FORUM
of Phi Eta Sigma
Volume LXXXIV, 2014
Indiana Legacy
Grand President Emeritus and former Indiana University chapter adviser John Harrell
(center) poses with two of his former IU chapter officers who have continued to share
Phi Eta Sigma recognition and rewards on their respective campuses. Dr. Jeremy Ball
(left), head of the Department of Criminal Justice at Boise State University, serves as
Phi Eta Sigma chapter adviser and is an at-large member of the Executive Committee.
Tim Lemper (right) is a clinical professor of business law at Indiana University and
currently serves as IU chapter adviser and Phi Eta Sigma Grand Vice President.
Contents
2014 FORUM of Phi Eta Sigma
Elaine J. Powell, Editor
The National Scene
“United for a Common Cause”
Molly M. Lawrence, Grand President
“Phi Eta Sigma Accomplishments and Aspirations”
Elaine J. Powell, Executive Director
Student Members of the Executive Committee
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Chapter News
New Chapters Installed
Chapter Activities, Projects, and Leadership
Profile: Chapter Advisers
Phi Eta Sigma Members Earn Recognition from Upper Division Honor Societies
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Scholarship News
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Founders Fund Scholars
Feature Articles
“Holding the Standard High: Louisiana State Chapter Honors Its Highest Achievers” —
by Jacquelyn Schulz Craddock, University College
“Snapshots of Service: The Phi Eta Sigma Impact on Three Different Campuses” —
by Dr. Eric Moyen, Lee University Chapter Adviser
“Playing the Games:
Philanthropy Supports PE at Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind” —
by Kimberley Pierce, USDB Public Information Officer
“Penn State Scholar ‘Models’ Efficiency in Scientific Research” —
by Richard W. Pencek, The Pennsylvania State University Chapter Adviser
“Regional Conference: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Event Hits the MARC” —
by Amy Schumacher and Libby Suffern, Conference Coordinators
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Convention News
Forty-second National Convention and Leadership Workshops
“Power in Knowledge: Excellence Taking Flight”
Call for Philanthropy Efforts
Distinguished Service Awards
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Financial Report for 2012-2013
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Directory of Phi Eta Sigma Chapters
97
Regions of Phi Eta Sigma
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The FORUM is published annually as the official magazine of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Inc. All
articles, pictures, and other materials for publication should be sent to the editor: Mrs. Elaine Powell, Phi Eta
Sigma National Honor Society, WKU, 1906 College Heights Boulevard #11062, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 421011062. Submissions encouraged.
Cover: The 2013 Midwest Area Regional Conference, hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay chapter
of Phi Eta Sigma, included a tour of Lambeau Field, home of the legendary Green Bay Packers. Conference
attendees posed with the statue of Packers founder “Curly” Lambeau next to the Atrium and Packers Pro Shop.
(Photo credit: Ricky Powell)
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United for a Common Cause
by Molly M. Lawrence
Grand President
Attendees of the 2013 Midwest Area Regional Conference in Green Bay, Wisconsin, participated in a service project as
“blanketeers” for the day. They made hand-tied fleece blankets for “Project Linus,” a non-profit organization that provides love
and security through handmade blankets and afghans for children who are seriously ill or in need.
L
earning is a lifelong pursuit. For me, an
essential part of learning is reading. I
read a variety of materials throughout
the day. You could call reading my avocation,
and it is critical to my vocation. I read for enjoyment; to increase my professional knowledge;
and to learn about my community, state,
national and world situations, environment, and
culture. Yes, to our younger members—I actually read paper newspapers.
It was while reading that I came across a concept that may be applicable to Phi Eta Sigma.
Please draw your attention to the report found
at this link: http://www.nationalservice.gov/
pdf/06_1016_RPD_college_full.pdf. While this
report is several years old, it provides good information about college student volunteerism.
With its founding in 1923, Phi Eta Sigma
has just completed its 90th year of recognizing academic achievement in first-year college
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students. For the past six years, Phi Eta Sigma
has been developing a philanthropy program.
Please be sure to read the article in this Forum
issue written by one of our student Executive
Committee members, Jennifer Vuia, about the
national philanthropy: WINGS for Kids, in association with our 2014 convention in Charleston.
Beyond the efforts to raise funds for the
WINGS philanthropy, I would like for everyone
to consider performing 90 community service
hours in a common cause. Even if it is only our
new inductees participating, just think of the
impact of 30,000 students completing 90 hours
of community service in a united cause. That is
2,700,000 hours of community service. Such a
commitment could literally make a demonstrative change in a common cause.
So this is a call to consider action. First—Is a
common community service project an idea that
you, the membership of Phi Eta Sigma, would
like for us to consider further? Second—What
would be your suggestions for a common
cause? Boys & Girls Clubs and elementary after
school programs are just two possibilities. The
report on volunteerism mentioned above may
provide other ideas.
Phi Eta Sigma could lead the way on a national
front by uniting all chapters with a common
community service objective. Please discuss
this among your chapter membership. I look
forward to hearing your input. If there is interest
expressed, we may even be able to have a discussion at the upcoming Charleston convention
about this possibility. It is exciting to think that
“Knowledge is Power” could be a shared community service opportunity for our members.
Phi Eta Sigma has inducted more than 1,000,000
members since its humble beginnings in 1923.
What would our founders think if they could
see us now as a nationally recognized vital and
vibrant student honorary? I think they would be
very proud indeed.
Attention Advisers Regarding
IRS Compliance
As a 501(c)3 non-profit, tax-exempt organization, Phi Eta Sigma is required by the IRS to file
a Form 990 tax return each year. Recent changes to federal tax laws require that subsidiaries
of such organizations must also file a tax return or be included in a group exemption filing
through the parent organization. Over the past few years, the Phi Eta Sigma national office
staff has solicited tax information from chapter leaders to ensure that each chapter is in
compliance with IRS regulations. Approximately one-third of our active chapters elected to
be included in the group exemption through Phi Eta Sigma, allowing us to file the annual tax
return on their behalf. For those chapters that elected not to participate in the group filing,
we encourage you to check with the business office at your institution and/or consult with
a certified tax professional to ensure that your chapter is in compliance with federal tax laws
for non-profits.
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Phi Eta Sigma
Accomplishments and Aspirations
by Elaine J. Powell
Executive Director
P
hi Eta Sigma Honor Society is definitely
not a stagnant institution, but a
dynamic organization comprised of
amazing individuals who work hard and aspire
to make a difference in the world. Throughout
2013 I was privileged to witness this firsthand as
I participated in Society events and meetings.
The newest chapters of Phi Eta Sigma were
chartered last spring at Clark Atlanta University
in Atlanta, Georgia, and Robert Morris University
in Chicago, Illinois. Dedicated chapter advisers
and highly motivated students brought about
the establishment of these two chapters. Their
strong leadership and commitment to academic
excellence were evident as they prepared for
and conducted the chartering ceremonies and
inductions of new members. It was my great
honor to speak at both ceremonies and congratulate the charter members of these chapters. (See “New Chapters Installed” in the Chapter
News section of this Forum issue.)
At the end of May, members of the Phi
Eta Sigma Executive Committee gathered
in Philadelphia for their off-convention-year
meeting. The national officers, at-large adviser
members, and student members of the
Committee discussed numerous topics regarding the Society’s operations. They assessed the
actions and recommendations from the 2012
national convention and made plans for the
2014 national convention in Charleston, South
Carolina. (See the Convention News section of
this Forum issue.) I was most impressed by the
insights and work ethic of the three student
members as they shared ideas, made motions,
presented proposals for the upcoming convention, and volunteered for various projects. You
can learn more about each of these students in
the article about them in this issue. (See “Student
Members of the Executive Committee” in the
National Scene section.)
As the national office prepared for the annual
audit at the end of the 2012-2013 school year,
we calculated the total number of new inductees for the year was 30,482. This figure is right
on pace with recent years and puts our grand
total up to 1,117,636 members inducted since
the honor society began in 1923. Our chapter
advisers and officers are obviously doing a
superb job of identifying and recognizing the
high achieving first-year students on their campuses. Congratulations to all!
The Founders Fund continues to grow
steadily, once again providing $295,000 in
scholarships and awards for 67 of our most
outstanding student members for the 20132014 academic year. (See details in the Scholarship
News section of this issue.) Now that the increased
membership fee of $25 has gone into effect, the
portion of each fee being contributed to the
Founders Fund has doubled. This will allow our
investments to grow at an even greater rate,
enhancing our future scholarships significantly.
Another highlight of 2013 for me was the
opportunity to participate in the Midwest Area
Regional Conference (MARC) hosted by the
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in October.
(See “Regional Conference” in Feature Articles
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section of this issue.) UWGB chapter members
Amy Schumacher and Libby Suffern served as
MARC coordinators, spending countless hours
and untold effort to arrange housing, meals,
meeting space, and an evening at Lambeau
Field, home of the legendary Green Bay Packers.
They made the conference sessions highly relevant to the members and advisers in attendance
by inviting speakers who addressed leadership
and service. I was invited to speak about benefits of Phi Eta Sigma membership and to introduce the 2014 national philanthropy project.
Every conference attendee, including myself,
left Green Bay that weekend with a sense of
accomplishment and purpose. Congratulations
to Amy, Libby, and other UWGB chapter leaders
on this successful event and a job well done!
At Phi Eta Sigma national headquarters on
the campus of Western Kentucky University,
our staff has been staying fit throughout the fall
semester by climbing stairs to our office on the
fifth floor while the building’s elevator is being
replaced. Fortunately, we are all healthy enough
to make the trek each day with no problems. This
is especially true of our newest employee, Beth
Durbin, a 2005 graduate of WKU with a degree
in public relations and marketing. Beth joined
our staff as communications/media specialist in
August 2013. Her talents and skills have already
helped increase our productivity immensely,
allowing us to better serve our members and
advisers nationwide and to give greater support
to the Society’s mission.
The tasks involved in achieving goals are
not always easy. But the success we experience
makes all that hard work worthwhile. It seems
just as we achieve one goal, another opportunity materializes. Phi Eta Sigma members dream
big. Let’s make 2014 another year of making
even more dreams become reality.
Members of the Phi Eta Sigma Executive Committee and national office staff worked hard during their 2013 meeting in
Philadelphia. Pictured around the table (clockwise from left) are: Chris Boyd, Jack Sagabiel, Molly Lawrence, Elaine Powell,
Ria Butts, Jeremy Ball, John Harrell, Tim Lemper, Mary Jo Custer, Sean Freeman, Jennifer Vuia, Tony Kemp, and Sarah Fortney.
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Student Members of the
Executive Committee
T
he unique strength of Phi Eta Sigma is
its democratic form of student-led
government. Student delegates and
chapter advisers convened at the University of
Illinois on November 23, 1928, for the first Phi
Eta Sigma national convention. From the beginning, Phi Eta Sigma has placed faith in the good
judgment of its student members and has found
that faith to be fully justified.
The 1970 Louisiana State University convention amended the Constitution and Laws
to add a student member to the Executive
Committee and elected Larry Jones of Southern
Illinois University, who served until the Golden
Anniversary Convention, hosted by the
University of Illinois in 1973. At the Auburn
University convention in 1974, the Constitution
was again amended to elect two student members to the Executive Committee; and the 1980
University of Florida convention increased this
number to three.
The Nominations Committee of the 2012
convention in Salt Lake City recommended a
team of three student leaders who were elected
to serve on the Executive Committee for the
next two years. Along with other members
of the Executive Committee and the national
office staff, these three students are planning
and preparing for the 2014 national convention,
where they will each conduct leadership workshops. As you meet these student leaders, you
will appreciate the strengths they bring to the
Executive Committee and to the Society.
Phi Eta Sigma Executive Committee student members (left to right) Jennifer Vuia, Sean Freeman, and Sarah Fortney look
forward to the 2014 National Convention and Leadership Workshops in Charleston, South Carolina.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ELECTED STUDENT MEMBERS 1970-2014
ELECTED
1970
1973
1974
NAME
Larry Jones
John Weas
Warren Chandler
Craig Kipp
1976
Warren Chandler*
Thomas Jepperson
1978
Mark Timmes
Daniel Koch
1980
Anna Verzinski**
Greg LaRosa
David Nelson
1982
Vicki Blomquist
Darlene Frank
David Strobel
1984
Larry Emond
James LaPlant
Beatrice Woodward
1986
Larry Emond*
Paul Schubert
Walter Woods
1988
Jennifer Carlson
Michael Kelly
Gerard Linsmeier
1990
Lucinda Davis
Jennifer Pravecek
Arturo Bautista-Hardman
1992
John Nolen
Mark Rhinard
Kathleen Thompson
1994
Andy Adams
Caroine Phan
Matt Streb
1996
Robert Castellanos
Isaiah Fields
Philip Tahtakran
1998
Jack Casey
Mark Jones
John Perry
2000
Marie Martini
Franziska Voigt
Andrea Zimmerman
2002
Bruce Johnson
Brian Murphy
Jamie Wyatt
2004
Christina Cipriano
David Nare
Elizabeth Varmer
2006
Leah Campbell
Linda Chu
Heather Reif
2008
Brad Lee
Sam Morin
Lindsay Painter
2010
Christina Christiansen
Andrew McGuire
Shayla Priddy
2012
Sarah Fortney
Sean Freeman
Jennifer Vuia
* Second Term ** First Woman
SCHOOL REPRESENTED
Southern Illinois
Indiana
Tulane
North Dakota
Tulane
Brigham Young
Florida
Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Stephen F. Austin
Maryland
Georgia
Texas-Austin
Bowling Green State
Wisconsin-Eau Claire
San Diego State
Central State (Okla.)
Vermont
San Diego State
Spring Hill
Georgia
Stephen F. Austin
Stetson
San Diego State
Purdue
Oregon
Florida
Tulane
Oregon
Washington
Missouri Southern
Washington
Indiana
Florida International
Hofstra
UCLA
Emory
Virginia Commonwealth
Indiana
Syracuse
Tarleton State
Brigham Young
Dickinson State
Alabama
Brigham Young
Hofstra
N.J. Tech
Tennessee State
Gannon
UCLA
Florida State
Alabama
Idaho
Florida State
Brigham Young
Gannon
Tarleton State
IUPUI
Florida State
Texas A&M
Sarah Fortney is a junior at Indiana University
Purdue University Indianapolis, majoring in biochemistry and minoring in medical humanities
and health sciences. She served as her local Phi
Eta Sigma service chair in the spring of 2011 and
took on the role of junior adviser in the spring
of 2012. Sarah successfully planned monthly
service projects for all chapter members and
created the annual charity dance, SamStrong,
an event that is open to the entire IUPUI campus. The proceeds from the SamStrong dance
go to a scholarship foundation established
by the parents of Sam Featherstone, an IUPUI
student who passed away from brain cancer in
January 2013. In addition to her Phi Eta Sigma
leadership, Sarah is actively involved in mentoring honors students, working for the Indiana
University School of Medicine, and serving as
secretary for the IUPUI Honors College Student
Council and the Medical Humanities and Health
Sciences Student Interest Group. Away from
school, Sarah enjoys volunteering and spending time with family and friends. She is currently
working toward admission into the Indiana
University School of Medicine and plans to work
in medical missions after completing her medical training. Sarah’s involvement with Phi Eta
Sigma on the local and national levels has been
a highlight of and has helped shape her college
career.
Sean Freeman is a student at The Florida
State University, where he majors in meteorology and computer science, with a minor in
mathematics. From Hebron, Kentucky, he is a
graduate of the prestigious Gatton Academy for
Mathematics and Science at Western Kentucky
University. Sean has served as a vice president
of his Phi Eta Sigma chapter along with being
fundraising and technology co-chair. He previously served as a leadership council member
and chair of the website subcommittee. At
the 2012 national convention in Salt Lake City,
Sean served on the Finance, Constitution, and
Scholarship Committee and presented the
Committee’s motion to increase the national
membership fee to $25 in the convention general session. He is the 2013-2014 recipient of
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the Society’s $6,000 Robert D. Place Endowed
Undergraduate Scholarship. In addition to his
Phi Eta Sigma participation, Sean has been
involved in undergraduate research. Since starting work in Dr. Henry Fuelberg’s lab two years
ago, he has been working on a NASA field project, the Studies of Emissions and Atmospheric
Composition, Clouds, and Climate Coupling
by Regional Surveys. His other campus activities include serving as design manager and
an associate editor for The Owl, Florida State’s
undergraduate research journal, and being an
active member in Chi Epsilon Pi, the meteorology honor society. Because of his research
experiences, he will be leading a workshop on
undergraduate research at the 2014 Phi Eta
Sigma national convention in Charleston.
Jennifer Vuia attends Texas A&M University,
where she majors in nutritional science. As vice
president of the TAMU chapter of Phi Eta Sigma,
she works with chapter chairs to organize the
yearly philanthropy event and coordinate the
biannual inductions. In her previous position
as Phi Eta Sigma secretary, Jennifer continued
to remodel the chapter’s attendance and participation tracker. With her election at the 2012
national convention, Jennifer became the first
Texas A&M student to serve on the national
Phi Eta Sigma Executive Committee. She is also
the 2013 recipient of the $6,000 Curtis F. Lard
Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship from the
Society. Outside of Phi Eta Sigma, Jennifer is a
member of Alpha Zeta honorary agricultural
fraternity. As a Regents’ Scholar, she participates in the Aggie Pals Program, in which she
encourages underprivileged children to attend
college in their future. She has been named to
the Texas A&M Distinguished Student List for
her academic performance and has also served
as secretary and president of the Texas A&M On
to Medicine medical organization. Jennifer volunteered at a graduate laboratory on campus
that does chemotaxis research and also did an
externship program with the poultry producer
Pilgrim’s Pride. She is currently participating in
the A&M Mediterranean Nutrition and Food
Processing program where she will learn the
enology, policies, and culinary arts of Italian
food processing. Jennifer plans to earn her M.S.
and Ph.D. degrees in food science and technology, aspiring to become a sensory analyst for
new product development in the food industry.
Her involvement with Phi Eta Sigma on both
the local and national levels has been the most
meaningful part of her college career.
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Chapter News
New Chapters Installed
Since the 2013 Forum was published, Phi Eta Sigma has chartered two new chapters. Several
campuses are in the planning phase pursuant to chartering their chapters.
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
Atlanta, Georgia
March 20, 2013
C
lark Atlanta University (CAU) is a United
Methodist Church-related, private, co­­
educational, residential, and comprehensive urban research university formed in 1988
from the consolidation of two independent historically black institutions—Atlanta University
and Clark College. The University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional, and nondegree certificate programs.
The main campus spans 126 acres of land
near the heart of metropolitan downtown
Atlanta. The University offers 38 major areas of
study through four schools—Arts and Sciences,
Business Administration, Education, and Social
Work. Phi Eta Sigma joins such distinguished
honor societies as Alpha Kappa Mu, Beta Kappa
Chi, Psi Chi, and other departmental societies on
the Clark Atlanta campus.
The chartering ceremony was held at the
Bishop Cornelius Henderson Student Center.
Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic
Affairs James A. Hefner, who previously was
instrumental in chartering two other Phi Eta
Sigma chapters, gave opening remarks at the
ceremony. Phi Eta Sigma Executive Director
Elaine Powell extended greetings from the
The charter members of the Clark Atlanta University chapter of Phi Eta Sigma proudly display their charter after the induction
ceremony.
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Dr. James Hefner, interim provost, gave opening remarks at
the Clark Atlanta University chartering ceremony.
Phi Eta Sigma Executive Director Elaine Powell presents the new
charter to Clark Atlanta University President Carlton E. Brown.
As CAU chapter vice president Cameron Henderson points to
the Society crest, chapter president Ebonie Gipson describes
the meaning of the various symbols it contains.
Dr. Cynthia Clem, CAU chapter adviser, and Ebonie Gipson,
chapter president, present the introductory portions of the
official Phi Eta Sigma induction ceremony.
national organization and gave a brief history and overview of the honor society before
presenting the Society’s charter to University
President Carlton E. Brown.
In addition to the chartering and the induction of approximately one hundred student
members, the ceremony also featured the
induction of ten honorary members from
among the University faculty and administration, including President Brown and chapter
adviser Dr. Cynthia W. Auzenne Clem, Executive
Director of the Center for Leadership, Academic
and Student Success.
Executive Director Elaine Powell congratulates Dr. Cynthia
Clem, chapter adviser, as one of the ten honorary members
inducted into the newly chartered Clark Atlanta University
chapter.
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ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
Chicago, Illinois
June 6, 2013
T
he 377th chapter of Phi Eta Sigma was
chartered at Robert Morris University
Illinois, an independent, not-for-profit
private, multi-location university offering associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree programs. Robert Morris University was established
in 1913 as Moser School, and in 1965 Robert
Morris College was chartered in Carthage,
Illinois. In 1975 Robert Morris College merged
with Moser School, and the new institution
gained accreditation by the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools in 1986.
Between 1988 and 2011, Robert Morris opened
nine additional campuses throughout the
Chicago metro area and central Illinois. In 2005
Robert Morris College earned university status
and became Robert Morris University Illinois.
RMU enrolls approximately 7,000 full-time
students on ten campuses in Illinois. The school
offers master’s degrees in business administration, information systems, and management.
Robert Morris University chapter president Angela
Livingston (seated) begins the induction ceremony.
Standing (left to right) are chapter secretary Lisette
Crisantos, vice president Janelle Greenup, and treasurer
Angeline Kelly.
Charter members of the Robert Morris University Illinois chapter proudly display their membership certificates.
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Robert Morris University chapter leaders: (left to right) chapter adviser Carrie Roath Ernst, Samantha Nowicki, Angelina Kelly,
Janelle Greenup, Angela Livingston, Khristian Davila, Lisette Crisantos, and Stephanie Segal.
Bachelor degree programs include business
administration, professional studies, and
applied science. All associate degree programs
have a corresponding bachelor degree program in which to matriculate. The University
also hosts chapters of Sigma Beta Delta and Tau
Sigma honor societies.
Carrie Roath Ernst, chapter adviser, began
the chartering ceremony by making introductions, followed by welcoming remarks from
Kathleen Suhajda, vice president for academic
administration. Phi Eta Sigma Executive Director
Elaine Powell gave a brief history and overview of the honor society and then presented
the RMU chapter charter to Ms. Ernst. Provost
Mablene Krueger was also a guest speaker for
the ceremony. Following the induction of the
charter members, Ms. Powell assisted chapter
president Angela Livingston with presenting honorary memberships to Ms. Ernst, Vice
President Suhajda, and Provost Krueger.
Executive Director Elaine Powell presents the uniquely framed chapter charter to Robert
Morris University chapter adviser Carrie Roath Ernst.
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2013 Chapter Activities,
Projects, and Leadership
Abilene Christian University
The Abilene Christian University chapter held its spring induction on April 16, 2013.
T
he Bernard M. Baruch College chapter of Phi Eta Sigma had an incredibly
successful 2012-2013 academic year,
due to a committed drive to organize and participate in a variety of campus events, which
made the chapter one of the best-known organizations at Baruch College.
Phi Eta Sigma members livened up the
Baruch campus by hosting several phenomenal
social events this year such as the Return of
the Masquerade, which kicked the year off on
a grand note. Hundreds of attendees danced,
ate, and partied the night away. The members
hosted an incredibly successful raffle to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
Another major party held in spring semester
was the Saints vs. Sinners party, co-hosted
with another honor society at Baruch. Just like
the Masquerade Ball, this event raised money
through raffles for Relay for Life, and the grand
Baruch chapter Phi Eta Sigma members, along with
executive board treasurer Robert Amparo, distributed food
at one of the volunteer events.
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The executive board of the Baruch College chapter posed with chapter adviser, Dr. Ronald Aaron. Pictured here are (left to right)
Chandrapaul Latchman, Lynda Houng, Yuli Chen, Matthew Cohen, Afsal Ismail, Samuel Marrero, Dr. Aaron, Gaby Castaneda,
James Uske, and Lalit Kumar.
prize was a Samsung tablet. Overall, Phi Eta
Sigma raised around $1,200 for Relay for Life!
The Baruch chapter held regular, fun, themed
general meetings such as “Tiki Bar Luau” and
“Bringing Back the 90’s.” The chapter also collaborated on some memorable events such as
West meets East Matsuri, which was a spectacular cultural celebration co-sponsored with the
Japan Club at Baruch.
Chapter members helped organize several
professional events for Baruch students. For
example, Centsable: Financial Literacy Sense
explored the non-profit world by giving students the opportunity to interact with Misha
Kaufman, CEO of Centsable, a non-profit organization that aims to improve financial literacy
among New York City high school students.
The Baruch chapter also gave back to the
community by regularly organizing volunteer
and donation drives for events and organizations, including the Holy Cross Food Pantry, a
used book collection drive on campus, and the
Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. This year saw the
launch of the Conversation Partners program,
through which non-native English speakers of
Baruch’s diverse community can now connect
with native speakers as conversation partners
and friends.
One of the highlights of the year was the
induction ceremony, which saw more than 260
students joining the Baruch Phi Eta Sigma community, the largest number ever to be inducted
in one year. The event recognized all the successes achieved by the chapter and the goals it
would continue to pursue.
