The Ohio State University is serving as the host institution for the 2008 Phi Beta Delta Annual Conference, April 16-19 at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Columbus. There will be two days of workshops based on the conference theme of "Different Heritages, Common Humanity." Richard Herrmann, Director of the Mershon Center for International Security Studies, will be the featured luncheon speaker on Friday, April 18.

The Phi Beta Delta Conference is unique in that it offers the opportunity to the higher education community to hear presenters from many disciplines and backgrounds and it reflects well on the motto of the Honor Society for International Scholars: Scientia Mutual Mundi, World’s Shared Knowledge.

The conference will feature sessions on Translating Teaching Abroad Experiences for K-12, the Evolution of a Faculty-Initiated International Education Program, Intercultural Communication Effectiveness, and much more. View the complete conference schedule, and visit Phi Beta Delta to register.

Phi Beta Delta is an honor society dedicated to recognizing scholarly achievement in international education. The Office of International Affairs serves as the campus representative for Phi Beta Delta, which has inducted more than 600 Ohio State students, faculty and staff into the honor society since its inception in 1987.

The honor society recognizes the achievements of international students and scholars, those who have studied abroad and faculty and staff who are involved in international activities.