Chapter 7 & 8
What is the Fraternity epitaph? What is Chapter Grand?
-"In coelo queis est" or "In Heaven there is rest." -Chapter Grand is reserved for Phis who have passed away.
Describe the coat of arms?
-A blue shield with a diagonal silver bar bearing a gold sword and three silver stars above and below the bar. -A gold helmet with closed visor -Mantling of blue and silver -The crest -A right arm, armored, hurling a javelin -The open motto on a riband below the shield
Characteristic of a good place to study?
-Anywhere free of distractions -Away from windows -Well ventilated
How should you prepare for an exam?
-Determine the type of test (essay, multiple choice, etc.) -Review early and often -Begin studying at least 2 weeks prior to the exam
What is the open motto? Its literal translation? Its translation in lamens terms?
-Eis aner oudeis aner -"One man is no man" -"We enjoy life by the help and society of others"
Describe the badge of Phi Delta Theta
-Flat gold shield with a scroll in the lower part bearing the greek letters ΦΔΘ, and an eye in the upper portion and a sword attached by a chain
What are good studying habits?
-Good listening -Question what you are hearing -Pay attention to opening statements -Take notes in outline form (Roman numerals and Letters)
What are some resources USI provides to promote scholarship?
-Library -Help rooms (Writer's room, Academic skills, etc.) -UNIV 101 -The professors are your biggest resource!
Why should we be concerned with academics?
-One of the three cardinal principles -We are in college to learn and succeed
Silver Legion? Gold Legion? Diamond Legion?
-Phis for 25 years -Phis for 50 years -Phis for 75 years
Signs of poor scholarship?
-Regularly missed classes -Not preparing for class -Failing to ask questions -Relying on other's work -Failing to improve performance -Developing a dislike for the class
What should you do during the exam?
-Scan the test first -Underline important words -Answer questions your are most comfortable with first -Review your test before you turn it in
What can you do to manage your time?
-Schedule your time -Make a to-do list -Search and Destroy your bad habits
Fraternity Publications
-The Scroll -Phis Sing -Phikeia Manual -a History of the Fraternity
Describe the Fraternity flag
-Three veritcal of equal width; each of the outer bars is charged with three 5 point stars; the middle bar is charged with the letters going downwards, in blue, ΦΔΘ. The width of the flag is 2/3 the length
What are some techniques in handling test anxiety?
-Use the stress to your advantage and keep a good median between stressed and relaxed -Think about the test, not that your are stressed
What should you do after the exam?
-When you get your test back, review them and critique what you did wrong -Also note what you did correct so next time you don't worry about those habits
What are the Fraternity colors?
-azure and argent (blue and white)
How long should you study each subject?
2-3 hours
What is Cody Hike's Bond number?
383 383 383 383 383 383 383 383 383
Who can wear the badge?
Any member of the Fraternity including their mother, wife, daughter, sister, or fiancee
When was the badge worn publicly?
June 26, 1852 at a party given by the President of The University of Miami of Ohio, Dr. William C. Anderson, an honorary member of Phi Delta Theta
Where is the badge worn?
Over the heart
Who is the tutelary goddess of the Fraternity and what is her significance?
Pallas Athena; She is the goddess of wisdom, which is 1 of our cardinal principles
Who designed the badge?
Robert Morrison and John McMillan Wilson
TQLR?
Tune in, question, listen, and review
What is the Fraternity flower?
White carnation
