Rho Zeta Chapter of Beta Beta Beta

You're a member for LIFE!

Beta Beta Beta Coat of Arms: First Beta stands for BALANOS meaning acorn which represents life in and on the ground. The second Beta stands for BOUDETASE meaning bird which represents life in the air. The third Beta stands for BOAX meaning fish which represents life in the water. All three words are summed up to mean BIOS, meaning life. The coiled serpent in the middle is an ancient symbol of wisdom. The knight’s helmet signifies that the scientist is always ready to apply his/her abilities for the benefit of mankind. The skull reminds us that science depends upon the contributions of individual scholars. The two light quarters of the shield represent truth known to us and the dark quarters represent truth still unknown. The diagonal golden band symbolizes the light and truths of science. The colors of Beta Beta Beta are blood red for zoology and leaf green for botany. The flower is the red rose, symbol of beauty and strength.  The motto is BLEPEIN BASIN BIOU which means “to see the foundation of life.”

About Beta Beta Beta

Phone: 860-231-5392

Fax: 860-231-6754

E-mail: tribeta@sjc.edu

Beta Beta Beta, the honor society in the biological sciences, was founded in 1922 by Dr. Frank G. Brooks. This, the Rho Zeta Chapter, is one of many chapters located in colleges and Universities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Beta Beta Beta strives to promote academic scholarship in the biological sciences, disseminate biological knowledge, and encourage research. Our chapter currently has seven executive officers including President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Social Activities Director, Historian, and Sunshine Chair.

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The Rho Zeta Chapter of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society of Saint Joseph College, Connecticut was installed November 10, 2006 with the New England’s Regional Officer. A special thanks goes to guest speakers. Professor Carol Millard and Professor Lauri Miller were the installing advisors. Veronica Y. Schmidt Teron was the President, Sophia Rickevicius the Vice President, Lauren Stracener the Secretary, Mindy Hopper the Treasurer, Elaine Grayson the Historian, and Vanessa Butler the Social and Activities Director. This was a total of six officers. Twenty seven members total comprise the first members of the Rho Zeta Chapter of Beta Beta Beta.

The Rho Zeta Chapter of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society of Saint Joseph College celebrated its one year anniversary on Wednesday, December 5, 2007. The alumnae, members, and student body were invited to celebrate the chapter’s past achievements which include the Cutest Pet Contest fundraiser, the Bush Meat Crisis, guest speakers, Symposium Day presentations, Girls in Technology, TriBeta NE-1 District Conference, Relay For Life, Biodome in Montreal trip, sports drinks and candy fundraiser, Burma, Leadership Quest, High School Science Fair, Bodies Exhibition, and much more. We, the present members, would like to thank the alumnae officers for forming the Rho Zeta Chapter and we will continue the mission of the Rho Zeta Chapter.