Symbols of Phi Kappa Phi

The Badge
The badge, which appears on the key, is the terrestial globe with the sun's corona extending behind it in eight symmetrical configurations. The sun has traditionally been a symbol for the source of truth and knowledge that enlightens the world. Derived from the eight divisions of general education common in 1900, the eight equivalent rays represent the equal value of truth in all academic fields. Encompassing the globe is a band with the Greek letters Phi Kappa Phi. This band represents the bond of fellowship that binds all lovers of learning in a common purpose.

The Seal
The seal of the Society features the Badge at its center. It is encircled by a crenelated line that represents the walls of Troy, a city produced by ancient technology and celebrated in the greatest of Greek poems. Above the crenelation are three stars honoring the three original chapters. Below are the words "founded in 1897." The Seal is completed by a line representing the circle of fire that the ancient Greeks thought enclosed the whole visible universe.

The Ribbon
The ribbon of the Society portrays the meander pattern common in Greek art, suggesting the enduring values and ideals of learning promoted by Phi Kappa Phi.