History

History Club / Phi Alpha Theta

Faculty Advisor: Lacy Ferrell, PSYC 448

Email: Lacy.Ferrell@cwu.edu

Academic Year 2023-24: Eastern Washington University is hosting the regional Phi Alpha Theta Conference on April 11-13, 2024.

Phi Alpha Theta Northwest Regional Conference Call for Papers

• Abstracts Due: Friday, February 4, 2024
• Final Papers Due: Friday, March 10, 2024 

Welcome to the History Club and the home of Phi Alpha Theta at Central. The History Club's purpose is to make an open and enjoyable space for those with any interest in History. The Club focuses on the wants and needs of the membership, with an emphasis on improvement. We sponsor events such as movie nights, guest lectures, study groups, and game nights. All are welcome.  

History Club

2023/2024 Officers

• President - Dakota Alanis
• Vice President - Caleena Wyman
• Treasurer - Charles Patton
• Secretary - Kylee Riding
• Club Representative - Kaelyn Rogerson

Phi Alpha Theta

The History Club also coordinates participation in the yearly Phi Alpha Theta regional conference, by raising funds, recruiting students, and promoting the event. 

Phi Alpha Theta is a History honor society that encourages the study of history and the participation of Central Washington students in the creation and presentation of original historical research. We strive to support the development of a great understanding of the historical field and an appreciation of historical perspectives to interpretations of the past. Phi Alpha Theta promotes collaboration, scholarly discussion, and debate to further current trends in the field and to prepare students for careers in History. 

Membership Requirements

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students must complete the following items to apply for membership:

• a minimum of 12 semester hours (4 courses) in History,
• achieve a minimum GPA of 3.1 in History, and a GPA of 3.0 or better overall.
• A maximum of 3 credit hours of online, transfer, or AP credits may be applied to the membership eligibility requirement.

Membership is not limited to History majors. A chapter advisor may also require that the student be ranked in the top 35% of their class. The chapter advisor has the discretion of making eligibility requirements for his/her chapter more (but not less) stringent than the national requirement. 

Graduate Students

Graduate students should have completed the following items to apply for membership:

• a minimum of 12 semester hours toward their Master's Degree in History,
• have a GPA of better than 3.5, and 
• complete approximately 30% of the residence requirements for the Master's Degree.

Phi Alpha Theta Membership Application | Phi Alpha Theta Constitution