The effort put into these events paid off at
Baruch College’s annual awards ceremony, for
which Phi Eta Sigma was nominated in the categories of Best Social Event, Best Collaboration
Event, and Comeback Club. The Masquerade
Ball won Social Event of the Year, allowing the
chapter to end the year on a well-deserved,
award-winning note.
T
he Boise State University chapter of
Phi Eta Sigma is constantly growing.
The chapter has organized several service events. Each month a group of members
attends Service Saturday, an on-campus service
day hosted by Boise State University. Through
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CEO of Centsable, Misha Kaufman, gave a presentation to
Bernard Baruch Phi Eta Sigma members about his non-profit
organization and sustainable business.
Two Bernard Baruch College students having a great time at
Phi Eta Sigma’s annual Masquerade Ball.
this event they have assisted the Girls on the
Run after-school program and helped survey
the Boise Greenbelt. The Greenbelt is an iconic
recreational facility in the Boise area and a
resource used by many people throughout the
Treasure Valley. It can be used to bike to work
and school and for an evening jog or dog walk.
Members volunteered to take count of people
using the Greenbelt and record responses to a
survey of people who were willing to give feedback on Greenbelt improvement. The gathered
data will be presented to the parks and recreation board of Ada County to gain funds for
improvements.
BSU Phi Eta Sigma has also participated in
annual events such as working with the food
bank at Thanksgiving, Rake Up Boise, and the
Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Their largest event to
date was co-sponsoring the Langston Hughes
Project’s visit to Boise State last April. The
Langston Hughes Project featured artist Ron
McCurdy playing trumpet to Ask Your Mama:
Twelve Moods for Jazz, Hughes’ homage in verse
and music to the struggle for artistic and social
freedom at home and abroad at the beginning
of the 1960’s. Ron McCurdy performed in the
Special Events Center at Boise State campus,
and Phi Eta Sigma sponsored this event in conjunction with the English department. It was
both a social event and an intellectually stimulating program for all ages, a great opportunity
for the chapter to enhance the academic goals
of Phi Eta Sigma.
The Boise chapter has seen great growth
in its number of members by hosting recruiting events and inductions during both fall and
spring semesters. The chapter leaders are developing a point system, based on participation, to
reward their most active members.
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he Brigham Young University chapter of Phi Eta Sigma had a fantastic
2012-2013 school year, beginning
with co-hosting the Phi Eta Sigma National
Convention and Leadership Workshops in Salt
Lake City, Utah. Members enjoyed meeting
many fellow Society members from across the
country and sharing the beauty of the state of
Utah with them. Delegates were able to tour the
state Capitol, Park City, and venues from the
2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
BYU chapter members were involved in providing services on campus and in the community,
as well as participating in social activities. Their
service committee planned four service projects
during the year, including a partnership with
BYU’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi to gather reading and learning materials for underprivileged
students. They also made colorful placemats for
a local senior assisted living center, sent thank
you notes to professors, and provided treats
and notes of encouragement during finals week
for freshmen. The activities committee planned
several exciting social events to help members
become better acquainted with each other and
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Promoting the Society’s motto “Knowledge is Power,”
the BYU chapter of Phi Eta Sigma joined with the BYU
chapter of Phi Kappa Phi to collect reading materials for
underprivileged children.
Butler University
The Butler University Phi Eta Sigma executive board had its
first fall 2013 meeting on September 20, 2013, in the campus
Starbucks: (left to right) Rachel McFarland (vice president),
Bethany Feintshans (treasurer), Chloe Meiss (president), and
Sarah Tietz (secretary).
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The Brigham Young University chapter was delighted to
co-host the 2012 Phi Eta Sigma National Convention and
Leadership Workshops. Dallen Done, Heather Hammond,
and Christian Hildebrandt welcomed members to Utah as
they arrived at the airport.
to build teamwork. The public relations committee utilized emails and the chapter’s Facebook
page to publicize events, resulting in doubling
activity attendance during the school year.
The current school year began by providing
class schedule tours for new freshmen during
New Student Orientation. The BYU chapter also
held an entertaining balloon-themed social
activity to welcome everyone back for the
semester. The Phi Eta Sigma chapter continues
to lead in providing service to the BYU campus
and community.
t the California State UniversityChico chapter meetings, officers and
their adviser created a list of goals for
members to participate in for the 2013-2014
academic year. Some of these events include:
Special Olympics, Relay For Life, Bidwell Park
Clean-Up, Take Back the Night, Up Til’ Dawn, and
a senior citizen prom. They hope to have various
guest speakers come in to inspire their newest
members to become the leaders of tomorrow.
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n the past year, the Central Michigan
University chapter of Phi Eta Sigma
has participated in more than 100
hours of community service opportunities!
These include volunteering at the Humane
Animal Treatment Society, handing out food to
the homeless and people living in poverty at the
Mobile Food Pantry, selling handmade products
from Guatemala to raise money for women in
Guatemala (they raised $800) through the organization MayaWorks, raking leaves for charity,
volunteering at Relay for Life and raising more
than $200 to help in the fight against cancer,
participating in the local CROP Walk to raise
awareness about hunger, and many other
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The 2013 Phi Eta Sigma inductees at Central Michigan University posed at their spring induction ceremony.
opportunities. Beginning in September 2012 as
an additional community service project, Emily
Thilhorn, the former community service representative and current president of Phi Eta Sigma
at CMU, organized and coordinated a volunteer
tutoring program at a local public elementary
school. The tutors are all members of Phi Eta
Sigma, they tutor students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade, and they assist the students with reading, writing, and mathematics.
They also help out during lunchtime and recess.
The members who volunteer dedicate their
time for an entire semester and sometimes
choose to volunteer for the entire school year.
The students enjoy having the tutors there to
help, and the teachers really appreciate the
efforts of the tutors. Over the course of two
semesters (fall 2012 - spring 2013), with a total
of thirteen tutors between the two semesters,
almost 400 service hours were accomplished to
help improve the education of the students at
the school!
Social activities included leadership and team
building activities and workshops, Hispanic
Heritage Food Tasting, Papa’s Pumpkin Patch,
card game night, bowling, football games, playing together on intramural sports teams, restaurant socials, socials for Bigs and Littles, and
many more.
CMU chapter members participated in a Zumba social.
At a card game/movie night social, members of the CMU
chapter ate snacks and played popular games.
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Central Michigan University chapter members participate in
an icebreaker at one of the general meetings.
General meetings are very informative
about upcoming events that the members are
encouraged to attend in order to get their active
membership points and to also make connections with fellow Phi Eta Sigma members.
The academic chairs encourage students to
study by hosting academic hours in the library
every week, with an average of 5-10 hours. In
September alone they provided 35 hours.
Congratulations to Karly Oberski, who
received a Phi Eta Sigma $6,000 national undergraduate scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year!
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he Clark Atlanta University chapter
was chartered on March 20, 2013, and
is, therefore, one of the newest chapters of Phi Eta Sigma. The chapter developed a
30-second TV spot highlighting two honor societies on campus, Phi Eta Sigma and Phi Kappa
Phi. This spot was shared on university social
media and aired on CAU-TV, the educational
public access channel licensed by Comcast to
Clark Atlanta University. Phi Eta Sigma shared
the video on its national Facebook page and
website.
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he Florida Gulf Coast University
chapter of Phi Eta Sigma had an exciting year. At the Dean of Students’
Leadership and Involvement Ceremony, the
success of the FGCU chapter was recognized
when former chapter president Claire Gorman
was awarded the honorable distinction of
President of the Year and chapter member
Dayanira Lopez was awarded Emerging Leader
of the Year for outstanding work with the chapter. The making of a successful year was primarily due to the success of fall and spring service
projects. The chapter was involved in the creation of a library system for the Children’s
Advocacy Center of Southwest Florida in the fall
semester. The spring semester brought an
annual event known as Walk, Wheel, and
Wobble, a 5K walk/run and 62-mile bike ride.
The main goal of the event is to raise funds to
find a treatment or cure for ataxia. Ataxia is a
neurodegenerative disease that affects the spinal cord and inhibits the ability to walk and talk.
Previously the chapter has donated time by volunteering on the day of the event. This year,
however, the Know Ataxia Foundation partnered with Phi Eta Sigma to plan and implement
the event and to make it bigger and better. In
the inaugural year of their partnership, the
FGCU chapter and the Know Ataxia Foundation
raised nearly $5,000 to continue research for
ataxia. The chapter has also established a new
personal and leadership development element
at each general meeting called WOW Meeting
Moments. Chapter members have expanded
the group’s leadership by establishing a leadership board, which will aid in decision making for
the chapter. The FGCU chapter continues to rebuild and make a name for itself on campus and
in the community.
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he Florida State University chapter
experienced another eventful and
productive year in 2012-2013. A highlight was the participation in Phi Eta Sigma’s
National Convention and Leadership Workshops
in Salt Lake City, Utah, by seven members of its
80-member leadership council. During this
weekend of networking and collaborating with
members from across the country, convention
delegates witnessed the election of both the
FSU student candidate, Sean Freeman, and
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chapter adviser, Chris Boyd, to national Executive
Committee positions. Locally there were plenty
of opportunities for chapter and personal development, with ten chapter executive board
members co-chairing five committees.
New member recruitment and induction
are always first priorities of the chapter. Careful
planning for the annual Chili Stuffing Party (and
help from Phi Eta Sigma’s 2012 national Clark
Scholar-Leader Julie Crump, who flew in from
Washington, D.C.) enabled chapter members to
prepare 3,998 letters for mailing to qualifiers and
their families in less than four hours. Another
tradition, Black and Gold Affair (a dressy social
at which potential recruits are invited to chat
with members of the leadership council) was
rewarded with the successful recruitment of
984 members and increased family attendance
at the memorably designed and choreographed
induction ceremony.
Every spring the chapter participates in the
FSU Council of Honor Societies’ Battle of the
Brains, a “Jeopardy” style competition with teams
from each of FSU’s recognized honor societies.
The pressure was on to regain the chapter’s title
as the smartest group of honor students at FSU.
Phi Eta Sigma enlisted two five-member teams
to compete and the result was success! One of
the chapter’s teams was crowned the “Battle of
the Brains” champion (the chapter’s third win
in the six-year history of this event), while the
chapter’s other team placed third.
Other committees were equally productive.
The fundraising committee raised $3,058 to
support the construction of FSU’s new Honors,
Scholars, and Fellows House and grew the
chapter endowment fund by $1,405. The leadership council and members’ events committee
hosted five leadership workshops and two wellattended general members’ meetings. During
the spring members’ meeting, attendees were
so taken with the student panel that interest in
leadership council involvement increased to the
point that the council ran out of applications at
the meeting.
In addition to producing a new chapter
website (http://undergrad.fsu.edu/PES/) and
FSU Phi Eta Sigma members Hillary Rimel, AJ Rojas, Gillian
DiAddezio, and a new inductee man the table at their bake
sale, which raised $118 for the new Honors, Scholars, and
Fellows House.
Members of the FSU chapter of Phi Eta Sigma and the Office
of the Clerk, United States District Court for the Northern
District of Florida, teamed up to complete a large juror
qualification project. Members pictured are: (left to right)
Katy Graves, Shawna Abbatiello, Alison Marshall, Leanne
Roca, Lauren Larocque, Meredith Albion, Mary Wigton, and
Michael Barbé.
FSU chapter members Diana Fritzner, Jamel Arnold,
Annamarie Shrader, Breanne Ereckson, and Ilya Piskun
joined new inductees to clean up the streets of Tallahassee.
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Guest speaker Dr. Craig Filar (center), director of national fellowships, with FSU executive board members (left to right) Gillian
Kruszka, Catherine Weisz, Jacqueline Hare, Amanda Ramon, Liz Ezzo, Teria Jennings, Gillian DiAddezio, Chris Boyd (chapter
adviser), Clarence Bolden, Erin Reynolds, and Punam Gopal.
window decals, the chapter members are proud
to have participated in numerous volunteer
events throughout the year to benefit the community. For example, with The Big Event, they
cleared trash near a busy street in the community. In what was perhaps the chapter’s most
exciting new event, members partnered with
the Office of the Clerk, United States District
Court for the Northern District of Florida, to
complete a large juror qualification project.
Although the chapter remains active in the
community, emphasis is placed on service projects that provide unique academic opportunities
for members. Peer tutoring and peer academic
advising are good examples of projects that
offer training and experience in helping other
students at FSU to be academically successful.
The chapter’s partnership with FSU’s Academic
Center for Excellence allows members to peer
tutor during mid-term and finals weeks. This
summer, thirty chapter members participated in
the eight-hour Peer Academic Leader (PES PAL)
training program. From May to June 2013, these
PES PALs served as peer advisers for incoming
undergraduates during twenty-five new student
orientation sessions. The chapter also teamed
up with FSU’s Advising First program to offer
“College Survival 101,” for which members spoke
to classes of graduating seniors at Tallahassee
high schools and answered questions about college life, expectations, and challenges students
may face. The members of the FSU chapter of Phi
Eta Sigma find countless ways to be a positive
force on their campus and in their community!
FSU Phi Eta Sigma members Punam Gopal and Matt Price
ponder their design for their homecoming banner.
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The 2013 Phi Eta Sigma inductees at The Florida State University.
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ervice opportunities were abound at
Gannon University with the Summer
Service Challenge 2013. Second
Harvest Food Bank in Erie, Pennsylvania, sponsors a backpack program during the school year
where more than 1,500 backpacks filled with
nutritious foods are delivered to children each
weekend. Seventy-five members of the chapter
collected microwave popcorn, microwave
meals, cereal, granola bars, crackers, fruit snacks,
raisins, and juice boxes totaling 1,225 items to
donate to the food bank.
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Indiana
University-Purdue
University Indianapolis chapter’s
first event of the year was the annual
Officers’ Retreat on August 25 at the Eagle’s
Hide-A-Way, out in the woods near Eagle Creek
Park. Chapter officers started the day with a
huge lunch buffet, worked in groups to make
plans for the year, held committee meetings,
engaged in some outdoor activities to get to
know each other, and took officer headshots, as
well as many other photos that they will use for
Gannon chapter treasurer Nathaniel Ropski delivers $327
worth of Box Tops for Education to the principal at Luther
Memorial Grade School, Susan Belott.
Nathaniel Ropski, chapter treasurer, delivers 1,688 points of
Labels for Education to the director at St. Stephen’s Nursery
School, Margie Frezza.
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Everyone danced the night away at the IUPUI chapter’s
SamStrong dance.
Members get ready for the photo booth at the IUPUI chapter’s
SamStrong dance to raise money for the Sam Featherstone
Memorial Scholarship. Pictured are: (left to right) Emma
Wells (guest from IU-Bloomington), Sarah Fortney, Bekah
Woosley, and Hannah Lohr.
Three pals, Colleen Majszak, Chris Hiett, and Jacob Astroski,
sing along to “We Are Young” at the IUPUI chapter’s
SamStrong dance.
their recruitment Powerpoint and their
scrapbook.
Prior to the start of classes, more than sixty
IUPUI chapter members volunteered for the
Office of Housing and Residence Life Move
Crew. They assisted students and their families
with moving personal belongings up the stairs
of the Campus Apartments on the Riverwalk,
as well as up the elevators at other locations,
including the new freshman residence hall The
Tower. This was a great opportunity for members to connect with incoming freshmen and
let them know about Phi Eta Sigma. During
the IUPUI Weeks of Welcome JagFest, chapter
members passed out flyers and gave new students a chance to win prizes by playing Minute
to Win It. Members also set up a booth at the
Student Involvement Expo to make IUPUI students aware of chapter activities, as well as the
benefits of joining Phi Eta Sigma. That same
week, a booth was set up at the Honors College
welcome event, as many current and potential
members are IUPUI Honors College students. It
was a busy first week for the IUPUI chapter.
IUPUI Phi Eta Sigma members continued
to stay very busy throughout the fall semester
with numerous service projects, meetings, and
events. On September 21, four Phi Eta Sigma
teams competed in the annual IUPUI Regatta,
an all-day canoe race on the downtown canal
that includes more than 100 teams of faculty,
staff, and students from IUPUI. The Phi Eta
Sigma teams did very well, and participants had
a great time. Chapter members shared a booth
along the canal with the IUPUI Honors College
and served free snow cones to participants and
visitors.
Many of the chapter members participated in
the IUPUI Day of Caring in September by joining
Global Peace Initiatives at the Marion County
Fairgrounds cattle barn. Activities included
worm casting (sifting mulch down to worm
waste to use as fertilizer in the soil), sorting and
moving lumber for a future project, and moving ducks and chickens outside to be fed. The
ducks and chickens had to be physically carried
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Phi Eta Sigma team “Can-oe Dig It?” prepares to check in
for the canoe race in the co-ed division of the annual IUPUI
Regatta on the canal in downtown Indianapolis. Team
members pictured are (left to right) John Fierst, Sammy
Bredhold, Rob Brunner, Ben Reimer, Trisha Lecher, and Jeff
Schoenberger.
outside, so that task proved to be most interesting for some of the members!
In October, chapter members helped out Indy
Parks for the sixth year in a row with their annual
Hauntless Halloween. Members worked with
young children during this three-night event
and served as trail guides, refreshment vendors,
crafts assistants, pumpkin carvers, and campfire
leaders. Members are also working with the new
Paws Pantry, a food pantry that just opened on
the IUPUI campus, volunteering on-site and
The Phi Eta Sigma student advisers “get their James Bond
on” at the annual IUPUI Officers’ Retreat: (left to right) John
Fierst, Rob Brunner, Jon McCann, Sammy Bredhold, Sarah
Fortney, Maria Harlan, Trisha Lecher, and Emily Baker.
collecting donations. The food pantry is run by
and for students and was created to ensure an
adequate food supply for students. The chapter
held a food drive to collect supplies for the pantry. During National Hunger and Homelessness
Awareness week, members volunteer at a local
homeless shelter, the Wheeler Mission, as they
do each year. Members also hold a sock drive to
collect new socks for distribution at the mission.
This is followed by the chapter’s annual holiday
project, whereby members adopt local families
through Community Centers of Indianapolis
and spend a Saturday shopping for the families,
eating lunch, and wrapping gifts so the chosen
families will have a happy holiday.
IUPUI chapter members are attending the
Office of Student Involvement’s Nuts and Bolts
workshops, as well as numerous other campus
workshops designed to help student organizations achieve success. These workshops enable
the chapter to maintain its three-star status, the
highest rank possible, as one of the top organizations on campus.
Spring semester will include participating in
events such as the annual IUPUI Martin Luther
King, Jr., Day of Service in January, volunteering at Indianapolis Animal Care and Control,
working with Habitat for Humanity, planning
the March 30 initiation of new members, organizing the end-of-year BBQ for all members,
IUPUI officers share a good laugh at the annual Officers’
Retreat as they watch their fellow officers play the “Blanket
Name Game.”
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Attendees of the IUPUI chapter’s annual Officers’ Retreat at Eagle Creek Park included student advisers, new officers, outgoing
officers, and committee members. Participants pictured are: (first row, left to right) Maria Harlan, Lexi Lorch, Brittany Scher,
Jon McCann, Trisha Lecher, Rob Brunner, Kelsey Spindler, Kaitlyn Engle, Darienne Patchett, (second row, left to right) Bryce
Wray-Nelson, Steve Scally, Janine Kabir, Morgan Moran, Angela Salamone, Veronica Bigham, Nicki Ambrogi, (third row, left to
right) Greg Rothchild, Sally Momoh, Stephanie Fulk, Armelle Metangmo, Halimatu Djalo, Adam Essex, Sarah Fortney, Sammy
Bredhold, Thomas Beard, Zachary Reynolds, Lisa Ruch, (fourth row, left to right) Jaymin Patel, Elliot Boyle, Will Elkhatib, Ellen
Maue, Emily Baker, Andrew Engle, John Fierst, Craig Schebler, Efrain Alvarado, and Kathryn Jackson.
and hosting the second SamStrong dance. The
inaugural SamStrong dance last February was
created and planned by former service chair,
current student adviser, and national Phi Eta
Sigma Executive Committee member, Sarah
Fortney, in memory of former IUPUI student,
Sam Featherstone, who passed away in January
2013 after a courageous three-year battle with
brain cancer. More than 100 students attended
the event in gowns and tuxedos, danced the
night away to the tunes of a great DJ, enjoyed
snacks and a photo booth, and bought raffle
tickets for donated prizes. Sam’s parents came
and spoke to the group about Sam’s incredible
struggle and his legacy. Money raised from the
dance goes to a scholarship fund established in
Sam’s memory at his high school. The event was
a huge success and a lot of fun for everyone, so
the chapter decided to host the dance again this
year.
IUPUI had four national Phi Eta Sigma scholarship winners this year. Former chapter president
and student adviser Heather Kent was awarded
a $7,500 graduate scholarship, which came in
quite handy as she began her first year at the
Indiana University School of Dentistry this fall.
Last year’s historian and current student adviser
Maria Harlan was awarded a $6,000 undergraduate scholarship. Last year’s president and current student adviser Emily Baker and last year’s
vice president Lynnette Sauer each received a
$1,000 undergraduate award. The IUPUI chapter
members look forward to another successful
year!
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he Kennesaw State University chapter started the 2012-2013 academic
year strong after the spring 2012 election of a group of talented and dedicated officers. Chapter president Yelena Kozenkova was
overjoyed to have wonderful leaders working
with her to expand the chapter’s outreach and
publicity through events and public relations.
After elections, officers decided that they
needed a proactive game plan for the upcoming year.
The first step taken by officers was to solidify
the bylaws and procedures as a chapter. They
voted on a change in bylaws to allow for a more
flexible midterm election process, as well as the
adoption of two new officer positions of social
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Phi Eta Sigma members at Kennesaw State held a poster
showing the support of other honors organizations on
campus.
Students tailgating before the KSU vs. Northern Kentucky
University basketball game.
media chair and public relations director to
heighten their public relations efforts and get
the Phi Eta Sigma name out on campus.
The next step the chapter officers took was to
get organized. Officers scheduled and reserved
locations for every event for the rest of the year.
They created social media accounts on Twitter
and Facebook to connect with members and to
update them on upcoming events. The chapter’s
point system was reinstated and organized to
record member attendance at each event and
reward members with free graduation cords for
their participation throughout the semesters.
Officers also planned and executed fantastic
events that gained chapter recognition on campus and in the community.
As part of Homelessness Awareness Week
in early October at Kennesaw State University,
Phi Eta Sigma members participated in an oncampus Sleep-Out. Stacked cardboard boxes,
tents, pillows, sleeping bags, and blankets covered patches of damp green grass and crunchy
dead leaves near the Social Science building.
Handwritten “Will Work for Food” signs were
scattered among the meager belongings of
college students, some of whom were Phi Eta
Sigma members, who wrapped up in sweatshirts and old newspapers. Chapter members
also gathered canned goods and clothing items
for the homeless. They donated more than four
boxes of canned goods and numerous bags of
clothing to Must Ministries.
The KSU chapter hosted a domestic violence
awareness campaign event on October. 23, a
highlight of the semester for the Phi Eta Sigma
chapter. More than fifty students stood silent,
holding hand-painted signs with statistics and
quotes about domestic violence that they had
made a week before the event. After two hours
of every passerby reading, and in some cases
taking pictures or video of the campaign, the
silent students yelled, “Break the silence! Stop
domestic violence!” at the top of their lungs,
drawing the surprised attention of every person
within 100 yards of the advocates.
Part of the effectiveness of the domestic
violence campaign was due to the support Phi
Eta Sigma received from other organizations
on campus. Three other honors organizations
joined Phi Eta Sigma as partners to advertise
and provide manpower for the event.
The campaign was the first major collaboration effort between Phi Eta Sigma and other
organizations on campus. After the domestic
violence campaign, KSU chapter members partnered with two other honor societies for events
such as GRE Test Prep, making holiday cards for
troops overseas, and a human trafficking awareness event. The domestic violence campaign
was also the first event that was heavily advertised, gaining publicity for the chapter.
Creating publicity is not easy. It involves
constructing a recognizable image and internal
culture for the chapter. The last step chapter
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Phi Eta Sigma members were joined by other Kennesaw State University students beside the university’s Student Center for the
domestic violence campaign on October 23, 2013.
officers took toward increasing membership
and becoming a notable organization on campus was to unite members into a culture and
maintain a positive image of the organization
to the public. Known for their service efforts,
KSU members wanted their chapter to be the
first honors organization on campus that had a
social life as well. So, to couple their traditional
service events such as making holiday and
Valentine’s Day cards for American troops and
the annual March of Dimes to raise money for
research and care of prematurely born children,
they started the tradition of an ice cream social.
Members also hosted their first basketball tailgate on February 21 against Northern Kentucky
University. Students came to eat messy hot dogs
with friends nearly two hours before the game.
Some of the members did not know each other
and were shy in the beginning. After sharing
chips and cookies, the chatter and food was
enough to attract random KSU students who
did not hesitate to ask how they could join Phi
Eta Sigma.
Phi Eta Sigma at KSU definitely had a whole
year of outstanding events that not only helped
the community, but also brought previously
inactive members together as a prominent
group on campus. After all of the efforts by
the executive board, membership enrollment
and participation increased dramatically.
