The Phi Beta Kappa Society
GREATER DETROIT ASSOCIATION
Events
The Greater Detroit Association offers a variety of social, cultural, and educational activities to meet the diverse interests of our membership. In-person events typically take place in Southeast Michigan, while virtual events are readily available to Phi Beta Kappa members everywhere.
Do you enjoy planning events? Do you have ideas for guest speakers, interesting places to visit, or community-based service projects? Please consider joining our Program Committee. (Contact us at GreaterDetroitPBK@pbkdetroit.org)
Upcoming Events
Virtual Autumn Book Club
November 11, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
As we observe the nation's 250th anniversary, join us for an engaging discussion of the nonfiction book The Memory of '76: The Revolution in American History. Historian and author Michael Hattem recounts the surprising history of how Americans have fought over the meaning and legacy of the Revolution for nearly two and a half centuries. Hattem reveals how conflicts over the meaning and legacy of the Revolution - including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution - have influenced the most important events and tumultuous periods in the nation's history.
Please RSVP here to join what should be a thought-provoking conversation.
Annual Meeting With Guest Speaker
November 21 , 2026 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM EST
We invite you to join with members and friends of Phi Beta Kappa Greater Detroit Association for our annual luncheon meeting with guest speaker at Great Oaks Country Club, 777 Great Oaks Blvd., Rochester Hills, MI. During the program, we will announce our 2026 scholarship winners, review our committees' work, elect the 2027 Board of Directors, and highlight our 250th anniversary plans continuing through spring 2027. We are excited to welcome our guest speaker, Patty Isacson Sabee, (PBK, Grinnell College,) CEO and President, Detroit Opera. Isacson Sabee is a transformative, collaborative leader with more than 35 years of experience driving excellence at U.S. arts institutions. She will be speaking on "Words Matter: Building a Museum of Words and Language in our Nation's Capital." Patty will be sharing her role and experiences as the first Executive Director of Planet Word, Washington DC.
DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 6TH, 11:59PM. RSVP here. Guests of PBK members are welcome.