George Mason University’s Spring 2015 Induction Ceremony Phi Beta Delta Epsilon Delta Chapter March 30, 2015 Johnson Center Cinema 3:00 p.m. 2014 –2015 Activities SEPTEMBER: Grand Piano Celebration Concert: featuring International Artists and President Linda Monson OCTOBER: Syrian Speaker: Scholars At Risk Network Town Hall Meeting for all members NOVEMBER: Book collection service project, Books4Cause to build libraries in Africa JANUARY: Potluck international supper at PBD Vice President Julie Christensen’s home Upcoming: April 28: Dinner at the home of Dr. Peter Stearns, 5:30 pm Clifton (see website for further details and invitation in your packet ) April-May—Honeybee fundraiser; sign-up to help sell bee pins at the Johnson Center kiosks; sign-up sheet at today’s reception. Check out our … Website http://phibetadelta.gmu.edu Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Phi-Beta-DeltaEpsilon-Delta-Chapter/713466875354637 (like us!) Phi Beta Delta Conference : San Bernardino, Ca. April 23-24 Welcome Rita Rowand, Chapter Coordinator Remarks Dr. Linda Monson, Chapter President Presentation German Perilla, PBD Member and Director-Honey Bee Initiative New Century College Induction of new members Phi Beta Delta Officers Concluding remarks Rita Rowand Music Student, School of Music Meaning    Phi (philomatheia) - love of knowledge Beta (biotremmonia) - valuing of human life Delta (diapheren) - achieving excellence Colors The colors chosen for the honor society were red and gold. Red symbolizes the strength and diversity of humankind and gold is a symbol for the sun from which all people and cultures draw strength and life.