Furthermore, potential members are now
aware of Phi Eta Sigma’s involvement at KSU.
The chapter members influenced their community in a positive manner and made a name for
the chapter, but most importantly, they built a
chapter that is here to last.
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he Loyola University chapter of Phi
Eta Sigma in New Orleans had to suspend activities for members to recover
from the devastation due to Hurricane Katrina in
August 2005. The chapter was re-chartered in
November 2009, inducting almost 200 members. Over the past five years, a total of 403
members have joined the Loyola chapter of Phi
Eta Sigma. Members have participated in several service activities and projects on campus
such as providing toys to the children of Family
House of Louisiana, a long-term residential
treatment facility for chemically dependent
women with children. Future activities are in the
works, such as hosting a bake sale to raise funds,
participating in the President’s Open House, and
welcoming incoming freshmen to the campus.
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he Monmouth University chapter of
Phi Eta Sigma inducted 230 new members to its chapter on March 10, 2013.
The chapter adviser, Professor Golam Mathbor,
spoke at the induction ceremony, noting that
only 20 percent of the freshman class of the university demonstrated their excellence and academic performance based on Phi Eta Sigma
criteria. He further stated that these freshmen
have already demonstrated leadership qualities,
in combination with competence and character,
by achieving an excellent GPA in their first year
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Members of the Monmouth University chapter who were inducted on March 10, 2013.
at Monmouth. It is Professor Mathbor’s hope
that these new members will continue maintaining academic excellence in their careers at
Monmouth and beyond. Dr. Michael Palladino,
dean of the School of Science at Monmouth
University, addressed the inducted members as
guest speaker. Dean Palladino remarked, “Only
20 percent reach the mark. You are all leaders of
your class; you lead by example and by motivating others.”
The chapter introduced Phi Eta Sigma Book
Prizes this year, and six outstanding Phi Eta Sigma
members from sophomore and junior classes
received these prestigious awards. The winners
were: Mr. Jason Caianiello, Mr. Michael Burke, Ms.
Jessica Kozma, Ms. Rachel Conners, Ms. Shannen
Wilson, and Ms. Veronica Anna Ozog.
Professor Mathbor thanked officers of Phi
Eta Sigma for their time commitment, generous
service, and leadership role running this scholarly organization effectively. Two officers, Ms.
Lori Mueller, president, and Mr. Oscar Sanchez
Jr., historian, completed their tenure with this
event. They were recognized for their dedicated service to Phi Eta Sigma with plaques of
appreciation.
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ew Mexico State University’s Phi Eta
Sigma chapter was founded and operates within the Honors College.
Chapter leaders strive to create bonds and relationships among the members to form a familylike environment. Chapter members focus on
giving back to the community, so each year they
participate in Relay for Life and raise money to
promote cancer awareness. They also participate in community service events such as picking up trash, tutoring, campus beautification,
volunteering at soup kitchens, helping Habitat
for Humanity, hosting a thank you dinner for
The 2013 NMSU officers are (left to right) Mario Bujanda (vice
president), Scheryiah Romero (secretary), Viridiana Arellano
(A&S council liaison), Adrian Avila (treasurer), Cynthia
Garcia (president), Courtnay Fitzcharles (community service
coordinator), Brianna Bogan (fundraising events chair), and
Matthew Salazar (social events coordinator).
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New Mexico State University officers and members pictured
here are (top row, left to right) Josh Padilla, Viridiana
Arellano, Adrian Avila, Matthew Salazar, (middle row, left
to right) Jesus Herrera, Mario Bujanda, Scheryiah Romero,
Cynthia Garcia, Alleene Leake, (bottom row, left to right)
Roseli Reyes, Ashlie Moffitt, Courtnay Fitzcharles, Alejandra
Lerma, and Rebecca Barela.
Stephen F. Austin State University
Stephen F. Austin State University chapter members enjoyed
their service project of playing bingo with the residents of a
local assisted living center every other week.
T
he Pittsburg State University chapter
of Phi Eta Sigma was awarded
Outstanding New Student Organization
by the university during a ceremony held in April
2013. In addition, chapter president James Saltat
was named Outstanding Organization President
for the 2012-2013 academic year.
NMSU chapter members participated in the Keep State
Great event, picking up trash around the community.
Pictured here are: (left to right) Scheryiah Romero (secretary)
and Courtnay Fitzcharles (community service chair).
firefighters, and many more. At weekly meetings, members plan and discuss upcoming
activities. Each meeting includes an icebreaker
to get to know new and current members and
build new friendships. Chapter members are
proud they have had past recipients of national
Phi Eta Sigma scholarships and hope there will
be more to come. As the Phi Eta Sigma motto
says, “Knowledge is Power,” and the NMSU chapter members intend to use their power to the
fullest.
J.T. Knoll, program coordinator for campus activities at
Pittsburg State University, presents a certificate to James
Saltat (former chapter president) for the university’s 2012-2013
Outstanding New Student Organization Award.
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Pictured are members of the 2013 Syracuse University chapter induction class. The executive board members are wearing
honor cords, and the inductees are smiling with excitement for what they are to accomplish in the coming months.
T
he Syracuse University chapter is in a
rebuilding year with the return of its
former adviser. Chapter members will
elect nearly a full new chapter executive board.
They have an abundance of activities planned,
including having a table at the Student
Involvement Fair to inform students about Phi
Eta Sigma and a marketing initiative utilizing
many new electronic means of communication,
as well as traditional communication methods.
Chapter members are excited to adopt the
Veterans Hospital nearby campus for several
philanthropic journeys for this year’s class of
inductees. This will include visits to play cards
with the veterans, talk with them, and show
them they are appreciated and not forgotten. In
October members participated in the annual
Diabetes Step Out Walk for the first time with
members and friends of Phi Eta Sigma, raising
nearly $1,000. They also gathered for breakfast
before and lunch after the walk. They named the
group Team Cyrus, for a four-year-old with juvenile diabetes, and had t-shirts made for those
walking. Members will continue with the Adoptthe-Street program and expand other avenues
to be more social. They have partnered with the
American Red Cross Club to support several
blood drives scheduled throughout the year. As
their educational initiative, they will be supporting the University Lecture Series to help make
students aware of the series, which has some
great speakers coming to campus. They will also
work closely with Career Services to provide
some workshops for members. The gingerbread
study break will continue, in which members
make gingerbread structures and deliver them
to elder care centers and local hospitals.
Syracuse chapter adviser Mary Jo Custer is showing the
“Stop Diabetes” shirt that members of the chapter’s group,
Team Cyrus, received for their efforts in raising nearly $1,000
for the Diabetes Step Out Walk held last fall.
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UT Phi Eta Sigma members prepare to greet children as they
arrive for the Boo at the Zoo event.
T
he past year was an exciting time to be
a University of Tennessee Phi Eta
Sigma member and a delightful time
to be an officer, according to chapter public relations officer Hans Wangsness. Attendance at
meetings greatly increased, making for more
fun and meaningful meetings and lots of new
friends. Chapter president Lucy Boateng was
very supportive of new ideas, was a great leader,
and was fun to be around. The other officers
were great too, providing much input and effort
and always bringing their own unique talents to
the table. Last year, the UT chapter was in its
prime, with plenty of socializing, volunteering,
and participating in campus events. Members
had a wonderful time, and this year is poised to
be even better.
The initiation ceremony for new members
occurred at the usual venue, the luxurious
Crowne Plaza hotel, located in downtown
Knoxville last April. The ceremony went
smoothly for the 346 inductees, most of them
undecided in their major. Each officer spoke
about Phi Eta Sigma, and various faculty members also gave speeches. As desserts were
served, officers had a great time socializing with
new members.
A popular activity for the UT chapter last
February involved a group of members volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club in Knoxville.
Jamie Dreher and Emily DiAngelo, UT Phi Eta Sigma
members, man a table at the Boo at the Zoo event.
They helped many elementary school age
children during their allotted reading time by
reading stories with them and interacting as
mentors. Members were excited to see the
impact they had on the children. The chapter
also focused on self-improvement by hosting
an etiquette dinner, featuring an excellent meal
for a great price and instructions on how to eat
a meal properly.
Other events that service director Emily
DiAngelo organized included helping with Boo
at the Zoo, volunteering at the local Ronald
McDonald House, helping at a Zombie 5K Run,
performing campus cleanup, and many more.
During finals week, members had some great
food catered and watched Avatar together,
with free study materials provided to members
as well. Phi Eta Sigma members utilized the
University Center’s Down Under recreation facility for a social, using the bowling alleys and pool
tables. They rolled out a new chapter website
and began using it to more efficiently communicate with members and perform core administrative duties more effectively than before.
Overall 2012-2013 was productive in every way.
Membership was up, and Phi Eta Sigma has a
strong campus presence. The Phi Eta Sigma UT
chapter is thriving and healthy.
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Members of the Texas A&M chapter write letters to soldiers.
T
The University of Tennessee chapter’s bowling social was
a fun opportunity for newly inducted members to meet
current members.
he Texas A&M University chapter of
Phi Eta Sigma has 2,775 members on
campus and hosts many events each
semester. Therefore, the chapter instituted an
“active” member policy whereby members must
attend at least two out of three meetings, one
social, and one service event each semester in
order to graduate with honor cords. However,
members are not dismissed for inactivity; chapter leaders stand by the credo of “once you’re a
member, you may claim membership for life”
and always encourage students to attend activities they host, whether they are active or not. At
the first meeting of the semester, 367 members
attended. So far this semester, members have
hosted a street cleanup and game night, and
they wrote letters to deployed soldiers.
Additionally, 180 members came to dinner at a
local restaurant to participate in a profit share
that raises money for scholarships provided by
the chapter.
Chapter members offer a free tutoring program for students at A&M. Last semester, three
of the most active members each earned a $250
chapter scholarship funded by chapter profit
shares, and three members received national
scholarships. The tutoring and scholarship
programs are both expanding continually, and
members are very excited about the progress
they are making. This year the members decided
to choose an ongoing philanthropy for which
Phi Eta Sigma members could volunteer each
month. They chose a battered women’s shelter
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Texas A&M chapter members collected receipts for their
local chapter scholarship fund.
Virginia Commonwealth University
Officers of the Virginia Commonwealth University chapter
of Phi Eta Sigma are pictured: (left to right) Drasti Patel
(vice president), Melissa Haslam (president), Alex Taylor
(treasurer), and Rakhi Melvani (service chair).
T
Texas A&M chapter members collected groceries for Brazos
Valley Food Bank.
as their philanthropy and have eagerly begun
working with them. Chapter leaders strive to
offer as many events as possible to accommodate their numerous members’ busy schedules
and provide each member many opportunities
to participate as much as they wish. The chapter
invited 1,442 students to be inducted in the fall
semester and booked the university’s president,
a Phi Eta Sigma alumnus, to speak at the induction ceremony.
hroughout the past year, the
Wartburg College executive board
made an exceptional effort to prove
itself as an active honor society chapter by creating inclusive, service-oriented expectations.
Before the school year, the majority of attendees
for Wartburg’s Phi Eta Sigma general meetings
were newly inducted members. This year, chapter leaders established a point system in an
attempt to bring in both newly inducted members and upperclassmen who were inducted in
previous years. Within this point system, both
service and committed attendance are requirements to be considered an active member of Phi
Eta Sigma. Furthermore, without documented
proof of the completion of these requirements
each year, chapter members will not be eligible
to receive the chapter’s honor cords at
graduation.
Wartburg chapter members participated in
various service projects including:
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day’s Blankets of
Love campaign, in which tie-blankets were
made for a nearby children’s home
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Phi Eta Sigma members at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater pose at the walk to raise money for multiple sclerosis: (back
row, left to right) Theresa Smyczek, Cassidy Gibbon, Abigail Tanner, Kevin Bowers, Tanner Burt, Nicole Kreutzer, Jake Polous,
(front row, left to right) Megan Kinney, Brittany Anderson, Brooke Giddings (MS advocate), Karlie Swanson, Erika Clemons, Erin
Oates, Haley Schultz, and Kalana Graham.
• Cans for a Cause, in which members raised
money for a specific charity
• MANNA, in which members were trained
and helped the hungry
• Wartburg College Holiday Shoppe, where
members handled donations that were
then given to the local community for lowincome families
• Unified Sports Day, in which members
joined individuals with disabilities to train
and play together on sports teams
• Members also participated in service projects held outside of Wartburg
Since induction, Phi Eta Sigma representatives have attended student senate meetings,
operation organization meetings (on how to
run student organizations), and Bystander
Intervention meetings, which provide further
opportunities for each member to become wellrounded and knowledgeable about what goes
on at Wartburg and how Phi Eta Sigma can contribute to the campus community.
Socially, the executive board members stated
that the primary focus would be to create a
community among all academically driven students at Wartburg. The social committee, with
help from the chapter’s executive board, held
three events: a Dean’s List reception for first
year Dean’s List honorees and current Phi Eta
Sigma members, a formal candlelight dinner for
all academically-driven students on Wartburg’s
campus, and a cost-free sand volleyball night for
Phi Eta Sigma members.
The UWW chapter’s executive board posed for a snapshot at
the “Orange Party”: (left to right) Matthew Borkovec, Kalana
Graham, Karlie Swanson, Brooke Giddings (Phi Eta Sigma
guest speaker), and Kevin Bowers.
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UWW Phi Eta Sigma members (left to right) Erin Oates, Karlie
Swanson, and Erika Clemons display their medals at the MS
walk.
UWW Phi Eta Sigma member Karlie Swanson and MS
advocate Brooke Giddings at the chapter’s “Orange Party.”
T
he members of the University of
Wisconsin-Whitewater chapter of Phi
Eta Sigma helped a team of walkers
raise more than $1,000 for the cause of finding a
cure for multiple sclerosis (MS). They sold orange
sequin headbands, held bake sales, and sold
t-shirts to raise money for the cause. In order to
inform members about the fundraising event,
officers hosted an “Orange Party” and had the
chapter president’s cousin, a 20-year-old who
was diagnosed with MS, come in to speak.
Members all dressed in orange to show their support and had orange colored snacks and drinks.
FSU Circus stars Dan Stribling (2011 recipient of the
chapter’s endowed award for undergraduate research)
and Gillian DiAddezio (national scholarship recipient)
visit after the show with fellow Phi Eta Sigma members Liz
Ezzo (co-chair new member recruitment), Sean Freeman
(national Executive Committee member), Teria Jennings
(co-president), Punam Gopal (co-chair service), Catherine
Weisz (co-chair new member recruitment), Gillian Kruszka
(treasurer and national scholarship recipient), Clarence
Bolden (co-president), and Anthony Osei (incoming chapter
executive board member).
FSU Phi Eta Sigma members Sean Freeman, Catherine Weisz,
Liz Ezzo, Erin Reynolds, Teria Jennings, Gillian Kruszka, and
Clarence Bolden pose by the FSU table at the 2012 national
convention in Salt Lake City, Utah.
University of Tennessee chapter members participated in a
study break event.
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Motivational speaker Eric Crozier (center, light shirt) with
national scholarship winners Jackie Hare (front center),
Gillian DiAddezio, Gillian Kruszka (third row, far right),
Sean Freeman (center, back), and other members of the
leadership council. Team Building was the topic at one of the
FSU chapter’s many leadership workshops.
University of Tennessee chapter officers photographed at
the induction ceremony are (left to right) Hans Wangsness
(PR coordinator), Mary Mahoney (adviser), Diamond
Doss (historian), Jamie Dreher (secretary), Lucy Boateng
(president), Emily DiAngelo (service coordinator), Erin
Harvey (adviser), and Alexander Thumler (vice president).
JaLisa Gorby and Emily Thilhorn, members of Central
Michigan University chapter, man a table at the Relay for
Life event.
Phi Eta Sigma members of the Texas A&M chapter participate in a social event.
The University of Tennessee chapter hosted an etiquette
dinner for its members to learn about proper dining. The
individuals pictured are (left to right) Courtney Winters,
Anna Kegley, Kaila Smith-Casey, Karen Lee, and Torie Bates.
On a break at the Chili Stuffing Party, Jackie Hare of FSU
taught the flash mob dance that members performed at the
Black & Gold Affair.
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The balloon-themed opening social of the Brigham Young University chapter included balloon animals, water-balloon
volleyball, and balloon prizes.
FSU Phi Eta Sigma members Jamel Hardin, Kendra Scholz,
Katie Moggio, Hana Aryan, and Erin Reynolds are all dressed
up and ready to begin welcoming guests at the chapter’s
annual Black & Gold Affair.
FSU Phi Eta Sigma members Clarence Bolden, Zach Turpin,
Jackie Hare, and Ilya Piskun tabling at FSU’s Student Success
fair.
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At the spring members’ meeting, the FSU chapter partnered with the Students for America’s Military organization to generate
letters to send to troops overseas.
Members of the New Mexico State University chapter volunteered for The Big Event, a service project for the City of Las
Cruces and surrounding areas and a way of saying thank you to the community. Services included painting, cleaning, raking,
trimming, and beautifying the city.
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Profile: Chapter Advisers
A
manda Jensen Buzard is the new chapter adviser
for Phi Eta Sigma at Central Michigan University in
Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Amanda is an alumnus
of Central Michigan University, having graduated in 2012
with a bachelor of science degree in education. She currently
serves as a success coach, working with undergraduate students to assist with developing and enhancing the skills
required for success in college and degree attainment.
Amanda is excited to work with the outstanding scholars of
the Central Michigan chapter of Phi Eta Sigma. She congratulates former chapter president Karly Oberski on being
awarded a $6,000 Phi Eta Sigma national undergraduate
scholarship in 2013.
Amanda Jensen Buzard
Central Michigan University
D
eAnn L. Possehl has been involved in leading and
advising the University of Wisconsin-Parkside chapter of Phi Eta Sigma since 2010. A seasoned higher
education administration professional, DeAnn earned a
bachelor of arts in psychology at Luther College in Decorah,
Iowa. She later received her M.S.Ed. degree in counseling
from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. DeAnn is currently associate vice chancellor for enrollment management
and serves as interim executive director of enrollment management. Her overall responsibilities encompass numerous
administrative areas such as admissions and new student
services, financial aid, registrar/student records, orientation,
and recruitment marketing. She has held other positions at
UW-Parkside, including co-director of First Year Experience,
director of Student Life, and director of Residence Life. She is
actively involved in the Association of College Unions,
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators,
and other professional organizations. DeAnn hopes her leadership tenure will see the Phi Eta Sigma chapter at UW-Parkside
continue the growth in membership it has experienced in the
past year.
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University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Chapter News
Phi Eta Sigma Members
Earn Recognition from
Upper Division Honor Societies
M
ortar Board National College Senior
Honor Society, founded in 1918, is the
premier honor society recognizing
outstanding achievement in scholarship, leadership, and service. The society provides opportunities for continued leadership development,
promotes service to colleges and universities,
and encourages lifelong contributions to the
global community. Each year, Mortar Board
National Foundation awards fellowships to assist
members in financing their graduate studies.
Members are chosen annually to receive these
fellowships based on a history of academic excellence, strong recommendation, scholarly promise, financial need, and Mortar Board involvement.
This year the Foundation has awarded more than
$30,000 to eight outstanding Mortar Board members to support their graduate education during
the 2013-2014 year.
The Mortar Board National Foundation
proudly announced that Carl J. Kirpes is the
2013 recipient of the $5,000 Barbara Cook
Fellowship. Kirpes is a 2012 graduate of Iowa
State University, where he earned a double
major in mechanical engineering and industrial
and manufacturing systems engineering. Since
graduation, he has been employed at GENESYS
Systems Integrator, an engineering design-build
firm in Kansas City, Missouri. He is now pursuing
his master’s degree in systems engineering at
Iowa State University.
Inducted into Phi Eta Sigma in 2009, Kirpes
was the recipient of the 2011 G. Robert Standing
Undergraduate Scholarship for $6,000. In 2012,
Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society,
named Kirpes as one of five Laureates in its
annual program to recognize gifted engineering students who have excelled in areas beyond
their technical majors. For his outstanding leadership in Phi Eta Sigma and beyond, Kirpes was
selected to receive the $10,000 Thomas Arkle
Clark Scholar-Leader of the Year Award for 20132014. (See further information in the Scholarship
News section of this Forum issue.)
Mortar Board logo used with permission
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T
au Beta Pi, founded at Lehigh
University in 1885, is the world’s largest engineering honor society. The
Fellowship Board of the honor society has
announced the selection of 210 Tau Beta Pi
Scholars for undergraduate study during the
2013-2014 academic year. These scholars
receive $1,000 or $2,000 cash awards for their
senior year of engineering study. These scholarships are awarded on the competitive criteria of
high scholarship, campus leadership and service, and promise of future contributions to the
engineering profession. The list of Tau Beta Pi
Scholars includes the following Phi Eta Sigma
members:
Tau Beta Pi logo used with permission
Matthew W. Barnett
University of South Alabama
Joanne K. Beckwith
University of Toledo
Matthew R. Boler
The Florida State University
Joshua D. Bryan
Ohio Northern University
Michael B. Cloward
Brigham Young University
Kevin T. Eck
Mercer University
Youssef M. Elkady
The University of Texas at Austin
Charles E. Elliott III
University of South Alabama
Erika D. Handly
Brigham Young University
Kati J. Johnson
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Minnie Lahoti
The University of Alabama
Stephen J. Lee
Tulane University
Cody J. Lundie
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
Sarah A. Perry
Auburn University
Jonathan P. Reardon
Virginia Military Institute
Matthew F. Reardon
Virginia Military Institute
Nathan M. Shay
Ohio Northern University
Janelle Strampe
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
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Founders Fund Scholars
2013-2014
S
tatute VII of the Constitution and Laws
of Phi Eta Sigma provides that all of the
income from the Founders Scholarship
Fund shall be used “to grant annually one
Member-Scholar-Leader of the Year Scholarship
of $10,000 and one or more Distinguished
Member Scholarships of up to $7,500 each to
members of Phi Eta Sigma. One or more such
scholarships shall be designated for students pursuing graduate degrees, one or more such scholarships shall be designated for undergraduate
students, and one or more awards of $1,000 each
shall be designated for members of Phi Eta Sigma
for use during one year of undergraduate study.”
Fund income available for the 2013-2014
scholarships was $295,000, making it possible to award one $10,000 Scholar-Leader of
the Year Scholarship, six $7,500 Distinguished
Member Graduate Scholarships, thirty-six
$6,000 Distinguished Member Undergraduate
Scholarships, and twenty-four $1,000 undergraduate awards.
The members of the Scholarship Committee
were: Mr. Tim Lemper, Chairperson, Indiana
University; Mr. Tony Kemp, Mercer University;
and Ms. Mary Jo Custer, Syracuse University. The
committee used the following criteria in selecting recipients:
1.High scholastic record with a minimum
3.5 cumulative GPA.
2. Participation in local chapter activities.
3. Evidence of creative ability.
4. Potential for success in chosen field.
5. Letters of recommendation, not to exceed
three.
Profiles and photographs of the recipients
of the 2013-2014 scholarships follow, as well as
photographs of the award recipients.
SUMMARY OF FOUNDERS FUND
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 1940-2013
YEAR
1940
1970
1975
1976
1982
1983
1989
1990
1991
1994
1998
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
AMOUNT
$300
$300
$300
$500
$500
$500 and $1,000
$500 Jr/Sr, $2,000 Graduate
$500 Jr/Sr, $2,000 Graduate
$1,000 Undergraduate and
$2,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $2,000 Undergraduate
and $2,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $2,000 Undergraduate
and $2,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $2,000 Undergraduate
and $2,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $2,000 Undergraduate
and $4,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $2,000 Undergraduate
and $4,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $2,000 Undergraduate
and $5,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $3,000 Undergraduate
and $5,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $3,000 Undergraduate
and $5,000 & $10,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $4,000 Undergraduate
and $7,500 & $10,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $5,000 Undergraduate
and $7,500 & $10,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $6,000 Undergraduate
and $7,500 & $10,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $6,000 Undergraduate
and $7,500 & $10,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $6,000 Undergraduate
and $7,500 & $10,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $6,000 Undergraduate
and $7,500 & $10,000 Graduate
$1,000 & $6,000 Undergraduate
and $7,500 & $10,000 Graduate
NUMBER
1
9
13
10
36
36
40
45
32
TOTAL
$300
$2,700
$3,900
$5,000
$18,000
$22,000
$35,000
$37,500
$42,000
44
$56,000
75
$105,000
116
$150,000
113
$157,000
114
$160,000
109
$160,000
106
$190,000
110
$197,000
86
$223,000
75
$250,000
75
$285,000
70
$285,000
73
$293,000
67
$295,000
67
$295,000
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$10,000 Thomas Arkle Clark
Scholar-Leader of the Year Award
Dean Clark, dean of men at the University of Illinois and Senator of Phi Beta Kappa, was one
of the three founders of Phi Eta Sigma and our first Grand President, serving from 1927 until
1933.
