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2019 Annual Meeting

The Epsilon Chapter of Beta Phi Mu held its 2018 dinner meeting and initiation ceremony on Thursday, May 9th, at Mediterranean Deli in Chapel Hill. We inducted new members, awarded the Achievement Award, and elected new officers.

Minutes forthcoming!

Achievement Award

The 2019 Achievement Award was presented to Lauren Li. The Achievement Award is given to the graduate who acquired the highest grade point average and demonstrated qualities of leadership and good citizenship.

Two individuals smiling at the camera holding a certificate.
Lisa Gregory, Chapter President, Presents Lauren with the 2019 Achievement Award

New Initiates

Welcome to our 2019 initiates!

  • Sangeeta Desai
  • Mary Kallem
  • Ericka Patillo*
  • Jessica Serrao*
  • Susie Smith
  • Matthew Zimo

*Inducted in absentia

Four photos, each with two individuals smiling at the camera and holding a certificate.
2019 inductees, receiving their award from Chapter President, Lisa Gregory. From top left: Sangeeta Desai, Mary Kallem, Susie Smith, Matthew Zimo.

Guest Speakers

Durham County Library’s Sarah Alverson (Community Engagement Librarian) and Faith Burns Phillips (Interim Manager Main Library) talked about their library’s recent efforts to provide inclusive programming and spaces, including a sensory room in the newly renovated Durham County Library Main branch.