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Phi Beta Kappa Luncheon

February 22, 2008

The Theta of Maryland Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa hosted a series of small luncheons to welcome the three honorees of the Annual Washington's Birthday Convocation: Civil Rights activist Gloria Richardson, former Senator Birch Bayh and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Taylor Branch. All three guests received honorary degrees later that day at the convocation ceremony.

Over the course of the lunches, Mrs. Richardson, Senator Bayh, and Mr. Branch shared their reflections about Civil Rights in America with student and faculty members of Phi Beta Kappa.

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At the Rose O'Neill Literary House, Taylor Branch discussed his role as an historian of the King era with students and faculty.
At the Rose O'Neill Literary House, Taylor Branch discussed his role as an historian of the King era with students and faculty.
Taylor Branch speaks to Jasper Colt '09 and Joshua Shenk, Director of the Literary House.
Taylor Branch speaks to Jasper Colt '09 and Joshua Shenk, Director of the Literary House.
Gloria Richardson met with students and faculty in the Custom House.
Gloria Richardson met with students and faculty in the Custom House.
Mrs. Richardson discussed the power of student movements to effect social change.
Mrs. Richardson discussed the power of student movements to effect social change.
Senator Birch Bayh reflected upon his long-standing commitment to the Civil Rights movement.
Senator Birch Bayh reflected upon his long-standing commitment to the Civil Rights movement.
Senator Bayh (back row, center) pictured here with PBK members Professor Andrew Oros (back row, left), Karen Ferguson '08 (back row, right), Dr. Karen Johnson '68, Professor Ruth Shoge, and Katie Himmelberger '08 (front row, left to right).
Senator Bayh (back row, center) pictured here with PBK members Professor Andrew Oros (back row, left), Karen Ferguson '08 (back row, right), Dr. Karen Johnson '68, Professor Ruth Shoge, and Katie Himmelberger '08 (front row, left to right).

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