The eighth recipient of the
composed a science fiction novel
Thomas Arkle Clark Scholar-Leader
on his “Reflective Leadership” conof the Year Award is Carl Kirpes,
cept for his honors project.
a 2012 graduate of Iowa State
In 2011, Carl was awarded
University. Carl earned bachelor’s
the $6,000 G. Robert Standing
degrees in mechanical engineerUndergraduate Scholarship from
ing and industrial and manufacPhi Eta Sigma for his scholastic
turing systems engineering. He is
excellence and outstanding chapnow pursuing a master’s degree in
ter leadership. Carl is also active
systems engineering at Iowa State
in Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, and
University in Ames, Iowa.
numerous other honor societInducted into Phi Eta Sigma in
ies. As a member of Mortar Board
2009, Carl’s first order of business
National College Senior Honor
CLARK SCHOLAR-LEADER
was to plan a leadership retreat
Society, he was awarded the
and team building experience
$5,000 Barbara Cook Fellowship
CARL KIRPES
while serving as president of the
for graduate studies in 2013. He
Iowa State University
Iowa State chapter for 2009-2010.
was a University Honors Program
The ISU chapter goal is to attain “More than
Outstanding Student in 2011 and was in the top
Recognition” through Phi Eta Sigma membertwo percent of his graduating engineering class.
ship. Carl’s work to redefine Phi Eta Sigma at
He received “Volunteer of the Year” recognition
ISU also included drafting the induction letter,
from the United Way in 2007. His undergraduorganizing philanthropy events, and preparing
ate career included three years as a linebacker
for the chapter’s signature Charity Skate. He
for the Division I Iowa State football team and
helped his chapter earn national recognition for
recognition for his creative poetry writing.
increasing membership and organizational effiCarl has worked as an applications engineer
ciency during his tenure as chapter president.
for Proplanner, implementing software at large
Carl contributed an article to the 2013 Forum,
manufacturing companies. Most recently he
describing his participation in Phi Eta Sigma. His
has been a solutions developer for GENESYS
chapter at ISU worked toward each of its goals
Systems Integrator. ISU Orientation Coordinator
by identifying each member’s strengths and
Sarah Merrill is “impressed by his genuine interutilizing them. Recognizing that individuals’
est in making the world a better place through
strengths provide the potential, but that teamhis leadership and his education.” Carl plans
work provides the results led Carl to develop a
to use his engineering abilities to “transform
“Reflective Leadership” concept based on the
engineering disciplines and industry to engage
success their chapter experienced through utimore systemically, with greater real-world conlizing those individuals’ strengths. He describes
text, creating solutions that provide greater
“Reflective Leadership” as “a practice through
results and impact”—a goal for which he claims
which individuals grow as leaders by mentally
his Phi Eta Sigma experiences have given him a
optimizing previous leadership experiences and
“springboard for success.”
then implementing what they discover.” Carl
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$7,500 Graduate Scholarships
THE KENDRICK C. BABCOCK SCHOLARSHIP
Dean Babcock, one of the three founders of Phi Eta Sigma, was dean
of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois.
Katherine Groover graduated from the University of Richmond magna
cum laude with bachelor of arts degrees in leadership studies and political science and a minor in women, gender and sexuality studies. She has
served her Phi Eta Sigma chapter as president and vice president of community outreach. Other Phi Eta Sigma involvement included attendance
at the 2010 national convention. Katherine has been recognized on the
Dean’s List numerous times. As a member of mock trial she was named
All-Regional and All-American Attorney, the highest honor in college
mock trial, and was the most decorated collegiate attorney in the history of the University of Richmond’s program by her junior year. She is
most proud of her tenure with Teach for America, teaching at inner-city,
under-privileged schools. As a teacher, her goal was to improve students
Advanced Placement pass rates; by her hard work pass rates on AP
Government exams improved by 11 percent. Katherine plans to earn a
law degree to become a local trial attorney.
KATHERINE GROOVER
University of Richmond
BABCOCK SCHOLARSHIP
THE CHARLES M. THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIP
Dean Thompson, a founder of Phi Eta Sigma and Grand President
from 1939 until 1963, was dean of the College of Business at the
University of Illinois.
CALEB HARRIS
Southwest Baptist University
THOMPSON SCHOLARSHIP
Caleb Harris, a graduate of Southwest Baptist University with degrees in
accounting and economics/finance along with a minor in psychology, is
now pursuing a master of business administration degree. He served his
SBU chapter of Phi Eta Sigma as senior adviser and treasurer, authoring
a chapter manual and improving the officers selection process during
his tenure. In 2012, Caleb attended the Phi Eta Sigma national convention and served on the Nominations Committee, selecting new national
leaders of Phi Eta Sigma. Caleb also received the national Phi Eta Sigma
Stanley L. Stephens Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship. He has held
leadership roles in multiple campus organizations including Student
Association, Enactus, Delta Mu Delta, University Ambassadors, and
Institute of Management Accountants. Caleb was awarded the SBU J.R.
Maupin Founders Award and the FBLA National Distinguished Business
Leader Award and has been on the SBU Honor Roll: Trustee’s List each
semester of his undergraduate career. He has accepted a position as
auditor with BKD, LLP as he completes his requirements for the Certified
Public Accountant license.
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THE SCOTT GOODNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP
Dean Goodnight, Grand President of Phi Eta Sigma from 1933 until
1939, was dean of men at the University of Wisconsin.
Teria Jennings graduated from The Florida State University with a degree
in editing, writing, and media and minors in communications and business. Following her 2011 induction into FSU’s chapter of Phi Eta Sigma,
she became a peer adviser for incoming freshmen. Teria worked as an
office assistant in the Phi Eta Sigma office and was selected to participate in her chapter’s leadership council. As a member of the leadership
workshop and events committee, she planned council workshops and
coordinated events for Phi Eta Sigma. Teria attended the first Phi Eta
Sigma regional conference hosted by FSU in 2012 and the Phi Eta Sigma
national convention in Salt Lake City. Chosen as an executive board member in 2012, she became the co-chair of the website and fundraising committee. For 2013, Teria was co-president of her chapter and continued
her duties as website and fundraising committee chair. She has served
as vice president of public relations for Mortar Board and is a member of
Omicron Delta Kappa. Teria has been included on either the Dean’s List
or the President’s List each semester of her undergraduate career. She
enjoys writing and worked as a communications specialist for Disability
Rights Florida. Teria plans to attend graduate school to study publishing.
TERIA JENNINGS
The Florida State University
GOODNIGHT SCHOLARSHIP
THE FRED H. TURNER SCHOLARSHIP
Dean Turner, member of the Executive Committee from 1938 until
1976, served as editor of the Forum and Grand Historian. He was
dean of students at the University of Illinois.
HEATHER KENT
Indiana University–
Purdue University
Indianapolis
TURNER SCHOLARSHIP
Heather Kent graduated from Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis with degrees in business management and pre-dentistry. She
served as co-president of IUPUI’s chapter of Phi Eta Sigma in 2010, leading
the initiation ceremony, a chapter fundraiser, and multiple philanthropy
projects. As an attendee of the 2010 Phi Eta Sigma national convention, she
assumed the role of committee chair of the Future Directions Committee.
She also served as her Phi Eta Sigma chapter student adviser for officers,
spending two years dispensing advice on hosting fundraisers, increasing
organizational awareness, coordinating monthly meetings, and much
more. Heather is an IUPUI Top 100 recipient, recognition granted to 100
students out of 22,000 undergraduate students who have impacted IUPUI
through their scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, and civic
and community service. Heather also received the $6,000 Phi Eta Sigma
John R. Harrell Scholarship in 2011. Other campus activities included positions as director of sponsorship and marketing committee chair for the
Entrepreneurship Club. For the past two years, Heather has volunteered
at the Trinity Free Clinic as dental assistant and instrument tech. She works
for Design and Construction, LLC in office administration, assisting with
accounting, marketing, and many other duties. She has been accepted to
IUPUI’s school of dentistry and plans to pursue a doctorate of dental surgery, as well as a fellowship in orthodontics.
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THE G. HERBERT SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Smith, active in Phi Eta Sigma from 1924 until 1980, served as
Grand Secretary, Forum editor, and as Grand President from 1963
until 1975. He was president of Willamette University.
Caroline Murray is a graduate of The University of Alabama, where she
majored in both marketing and public relations. Her contributions to
Phi Eta Sigma at UA include serving as senior adviser, junior adviser, and
president. Caroline was involved with the execution of annual induction
ceremonies and several philanthropy projects as part of her Phi Eta Sigma
membership, most notably as an American Cancer Society Relay for Life
team captain. Her scholastic achievements include participating in the
Business Honors, University Honors, and International Honors Programs,
as well as being named to the Dean’s List and President’s List each
semester of her studies. She gained career experience while working as
public relations student assistant for the UA Career Center, as marketing
intern for accounting firm JamisonMoneyFarmer PC, as event planner for
Javelin, Inc., as staff reporter for The Crimson White, and as freelance writer
for The Executive. She led numerous campus environmental initiatives for
campus housing, student government, her social sorority, the university
arboretum, and the business honors program. It is Caroline’s intent to
pursue a master’s degree in journalism at the University of Missouri, with
the desire to become a magazine writer.
CAROLINE MURRAY
The University of Alabama
SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
THE WILLIAM TATE SCHOLARSHIP
Dean Tate, member of the Executive Committee of Phi Eta Sigma and
recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, was dean of men at the
University of Georgia.
YASMINE YOUSEF
Florida Institute of
Technology
TATE SCHOLARSHIP
Yasmine Yousef, a graduate of the Florida Institute of Technology with a
degree in environmental science and a minor in chemistry, is pursuing a
Ph.D. in environmental chemistry. She served on her Phi Eta Sigma chapter’s executive board as the secretary, vice president, and president. After
attending the national convention in Salt Lake City, Yasmine was inspired
to improve recruiting for her chapter. In her senior year, she focused on
increasing awareness of the organization on campus by participating in
the school’s student organization fair during orientation week. She is a
member of Phi Kappa Phi and was on the Dean’s List for her four years as
an undergraduate. As a presidential fellow for the Independent Colleges
and Universities of Florida, Yasmine organized student-led campaigns in
support of the Florida Resident Access Grant. She held positions as webmaster, vice president, and president of the American Chemical Society
Student Affiliates, promoting chemistry and encouraging children’s interest in chemistry. Yasmine spent more than three years as a research assistant for the toxicological chemistry lab on campus. After graduate school,
she aspires to a career in environmental chemistry research, working for a
government agency such as the Environmental Protection Agency.
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$6,000 Undergraduate Scholarships
THE ARNO “SHORTY” NOWOTNY SCHOLARSHIP
Dean Nowotny served as Grand President from 1975 until 1980. He
was dean of students at the University of Texas-Austin from 1942
until 1964.
Ryan McCulloch attends The University of Texas, where he majors in
architecture with a minor in business foundations. As Phi Eta Sigma
vice president, he led the chapter’s bi-monthly meetings, encouraging
member interaction. He also served on his executive board as senior
ambassador, handling promotions and gaining organizational recognition through awards. Ryan was awarded “most active member” for two
semesters, as determined by his chapter’s points system. His interest in
sustainable building led to his entry in a national competition to design
a timber framed high-rise building. Other campus activities include the
American Institute of Architecture Students and Alpha Rho Chi, the architecture professional fraternity. For two years he was a staff member of
ISSUE, a yearly collection of architecture student work. His architecture
internships included working for Reid and Associates Design Builders,
Titan Development, and I-25 Studios. Ryan plans to become a licensed
architect and open his own architecture firm one day.
RYAN MCCULLOCH
The University of Texas
NOWOTNY SCHOLARSHIP
THE RAYMOND E. GLOS SCHOLARSHIP
Dean Glos, active in Phi Eta Sigma from its founding in 1923 until
his death in 1988, was Grand Treasurer from 1932 to 1980, Grand
Secretary from 1943 to 1948, and Grand President from 1980 to
1984. He was dean of the School of Business Administration at Miami
University in Ohio.
BAILEY BARTELT
University of Puget Sound
GLOS SCHOLARSHIP
Bailey Bartelt majors in psychology with an emphasis in neuroscience at
the University of Puget Sound. She has served as Phi Eta Sigma chapter president for two years, working to re-establish community service
projects and improve the value of meetings through speakers and workshops. Chapter meeting attendance has more than doubled since Bailey
became president. She also attended the 2012 national convention in
Salt Lake City. Selected for a research experiment in psychology and
neuroscience, she has the opportunity to work alongside the psychology professor who initially sparked her interest in psychology. Bailey is
involved in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi and the Psychology Club.
Volunteering at Upswing Occupational Therapy Clinic helping children
in Tacoma, Washington, inspired her occupational therapy career choice.
Bailey plans to pursue a graduate degree in occupational therapy to
accomplish her career goal.
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THE KARLEM RIESS SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Riess, professor of physics at Tulane University, served on the Phi
Eta Sigma Executive Committee from 1954 to 2005 and was Grand
Vice President and Grand President of the Society.
Cathryn Bidal attends the University of New Mexico, where she majors
in art history and minors in medieval studies. While serving as Phi Eta
Sigma chapter vice president for two years, she was responsible for organizing several community service projects, coordinating a resumé and
interview workshop, and helping facilitate monthly meetings. Cathryn,
a New Mexico Bridge to Success Scholarship recipient, has been named
to the Dean’s List each semester. She was a gallery intern at the Gerald
Peters Gallery, gaining first-hand experience as a curator. At one time, she
was responsible for hosting a group of eighth graders interested in math
and science for Phi Eta Sigma Shadow Day. Cathryn plans to complete an
art history graduate program and work as curator of art at a museum or
gallery.
CATHRYN BIDAL
University of New Mexico
RIESS SCHOLARSHIP
THE JAMES E. FOY SCHOLARSHIP
Dean Foy served as chapter adviser at Alabama and Auburn for
twenty years. His Executive Committee leadership from 1948 to 1992
as Grand Editor, Grand Secretary, and Grand Secretary-TreasurerEditor of Phi Eta Sigma and as president of ACHS is legend. He was
student affairs dean from 1952-1975 at Auburn University.
MATT COOPER
Auburn University
FOY SCHOLARSHIP
Matt Cooper is seeking a degree in industrial design with a minor in business
at Auburn University. He acted as chapter service chair the year he joined
Phi Eta Sigma. As service chair, Matt was responsible for organizing a peanut
butter and jelly food drive for Oak Mountain Missions Ministry. Later elected
president of the AU chapter, he led the chapter to complete many volunteer
events, including a Christmas toy drive and community service projects for
the local IMPACT organization. Matt is also a member of the track team, for
which he has received Academic Top Tiger awards and SEC Academic Honor
Roll. He has been on the Dean’s List multiple semesters. Eager to help those in
need, he has spent countless hours volunteering for Oak Mountain Missions
Ministry and one summer volunteering at the Birmingham Zoo. Matt plans
to start his professional career in industrial design after graduation.
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THE JOHN W. SAGABIEL SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Sagabiel was the charter adviser to the Western Kentucky
University chapter for sixteen years, elected to the Executive
Committee in 1975, served as Grand President from 1986 to 1992,
was Grand Secretary-Treasurer from 1992 to 2012, and continues to
serve on the Executive Committee as Grand President Emeritus.
Austin Boys is an honors student at Western Kentucky University, where
he majors in meteorology and minors in geographic information systems. As chair of the professional development committee of the WKU
chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, he attended national convention in Salt Lake
City in 2012. After considering a map illustrating Phi Eta Sigma regions,
Austin took the initiative to create three additional maps showing the
location of Phi Eta Sigma chapters within the regions, induction trends,
and opportunities to re-establish inactive chapters and expand to new
institutions. Austin and a fellow meteorology major received first place
honors for undergraduate geography research oral presentations from
the 97th Kentucky Academy of Science Annual Meeting. Austin taught
himself to play the guitar in order to join the Wesley Foundation Praise
Band. Elected director of the StormTopper Network, he issues twiceweekly weather forecasts and immediate hazardous weather updates to
campus and area authorities. Between a local food bank and the National
Weather Service Weather Forecast Office, Austin has volunteered hundreds of hours. He has also worked as a lab attendant in the meteorology
lab at WKU. Austin is the recipient of the College Heights Foundation Trust
Fund Scholarship, the WKU Wesley Foundation Leadership Scholarship,
and the WKU Department of Geography and Geology Excellence
Scholarship. He plans to attend graduate school to study wind energy.
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AUSTIN BOYS
Western Kentucky University
SAGABIEL SCHOLARSHIP
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THE GAYLORD F. HATCH SCHOLARSHIP
Dean Hatch served as the University of Illinois chapter adviser from
1968 to 1993 and as Grand Historian from 1976 to 1994.
Megan Glowacz, a student at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign, is majoring in natural resources and environmental sciences
with a concentration in fish and wildlife conservation and a minor in
animal sciences. She is also pursuing a leadership studies certificate. As
treasurer of her Phi Eta Sigma chapter, she brought a new level of organization to her position, setting goals for the budget and funds tracking and communicating those to her executive board members. Megan
represented her chapter at the 2012 national convention in Salt Lake City
and served as co-director for the Finance, Constitution, and Scholarship
Committee. She has spent a great deal of time fundraising for Special
Olympics and the American Cancer Society. As fundraising chair and secondary trainer for the Illini Service Dogs Program, she fosters and trains
a service dog for persons with disabilities. Megan has interned for the
Shedd Aquarium and the UI Department of Animal Sciences, as well as
being a student worker at the UI Leadership Center. She plans to pursue
a master’s degree in marine biology.
MEGAN GLOWACZ
University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign
HATCH SCHOLARSHIP
THE JAMES G. ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP
Dean Allen served as Texas Tech University charter adviser from
1946 to 1984 and was the fifth recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma
Distinguished Service Award.
VICTORIA BURNETTE
Georgia Southern University
ALLEN SCHOLARSHIP
Victoria Burnette is a student at Georgia Southern University, where
she majors in justice studies with a minor in history. Serving her Phi Eta
Sigma chapter as events coordinator and later as president, she implemented and participated in a tutoring program for ESOL (English for
Speakers of Other Languages) students at local schools. Victoria was an
attendee of the 2012 national convention in Salt Lake City and the recipient of a Phi Eta Sigma scholarship from her GSU chapter in 2011. Along
with her involvement in Phi Eta Sigma, Victoria is a member of the GSU
Southern Ambassador Team and has been included on the Dean’s List
or President’s List each semester of her undergraduate career. She has
worked as a community liaison for the Office of Student Leadership and
Civic Engagement and as a telecounselor for the Office of Admissions.
Victoria plans to pursue an internship with the CIA and then attend law
school, with the desire to work in entertainment law.
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Phi'Eta'Sigma'Honor'Society'Scholarship'recipient'
THE CHARLES BURCHETT SCHOLARSHIP
Dean Burchett served as University of Tennessee chapter adviser
from 1954 to 1999. He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma
Distinguished Service Award in 1984.
Felecia Chatman attends Stephen F. Austin State University, where she
majors in political science with a minor in international studies. After
being inducted to Phi Eta Sigma, Felecia was elected chapter president.
She introduced a system to reward members for participation in chapter
events and successfully implemented a community service project to
play bingo and socialize with residents of a local assisted living facility.
Felecia participated in the 2012 national convention in Salt Lake City,
serving on the Finance, Constitution, and Scholarship Committee. She
is an honors student, has been recognized multiple semesters on either
the Dean’s List or President’s List, and received the Top Ten Percent
Scholarship from SFASU. Felecia is also a member of Dancers Against
Cancer, using dance events to fundraise for philanthropic organizations,
and the International Friendship program, helping international students socialize with American students. She is a resident assistant and
a supplemental instructor for the Academic Assistance Resource Center.
Felecia plans to pursue graduate degrees in both public administration
and library science. She would like to volunteer with the Peace Corps and
later work as a law librarian.
FELECIA CHATMAN
Stephen F. Austin
State University
BURCHETT SCHOLARSHIP
THE ARCHIE L. LEJEUNE SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. Lejeune served as Louisiana State University chapter adviser for
thirty-six years. He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished
Service Award in 1984. The LSU chapter hosted the 1970 national
convention.
HANNAH IRENE
CORNMAN
Indiana University
of Pennsylvania
LEJEUNE SCHOLARSHIP
Hannah Irene Cornman is pursuing a major in nutrition with a concentration in dietetics at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has served
her chapter as historian and on the events committee, through which
she helped plan a charity bake sale, campus blood drive, potluck dinner
social, and an annual pancake breakfast to benefit a local no-kill animal
shelter. Hannah attended the 2012 national convention in Salt Lake City
and brought back the “caught you studying” idea to her chapter, a project to reward students found studying on campus during finals week.
She has been named to the Dean’s List each semester and volunteered
as a note-taker for Disabilities Services. Hannah is active in the Student
Association of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has held multiple positions
working at Summit Physician Services for two years. Hannah aspires to
earn a graduate degree in nutrition education and to become a registered dietitian.
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THE LARRY L. MANGUS SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Mangus provided the leadership for the establishment of six Phi
Eta Sigma chapters, most recently at Shawnee State University in
Ohio where he served as chapter adviser for thirty-five years. He was
a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award in 1984.
Samantha Dodson majors in business management with an emphasis in human resources and organizational behavior at Brigham Young
University. As Phi Eta Sigma chapter secretary, she handled public relations operations. She is chapter president for the 2013-2014 school year.
Samantha helped host the 2012 national convention in Salt Lake City,
greeting students at the airport and assisting them with shuttle service
to their hotel. She also served on the national Promotions and Activities
Committee. Samantha is the recipient of a BYU academic scholarship, a
Phi Eta Sigma scholarship from her local chapter, and the Robert C. Byrd
Honors Scholarship. She is active in her church and on multiple intramural athletic teams. Samantha is a member of the Marriott Undergraduate
Student Association, the Society for Human Resource Management,
and the BYU Women in Business club. She works as a private math tutor
and research assistant for the BYU Center for Teaching and Learning.
Samantha desires to be a corporate event planner and one day pursue
an M.B.A. degree.
SAMANTHA DODSON
Brigham Young University
MANGUS SCHOLARSHIP
THE M.L. WARDELL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Wardell was elected Grand Historian during the first Phi Eta
Sigma national convention in 1928. He served as chapter adviser for
the 1927 University of Oklahoma chartering and Grand Historian
until his death in 1958. The 1935 national convention was held on
the Oklahoma campus.
KRISTEN ERICKSON
Indiana University
of Pennsylvania
WARDELL SCHOLARSHIP
Kristen Erickson is pursuing a double major in early childhood education
and special education at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has
served as historian and later as president for her Phi Eta Sigma chapter. At
the 2012 national convention in Salt Lake City, she served on the Future
Directions Committee. Kristen has taken advantage of many opportunities to fundraise for organizations within the community. She has participated in Phi Eta Sigma chapter service projects including Family Promise,
Threads of Hope, Pancakes for Paws, Into the Streets, blood drives, a
multiple sclerosis walk, and mentoring students at the Indi Kids daycare
facility. Kristen is a Provost Scholar and has been named to the Dean’s List
every semester. She is also a member of the Best Buddies organization, in
which students are paired with students with disabilities to accompany
them to social activities. Kristen is a pre-student teacher, creating and
presenting lesson plans for local elementary school classes. She plans to
pursue a graduate degree in early childhood education and become a
teacher.
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THE G. ROBERT STANDING SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Standing was the charter adviser to the California State
University-Chico chapter for thirty years. He was a recipient of the
Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award in 1990.
Brendan Finley attends Pittsburg State University, where he majors in elementary education and minors in early childhood development. As Phi Eta Sigma
vice president of his newly founded chapter, he led the chapter’s participation in community service events including Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for
Kids’ Sake, SEK Humane Society Dog Care, Pittsburg State University’s The Big
Event, and a Feed the Hungry fundraiser. Outside of Phi Eta Sigma, Brendan
is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and has won talent competition awards as an
experienced juggler. He was chosen as one of thirty-six freshmen to be a part
of the Presidential Level Honors College, in which he has maintained a 4.0
GPA. As a junior firefighter for his hometown of Bartlett, Kansas, Brendan was
awarded the NVFC National Junior Firefighter of the Year Award in 2011 and
traveled to Washington, D.C., to accept the award at a national banquet. He
is a cadet captain in the Civil Air Patrol, United States Air Force Auxiliary. He
works as an after school care worker for the Pittsburg School District, USD 250.
Brendan plans to become an elementary school teacher, coach a high school
cross country team, and pursue a graduate degree in educational leadership.
BRENDAN FINLEY
Pittsburg State University
STANDING SCHOLARSHIP
THE ROBERT D. PLACE SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Place provided Phi Eta Sigma recognition for Otterbein College
students for thirty-four years. Student delegates attending the 1996
national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this
national scholarship.
