The Eta Lambda Chapter of the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars at CSI will induct 17 faculty, staff, scholars, and students, and an administrator on March 18, 2025 into the prestigious society in its 13th Induction Ceremony. An online gallery will be available soon. The event will take place in the Center for the Arts (Building 1P) Recital Hall at 3:00pm.
Our keynote speaker this year is Dr. Susana Sanz Caballero. Dr. Sanz Caballero is Full Professor of Public International Law at University Cardenal Herrera CEU (Valencia, Spain) and Jean Monnet Chair (obtained twice, in 2004 and 2017). She also belongs to the Council of the Association of members of the René Cassin Foundation-International Institute of Human Rights (Strasbourg, France). The topic of Dr. Sanz Caballero’s addrress is “Building Networks, Advancing Research, and Strengthening Democracy: A Spanish Perspective on Academic Exchanges.”
She will share a perspective on serving as a Fulbright scholar from the European Union. In addition, she will emphasize the importance of cultural and scholarly exchanges, as well as the value of building strong networks as a foundation for mutual academic understanding and trust. Additionally, the speech will highlight the significance of academic freedom, particularly in addressing the decline of the rule of law.
The Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars is pleased to announce that the 2025 Phi Beta Delta International Webinar Conference will be on Monday, April 28, 2025. The theme is “Navigating New Realities: Supporting Global Scholars in a Changing World.” Once again, the CSI chapter is sponsoring group registration for this conference for the CSI community, whom we encourage to present at the conference. Visit the national Website for more information.
The chapter also thanks CSI PBD members for remitting their membership dues and additional contributions in support our students and the mission of the Eta Lambda chapter. Please note that of the $30 membership fee, $15 is for the support of our students, and the balance of $15 is submitted to PBD headquarters.
ABOUT THE ETA LAMBDA CHAPTER:
The Eta Lambda chapter at the College of Staten Island held its first induction ceremony in 2011. It is the first chapter within The City University of New York system. CSI currently boasts 150+ members. The chapter is housed at the Center for Global Engagement, which supports comprehensive internationalization. The Center also organizes events and special programming throughout the year for the CSI community, as well as specialized customized short- and long-term programs for international guests.
By Winnie Brophy
