ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2009 -- Chapman’s Phi Alpha Theta history honor society was named the best chapter in the nation among schools without history graduate programs for the second year in a row. Chapman was honored with the award for a range of its activities, including founding its own history conference last March, winning several awards for research and papers at regional and local conferences, and for publication of Voces Novae: Chapman University Historical Review. Voces Novae is Chapman’s first electronic journal, says Lee Estes, Ph.D., associate professor of history, who worked with Brenda Farrington, adjunct professor of history and the faculty adviser for the chapter, and with students. Voces Novae (CLICK HERE TO READ) publishes peer-reviewed articles and book reviews written for history classes at Chapman University and was important to the chapter winning the award again, Dr. Estes said.

In addition to scholarly works, the award also recognizes the chapter for its contributions to the university and community, including volunteering to clean up Seal Beach, helping with the Thanksgiving Food Bank Drive and helping out at events at the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education.

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