SEAN FREEMAN
The Florida State University
PLACE SCHOLARSHIP
Sean Freeman is a student at The Florida State University majoring in meteorology and computer science with a minor in mathematics. Inducted
in 2012, Sean was immediately accepted to his Phi Eta Sigma chapter’s
leadership council and selected to attend the first-ever regional conference hosted by FSU. As a member of his chapter’s fundraising and website
committee, he chaired the website subcommittee and collaborated with
the executive board to redesign FSU’s chapter website. He also served on
the Finance, Constitution, and Scholarship Committee at the 2012 national
convention in Salt Lake City and was elected as a student representative
on the national Phi Eta Sigma Executive Committee. As a high school
junior, he was selected to attend the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and
Science at Western Kentucky University, where he earned sixty-seven college credit hours in high school. Sean serves on the FSU Student Council
of Undergraduate Research and Creativity as an associate editor of FSU’s
undergraduate research journal, The Owl. He is enrolled in the honors
program, has received numerous scholarships, and has been named to
the Dean’s List and President’s List multiple times. He works as a research
and systems administrator for the university meteorology lab. He is currently working on his senior thesis in meteorology on the vertical transport
of trace gases inside of typhoons. Sean plans on pursuing M.S. and Ph.D.
degrees in meteorology with an emphasis in atmospheric modeling.
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THE OSCAR BECK SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Beck served as charter adviser to the University of North Alabama
chapter for thirty-one years. Student delegates attending the 1996
national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this
national scholarship.
Margaret Goodman attends Southwest Baptist University, where she
majors in accounting and minors in political science. Serving as Phi Eta
Sigma chapter secretary/treasurer, Margaret planned the induction
ceremony, created event promotional material, and planned coffee talk
events for the chapter. Margaret is a member of Enactus, having served
on the presentation team, as vice president of operations, and as leader
of projects for local business Creator Designs, to assist the business in
more efficient operations. She is also an active member of the Student
Association and an SBU Student Ambassador. Margaret is the recipient
of a Dutile Scholars Award, an MSPCA LEAP Scholarship, and a Missouri
Higher Education Academic Scholarship. She is also enrolled in the honors program at SBU, serving on a committee to evaluate and provide
feedback on honors program goals and events. Margaret has worked in
customer service at Schaefer’s Electrical Enclosures, where she also facilitated special finance projects for the CFO. After completing her degree,
she plans to earn a CPA license and work for a public accounting firm.
MARGARET GOODMAN
Southwest Baptist University
BECK SCHOLARSHIP
THE GARY GRIKSCHEIT SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Grikscheit provided Phi Eta Sigma recognition for University of
Utah students for thirty-one years. Student delegates attending the
1996 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for
this national scholarship.
CLAIRE GORMAN
Florida Gulf Coast University
GRIKSCHEIT SCHOLARSHIP
Claire Gorman attends Florida Gulf Coast University, where she is a dual
major in business management and communications with concentrations
in public relations and management. As Phi Eta Sigma chapter secretary,
she was part of the executive committee that implemented a point system to track member participation and created two annual book scholarships. While later serving as chapter president, Claire was a member of
the Promotions and Activities Committee at the 2012 national convention in Salt Lake City. Claire is director of the Eagle Student Ambassadors
at FGCU, as well as an Office of Service-Learning Ambassador. An honors
student who has been included on the President’s List every semester,
she was selected to also serve as an honors program service team mentor
in the program’s inaugural year. She is a competing member of the club
sailing team, a cantor at her church, and an active participant in student
government. Claire and her sister are the co-owners of the Celtic Spirit
School of Irish Dance, for which she has obtained the highest certification
in traditional Irish dance. She works as a campus admissions representative and tour guide. Claire plans to attend graduate school to pursue an
M.B.A. degree after establishing her career.
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THE W. LEE JOHNSTON SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Johnston was the charter adviser for the Campbell University
chapter and the University of North Carolina-Wilmington chapter
of Phi Eta Sigma. In 2000 he was the recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma
Distinguished Service Award. He provided Phi Eta Sigma leadership
for a total of thirty-seven years.
Maria Harlan majors in both biology and chemistry with minors in psychology and medical humanities at Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis. Serving her Phi Eta Sigma chapter as historian and official
photographer, she has maintained a scrapbook of all chapter events with
the help of her scrapbook committee. She has participated in numerous
philanthropic events with her chapter and is most proud of a dance fundraiser to promote the SamStrong foundation, which funds cancer research.
Maria also served on the Promotions and Activities Committee at the 2012
national convention in Salt Lake City. She is an honors program student and
two-time recipient of the Academic Scholars award from the IUPUI School
of Science. As a student mentor, she has been a peer-led team leader for
general chemistry and a discussion leader for organic chemistry. She is
involved in the Catholic Student Organization, serving as the organization’s
communications chair. She also serves the University College Student
Council as a senator for Undergraduate Student Government. Maria has
worked in the campus biology department and as resident assistant for
the prestigious Women in Science House on campus. Maria plans to attend
medical school after completing her undergraduate degree.
MARIA HARLAN
Indiana UniversityPurdue University
Indianapolis
JOHNSTON SCHOLARSHIP
THE CURTIS F. LARD SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Lard provided the encouragement and support for the Texas A&M
University chapter officers to host national conventions in 1976 and
1996. He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service
Award in 1986 and served as chapter adviser for thirty-seven years.
JENNIFER VUIA
Texas A&M University
LARD SCHOLARSHIP
Jennifer Vuia attends Texas A&M University and majors in nutritional science. Previously serving as Phi Eta Sigma chapter secretary, she remodeled the chapter’s tracking of member attendance and participation at
meetings and events. Jennifer is currently the chapter vice president and
has made philanthropy events the chapter’s focus. Jennifer attended the
2012 national convention in Salt Lake City, serving on the Promotions and
Activities Committee. She is the first student from Texas A&M to be elected
a student member on the national Phi Eta Sigma Executive Committee. She
has been named to the Texas A&M Distinguished Student List for her academic performance and has also served as secretary and president of the
Texas A&M medical organization On to Medicine. She participates in Alpha
Zeta and the Texas A&M Food Science Club. Jennifer volunteers at a graduate laboratory on campus that does chemotaxis research, as well as for the
Aggie Pal program where she encourages elementary school children to
attend college upon high school graduation. She completed an externship
with chicken producer Pilgrim’s Pride. Jennifer plans to pursue M.S. and
Ph.D. degrees in food science and technology, with the desire to become a
sensory analyst for new product development in the food industry.
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THE STANLEY L. STEPHENS SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Stephens provided Phi Eta Sigma recognition for Anderson
University students for thirty-two years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
Krista Klocke is a student at Iowa State University, where she majors in both
speech communication and communication studies. She has served her
Phi Eta Sigma chapter as co-president and assisted in the planning and
organizing of service projects, social activities, and other events. An avid
photographer, she has won awards in multiple photography contests.
She is a member of the ISU Honors Program and has been on the Dean’s
List every semester. Krista has worked as an undergraduate assistant for
the ISU Honors Program and co-taught a freshman honors seminar for a
semester as a Freshman Honors Program leader. Krista plans to pursue
a graduate degree in higher education in order to become an academic
adviser and lecturer at a college or university.
KRISTA KLOCKE
Iowa State University
STEPHENS SCHOLARSHIP
THE ROY E. THOMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Thoman has served as charter adviser to the West Texas A&M
University chapter for thirty-eight years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
GILLIAN KRUSZKA
The Florida State University
THOMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Gillian Kruszka attends The Florida State University, where she majors in
biological science and minors in chemistry. An active FSU Phi Eta Sigma
member, Gillian served as a member of the leadership council, chair of the
member events committee, member of the executive board, attendee of
the FSU chapter-hosted regional conference, and chapter treasurer. She
initiated and accomplished the challenging task of making her Phi Eta
Sigma chapter a Recognized Student Organization at FSU. Attending
the 2012 national convention in Salt Lake City, Gillian served on the
Promotions and Activities Committee. She is an honors student who
has been included on the Dean’s List multiple semesters. Gillian is also a
member of Caring and Helping in Community Service and Alpha Epsilon
Delta, the health honor society. She has worked in a directed individual
study position in the research lab at the FSU College of Medicine. She
volunteers in the radiology department at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital
and the emergency department and post-anesthesia care unit at Sacred
Heart Hospital. As a biological science senior undergraduate teaching
assistant, Gillian tutors students and teaches recitation sessions weekly.
After graduating, Gillian plans to attend medical school to become a
physician.
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THE RICHARD TUERK SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Tuerk provided Phi Eta Sigma recognition for students at Texas
A&M University-Commerce (formerly East Texas State University) for
thirty-three years. Student delegates attending the 1996 national
convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national
scholarship.
Amanda Kruzynski attends Monmouth University and majors in both
social work and sociology. She has served as her Phi Eta Sigma chapter secretary, vice president, and now as president. She is responsible
for implementing six annual book scholarships for members. Amanda
attended the 2012 national convention in Salt Lake City, serving as cochair of the Future Directions Committee. She has been named to the
Dean’s List every semester and is in the MU honors program. Amanda is
a member of Phi Alpha, the social work honor society, and Alpha Kappa
Delta, the sociology honor society. She works on campus as an honors
peer mentor, peer leader assistant for Freshman Seminar, peer tutor, and
office assistant in the MU Honors School office. Amanda plans to pursue
a master’s degree in social work and hopes to work in the policy field of
social work.
AMANDA KRUZYNSKI
Monmouth University
TUERK SCHOLARSHIP
THE G.T. (JERRY) COWLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Cowley served as chapter adviser to the University of South
Carolina chapter for thirty years. In 1992 he was the recipient of
the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished Service Award. Student delegates
attending the 1996 national convention unanimously endorsed the
funding for this national scholarship.
LALIT KUMAR
Bernard M. Baruch College
COWLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Lalit Kumar, a student at Bernard M. Baruch College, majors in economics
and minors in mathematics and political science. He serves his Phi Eta
Sigma chapter as event coordinator. He is responsible for launching The
Conversation Partners Program, an all-new campus program in partnership with another major campus organization, to help non-native students gain confidence in English and navigate local culture. He has been
named to the Dean’s List and is enrolled in the Honors Program. Lalit
is a member of Student Government and the Wall Street Club. Beyond
academics, he is skilled at doing balancing tricks with a soccer ball
and is assistant business manager of Lexicon Baruch, the organization
responsible for producing the college yearbook. He is a resident adviser
at Educational Housing Services. Lalit plans to pursue a graduate degree
and work for a global organization such as the United Nations or the
International Monetary Fund.
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THE JOHN R. HARRELL SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. Harrell served as Grand President of Phi Eta Sigma from 1992 to
1999 and now serves on the Executive Committee as Grand President
Emeritus. He was a recipient of the Phi Eta Sigma Distinguished
Service Award in 1982 and served as the Indiana University adviser
for thirty-one years. He provided the encouragement and support
for the Indiana University chapter to host national conventions in
1982 and 1986.
Lauren Coyle, a student at Indiana University, majors in tourism, hospitality, and event management and minors in arts administration. She has
served her Phi Eta Sigma chapter as member outreach director and currently serves as vice president of programming. Lauren was a participant
at the 2012 Phi Eta Sigma national convention in Salt Lake City. She is a
member of the Hutton Honors College and recipient of the Sophomore
Tourism Management Undergraduate Student of the Year Award. Lauren
is very active in her IU Student Alumni Association and currently serves
as vice president of campus outreach. Two IU Student Alumni Association
events that she directed were the Hoosier Village Tailgate and Senior
Salute Graduation Party and the Spring Recognition Banquet. She works
as a researcher for the School of Public Health. Lauren plans to pursue
a career in event planning and later to pursue a graduate degree in
recreation.
LAUREN COYLE
Indiana University
HARRELL SCHOLARSHIP
THE BILL W. SHAFER SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Shafer served as chapter adviser to the University of Southern
Mississippi for twenty-five years. Student delegates attending the
1996 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for
this national scholarship.
NATHAN LASOR
University of Pittsburgh
at Greensburg
SHAFER SCHOLARSHIP
Nathan LaSor studies communications with a minor in theater at the
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. He has served as historian and
president of his chapter and participated in numerous philanthropy
projects on behalf of Phi Eta Sigma. Nathan was elected secretary of
the Nominations Committee at the 2012 national convention in Salt
Lake City, during which his chapter received the national award for Best
Philanthropy. He has been included on the Dean’s List every semester.
He took the initiative to start Pitt-Greensburg’s first digital media production group. Working as an intern at a film company in Pittsburgh, Davison
Invention, Nathan was quickly promoted to a position as one of the company’s main photographers. He also took advantage of an opportunity to
work on the set of a Hollywood film, Dark Skies, in Los Angeles, in which
he was recognized with a movie credit for his contributions. Nathan plans
to work in the film industry before attending graduate school to pursue
a degree in cinema.
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THE EMMA O’REAR FOY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Mrs. Emma O’Rear Foy, a Phi Beta Kappa member from The University
of Alabama, was office manager and steady support for Dean James
E. Foy during his tenure as Grand Secretary-Treasurer.
Samantha Lint attends the University of Richmond, where she majors
in both international studies and French and minors in women, gender,
and sexuality studies. She has been involved in her Phi Eta Sigma chapter
by serving as vice president of scholarship, coordinating annual book
scholarships for members. She spent the fall 2013 semester studying
abroad at Sciences Po in Paris. In the summer of 2011, Samantha worked
for two months on health projects in Madagascar with the French nonprofit, Solidago. She has interned at the National Women’s Law Center
in Washington, D.C. On campus, she is an intern at the Richmond Child
Advocacy Center through the Bonner Scholars program. She is a member
of Women in Leadership and Learning and has participated in pilgrimages in Taize, France and South Korea. This past summer she traveled to
Rwanda to implement an empowerment program for adolescent HIV
positive girls. Upon completion of her undergraduate degree, Samantha
plans to pursue a graduate degree in law, diplomacy, development, or
human rights.
SAMANTHA LINT
University of Richmond
FOY SCHOLARSHIP
THE KYLE C. SESSIONS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Kyle Sessions, a Phi Beta Kappa member from The Ohio State
University, served as chapter adviser at Illinois State University for
twenty-nine years and is the author of Looking Back: A Seventy-fifth
Anniversary History of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society as published in the 75th Anniversary Edition of Forum of Phi Eta Sigma. He
served on the Executive Committee as Grand Historian from 1994 to
2004.
MICHELLE MORAN
Mercer University
SESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP
Michelle Moran is a student at Mercer University and majors in both
sociology and English. She has served her Phi Eta Sigma chapter as secretary, recording meeting notes, coordinating the tutoring of students at
local schools, and communicating with members by email. She has been
included on either the Dean’s List or the President’s List every semester.
She is a Tift Scholar, one of a group of women chosen to serve as positive
representatives of females at Mercer University. She is also a member of
Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society, and Omicron Delta Kappa,
the National Leadership Honor Society. Michelle works as a senior resident assistant for campus residence life. She intends to enroll in graduate
school to continue her studies in higher education and hopes to later
seek a doctorate degree in order to work on a college campus.
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THE DONALD GREGORY SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Donald Gregory served as chapter adviser to the University of
Nebraska for thirty-three years. Student delegates attending the
2000 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for
this national scholarship.
Erica Neary is a student at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she
majors in nursing and minors in psychology. She has spent many hours
volunteering for service projects and fundraisers with her Phi Eta Sigma
chapter for organizations including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,
Richmond Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the Down Syndrome
Association of Greater Richmond. Erica is enrolled in the VCU Honors
College and has been named to the Dean’s List. She is an active member of the Student Nurses Association and Nursing Students Without
Borders. As a runner, her goal is to run a marathon by age 25. She worked
as a university teaching assistant in the 2012 fall semester. After graduating, Erica plans to further her education to become a nurse anesthetist
and earn a doctorate of nurse anesthetist practice degree.
ERICA NEARY
Virginia Commonwealth
University
GREGORY SCHOLARSHIP
THE HERB SONGER SCHOLARSHIP
Dean Herb Songer served as chapter adviser to the Fort Hays State
University chapter for thirty-three years. Student delegates attending the 2000 national convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national scholarship.
KARLY OBERSKI
Central Michigan University
SONGER SCHOLARSHIP
Karly Oberski majors in dietetics and minors in leadership and child
development at Central Michigan University. She served her Phi Eta
Sigma chapter as Student Government Association representative and
chapter president. After attending the 2012 national convention in Salt
Lake City, she established a tutoring program at a local elementary
school and coordinated a fundraiser for a Phi Eta Sigma alumnus in
need of financial assistance. She is a certified StrengthsQuest facilitator;
StrengthsQuest is an assessment for individuals to aid in exploring their
talents and developing those talents into strengths. As a freshman, Karly
was a finalist for Mortar Board’s Top 10 Freshman of the Year Award. Karly
is a member of the Student Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the
Michigan Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She studied abroad in
Africa one summer, working with malnourished children and performing
community needs assessments. Karly completed a dietary internship at
an assisted living home, The Laurels of Mount Pleasant, and a nutrition
internship at an elementary school. She works as a student assistant for
the CMU Office of the Provost. Karly plans to pursue a master’s degree in
public health to accomplish her dream of working for the World Health
Organization or the United Nations Children’s Fund.
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THE FRANKLIN B. KRAUSS SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Krauss served as Pennsylvania State University chapter adviser
for twenty-five years. Student delegates attending the 2002 national
convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national
scholarship.
Samantha Roberts, a student at Kennesaw State University, majors in
both anthropology and management. An active Phi Eta Sigma member,
she has served as secretary, helping to plan events including recruitment,
first year convocation, domestic violence awareness, graduate school
test preparation workshops, holiday cards for the troops, and many more.
Samantha is a member of KSU’s Honors Program and has been named
to the Dean’s List and President’s List every semester. Outside of Phi Eta
Sigma, she co-founded an Honors Club, in which she has served as vice
president and president of the organization. She works as a student assistant in the Department of Geography and Anthropology and volunteers
at the Tellus Science Museum. Samantha plans to earn a graduate degree
and hopes to become a museum director.
SAMANTHA ROBERTS
Kennesaw State University
KRAUSS SCHOLARSHIP
THE WILLIAM L. ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP
Dean Robinson served as Ohio Northern University chapter adviser
for twenty-five years. Student delegates attending the 2002 national
convention unanimously endorsed the funding for this national
scholarship.
LEAH STEPPE
Purdue University
ROBINSON SCHOLARSHIP
Leah Steppe attends Purdue University and majors in both public relations and rhetorical advocacy with minors in psychology, sociology, organizational leadership, and supervision. She has served as the publicity
co-chair of her Phi Eta Sigma chapter, creating presentations and flyers
for meetings and decorating display cases in the student center. She has
participated in many service projects, including making blankets and
cards for Riley Children’s Hospital, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service,
and the Make-a-Wish Color Rush 5K. She is a member of the Liberal Arts
Student Council and Purdue Emerging Leaders and has made the Dean’s
List each semester. Leah desires to work as a marketing coordinator for a
large corporation upon completion of her undergraduate studies.
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THE B. J. ALEXANDER SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Alexander was the charter adviser to the Tarleton State University
chapter for twenty years, elected to the Executive Committee in 1988,
elected Grand Vice President in 1988, served as Grand President
from 1999 to 2007, and now serves on the Executive Committee
as Grand President Emeritus. He was the recipient of the Society’s
Distinguished Service Award in 1990.
Shakthi Sureddi attends the University of California, Los Angeles, where
he majors in neuroscience. Serving as Phi Eta Sigma chapter marketing
committee chair, he has worked to increase awareness of the honor society on campus and to recruit more members through numerous outreach
events. His involvement in his Phi Eta Sigma chapter also included a year
as secretary, recording meeting minutes and posting them to the chapter
website. Shakthi is an honors student and recipient of the Rose Gilbert
Honors Program Scholarship. He co-founded a campus organization
focused on drug education, the Drug Outreach and Education Program,
for which he is also an officer. He volunteers in the child life department
of the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, providing pediatric patients
with activities to stimulate the normal process of childhood development, which can be disrupted in a hospital environment. He interns in
the UCLA Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology laboratory.
Shakthi plans to attend medical school to become a physician and continue researching projects in the field of neuroscience.
SHAKTHI SUREDDI
University of California,
Los Angeles
ALEXANDER SCHOLARSHIP
THE MARJORIE T. SAGABIEL SCHOLARSHIP
Mrs. Sagabiel, a University of Louisville graduate and retired business educator, was a recipient of the Association of College Honor
Societies Certificate of Distinction during the association’s 75th anniversary celebration in 2000. She assisted her husband, Phi Eta Sigma
Grand Secretary-Treasurer John Sagabiel, with his Society roles since
1974 and with national office leadership from 1992 to 2010.
NICHOLAS LYNCH
University of Louisville
SAGABIEL SCHOLARSHIP
Nicholas Lynch majors in biology and minors in Spanish at the University
of Louisville. Serving as Phi Eta Sigma chapter president, he reached out
to other officers to engage them and build a strong team, planned the
induction ceremony, and reintroduced the honorary member concept to
the chapter. He has participated in two special service study trips abroad
to India and Spain. He achieved Eagle Scout rank with the Boy Scouts of
America in high school and now serves as an assistant scoutmaster. He also
volunteers his time with Habitat for Humanity and as an ER Family Advocate
for the Floyd Memorial Hospital. Nick was one of a select number of freshmen chosen for the Freshmen LEAD program, and this year he serves as
director of the program. Nicholas was named the University of Louisville’s
Outstanding Freshman of the Year. Selected as a REACH Ambassador, he
serves as a peer mentor to almost forty freshmen. He aspires to spend a
year abroad doing medical research in a Spanish-speaking country as a
Fulbright Scholar and to later attend medical school.
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THE MARY JO CUSTER SCHOLARSHIP
Ms. Custer, member of the Executive Committee and Grand Historian
of Phi Eta Sigma, was the recipient of the Society’s Distinguished
Service Award in 2000. She also serves as chapter adviser at Syracuse
University.
Callie Thackeray attends Brigham Young University, where she is pursuing
a major in public health with an emphasis in epidemiology and a minor in
global studies. Her involvement after being inducted into Phi Eta Sigma
led to her serving on her chapter’s executive board and helping host the
2012 national convention in Salt Lake City. At convention, she welcomed
attendees at the airport and was co-chair of the Finance, Constitution,
and Scholarship Committee. She is currently serving as vice president
of her Phi Eta Sigma chapter. Callie has been named to the Dean’s List
numerous times. She is a certified pharmacy technician and has studied
abroad in London. Callie is a member of several campus organizations
including Public Health Association, Tall Club, College Democrats, and
the Student Alumni Association. She works as a peer mentor for freshmen and a BYU Health Department research assistant on campus. Callie
plans to pursue a master of public health degree upon graduation and
hopes to work for the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland.
CALLIE THACKERAY
Brigham Young University
CUSTER SCHOLARSHIP
THE MOLLY M. LAWRENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Mrs. Lawrence, Grand President of Phi Eta Sigma and member
of the Executive Committee, was the recipient of the Society’s
Distinguished Service Award in 1992. She also serves as chapter
adviser at The University of Alabama.
CAILEE JO WHITEFIELD
Wartburg College
LAWRENCE SCHOLARSHIP
Cailee Jo Whitefield is seeking degrees in both music therapy and music
education, with a minor in worship studies, from Wartburg College. As
last year’s chapter president of Phi Eta Sigma, she set the agenda for
meetings, communicated with members, and managed the organization’s budget. She has been named to the Dean’s List every semester. She
is a member of the Wartburg Choir and Wartburg Ambassadors Program,
as well as Hope Overflow, Wartburg Student Music Therapy Association,
and Opera Workshop. Cailee was awarded a Regent’s Scholarship,
a Meistersinger Music Scholarship, and the Patricia R. Zahn Music
Scholarship, a prestigious honor given to one Wartburg music student
each year. She has worked on campus as a music therapy lab worker and
an Orange EXCELeration Orientation Staff member. Upon graduation,
Cailee plans to complete an internship with a medical facility or hospital
and then pursue a graduate degree while teaching music.
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THE HARRY B. SHUCKER SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Shucker served as the charter chapter adviser of the Furman
University chapter for twenty-six years. He received the Society’s
Distinguished Service Award in 2002. Furman University has also
established a campus-endowed scholarship in his name.
Averi Wilson majors in both biology and chemistry and minors in psychology at Saint Ambrose University. She has served her Phi Eta Sigma
chapter as vice president and later as president. She took on the challenge of turning her stagnant chapter into a thriving campus organization after attending the 2012 national convention in Salt Lake City. New
chapter roles were created, which made possible the coordination of
philanthropic, service, social, recruitment, scholarship, and professional
development events. Averi has been named to the Dean’s List every
semester. Also, she is a member of the biology honor society, the biology club, the chemistry club, and the sexual assault awareness team on
campus. Averi is a morale team captain for the Children’s Miracle Network
Dance Marathon, an annual fundraiser at SAU. She works as a laboratory
prep worker for the biology department at SAU. She plans to attend
medical school and aspires to be a physician and scientist.
AVERI WILSON
Saint Ambrose University
SHUCKER SCHOLARSHIP
THE NANCY S. KAPLAN SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. Kaplan provided the chapter adviser chartering leadership
for the St. John’s University chapter on April 3, 2000. She was the
recipient of the Society’s Distinguished Service Award during the
University of Texas convention in 2006.
