The Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa participates in the Visiting Scholar program, which brings distinguished scholars in a variety of disciplines to campuses across the nation. Phi Beta Kappa has a long tradition of celebrating excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and of championing freedom of thought, and the Visiting Scholar program is one example of that mission.
Monday, February 17th
Indiana Memorial Union, Frangipani Room & Oak Room
11:00am & 4:30pm
Indiana University’s Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and the College of Arts and Sciences welcomed Fred Lawrence, Secretary and CEO of the National PBK Society, to Bloomington on February 17th, 2025. During his visit, Dr. Lawrence interacted with undergraduate students and faculty and delivered two public lectures entitled Holding Fast to Academic Freedom in Uncertain Times and The Liberal Arts Will Save Your Life: The Secret to Happiness and to a Better Job.
You can listen to Secretary Lawrence’s talks here:
Holding Fast to Academic Freedom in Uncertain Times - Indiana University
The College of Arts