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Distinguished LecturesThe purpose of the Distinguished Lecture Program is to assist BPM chapters in providing special events which feature a prominent speaker from who will address relevant issues, trends and future directions. It is envisioned that the Distinguished Lecture Program will increase awareness of Beta Phi Mu and its values of scholarship, leadership and service. The Lecture Program will allow a more focused forum than national conferences and assist in bringing outstanding leaders in the profession to local /regional events. Partnership with libraries and other organizations in sponsoring the eventsare encouraged. Beginning in 2004, Beta Phi Mu and The Florida State University Information Use Management and Policy Institute, announce the establishment of a Distinguished Lecture Award in honor of Dr. Mary Jo Lynch for her outstanding research contributions and her support for library and information science research. Beta Phi Mu and the FSU Information Institute will each contribute $1,000 to fund the Mary Jo Lynch Distinguished Lecture. Submit all proposals by October 1st to: Beta Phi Mu Executive Director - Christie Koontz School of Information Studies Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306-2100 All proposals submitted should include 5 copies of the following: 1. Cover sheet 2. Budget sheet 3. One page narrative describing the event. Include potential partners sponsoring the event, choice of speaker and why, campus activities planned in conjunction with the event, and planned publicity to draw an audience. Awards2006 Distinguished Lecture Series AwardThis year the award was presented to the Beta Tau Chapter at Wayne State University for their Third Distinguished Beta Phi Mu Lecture. The Lecturer was Past President Robert Martin. |