CANDICE WRIGHT
The Florida State University
KAPLAN SCHOLARSHIP
Candice Wright attends The Florida State University, where she double
majors in criminology and accounting. As an active member of her Phi
Eta Sigma chapter, she has served on the leadership council and member events committee. Candice helped set up and organize her chapter’s
spring 2013 leadership workshop, made holiday cards for a local nursing
home, bought gifts for a family adopted through Salvation Army, and
showed appreciation to her community by cleaning the parking lot of
a local retail plaza for The Big Event. Candice has been named to either
the Dean’s List or the President’s List every semester. As an alumni leader
for College Summit, she teaches high school students about financial
aid and writing personal statements. She also participates in Reflections
Modeling Troupe and Kolors of Kurves, helping women to build confidence through modeling. She studied abroad in Israel last summer, learning about the Israeli form of justice. Candice interned with the Miami
Dade Medical Examiner’s Department and was trained as a medicolegal
death investigator. She works as a business office clerk at the FSU Student
Activities Center. Candice plans to earn a master’s degree in criminology
and work in law enforcement.
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THE SHARON DINE HARRELL SCHOLARSHIP
Mrs. Harrell, a graduate of Indiana University and Butler University,
was a registered nurse, served on the IU nursing faculty for thirty
years, and taught distance learning classes for Indiana Wesleyan
University. She was wife of Grand President Emeritus John Harrell
and assisted with Phi Eta Sigma national conventions for more than
twenty-five years.
Amanda Klenk majors in both history and American studies and minors
in Arabic at Indiana University. She has served her local Phi Eta Sigma
chapter as co-chair of the member outreach committee. Her responsibilities included updating the chapter’s Facebook group, hosting guests
from the national office at dinner before the induction ceremony, and
tracking member attendance at community service events. As co-chair
of the chapter’s social committee, she helped plan many events for members, such as horseback riding, movie night, football game tailgating,
and a semi-formal dinner. She served on the Promotions and Activities
Committee at the 2012 Phi Eta Sigma national convention in Salt Lake
City, after which she spearheaded efforts to develop a chapter scholarship program. As chapter co-president, Amanda led preparations for the
chapter induction ceremony last spring. She also serves as secretary of
the campus group Thirst Project, which works to bring awareness to college students about the global water crisis. Amanda works as an administrative assistant for the billing and accounting department of the IU
Libraries. She plans to pursue a graduate degree in library science.
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AMANDA KLENK
Indiana University
HARRELL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship News
$1,000 Undergraduate Awards
GRANT BABICH
STEPHANIE BACHMANN
Purdue University
Indiana University-Purdue
University Indianapolis
AUBREY DEYOUNG
GILLIAN DIADDEZIO
JACQUELINE HARE
The University of Alabama
Brigham Young University
LOGAN KINNEY
Boise State University
The Florida State
University
DISHA KORLA
University of California,
Los Angeles
EMILY BAKER
The Florida State
University
DAYNA LOVE
Otterbein University
KATHLEEN CORELLO
Gannon University
MELISSA HASLAM
Virginia Commonwealth
University
SARAH MOSBY
Emory University
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RAYMOND PEREZ
ANN PODOLL
The University of Texas
at Austin
North Dakota State
University
NATHANIEL ROPSKI
MELISSA ROYAL
Gannon University
HAILEY SMITH
Whitworth University
Georgia Southern
University
WILLIAM TRIEB
Kansas State University
ANDREA RHOADHOUSE
Duquesne University
LYNNETTE SAUER
Indiana University-Purdue
University Indianapolis
RUITING XIA
University of Illinois
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AMBER RILEY
Indiana University
KAYLA SCHREIBER
Texas A&M University
ALYSSA ZELLNER
University of WisconsinGreen Bay
Feature Articles
Holding the Standard High:
Louisiana State Chapter
Honors Its Highest Achievers
by Jacquelyn Schulz Craddock
Assistant Director of Development and Public Relations
University College, Louisiana State University
U
niversity College of Louisiana State
University hosted the annual Phi Eta
Sigma initiation ceremony on
Thursday, April 18, 2013, inducting 255 freshman scholastic achievers and recognizing recipients of the chapter’s L. B. Lucky Award and
Senior Award. Presiding over the ceremonies
was Margaret Hindman, 2011-2013 chapter
president. Assisting Hindman was Carmen
Welch, vice president; Nicole Brooks, secretary;
and Hunter Starring, historian. The evening
began with a reception for the new inductees
and guests. Paul Ivey, executive director of the
LSU University College and chapter adviser,
addressed the audience and presented the
awards and plaques to Jesse Clifton, recipient of
the L. B. Lucky Sophomore Award, and to Daniel
Case, recipient of the Senior Award.
“Phi Eta Sigma is a well-respected honor
society of which I am pleased to be the adviser
for the LSU chapter,” says Ivey. “This year’s induction of 255 students is one of our largest and is
another means for University College to recognize the academic excellence of our freshmen.”
Established in 1959, the L.B. Lucky Award recognizes a Phi Eta Sigma member who achieved
the best overall academic performance during
the first four semesters of coursework taken
at Louisiana State University. Jesse Clifton, the
2013 recipient, is a second year student from
Baton Rouge majoring in political science.
During his first two years of enrollment at LSU,
Jesse amassed 123 hours of college credit and
maintained a perfect 4.0 grade point average. He
has aspirations to be involved in policy research
as an academician. Clifton is currently president
of the LSU International Relations Club.
“Jesse is a remarkable young man who has
demonstrated a superior level of academic
achievement that warrants his recognition as
the outstanding sophomore member of our LSU
chapter of Phi Eta Sigma,” says Ivey.
In 1992, the LSU chapter instituted a Senior
Award to recognize a graduating Phi Eta Sigma
senior who has maintained the best cumulative grade point average and overall academic
record among the membership. Daniel Case, a
senior majoring in physics, mathematics, and
economics with a 4.0 grade point average,
joined this elite group of scholarship recipients.
Case has been a research assistant in the LSU
Department of Biological Sciences, a physics
tutor, and supplemental instructor for the introductory macroeconomics course. During the
summer of 2012, he received a Harvard Origins
of Life Initiative Undergraduate Research
Fellowship, allowing him to conduct basic
research alongside Senior Research Fellow, Dr.
Juan Perez-Mercader at Harvard University.
This research consisted of building a chemically
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operated Turing machine, which is a device
capable of performing complex computations.
Upon returning to LSU for fall 2012, he began
assisting Dr. Michal Brylinski, assistant professor of LSU biological sciences, doing research
on computational biology and investigating
how small molecules bind to proteins. Upon his
graduation, Case enrolled in graduate studies at
Northwestern University in pursuit of a Ph.D. in
physics.
“Daniel’s impressive research experience
and his outstanding academic performance
are sound reasons for Phi Eta Sigma to recognize him as our 2013 Outstanding Graduating
Senior,” states Ivey. “University College, through
our sponsorship of this honor society, is proud
to support this type of achievement among our
LSU graduates.”
Since 1928, the LSU chapter of Phi Eta Sigma
has inducted more than 10,400 students; and
since 1948, some 27 chapter members have
received national Phi Eta Sigma scholarships. The
most recent LSU recipient was Sophie Martin, a
former president of the chapter, who received
the $6,000 Archie L. Lejeune Distinguished
Member Scholarship in 2011.
An election was held in late spring 2013
to select the newest officers for the chapter.
Serving two-year terms in office for 2013-2015
are the following LSU chapter officers: Andrew
Mahtook, president; Hannah McLain, vice president; Emily Riley, secretary; and Austin Bordelon,
historian.
Paul Ivey, chapter adviser and executive director of LSU
University College, presents Daniel James Case with the
Louisiana State University Phi Eta Sigma chapter’s 2013
Senior Award.
Paul Ivey, Phi Eta Sigma chapter adviser and executive
director of LSU University College; Margaret Hindman,
outgoing chapter president; and Carmen Welch, outgoing
chapter vice president at the 2013 Phi Eta Sigma induction.
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Snapshots of Service:
The Phi Eta Sigma Impact on
Three Different Campuses
by Dr. Eric Moyen
Chapter Adviser, Lee University
with Tabitha Dawes, Florida Gulf Coast University
and Christine Boyd, The Florida State University
F
or intelligent, motivated, and successful college students, there are numerous opportunities to join academic
clubs, organizations, and societies. Too often,
this can be done for the sole purpose of adding
a line to a résumé or gaining some other tangible reward for membership. Phi Eta Sigma, however, seeks to draw students away from
themselves and help use their gifts and talents
to serve others. With hundreds of chapters, the
work of Phi Eta Sigma is immense, often in collaboration with first-year student programs or
freshman experience classes. So here are a few
snapshots to provide readers with concrete
examples of the type of work in which many of
the world’s most promising undergraduates are
engaging.
Lee University
The Phi Eta Sigma chapter at Lee University in
Cleveland, Tennessee, is a relatively new chapter.
During the chapter’s first four years on campus,
Lee University’s Office of First-Year Programs has
increasingly worked to expand the influence of
the Society and its impact on campus.
After the formal induction ceremony in
October, each new group of Phi Eta Sigma officers helps organize numerous service-learning
opportunities. Service-learning is not a foreign
concept to this chapter. As a graduation requirement and part of the core curriculum, all Lee
University students are required to engage in a
minimum of eighty service-learning hours and
complete academic reflections on those experiences. While students earn two credit hours for
service-learning, many of these students go
above and beyond this requirement to serve
and outreach to surrounding communities and
beyond. It is within this framework that the
Lee chapter of Phi Eta Sigma operates its own
individual service-learning projects. With the
help of the Leonard Center, which is the center
for service-learning on Lee’s campus, chapter
members have been involved in a myriad of
projects to benefit individuals in the Cleveland
community and in southeast Tennessee.
Last fall, for example, members of Phi Eta
Sigma assisted local K-12 students with tutoring. They also participated in an “Operation
Christmas Child Packing Party.” In connecting
with Lee’s freshman seminar course (GNST 101:
Gateway to University Success – or as it is commonly called on campus, “Gateway”), students
purchase toys and other items to pack into
shoeboxes. These gift boxes are then distributed to children around the world through an
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Lee University students (left to right) Corey Nelson, Stephen
Christenson, Jacob Arms, and Meredith Baun pack items in
shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.
The “Operation Christmas Child Packing Party” at Lee
University is conducted as a joint project of the Office of FirstYear Programs and Phi Eta Sigma.
organization called Samaritan’s Purse. During
the “Packing Party,” all forty-one of the freshman
seminar classes meet in the gym and pack the
boxes with the goods that they have purchased.
Over the past few years, Lee’s freshman classes
have packed approximately 3,000 boxes each
year. Members of Phi Eta Sigma have helped
organize and prepare the boxes for delivery to
Samaritan’s Purse.
In addition, Phi Eta Sigma student leadership
teams sponsor various socials for members of
the chapter. These pizza parties, movie outings,
and socials help create opportunities for deeper
relationships among members.
Lee University’s Office of First-Year Programs
actively seeks to hire “peer leaders” from its Phi
Eta Sigma chapter. Peer Leaders are upperclassmen who assist the Gateway professors in the
freshman seminar classes. In order to apply for
the position, students must have at least a 3.5
GPA after completing a minimum of forty-five
credit hours. Those who apply must then go
through an interview process to see if they have
engaged in service-learning activities as well
as other social and academic organizations on
campus. This process is highly selective, and Phi
Eta Sigma members are well represented on the
peer-leading team. This is a very natural fit, and
Phi Eta Sigma is a perfect place for students to
focus on the servant-leadership opportunities
on campus.
Finally, when the Lee University chapter
­conducts officer elections each fall, it fills an
additional position of Chaplain for Phi Eta
Sigma. While it is understood that this post is
not recognized by the Society nationally, it is
an informal position designed to help students
grow emotionally, spiritually, and academically.
All of these activities have helped make
the Lee University chapter of Phi Eta Sigma an
­integral part of campus by emphasizing academics and service. The work fits well within Lee
University’s First-Year Programs office because
of its mission to help ensure the success of Lee’s
freshmen students by connecting them to the
university and to each other. Lee’s Phi Eta Sigma
members have done a superb job of working
with new students and upperclassmen to share
the vision of the Society at Lee and to further
enhance the school’s academic rigor and commitment to service-learning.
Florida Gulf Coast University
At Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), the
Phi Eta Sigma chapter has been in a rebuilding
process since 2012. Because of lack of activity
from the chapter for a number of years, first and
second year students make up the majority of
active members. This lends itself to a unique
opportunity for outreach to the university’s “First
Time in College” (FTIC) population. The FGCU
chapter is doing this through service, leadership, and personal development opportunities
and through programming that carries out the
mission of the Office of New Student Programs.
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Like Lee, FGCU requires a minimum of eighty
service hours to meet the graduation requirement. However, a culture of service has been
created at the institution, and many students far
exceed the required eighty hours. The FGCU Phi
Eta Sigma chapter makes it a goal to help firstyear students kick start the service requirement
by offering service opportunities that parallel as
leadership opportunities. Rather than offering
numerous short-term opportunities, the leadership of the chapter has focused on long-term
service leadership.
In 2012-2013, the chapter participated in
two main service projects, one during the fall
semester and one during the spring. In the
fall semester, the chapter collected books
and monetary donations to paint, decorate,
and create a library system for the Children’s
Advocacy Center of South West Florida—a crisis
center that helps sexually and physically abused
children.
For the spring semester, the chapter
partnered with the Know Ataxia Foundation, an
organization dedicated to creating awareness
while raising funds for spinocerebellar ataxia
(a degenerative disease with no current
treatment or cure). Through this partnership,
the FGCU Phi Eta Sigma chapter and the Know
Ataxia Foundation planned and implemented
a 5k walk/run, a 62- or 30-mile bike ride, and a
family fun day featuring entertainment, games,
prizes, music, and vendors to raise thousands
of dollars for ataxia research. In addition to the
planning and implementation of the event,
Phi Eta Sigma students organized a “Know
Ataxia” week on FGCU’s campus. During this
week, students designed an event each day to
raise awareness about spinocerebellar ataxia.
These service opportunities allowed members
to connect with the Fort Myers community,
kick-start their service graduation requirement,
and develop as leaders through the planning
and implementation process, all of which are
important in students’ successful transition to
college.
In addition to service opportunities, FGCU
chapter leaders decided chapter meetings
should encompass more than just business.
They added personal growth opportunities for
members during each meeting, now known
as WOW Meeting Moments. Half of each general meeting is spent focused on some area of
personal growth. These have included résumé
building, study abroad opportunities, leadership development, time management, eating
healthy on campus, and many more. This meeting component has helped provide accurate,
useful, and timely information that focuses
on the resources of the institution. It has also
helped create a better understanding of the factors that impact success in college – part of the
mission of the Office of New Student Programs.
Chapter leadership and membership have
also found creative, concrete means to reach
out to first-year students. This has had a twofold effect by increasing awareness about Phi
Eta Sigma to first-year students who may be
invited to join the organization and also carrying out the mission of New Student Programs
through outreach. These efforts include developing programming in areas FTIC students tend
to be (such as the freshman living community),
encouraging Phi Eta Sigma members to apply
for positions on the Eagle View Orientation staff,
and carrying out simple programs such as “You
were caught studying by Phi Eta Sigma!” snacks
in the first-year residence hall common spaces.
There has also been a natural mentorship process happening in the chapter as seasoned
members, mostly part of the executive board,
are mentoring newly inducted members in the
ways of Phi Eta Sigma and the campus culture.
This is becoming more institutionalized as 2013
brought the inaugural 10-person leadership
board (in addition to the executive board) to
help in the decision-making and leadership of
the FGCU chapter.
Phi Eta Sigma continues to rebuild and
become a known entity on the FGCU campus. In
this way, the honor society assists FGCU to serve
first-year students, help students successfully
transition to college life, connect them to their
campus and community, and carry out the mission of New Student Programs.
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The Florida State University chapter members are easy to
identify at the Tutoring Extravaganza by their Phi Eta Sigma
t-shirts.
In a Peer Review session, FSU members Caitlin Fritsch (at
white board) and Michelle Sauer (seated on right) assist
students with their writing skills.
The Florida State University
These activities exemplify the attitudes and
characteristics FSU and Phi Eta Sigma strive to
instill among the undergraduates at this preeminent research university.
Each of these programs shows how Phi Eta
Sigma’s dedication to academic excellence can
be used to reach a variety of students campus wide. Chapters can share many common
points of emphasis with other institutions while
remaining flexible to meet the needs of their
individual campus community. Whether a private liberal arts college, a regional university, or
a large research institution, Phi Eta Sigma continues to make an impact by encouraging gifted
students to better the world around them.
At The Florida State University, members of
Phi Eta Sigma have formed a partnership with
the Academic Center for Excellence’s Learning
Studio to provide free tutoring to undergraduates in courses commonly taken during the first
year in college. These “Tutoring Extravaganzas”
are designed to help students prepare for midterms and final exams while giving chapter
members the opportunity to enhance their
leadership skills as they work to motivate and
encourage first-year students to succeed academically. This service project also affords the
opportunity to publicize to first-year students
the potential to join Phi Eta Sigma in the spring
if they earn a 3.5 or higher grade point average.
Coffee and snacks (each having a brief study tip
attached) are provided to add to the relaxed yet
festive nature of the affair.
The Peer Academic Leader (PAL) program
at Florida State provides training and placement for members of Phi Eta Sigma to serve
as volunteer peer advisers. Volunteers attend a
mandatory 8-hour training series to learn about
such topics as university resources, graduation
requirements, legislation related to confidentiality, and listening skills. In 2013, thirty trained
“PES PALs” assisted approximately 3,000 firsttime college students in biological science and
exploratory majors during orientation to select
and register for their first semester courses.
FSU chapter members Punam Gopal and Marissa Connell
assist students during the Tutoring Extravaganza.
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Playing the Games:
Philanthropy Supports PE
at Utah Schools for the
Deaf and the Blind
by Kimberley Pierce
USDB Public Information Officer
During the 2011-2012 academic year, Phi Eta Sigma chapters adopted special needs
education as its national philanthropy. Eleven chapters participated in philanthropy
projects, and the proceeds they raised were donated to the Utah Schools for the Deaf
and the Blind (USDB). The USDB is a non-profit organization that has served students
with sensory impairments throughout Utah for more than 100 years, leading the way
in teaching the deaf and the blind to be self-reliant and contributing citizens of their
communities. Student members of the Phi Eta Sigma Executive Committee presented a
check for $5,000 to USDB division director Mike Hillstrom at the 2012 national convention in Salt Lake City.
M
any children who have disabilities do
not know their own possibilities! Sometimes those possibilities
are reached through trying things on their own
and refusing to live vicariously through others. Three years ago the Utah Schools for the
Deaf and the Blind implemented its first adaptive PE program. With help from the Phi Eta
Sigma Honor Society, USDB has doubled its
efforts to allow children who are in walkers or
wheelchairs and have a variety of sensory
impairments and multiple disabilities to participate in physical education classes. Children want to be normal even if they have
a disability, and adaptions can help these children to feel that they can still participate and fit
in with their peers. Often, children with disabilities suffer from low self-esteem and a feeling
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that they cannot do as many activities as their
non-disabled friends. Adapted physical education provides opportunities for USDB children
to raise their self-esteem and feel as if they can
succeed in life.
USDB has witnessed many successes
with implementation of this new program.
Children’s sensory needs have been met, with
the development of better communication
and problem solving skills, fears have been
conquered and sportsmanship gained. Children
have also learned to share, made new friends,
and learned how to work well and play with
others. Students who previously struggled
with basic loco motor and gross motor skills
have been able to catch up with their peers as
well. School is about children succeeding, and
this program helps make that happen for many
USDB students.
Some of the sports that USDB kids now
are able to play include goalball, basketball,
volleyball, hockey, bowling, soccer, kickball, and
tag. Many of the children are learning to run and
ride bicycles! For those who are blind, sounds are used to
help identify directions or objects. The USDB PE
teacher adapts these sports to meet student
needs in various ways:
• Basketball is adapted with a jingle bell basketball, beepers, or canes used to identify
the basket.
• Volleyball is adapted with a big beach ball
with bells attached or a ball designed to
make a crunching sound as it is hit.
• Hockey is played with padded hockey
sticks and a ball that rattles.
• Bowling is played with pins that make
noise or a music box behind the bowling
pins.
• Running is taught with a sighted guide or a
rope to follow.
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• Baseball games are played with a beeping baseball and bases that emit different
tones.
• Kickball can be played like beep baseball
or with ropes that lead from base to base
with a jingling bell ball.
• Soccer is played with a rattle ball and soccer nets that make noise.
• And…Tag is played with every person
having a jingle bell or a noisemaker to be
able to find somebody else - just like Marco
Polo in the pool!
For those who are deaf, the sports are played
as usual, but flags and off/on lights can be used
to get attention or to start or stop a game.
For students with multiple disabilities or
those who use walkers or wheelchairs, adaptions are made according to their disabilities.
Students in walkers or wheelchairs can use
ramps to help roll balls, or game balls are made
a little bigger for easier handling.
Along with working on typical sports, the
Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind offer
recreational activities such as riding a tandem
bicycle, hiking, walking, running, and other life
sports.
Because of the help from Phi Eta Sigma, the
attitude of these children is now: “Life’s too short
to sit on the side lines; play the games you were
meant to play!”
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Penn State Scholar “Models”
Efficiency in Scientific Research
by Richard W. Pencek, Emeritus Teaching Scholar
The Pennsylvania State University Chapter Adviser
W
e love to hear about the ventures our
Phi Eta Sigma alumni pursue after
graduation. In the case of Tiffany
Bogich, she’s been very busy. Tiffany graduated
in 2006 from The Pennsylvania State University,
where she majored in both ecology and mathematics and minored in biology. She was very
active in Phi Eta Sigma for three years, serving as
chapter secretary, president, senior adviser, and
regional chairperson. Tiffany exhibited great
leadership and made my job as chapter adviser
very easy. Under her leadership we expanded
our social work in the community.
Tiffany attended the 2004 national convention, and in 2005 she was selected to serve
on the national Executive Committee as an
ad hoc student member to assist with the
2006 national convention. She also served as
chairperson for the 2003 Penn State Regional
Hoopla Conference that involved participants
from seven Phi Eta Sigma chapters. She was the
recipient of the Thomas Arkle Clark Endowed
Graduate Scholarship from Phi Eta Sigma in
2005-2006. Tiffany was featured in the 2006
Forum article, “EPA Honors Penn State Student
as a Rising ‘Star’ in Environmental Science.” The
article described her award from the EPA, the
Science to Achieve Results (STAR) fellowship
in support of her research on “Optimization of
the Monitoring and Management of the North
American Gypsy Moth.”
I think her first love has always been the
outdoors. She took mountain climbing very
seriously. Tiffany describes herself as “an applied
Tiffany (right) with colleague Nichar Gregory pictured in
Kanchanaburi, Thailand, at an elephant camp. Tiffany was
on a trip to several different countries in Southeast Asia
studying Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in children as part
of her postdoctoral work. Tiffany spent a month in Vietnam,
Malaysia, and Singapore, during which she visited Gregory
in Thailand for a long weekend. Gregory, native to this area
of Thailand, was an intern at EcoHealth Alliance and is
currently working toward her M.S. degree in conservation
biology at Columbia University.
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mathematician, self-trained programmer with
newfound love of javascript and github, and an
affinity for rock climbing.”
During her undergraduate career, Tiffany was
an exceptional student and a Schreyer Honors
College scholar. She made Penn State very
proud by being awarded a Gates Cambridge
Scholarship, a global scholarship for intellectually outstanding postgraduate students with a
capacity for leadership and a commitment to
improving the lives of others. The program was
established in 2000 by a donation from the Bill
and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University
of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Ninety
scholarships are awarded each year: 40 in the
U.S. and 50 from other countries outside the
U.K. Tiffany earned a Ph.D. in zoology from the
University of Cambridge. In addition to her
rigorous studies, she participated in University
cricket and rugby.
Tiffany and I have maintained close contact
since her graduation. She travels all over the
world – I know as I get photos from her excursions. Her resume includes a variety of impressive companies and positions. She worked as a
visiting research fellow at the Zoological Society
of London for two years. She did research in
conservation biology at Cambridge University,
with nine months of fieldwork in New Zealand
studying biodiversity patterns under habitat
loss. Then she worked as a senior research scientist at EcoHealth Alliance researching the
macroecology of emerging diseases, developing methods for the smart surveillance of key
hosts and habitats. She also managed interns
and junior scientists working specifically on the
USAID PREDICT project as part of the Emerging
Pandemic Threats Program. At Columbia
University in New York City, she was an adjunct
faculty member.
Currently in the last year of her postdoctoral
research, Tiffany works as a RAPIDD (Research
and Policy for Infectious Disease Dynamics)
Fellow with the National Institutes of Health,
Fogarty International Center, based at Princeton
University. She uses mathematical models to
help develop control strategies for infectious
Tiffany found a way to combine her love of the outdoors
with her academic pursuits.
diseases (like Hand Foot and Mouth Disease - a
childhood infection that can cause severe disease and sometimes death in young children).
Her research has been published in multiple
medical publications.
