PHI
BETA KAPPA ASSOCIATION OF THE CHICAGO AREA
“
... to inspire enthusiasm for pursuits of the mind ...
”
PBKACA
Mission Statement
Individuals are elected to Phi Beta Kappa as a result
of the intellectual curiosity, discipline, rigor and achievement
they exhibit over the extended course of a liberal education.
Providing
such persons with a locus to apply and further develop
that mindset, the Phi Beta Kappa Association of the Chicago
Area advocates intellectual pursuits and the benefits
of a liberal education. Through diverse activities drawing
upon the resources of metropolitan Chicago, our goal is
to inspire enthusiasm for pursuits of the mind, a sense
of discovery, and independent judgement. Areas within
which PBKACA can carry out its mission most effectively
are:
