Abstract This collection contains the records of the Gamma of Colorado chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at University of Denver, founded in 1940 and still existing today. Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest national honor society in the United States and is very selectiv,e with chapters at only 10% of US higher-ed institutions. Membership is limited to the top 10% of arts and sciences undergraduates at each institution with very high GPAs, usually a 3.8 out of 4.0. Members are generally invited to join in their...

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This collection contains the records of the University of Denver chapter of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society. Before becoming an official chapter in 1950, Sigma Xi existed on campus as a student club for those interested in scientific research.