Phi Alpha Theta is the national honor society in history. The Zeta Chapter provides leadership for The History Club, which is open to any student, regardless of major or eligibility for Phi Alpha Theta.
The national organization publishes a scholarly magazine, The Historian, holds biennial national conventions, where students and professors meet to exchange ideas and research papers. There are also regional meetings of Phi Alpha Theta.
Phi Alpha Theta also awards scholarships to help students pursue their studies in history.
The History Club began in 1999 under the leadership of the Zeta Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the History Honorary Society. Dan Jones is the current chapter President. You should follow that link to learn about activities.
The History Club is an informal organization that brings Ohio State University students interested in history together for extracurricular activities. These activities result from ideas proposed by students, and students take the lead in arranging the activities. The faculty and the department provide assistance and help facilitate these activities.
Students may communicate with one another through HistMajors, a listservice maintained by the History Department.
In 2004 we published the first issue of our on-line journal, The Dulles Review. The primary goal of The Dulles Review is to recognize outstanding undergraduate historical scholarship. For more information on submitting your work or joining the staff, please contact Andrew Bunker.
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