyatt
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Major Scholarships Available to Ball State Students
(Please check with listed faculty members and web pages for specific details and application deadlines)
* Fulbright - study abroad (beyond the bachelor's degree) in any field, to increase cross-cultural understanding; recipients usually plan their own program of study
Deadline: Oct. 20
Campus deadline: Sept. 29
To apply, contact Dr. Dom Caristi, 285-9278, dgcaristi@bsu.edu
Fulbright website: www.iie.org/Fulbright
* Gates Cambridge - one to four years of study at Cambridge University, beyond a first bachelor's degree, to improve the lives of the world's citizens
Deadline: Oct. 15
Gates Cambridge website: www.gates.scholarships.cam.ac.uk/
* Goldwater - undergraduate study aimed at a career in science, math, or engineering
Deadline: Feb. 1
Campus deadline: Jan. 12
Goldwater website: www.act.org/goldwater/yybull.html
* Jack Kent Cooke - graduate study for individuals who demonstrate overall excellence and unmet financial need
Deadline: Mar. 15
Campus deadline: Feb. 16
Jack Kent Cooke website:
www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
* Javits - graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences
Deadline: Oct. 6
Javits website: www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsjavits
* Madison - master's-level study for individuals who plan to teach American history, American government, and/or social studies in grades 7-12
Deadline: Mar. 1
Madison website: www.jamesmadison.com/
* Marshall - undergraduate and graduate study, in any discipline, at a university in the United Kingdom
Deadline: Oct. 4
Campus deadline: Sept. 1
Pre-application for 2007 competition: May 1, 2007
Marshall website: www.marshallscholarship.org/
* Mitchell - graduate study in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Deadline: Oct. 6
Campus deadline: Sept. 1
Mitchell website: http://www.us-irelandalliance.org/
* National Science Foundation (NSF) - graduate research in the mathematical, physical, biological, engineering, and behavioral and social sciences (for women, also graduate research in engineering or computer and information science and engineering)
Deadline: Nov. 1-13 (varies by discipline)
NSF Fast Lane webpage: www.fastlane.nsf.gov/grfp/
* National Security Education Program (Boren) (NSEP) - undergraduate study abroad of languages, cultures, and world regions outside of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
Deadline: Feb. 13
NSEP website:
http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/default.htm
* Rhodes - graduate study at Oxford University
Deadline: Oct. 2
Campus deadline: Sept. 1
Pre-application for 2007 competition: May 6, 2007
Rhodes website: www.rhodesscholar.org/
* Rotary - undergraduate study abroad; graduate study is also funded in conflict resolution, peace studies, and international relations
Local club deadline: mid-March
To apply, contact Donald Whitaker, 285-1337
Rotary website: www.rotary.org/foundation/educational/
* Soros - graduate study by immigrants or first-generation Americans
Deadline: Nov. 1
Soros website: www.pdsoros.org/
* Truman - graduate study leading to a career in government, education, the nonprofit sector, or the public interest/advocacy sector, with the aim of improving the conditions of society
Deadline: Feb. 5
Campus deadline: Jan. 12
Truman website: www.truman.gov/
* Udall - undergraduate study leading to a
career related to the environment, Native American health care, or tribal public
policy
Deadline: Mar. 6
Campus deadline: Feb. 5
To apply, contact Dr. Hugh Brown, 285-5788
Udall website: udall.gov/
* USA Today All-USA College Academic Team - cash award for undergraduates who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, creativity, and leadership on and off campus
Deadline: Nov. 30
USA Today website: www.allstars.usatoday.com
To apply, students should contact Dr. Barbara Stedman in the Honors College
Link to Honors College Scholarship Information:
http://www.bsu.edu/honors/scholarships/
BSU Department of Anthropology
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