Tiffany, along with her partners Sebastien
Ballesteros and Joseph Dureau, recently started
a business by creating an online database to
make model-based science readily available
so that decision-makers, health practitioners,
and even the general public can interface with
the latest scientific results when trying to make
decisions regarding health or health issues. The
company is called PLOM.IO, The Public Library of
Models, and the website is http://plom.io. The purpose of scientific modeling is to create a conceptual representation of some phenomenon. PLOM.IO makes scientific modeling
social, building communities around problems
and using models to find solutions. The concept
is very new but was accepted to the Mozilla
Foundation WebFWD program. The WebFWD
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Tiffany on the bridge over the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi, Thailand.
program is a 3-month hands-on accelerator
designed to help entrepreneurs from around
the globe build healthy businesses. PLOM.IO is
an open-source, online company developing
data streaming APIs, an interactive platform for
collaboration, and a library of prior knowledge,
scientific models, and results, with the aim of
changing the way science is done and changing the way decisions are made. According to
the website, “As three recovering academics,
we created PLOM.IO out of a need in our own
work and a frustration with the current system
for sharing science and interacting with policy
makers on time-sensitive questions. We believe
that we have the technology to do better. We
believe it’s time to change the way we do science, and further, it’s time to change the way we
make decisions.”
Tiffany is one of Penn State’s very remarkable
graduates. She was very dedicated to Phi Eta
Sigma, and we grew in size and in our escrow
fund. The chapter now gives six $1,250 scholarships each year. This is possible, in large part,
because of her leadership. Both Penn State and
Phi Eta Sigma are happy to have had her as one
of our students. We really appreciate Tiffany and
the distinguished Phi Eta Sigma alumni members who keep us posted on their activities.
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Regional Conference:
University of WisconsinGreen Bay Event Hits the “MARC”
by Amy Schumacher and Libby Suffern
Conference Coordinators
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Chapter
T
he Phi Eta Sigma Midwest Area
Regional Conference (MARC) held at
the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
was an extraordinary weekend spent forming
friendships and strengthening chapters
throughout the region. Advisers, officers, and
members from six Phi Eta Sigma chapters were
in attendance as the conference kicked-off on
Saturday, October 12, 2013. The chapters
participating in the conference were North
Dakota State University, Otterbein University,
the University of Illinois-Chicago, the University
of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and the University of
Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Conference coordinators Amy Schumacher
and Libby Suffern, along with Professor Scott
Furlong, UWGB’s dean of the College of Liberal
Executive Director Elaine Powell addressed the attendees of the Midwest Area Regional Conference at the University of
Wisconsin-Green Bay.
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Regional conference attendees enjoyed exchanging customized items such as t-shirts, wristbands, decals, pens, and many
others during the Treasure Swap.
Arts and Sciences, welcomed all attendees to
the conference. The afternoon was spent listening and learning from guest speakers Phi Eta
Sigma Executive Director Elaine Powell and Dr.
Lisa Tetzloff, director of Student Life at UWGB.
Mrs. Powell explained how being a member
of Phi Eta Sigma can be beneficial for students
while in college, as well as in the future. She
also discussed the history of the Phi Eta Sigma
national philanthropy project and shared information on this year’s project: WINGS for Kids,
an educational program that teaches children
how to behave well, make good decisions, and
build healthy relationships. Dr. Tetzloff‘s session,
“Leadership: Strengthening Your Organization,”
allowed attendees to interact and identify ways
to strengthen each of their chapters. To finish off
the afternoon, student-led roundtable discussions took place, in which participants shared
chapter ideas and techniques that others could
take back and apply to their chapters.
Following the afternoon sessions, attendees
were treated to a night out in Green Bay. After
allowing time to browse the Packers Pro Shop,
the group enjoyed a tour of Lambeau Field,
where the history of the Green Bay Packers and
some fun facts about the franchise were shared.
Attendees even had the privilege of experiencing
Dr. Lisa Tetzloff (standing), director of Student Life at UWGreen Bay, presented a leadership development session to
help Phi Eta Sigma leaders strengthen their chapters.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay University Union was
the site of the 2013 Midwest Area Regional Conference.
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As a service project, conference attendees made fleece-tied blankets for “Project Linus,” an organization that provides
handmade blankets for children in need.
the majesty of the “Frozen Tundra” by walking
through the Packers Tunnel out to the field. After
the tour, the group enjoyed a delicious dinner at
Curly’s Pub, located in the Lambeau Field Atrium.
The students finished off the night with Cosmic
Bowling at Ashwaubenon Lanes.
Day 2 of the conference was spent learning and discussing the importance of community service as Devorah Vineburg, Lead Staff
Professional at the Volunteer Center of Brown
County, presented on the subject, “Volunteering:
It’s Contagious.” Attendees then put her words
into action and made fleece-tied blankets to
donate to the local chapter of Project Linus, an
organization that provides handmade blankets to
children in need, such as those who are critically
ill or living in shelters. Following the community
service project, the attendees were introduced
to a panel of UWGB Alumni: Emma Bretl, Amy
Zellner, and Katie VonHolzen, who video-chatted
from Germany. The panel members, all of whom
served as Phi Eta Sigma officers and were Society
scholarship recipients, shared their Phi Eta Sigma
experiences and how the honor society benefited them both in college and in their professional careers. Then they fielded questions from
the conference attendees regarding their Phi
Eta Sigma involvement and provided advice on
strengthening the chapters.
While having lunch together before departing, the group made plans to stay in contact and
continue sharing ideas and advice. The students
even created a Facebook page; check it out at
Phi Eta Sigma MARC. All in all, the Midwest Area
Regional Conference was a huge success. It provided attendees with new ideas and techniques
for strengthening each of their chapters, as well
as helping to build new friendships.
One session of the Midwest Area Regional Conference
featured a panel discussion by former UW-Green Bay
chapter officers and national Phi Eta Sigma scholarship
recipients. Katie VonHolzen joined the discussion through
a live video chat from Germany with Emma Bretl and Amy
Zellner (seated at the table) in person at the conference.
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Convention News
Forty-second National Convention
and Leadership Workshops
“Power in Knowledge: Excellence Taking Flight”
October 10-12, 2014
Charleston, South Carolina
S
outhern charm, history and culture,
marine life and coastal beauty—All of
these terms apply to magnificent
Charleston, South Carolina, which is the setting
for the Phi Eta Sigma National Convention and
Leadership Workshops scheduled for October
10-12, 2014. The host hotel for this event is the
beautiful and spacious Embassy Suites
Charleston Area Convention Center. The convention theme, “Power in Knowledge: Excellence
Taking Flight,” reflects the focus of the 2014
national philanthropy to benefit after-school
programs across the nation, especially the
WINGS for Kids program in the Charleston area.
As you arrive at the Charleston airport and
at Embassy Suites on Friday afternoon, members of the host committee from the College
of Charleston Phi Eta Sigma chapter will greet
you and direct you to the convention registration and hospitality center. There you can enjoy
some refreshments, share any materials you
brought from your chapter for display (photos,
scrapbooks, posters, promotional items, etc.),
and examine displays from other chapters. You
may even wish to participate in the newest convention event, a student quiz bowl that will test
your knowledge of Phi Eta Sigma facts, as well as
your general academic skills.
After a wonderful buffet dinner Friday
evening, the first official business session will
convene, followed by the organization of the
two Society administrative committees: the
Constitution and Scholarship Committee and
the Nominations Committee. If you do not serve
on a convention committee, select one of the
roundtable discussions for brainstorming topics of special interest to Phi Eta Sigma chapter
advisers and members.
The Friday evening activities will conclude
with one of our most popular convention
events, the ice cream social and gift exchange.
This is a wonderful opportunity for advisers and
members to meet new friends in an informal
setting and to share various items from their
respective chapters and campuses. Some of the
promotional items that have been exchanged at
previous conventions include pens and pencils,
stickers and decals, t-shirts and caps, cups and
water bottles, beads, magnets, buttons, wristbands, and many more. So feel free to be creative in what you bring to swap with members
from other chapters. You may be surprised at
what you will take away from the event.
The Saturday morning agenda begins with
breakfast at the hotel buffet, where you can
choose from hearty items like breakfast potatoes, eggs, and bacon; lighter choices like fruit,
oatmeal, and pastries; or a cooked-to-order
omelet. You may even choose to grab something convenient to take with you into the
morning business session. Following that meeting, members of the Executive Committee will
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present workshops on a variety of topics related
to personal development, leadership skills, and
chapter enrichment. Each workshop will be
offered twice, so you will have the opportunity
to attend two different sessions. Committee
meetings and roundtable discussions will
follow the workshop sessions. The Saturday
awards luncheon will feature the presentation
of a number of individual and chapter awards,
as well as the presentation of our philanthropy
check to the WINGS after-school program and
recognition of the chapters participating in this
year’s philanthropy project.
Be sure to bring comfortable shoes and
casual clothes for changing after lunch, because
we will take a break from Society business to visit
historic downtown Charleston and the beautiful Carolina coast. We will take our “official”
convention photo at the U.S. Customs Building
and have free time at Old City Market and the
surrounding businesses; don’t forget to bring a
little cash for lowcountry souvenirs like sweet
grass baskets or fans, handcrafted jewelry, or
edible treats. The outing will conclude at the
South Carolina Aquarium, where our group will
experience Charleston from a different point of
view. Enjoy a cocktail-style dinner of fantastic
Carolina cuisine at your own pace, explore up
to 60 marine exhibits of more than 10,000 living
organisms, view a dive show, and even dance
to music from a DJ if you like. Throughout the
evening, an educator from the aquarium will be
available to allow interaction with live animals.
Upon returning to the hotel, convention committees will conclude their work if necessary
and prepare their final reports.
On Sunday morning, be sure to fill up on
a hearty breakfast at the hotel to hold you
throughout the morning. The final business
session will include reports from the convention committees and the election of the Grand
President and Grand Historian, plus one at-large
chapter adviser member and three student
members of the Executive Committee. The
democratic governance of the Society is one of
its strongest assets, allowing student leaders to
exchange insights and make decisions to ensure
a prosperous future for Phi Eta Sigma.
As you prepare for your chapter’s participation at the 2014 convention, remember that
this biennial event is a means for you to enrich
the lives of academically motivated students at
campuses all across the nation through recognition, scholarships, and leadership and service
opportunities. “Power in Knowledge: Excellence
Taking Flight” is a fitting description of what
Phi Eta Sigma chapter members and advisers will experience on October 10-12, 2014, in
Charleston. Make your plans now to be a part
of it all.
Phi Eta Sigma manages all convention hotel reservations, group meals during the convention,
and special activities away from the hotel. Chapter advisers, student delegates, and alternate
delegates need only to register with the national office (registration forms and details will be
sent to chapters in April). As always, the honor society covers the costs of materials, housing,
convention meals, and special activities for one chapter adviser and one student delegate from
each chapter represented. Additional students attend as alternate delegates for only a modest
registration fee. All convention attendees (or their chapters) are responsible for their own transportation to Charleston. (Airport shuttle service is provided by the hotel.)
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Phi Eta Sigma Conventions: A Listing
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University of Illinois (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 23, 1928
DePauw University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 4-5, 1930
University of Wisconsin (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 14-15, 1933
University of Oklahoma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 23-24, 1935
University of Alabama (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 26-27, 1937
Indiana University (4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 3-4, 1939
Southern Methodist University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 11-12, 1941
State University of Iowa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 8-9, 1946
University of Alabama (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 19-20, 1948
University of Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 27-28, 1950
Purdue University (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 24-25, 1952
Oklahoma State University (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 23-24, 1954
University of Florida (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 15-17, 1956
University of Wisconsin (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 13-15, 1958
Southern Illinois University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 10-12, 1960
Indiana University (4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 6-8, 1962
University of Illinois (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 18-20, 1964
Auburn University (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 30-Nov. 1, 1966
Purdue University (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 13-15, 1968
Louisiana State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 18-20, 1970
University of Illinois (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 25-27, 1973
Auburn University (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 20-22, 1974
Texas A&M University (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 12-14, 1976
University of Georgia (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 10-12, 1978
University of Florida (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 7-9, 1980
Indiana University (4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 15-17, 1982
University of Georgia (2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 9-11, 1984
Indiana University (4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 17-19, 1986
University of Akron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 14-16, 1988
Oklahoma State University (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 19-21, 1990
Purdue University (3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 16-18, 1992
Texas Tech University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 7-9, 1994
Texas A&M University (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 11-13, 1996
Indiana Univ./Purdue Univ. Indianapolis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 16-18, 1998
Baton Rouge, Louisiana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 10-12, 2000
Albuquerque, New Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 18-20, 2002
Savannah, Georgia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 15-18, 2004
Austin, Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 27-29, 2006
Louisville, Kentucky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 3-5, 2008
Knoxville, Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 1-3, 2010
Salt Lake City, Utah. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 5-7, 2012
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Call for Philanthropy Efforts - from the
Student Members of the Executive Committee
Greetings Fellow Members of Phi Eta Sigma:
What a privilege and an honor it is for me and the two other student delegates, Sarah Fortney and
Sean Freeman, to serve as your representatives on the Phi Eta Sigma Executive Committee! We are
proud of the work we have done so far and are excited about all we expect to accomplish over the
next several months, especially in anticipation of the upcoming national convention.
In 2009-2010 Phi Eta Sigma embarked on a new project encouraging members to become more
involved in philanthropic efforts. Students attending national conventions recommended continuation of the philanthropy project to coincide with the theme and location of each national convention.
Since the philanthropy projects have been introduced, two programs have benefited from the efforts
of Phi Eta Sigma chapters that accepted the call to action. In 2010, music education in two Knox
County, Tennessee, high schools received a $2,000 contribution, and the Utah Schools for the Deaf
and the Blind received $5,000 in 2012. The participating chapters were recognized for their work at
the Phi Eta Sigma National Convention and Leadership Workshops in 2010 and 2012.
The next Phi Eta Sigma National Convention and Leadership Workshops will be held October 10-12,
2014, in Charleston, South Carolina. As we consider the convention theme, “Power in Knowledge:
Excellence Taking Flight,” we as Phi Eta Sigma members have the opportunity to assess our special
abilities and resources and to make a difference in the lives of elementary school students in the
Charleston area.
WINGS for Kids will be the beneficiary of this year’s philanthropy project. Serving at-risk elementary school students with an after school program for more than fifteen years, WINGS provides a
way for all kids in the Charleston area to develop social and emotional skills. The children are given
the foundation to be successful in life and will have the opportunity to live “joyfully, powerfully and
responsibly” after being exposed to this program. Over the years, services provided by WINGS have
continued to meet the changing needs of the students and families who live below the poverty line
in Charleston. These services, provided at no cost to the families, include offering group activities
to build vocabulary and social interactions, providing interactions that will build decision-making
skills, having all students spend time in an academic center where homework assistance is provided,
exposing the children to the value of community service to encourage pride and self-confidence, and
many more valuable life experiences.
Regardless of convention attendance, every Phi Eta Sigma chapter can be represented at the 2014
convention by being involved in this worthy philanthropy effort. We encourage all chapters to hold
one or more events this year to raise awareness of the growing difficulty for children who live in
poverty and to raise funds for the WINGS for Kids program. You may also find a program in your local
community that provides similar services, so your fundraising could be a joint effort to benefit both
the local program and WINGS.
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When you hold your chapter fundraising events, be sure to document your efforts with photos, newsletters, local media coverage, etc. Submit a brief description of your efforts, along with photos and
other documentation, to the national office by the fall deadline (to be announced later) in order to
be entered in the competition for best philanthropy. The student Executive Committee members will
review both the philanthropy project descriptions and the amounts raised, and we will select the
chapter we feel has best exemplified the spirit of Phi Eta Sigma in this effort. The “best philanthropy”
will be honored at the 2014 convention awards luncheon, and all project entries will be recognized.
A check for the total funds raised will also be presented to a representative of WINGS for Kids during
the luncheon.
Phi Eta Sigma has a proud tradition of excellence, leadership, and service. At the 2014 national convention, Phi Eta Sigma members will again have the opportunity to meet and share ideas with fellow
members from across the country and to make decisions affecting the future of one of the most
prestigious collegiate honor societies in the nation. But you don’t need to wait until next fall for your
chapter to have an impact. Begin now by organizing events that will engage your chapter members in leadership development and service projects. We hope to see you in Charleston this October,
where Phi Eta Sigma members will exhibit “Power in Knowledge: Excellence Taking Flight.”
Sincerely,
Jennifer Vuia
Student Member of the
Phi Eta Sigma Executive Committee
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Distinguished Service Awards
How to Nominate Candidates for Distinguished Service Awards
T
he Executive Committee of Phi Eta Sigma calls to your attention the procedures for nominating individuals for the Distinguished Service Award and encourages members to nominate worthy candidates. Statute VIII of the Constitution and Laws outlines qualifications and
procedures:
Statute VIII - Distinguished Service Awards
Section 1. Members, chapter advisers, Executive Committee members, or national office staff members of Phi Eta Sigma who have given loyal and devoted service to the Society for a period of not
less than five years may be recognized with the Distinguished Service Award, to be presented at the
National Convention.
Section 2. Nominations may be made to the Executive Director at least three months prior to the
date of the National Convention, by the officers of a local chapter, present and past members of the
Executive Committee, former recipients of the Distinguished Service Award, or university officials at
institutions where Phi Eta Sigma chapters are located.
Section 3. From candidates duly nominated, the recipient(s) will be selected by the Distinguished
Service Award Committee of three members, appointed by the Grand President, to include one
member of the Executive Committee, one previous recipient of the award, and one member at large.
Recipients of Distinguished Service Award
1964 Dr. Franklin Krauss, Penn State
Dean William Tate, Georgia
1980 Dean James E. Foy, Auburn
Mr. Lowell Ledbetter, Auburn
1966 Dean Scott Goodnight, Wisconsin
Dean Arno Nowotny, Texas
1982 Mr. John Harrell, Indiana
Dean Ormsby Harry, WI-Eau Claire
Dean Gaylord Hatch, Illinois
1968 Dean James G. Allen, Texas Tech
1973
Prof. A. H. Bailey, Georgia Tech
Dean Warren Brown, Illinois-Chicago
Dr. Lester Kieft, Bucknell
Dr. John Krenkel, Arizona State
Dr. C. H. Ransdell, Texas A&M
Dean Fred Turner, Illinois
1974 Mr. James Fleming, Oklahoma State
Dr. Karlem Riess, Tulane
1976 Dean Ray E. Glos, Miami (Ohio)
Dr. G. Herbert Smith, Willamette
Dr. William Turner, George Washington
1984
Dean Charles Burchett, Tennessee
Dr. Charles F. Fox, Hanover
Dean Edwin Heusinkfeld, Grand View
Mr. Archie L. Lejeune, LSU
Dr. Larry Mangus, Ohio Wesleyan
Dr. John Sagabiel, Western Kentucky
1986
Mr. William Bracewell, Georgia
Dean Betty Jo Hudson, Ohio State
Dr. Curtis Lard, Texas A&M
Dr. Kyle Sessions, Illinois State
Dr. Robert Shoenberg, Maryland
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1988 Dean Malcolm Howell, South Alabama
Dean Garth Jenkins, Stetson
Mr. John Maples, Akron
1990
Dr. B. J. Alexander, Tarleton State
Dr. Tip Allen, Mississippi State
Dean Roger Howard, WI-Madison
Dr. Reba Keele, Brigham Young
Dr. James L. Lambert, Spring Hill
Dr. Thomas C. Mitchell, Indiana SE
Dr. G. Robert Standing, Chico State
1992 Dr. Gerald Cowley, South Carolina
Dr. Harold Hinderliter, Ohio Northern
Ms. Molly Lawrence, Alabama
Dean Joan Nelson, UCLA
1994
Ms. Carolyn Alhashimi, Stephen F. Austin
Mr. Rex Fodrea, Purdue
Dr. Bob Graalman, Oklahoma State
Dr. Bill Ivy, Oklahoma State
1996 Dr. Joan Digby, Long Island-Post Campus
Dr. Karl Stoedefalke, Penn State
1998 Dr. Charles Kellogg, Texas Tech
Dr. Linda Rowe, Marshall
2000
Dr. Frederick Lorensen, Duquesne
Dr. W. Lee Johnston, N. Car.-Wilmington
Ms. Mary Jo Custer, Syracuse
Dr. Dana Carroll, Southwest Missouri State
2002
Ms. Joyce Giangarlo, Pittsburgh
Dean Paul Ivey, LSU
Dr. Harry Shucker, Furman
Dr. Shamim Sisson, Virginia
2004
Ms. Joni Burke, Louisville
Dr. Robert Doak, Wingate
Mr. Rufus Kinney, Jacksonville State
Mr. Joel Nossoff, New Mexico
Mr. Richard Pencek, Penn State
2006 Ms. Christine Boyd, Florida State
Ms. Jacqueline Grogan, St. John’s
Dr. Nancy Kaplan, St. John’s
2008
Dr. Howard Gray, Brigham Young
Ms. Marilyn Moore, Gannon
Dr. William Neher, Butler
Dr. Curtis Olson, South Dakota
Ms. Lisa Ruch, IUPUI
Dr. Michael Toglia, North Florida
2010
Ms. Sandra Cohea-Weible, Salisbury
Dr. David L. Dillman. Abilene Christian
Dr. Kerry Holzworth, Pittsburgh-Greensburg
Mr. Tony Kemp, Mercer
Ms. Leslie A. Soltis, Mercyhurst
Ms. Paula Stuettgen, Wisconsin-Eau Claire
2012
Dr. Ronald M. Aaron, Bernard Baruch, CUNY
Mrs. Ria R. Butts, Phi Eta Sigma National Ofc.
Dr. Ryan D. Dye, St. Ambrose
Dr. Robert M. Luscher, Nebraska-Kearney
Dr. Golam Mathbor, Monmouth
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Financial Report for 2012-2013
November 5, 2013
TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF PHI ETA SIGMA HONOR SOCIETY:
The accounting firm of Montgomery & Webb, P.S.C., Certified Public Accountants, conducted an
audit of the financial position of Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Inc. as of June 30, 2013,
and the related statements of activities and cash flows for the year. The audit was conducted in
accordance with generally accepted auditing standards in the United States to express an opinion
on these financial statements.
At the completion of the audit on September 6, 2013, Montgomery & Webb expressed an
unqualified opinion.
The following reports generated by Phi Eta Sigma provide a summary of the financial position
and activities of the organization for the year ended June 30, 2013. The supplemental schedule of
accounts receivable and statement of inductions, also produced by Phi Eta Sigma, are provided for
the benefit of chapters.
The audit report is available upon request by contacting the Phi Eta Sigma National Office at:
1906 College Heights Boulevard #11062
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1062
Elaine J. Powell
Executive Director
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PHI ETA SIGMA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, INC.
Balance Sheet Summary
June 30, 2013
Current Assets
Cash & Cash Equivalents
Accounts Receivable
Other Current Assets
Total Current Assets
Investments
Fixed Assets
$ 822,500
106,700
469,627
1,398,827
4,418,511
7,825
TOTAL ASSETS
$5,825,163
Total Liabilities
Equity
$ 32,246
5,792,917
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY
$5,825,163
Unaudited Statement
PHI ETA SIGMA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, INC.
Profit and Loss Summary
For Year Ended June 30, 2013
Income
Initiation Fees
Other Income (sales, investments, etc.)
Total Income
$ 609,640
244,253
$ 853,893
Operating Expenses
Program Services
Scholarship Awards (Founders Fund)
Total Expenses
$224,466
96,067
299,000
$619,533
Cost of Goods Sold
$ 78,152
NET INCOME
$156,208
Unaudited Statement
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PHI ETA SIGMA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, INC.
SCHEDULE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
For the Year Ended June 30, 2013
ACCOUNTS WITH DEBIT BALANCES
Abilene Christian University
Auburn University
Belmont College
Bernard M. Baruch College
Boise State University
Bowling Green State University
$
1,246.00
160.00
80.00
20.00
200.00
3.00
Stetson University
SUNY-Buffalo
Texas A&M University
Campbell University
6,095.48
The University of Texas at Austin
Castleton State College
Central Michigan University
190.00
3.00
Clark Atlanta University
522.50
Doane College
236.00
Dillard University
Drexel University
Duquesne University
305.00
100.00
3.00
Elmira College
1,223.00
Fayetteville State University
1,470.00
Emory University
Florida Atlantic University
Frostburg State University
Gannon University
Grand View University
Indiana Univ-Purdue Univ Fort Wayne
Indiana Univ-Purdue Univ Indianapolis
Indiana University - South Bend
Indiana University Southeast
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Kansas State University
163.00
1,520.00
20.00
40.00
3.00
574.00
40.00
80.00
1,423.00
1,636.00
100.00
Kettering University
487.50
Lynchburg College
400.00
Midwestern State University
220.00
Louisiana State University
Marshall University
Millersville University
Missouri State University
Morningside University
Nazareth of Rochester
New Jersey Institute of Technology
40.00
160.00
610.00
842.50
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
2,140.00
University of North Dakota
80.00
University of Pittsburgh
3.00
University of Rhode Island
180.00
University of Richmond
540.00
University of South Dakota
3.00
University of Southern Mississippi
80.00
University of the District of Columbia
1,610.06
University of Virginia
8,220.00
University of Utah
2,320.00
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
2,020.00
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
3.00
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
1,660.00
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
1,103.00
Vanderbilt University
20.00
Virginia Commonwealth University
2,726.00
Washington Adventist University
320.00
Western Illinois University
580.00
Western Washington University
51.98
Worcester State University
TOTAL
60.00
$
106,699.67
$
137.00
335.50
20.00
2,464.00
ACCOUNTS WITH CREDIT BALANCES
1,360.00
40.00
80.00
320.00
20.52
Robert Morris University Illinois
2,027.00
San Diego State University
1,440.00
St. John's University
280.00
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Ohio Wesleyan University
Southeast Missouri State University
37.11
320.00
University of Louisville
Middle Tennessee State University
Rollins College
240.00
University of Iowa
3,744.00
Pepperdine University
16,226.98
University of Georgia
North Carolina Central University
Pacific University
23.00
1,270.50
Tulane University
Bradley University
Northwest Missouri State University
24,740.00
The University of New Mexico
1,796.91
New York Institute of Technology
160.00
The University of Alabama
The University of Memphis
265.17
800.00
The College of William and Mary
3,060.00
88.31
160.00
3.00
The Catholic University of America
Butler University
California State University-Long Beach
$
751.87
640.00
49.78
Indiana University
17.00
St. Augustine's College
20.00
Texas Tech University
800.00
University of South Florida
348.00
West Texas A&M University
Wichita State University
TOTAL
Total Debit Balances
Total Credit Balances
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
105.00
65.00
$
4.00
1,496.00
$
106,699.67
$
105,203.67
1,496.00
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STATEMENT OF INDUCTIONS
For the Year Ended June 30, 2013
SCHOOL
Abilene Christian
Adrian
Alabama
Anderson
Arizona
Arizona State
Arkansas State
Auburn
Aurora
Baker
Barry
Bernard Baruch
Binghamton
Bluefield State
Boise State
Bowling Green State
Brigham Young
Butler
UCLA
CSU – Chico
CSU - Long Beach
Cameron
Campbell
Castleton State
Catholic
Central Florida
Central Michigan
College of Charleston
Clarion – Pennsylvania
Clark Atlanta
Coastal Carolina
Colgate
Culver Stockton
Dakota State
Delta State
DePauw
Dillard
District of Columbia
Drexel
Duquesne
2012-2013
2011-2012
190
43
1,283
59
38
198
0
329
95
89
0
890
50
59
77
134
393
104
18
42
258
57
30
34
71
388
311
26
42
170
88
21
77
204
528
0
1,031
43
0
36
0
80
169
227
86
182
157
112
88
181
53
878
61
0
48
197
56
164
367
132
95
141
NC
163
190
46
40
19
0
0
0
115
224
44
13
33
50
0
87
319
SCHOOL
2012-2013 2011-2012
East Carolina
Eastern Illinois
Eastern Washington
Edward Waters
Elmira
Elon
Emory
Emory and Henry
Emporia State
Evansville
136
44
41
0
61
107
182
52
110
0
134
71
62
14
77
147
171
0
66
0
Fayetteville State
Florida
Florida Atlantic
Florida Gulf Coast
Florida Southern
Florida State
Florida Tech
Frostburg State
Furman
64
94
72
288
75
986
121
73
195
68
68
84
272
72
1,176
143
74
201
Gannon
Georgia Southern
Georgian Court
Grandview
137
435
54
21
193
449
41
23
0
34
176
0
133
1,053
66
585
47
198
229
16
244
142
775
93
606
68
364
193
40
312
111
55
66
57
Hofstra
Huntingdon
Idaho
Illinois
Illinois – Chicago
Indiana
IUPU Fort Wayne
IUPU Indianapolis
Indiana – Pennsylvania
Iowa
Iowa State
Jacksonville State
John Jay Col. of Crim. Jus.
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STATEMENT OF INDUCTIONS
For the Year Ended June 30, 2013
SCHOOL
2012-2013
2011-2012
Kansas State
Kennesaw State
Kentucky
5
193
17
134
275
35
Lamar
Lee
Lehigh
LIU Post
Louisiana State
Louisiana St. – Shreveport
Louisville
Loyola
Lynchburg
166
134
77
133
228
29
78
59
109
131
67
119
137
210
40
109
71
109
Maine - Presque Isle
Maryland
Mercer
Mercyhurst
Midwestern State
Millersville
Millsaps
Mississippi
Missouri Science & Tech.
Missouri Southern
Missouri State
Monmouth
Morehead State
Morgan State
Morningside
Murray State
22
882
139
129
7
23
24
188
59
66
389
227
52
33
15
10
48
1,025
124
135
18
26
33
291
79
81
269
219
47
37
25
0
Nebraska
Nebraska – Kearney
Newbury
New Jersey Tech
New Mexico
New Mexico Highlands
New Mexico State
SUNY – Buffalo
SUNY – Cortland
SUNY – Delhi
SUNY – Geneseo
SUNY – New Paltz
SUNY – Oneonta
SUNY – Plattsburgh
190
99
41
89
63
5
142
28
0
30
267
18
92
0
249
101
80
92
92
5
167
42
0
29
278
0
121
0
SCHOOL
2012-2013 2011-2012
SUNY – Potsdam
New York Tech
Nicholls State
North Alabama
No. Carolina – Asheville
No. Carolina – Wilmington
No. Carolina Central
No. Carolina Wesleyan
North Dakota
North Dakota State
North Georgia-Gainesville
Northern Iowa
Northwest Missouri State
119
184
79
52
67
107
134
10
115
161
58
92
39
143
190
32
0
90
57
109
8
88
153
18
72
76
Oglethorpe
Ohio Northern
Ohio State
Ohio Wesleyan
Oklahoma Baptist
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State
Old Dominion
Otterbein
0
82
447
68
83
43
147
31
133
0
193
346
48
82
40
136
33
174
Pacific
Penn State
Pepperdine
Pittsburg State
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh – Greensburg
Pittsburgh – Johnstown
Puget Sound
Purdue
Purdue North Central
66
302
63
267
164
85
55
132
585
0
55
291
81
354
139
63
56
91
551
0
Rhode Island
Richmond
Robert Morris
Rollins
489
259
100
95
479
235
NC
91
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STATEMENT OF INDUCTIONS
For the Year Ended June 30, 2013
SCHOOL
2012-2013
2011-2012
0
121
38
64
336
9
32
114
96
265
0
48
15
170
108
191
48
67
30
101
1
98
65
73
395
42
121
124
116
222
45
43
67
194
186
72
83
60
213
24
85
124
2
346
179
74
1,837
493
112
0
62
545
107
32
249
158
73
109
49
465
174
43
0
1,177
103
0
91
446
77
38
399
148
Utah
116
128
Vanderbilt
Virginia
Virginia Commonwealth
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Wesleyan
65
371
126
51
24
97
318
212
52
17
Sacred Heart
St. Ambrose
St. Bonaventure
St. Francis
St. John's
St. Mary's
Salisbury
San Diego State
Shawnee State
South Alabama
South Dakota
South Dakota School of Mines
South Florida
Southeast Missouri State
SIU – Edwardsville
Southern Mississippi
Southwest Baptist
Stephen F. Austin State
Stetson
Syracuse
Tampa
Tarleton State
Tennessee – Chattanooga
Tennessee – Knoxville
Tennessee – Martin
Tennessee State
Texas – Austin
Texas A&M
Texas A&M – Commerce
Texas Southern
Texas State – San Marcos
Texas Tech
Toledo
Trine
Tulane
Tulsa
SCHOOL
2012-2013 2011-2012
Wartburg
Washington
Washington Adventist
Washington & Lee
Washington State
West Alabama
West Florida
West Texas A&M
West Virginia State
Western Illinois
Western Kentucky
Western Washington
Whitworth
Widener
William & Mary
Wingate
Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Wisconsin - Green Bay
Wisconsin – Parkside
Wisconsin – Platteville
Wisconsin - Stevens Point
Wisconsin – Whitewater
Wittenberg
Worcester State
TOTALS
93
0
19
79
5
34
69
22
3
73
18
52
31
93
187
57
194
81
0
83
228
43
27
104
82
13
24
86
0
24
51
0
23
67
72
53
53
149
251
83
77
71
0
98
225
12
27
83
30,482
30,456
Note: Total inductions for this year include 113
honorary members.
“NC” indicates new chapter
“RC” indicates re-charter
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Grand President:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Molly M. Lawrence, The University of Alabama
Grand Vice President:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Timothy A. Lemper, Esq., Indiana University
Grand Historian:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Mary Jo Custer, Syracuse University
Grand President Emeritus:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. B. J. Alexander, Tarleton State University
Mr. John Harrell, Indiana University
Dr. John W. Sagabiel, Western Kentucky University
Executive Director: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Elaine J. Powell, Phi Eta Sigma National Office
Western Kentucky University
Executive Committee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Tony Kemp, Mercer University
Dr. Jeremy Ball, Esq., Boise State University
Mrs. Christine Boyd, The Florida State University
Student Members:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Fortney, Indiana Univ.-Purdue Univ. Indianapolis
Sean Freeman, The Florida State University
Jennifer Vuia, Texas A&M University
ALABAMA – Region X
ALABAMA– January 6, 1930
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Molly Lawrence
Student Affairs
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0116
ALABAMA STATE– (1987-2012)
AUBURN– December 9, 1950
Chap. Adv.: . . . . . . Ms. Melissa Irvin-Howell
Office of the Dean of Students
Auburn University, AL 36849
AUBURN-MONTGOMERY– (1981-2001)
BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN– (1956-2012)
HUNTINGDON– April 22, 1986
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . Dr. Maureen K. Murphy
Dept. of Biology & Chemistry
Montgomery, AL 36106
JACKSONVILLE STATE–
September 25, 1980
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Rhonda Kilgo
MCIS Dept., 111A Ayers Hall
Jacksonville, AL 36265
NORTH ALABAMA– April 21, 1973
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jonathan Fleming
Geography Department
Florence, AL 35632
OAKWOOD– (1997-2004)
SAMFORD– (1972-1994)
SPRING HILL– (1965-1996)
TROY STATE– (1974-1995)
WEST ALABAMA– May 8, 1985
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Tammy White
Career Services
Livingston, AL 35470
ARIZONA – Region III
ARIZONA– October 23, 1959
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Robert Burns
Religious Studies
Tucson, AZ 85721
ARIZONA STATE– May 3, 1952
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Marcella Gemelli
Social and Family Dynamics
Tempe, AZ 85287-3701
NORTHERN ARIZONA– (1950-2004)
ARKANSAS – Region V
ARKANSAS– (1931-1994)
ARKANSAS STATE– June 12, 1960
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Sam Gennuso
English, Philosophy & Languages
State University, AR 72467
ARKANSAS TECH – (1989-2007)
HARDING UNIVERSITY– (1992-2010)
CALIFORNIA – Region II
UCLA– November 10, 1936
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Kevin Dougherty
Asst. Dean of Students
Los Angeles, CA 90095
CALIFORNIA-BERKELEY– (1947-1962)
CALIFORNIA STATE-CHICO–
April 23, 1967
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Dami Hammer
Academic Advising Programs
Chico, CA 95929
CALIFORNIA STATE-FULLERTON–
(1996-2004)
CALIFORNIA STATE-LONG BEACH–
February 27, 1966
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Dr. Peter Lowentrout
Department of Religious Studies,
MHB619
Long Beach, CA 90840
CALIFORNIA STATE-NORTHRIDGE
– (1997-2007)
PACIFIC– (1963-1974)
PACIFIC UNION– (1994-2000)
PEPPERDINE– April 6, 1982
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . Dr. Donna Nofziger Plank
Natural Science Division
Malibu, CA 90263
REDLANDS– (1969-1976)
SOUTH ALABAMA– April 12, 1969
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. John W. Smith
Students Affairs
Mobile, AL 36688
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SAN DIEGO STATE– December 16, 1955
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stacey Sinclair
Division of Undergraduate Studies
San Diego, CA 92182-1623
FLORIDA GULF COAST– April 17, 1999
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Tabitha Dawes
New Students Program
Fort Myers, FL 33965
EMORY– April 24, 1993
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Dr. Judy Raggi Moore
Director, Italian Studies Program
Atlanta, GA 30322
SAN FRANCISCO STATE– (1964-1967)
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
– April 5, 1998
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Rodney Bowers
Student Life
Melbourne, FL 32901-6988
GEORGIA– (1938-2008)
SAN JOSE STATE– (1948-1974)
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA– (1936-1976)
COLORADO – Region III
COLORADO STATE– (1965-2012)
CONNECTICUT – Region XIII
SACRED HEART– (2006-2012)
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA – Region XIV
CATHOLIC– June 1, 1929
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Peter Shoemaker
Honors Program
Washington, DC 20064
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA– May 4, 2009
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Ms. Kendra L. Greene
Academic Adviser
4200 Connecticut Avenue
Washington, DC 20008
GEORGE WASHINGTON – (1929-2012)
GEORGETOWN– (1967-1973)
FLORIDA – Region X
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL– (1982-2000)
FLORIDA SOUTHERN– April 5, 1984
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Emily Bradshaw
Biology Department
Lakeland, FL 33801
FLORIDA STATE– May 13, 1955
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Christine Boyd
Adv. Training/Dev., 4316A Univ. Center
Tallahassee, FL 32306
MIAMI (FL)– (1950-1994)
PALM BEACH ATLANTIC– (1997-2003)
ROLLINS– February 7, 1987
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Ms. Gabriel Anderson
Explorations Office
Winter Park, FL 32789
SOUTH FLORIDA– November 13, 1994
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Ashley Yanover
New Student Connections
Tampa, FL 33620
BARRY– April 29, 1994
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . Dr. George J. Cvejanovich
History and Political Science
Miami Shores, FL 33161
STETSON– October 18, 1978
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. David Hill
Political Science
DeLand, FL 32720-3756
CENTRAL FLORIDA– April 29, 1989
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . Dr. Stephen O’Connell
First Year Advising & Exploration
Orlando, FL 32816-0170
TAMPA– October 21, 1973
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Angela Perry
Chemistry, Box 3F
Tampa, FL 33606
EDWARD WATERS – April 21, 2011
First-Year Experience
Jacksonville, FL 32209
WEST FLORIDA– November 22, 1985
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Rob Nickles
University Advising Center
Pensacola, FL 32514
FLORIDA– January 11, 1930
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . Ms. Sheri H. Mangueira
Health Systems & Environments
Gainesville, FL 32610-0187
GEORGIA – Region X
FLORIDA A&M– (1987-2000)
FLORIDA ATLANTIC– April 9, 1991
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Charles Brown
Student Affairs
Boca Raton, FL 33431
ARMSTRONG STATE– (1978-1992)
CLARK ATLANTA– March 20, 2013
Chap. Adv.:. . . . Dr. Cynthia W. Auzenne Clem
C.L.A.S.S
Atlanta, GA 30314
CLAYTON STATE– (2005-2009)
COLUMBUS COLLEGE– (1989-1994)
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October 19, 1991
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . Dr. Christopher Caplinger
Williams Center 1001, P.O. Box 8145
Statesboro, GA 30460
GEORGIA TECH – (1930-2007)
GEORGIA STATE– (1956-1994)
KENNESAW– April 30, 1984
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . Professor Kathy Matthews
First-Year Retention Initiatives
Kennesaw, GA 30144
MERCER– March 26, 1932
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Tony Kemp
Academic & Advising Services
Macon, GA 31207
MORRIS BROWN– (1983-1992)
NORTH GEORGIA-DAHLONEGA–
May 23, 1989
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Cristian A. Harris
Dept. of Political Science
Dahlonega, GA 30597
NORTH GEORGIA-GAINESVILLE–
April 7, 2011
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Leigh Dillard
English Department
Gainesville, GA 30503
OGLETHORPE– September 22, 1988
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Philip Tiu
Mathematics
Atlanta, GA 30319
WEST GEORGIA– (1973-1994)
HAWAII – Region II
HAWAII– (1964-1994)
IDAHO – Region I
BOISE STATE– April 19, 2010
Chap. Adv.. . . . . . . . . Dr. Jeremy D. Ball, Esq.
Dept. of Criminal Justice
Boise, ID 83725
COLLEGE OF IDAHO– (1984-2010)
IDAHO– November 9, 1934
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Alton Campbell
Honors Program
Moscow, ID 83844-2533
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ILLINOIS – Region VI
AURORA– April 20, 1991
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Nancy Mactague
University Library
Aurora, IL 60506
BRADLEY– (1951-2006)
DEPAUL– (1962-1986)
EASTERN ILLINOIS– April 10, 1999
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . Dr. Richard B. Whitaker
School of Business
Charleston, IL 61920-3099
LAKE FOREST– (1926-1968)
ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN–
March 22, 1923
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . Mr. Ryan Tomasiewicz
Advising & Academic Services
Champaign, IL 61820
ILLINOIS-CHICAGO– April 17, 1967
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Eliza Callahan
Honors College
Chicago, IL 60607-7044
ILLINOIS TECH – (1948-1994)
ILLINOIS STATE– (1965-2007)
ILLINOIS WESLEYAN – (1967-2010)
NORTHERN ILLINOIS– (1966-2009)
NORTHWESTERN– (1932-1997)
QUINCY– (1994-2012)
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY ILLINOIS
– June 6, 2013
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . Ms. Carrie Roath Ernst
DuPage Campus
Aurora, IL 60504
SIU-CARBONDALE– (1954-1993)
SIU-EDWARDSVILLE– June 1, 1982
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Dr. James W. Klenke
Student Affairs, Box 1058, Rendleman
2306
Edwardsville, IL 62026
WESTERN ILLINOIS– April 27, 1973
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Richard J. Hardy
Centennial Honors College
Macomb, IL 61455-1390
BUTLER– May 7, 1931
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Beth Lohman
530 W. 49th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
DEPAUW– April 19, 1929
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Carrie F. Klaus
Modern Languages
Greencastle, IN 46135
EVANSVILLE– January 18, 1976
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . Dr. Elizabeth Ann Powell
Department of Biology
Evansville, IN 47722
ANDERSON– February 4, 1966
Chap. Adv.:. . . Dr. Kimberly G. Lyle-Ippolito
School of Science & Humanities
Anderson, IN 46012
IOWA STATE– June 4, 1947
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Denise Williams
College of Human Sciences
131 MacKay Hall
Ames, IA 50011
HANOVER– (1957-2003)
MORNINGSIDE– April 16, 1967
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Bruce Forbes
Religious Studies
Sioux City, IA 51106
INDIANA– May, 19, 1930
Chap. Adv.:. . . . Mr. Timothy A. Lemper, Esq.
Kelley School of Business
Bloomington, IN 47405
NORTHERN IOWA– September 14, 1982
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mary Boes
Social Work, 241 Sabin Hall
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0405
IUPU-FORT WAYNE – April 22, 2012
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Dr. Lowell W. Beineke
Prof. of Mathematics
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
ST. AMBROSE– December 11, 1967
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Patrick Archer
Sociology & Criminal Justice
Davenport, IA 52803
IUPUI– April 16, 1985
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Lisa K. Ruch
755 West Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
WARTBURG– March 31, 2001
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Vicki Edelnant
Pathways Center
Waverly, IA 50677
INDIANA NORTHWEST– (1984-1995)
KANSAS – Region IV
INDIANA AT SOUTH BEND– (1981-2009)
BAKER– October 7, 1979
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Robyn Long
618 – 8th Street
Baldwin City, KS 66006-0065
INDIANA SOUTHEAST– (1977-2012)
PURDUE– November 9, 1948
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . Dr. Susan Melson Huffman
On Campus Housing
West Lafayette, IN 47907
PURDUE NORTH CENTRAL– May 2, 2006
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Sarah E. White
English & Modern Languages
Westville, IN 46391
ST. JOSEPH– (1960-1961)
TRINE– April 27, 1983
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Debra Van Rie
Mathematics Dept.
Angola, IN 46703
IOWA – Region IV
EMPORIA STATE– December 11, 1998
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Shelly Gehrke
Campus Box 4016
Emporia, KS 66801
FORT HAYS– (1958-2010)
KANSAS STATE– February 20, 1957
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . Ms. Monica Strathman
School of Leadership Studies
Manhattan, KS 66506
PITTSBURG STATE– March 11, 2012
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Ms. Heather Eckstein
First Year Programs
Pittsburg, KS 66762
WICHITA STATE– (1969-2008)
COE– (1972-1992)
DRAKE– (1957-1992)
INDIANA – Region XI
IOWA– May 5, 1945
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . Ms. Holly Blosser Yoder
Honors Program, 417 Blank Honors
Center
Iowa City, IA 52242
GRAND VIEW – October 10, 1983
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Evan Thomas
History
Des Moines, IA 50316
KENTUCKY – Region XI
KENTUCKY– December 5, 1946
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Annie Kelly
New Student & Parent Programs
Lexington, KY 40506
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LOUISVILLE– December 12, 1959
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Tim Moore
Director of Student Involvement
Louisville, KY 40292
TULANE– December 10, 1954
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Brad Romig
Orientation & Parent Programs
New Orleans, LA 70118
CENTRAL MICHIGAN– December 9,1966
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Amanda Buzard
Success Coach
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
MOREHEAD STATE– May 5, 2007
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. F. Bruce Engle
English
Morehead, KY 40351
MAINE – Region XIII
DETROIT– (1964-1980)
MAINE-PRESQUE ISLE– April 20, 1982
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. James D. Stepp
Dean of Students
Presque Isle, ME 04769
FERRIS– (1964-1985)
MURRAY STATE– April 9, 1992
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Dr. Warren Edminster
Honors Prog, 324 Wells Hall
Murray, KY 42071
PIKEVILLE– (1983-2001)
WESTERN KENTUCKY–
September 11, 1970
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Caelin Smith
Univ. Honors College
Bowling Green, KY 42101
LOUISIANA – Region IX
CENTENARY– (1990-1994)
DILLARD– May 8, 2008
Center for First-Year Experience
New Orleans, LA 70122
LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE– (1961-2004)
LOUISIANA AT MONROE– (1972-2007)
LOUISIANA STATE– May 22, 1932
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Paul Ivey
Center for Freshman Year, 150 Allen Hall
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
LOUISIANA STATE-SHREVEPORT–
March 11, 1994
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . Dr. Alexander Mikaberidze
History Department
Shreveport, LA 71115
LOYOLA– April 19, 1990
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Judith Hunt
Humanities & Natural Sciences
New Orleans, LA 70118
NEW ORLEANS– (1967-2005)
NICHOLLS STATE– May 14, 1971
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Jenna Portier
Languages & Literature, P.O. Box 2023
Thibodaux, LA 70310
KALAMAZOO– (1965-1978)
KETTERING– (1979-2010)
MARYLAND – Region XIV
FROSTBURG– December 8, 1981
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Thomas Bowling
Student & Educ. Services
Frostburg, MD 21532
MARYLAND– March 7, 1940
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Andrea Goodwin
Behavioral & Social Sciences
College Park, MD 20742
MICHIGAN– (1926-1978)
MICHIGAN STATE– (1954-1976)
MICHIGAN TECH – (1954-1991)
WAYNE STATE– (1986-2004)
WESTERN MICHIGAN– (1962-1995)
MORGAN STATE– April 14, 1982
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Vivian M. Larkin
Honors Program, 101 Jenkins
Baltimore, MD 21251
MINNESOTA – Region XII
SALISBURY– May 15, 1983
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Melissa Boog
Academic Affairs
Salisbury, MD 21801
MISSISSIPPI – Region IX
WASHINGTON ADVENTIST –
January 27, 1985
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Beulah Manuel
Center for Learning Resources
Takoma Park, MD 20912
MASSACHUSETTS – Region XIII
MASSACHUSETTS– (1955-1981)
NEWBURY– May 1, 2012
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . Mr. Dennis H. Camacho
First Year Programs
Brookline, MA 02445
WORCESTER STATE– March 23, 1997
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Janice Yee
Economics
Worcester, MA 01602
MICHIGAN – Region XII
NORTHWESTERN STATE– (1963-2010)
ADRIAN– September 11, 1988
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Scott Elliott
Philosophy/Religion
Adrian, MI 49221
SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA– (1989­-1994)
ALBION– (1949-1988)
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– (1967-1976)
DELTA STATE– September 21, 1977
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . Dr. Charles Westmoreland
Division of Social Sciences and History
Cleveland, MS 38733
MILLSAPS– December 1, 1981
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Kathryn Hahn
Geology
Jackson, MS 39210
MISSISSIPPI– January 3, 1930
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Scott Wallace
Assistant Dean of Students
University, MS 38677
MISSISSIPPI STATE– (1935-2005)
SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI–
December 11, 1950
Chap. Adv.:. . . . Dr. Toni Houston Anderson
Student Success Center
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
MISSOURI – Region V
CENTRAL MISSOURI– (1972-1995)
CULVER-STOCKTON– February 3, 1984
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . Dr. Chadwick DeWaard
1 College Hill
Canton, MO 63435
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DRURY– (1951-1990)
MISSOURI– (1926-2003)
NEVADA – Region III
NEVADA-LAS VEGAS – (1999-2009)
MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY– September 29, 1963
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Rachel K. Morris
Office of Undergraduate Studies
Rolla, MO 65409
NEW JERSEY – Region XIII
MISSOURI SOUTHERN– March 3, 1988
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Mark Lloyd
Retention & