Michelle Byrnes, of Oakdale, Inducted into Pi Delta Phi National Honor Society

2017 May 2

The Assumption College Department of Modern & Classical Languages & Cultures has announced that Michelle Byrnes, of Oakdale, has been named to the French National Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi. Byrnes, Class of 2019, was inducted into the honor society on Wednesday, April 26.

"We are excited to welcome the new members to Assumption's chapter of Pi Delta Phi," said Associate Professor of French Anthony S. Zielonka, Ph.D., who is the honor society's advisor. "We are very pleased to recognize this group of students for their hard work, discipline, and love for this field of study."

Pi Delta Phi has more than 300 chapters at universities and colleges all across the United States. To be eligible for membership, students must be in their sophomore year or above, and have gained a B average in intermediate or advanced French courses. At the initiation ceremony, inductees promise to further and develop their knowledge of and interest in the French language, culture and literature.

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