Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 143 at Youngstown State University

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2025 CHAPTER 143 PHI KAPPA PHI SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES!

We love to share good news! This month, Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 143 gathered for a lovely spring luncheon. Each year, we enjoy this time together in the spring. . . . the awarding of scholarships is the highlight of the event.

Check out the details on our awardees and their fine work. -

Avinab De

2025 Chapter 143 nominee for the Phi Kappa Phi National Fellowship
2025 Chapter 143 John Lock Scholarship

Avi served on the Executive Board of Chapter 143 as a Student Vice President for 2024-2025. Avi is a Biology Pre-Med major. He will be attending Medical School at NEOMED.

Michelle Ani

2025 Chapter 143 Research Scholarship

In the summer of 2024, Michelle researched “Calcium Signaling in Cardiomyocytes with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Variants” at Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) through the cardiovascular research summer program (CardS), sponsored by the American Heart Association’s SURE program.

Grace Economus

2025 Chapter 143 Mavrigian-Grim Scholarship

Grace is an Accounting major and will be attending Youngstown State University to pursue her MBA. Grace served Chapter 143 as a Student Vice President. She and a former Student Vice President spearheaded the Chapter’s award-winning service project collecting items for local nursing homes.

Allison Geisler

2025 Chapter 143 Service Scholarship

Allison compiled over 85 service hours, primarily in support of the Second Harvest Food Bank.

Allison wrote on her application, “The harshest reality of hunger is that it does not discriminate, it can affect anyone no matter their circumstances. Knowing this, my volunteerism with Second Harvest is all the more touching and necessary.”

CONGRATULATIONS ON RECEIVING THIS HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF YOUR EFFORTS AND ABILITIES!

Our Little Library penguin is in trouble and we need HELP!

Have you seen the Little Library near the YSU - Williamson School of Business and the YWCA?

That was Phi Kappa Phi doing good things 10 years ago!

The library is still up and running, but apparently, the penguin is in trouble. He fell off the library!

Phi Kappa Phi member Karen Becker is holding on to the penguin for safe keeping and looking for a skilled person to help get him back to his right and proper place. Karen . . . just to confirm . . . are all components made of wood? (let us know in the comments!)

Happy 10th Anniversary to the Phi Kappa Phi Little Library . . . .
and someone . . . HELP THAT PENGUIN!

(UPDATE - Karen confirmed that the library and penguin are made of wood in the comments!

The LAST day to sign up for the Phi Kappa Phi 2025 Spring Luncheon is TODAY! Check your email for the LAST DAY alert and respond!

Phi Kappa Phi Annual Spring Luncheon -
Our annual Chapter 143 Spring Luncheon will take place on Wednesday, April 16 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM in Kilcawley Center - Gallery.

The last day to RSVP is April 01, 2025!

YSU PHI KAPPA PHI THANKS AND CONGRATULATES STUDENT VICE PRESIDENTS ON THEIR GOLD WINNING SERVICE PROJECT
How did they do it? THERAPY DOGS!

This past fall, Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 143 embarked on a compassionate project to brighten the lives of nursing home residents during the holiday season. In partnership with Wags n Wishes therapy dogs, chapter representatives visited several nursing homes, where they distributed holiday cards and spent quality time with residents, offering companionship and cheer! The simple but powerful presence of therapy dogs brought smiles and lifted spirits, brightening the days of many who may have felt isolated during the holiday season.

During fall finals week, the pups made an appearance on campus! With Phi Kappa Phi members joining in the event, the library hosted therapy dog sessions that offered much-needed stress relief during one of the most stressful times in any semester. Students were welcomed to stop in, take a break, pet the dogs, and… relax. Furry friends have a way of lifting away stress and anxiety, and this initiative provided the campus with a welcome moment to pause from the grind of studying in a calming and therapeutic environment during a stressful week.

The Phi Kappa Phi executive committee extends particular thanks and congratulations to the student vice presidents, as well as the returning graduated student vice president, for their efforts and dedication, which were so important to this initiative. Their efforts not only provided comfort during the holidays and supported finals week relief but also reinforced the chapter’s commitment to community service and well-being.

By promoting and supporting the therapeutic power of dogs in nursing homes and on campus this fall, Phi Kappa Phi Chapter 143 not only spread comfort and cheer, but also strengthened the chapter’s commitment to serving its community.

Congratulations to our 2025 Inductees! Check out the great pictures from our wonderful 2025 Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony at the stunning DeBartolo Stadium Club at Youngstown State University. (Part 2)

Congratulations to our 2025 Inductees! Check out all the great pictures from our wonderful 2025 Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony at the stunning DeBartolo Stadium Club at Youngstown State University. (Part 1)

Wishing all who have served, and those currently serving the best on Veterans Day!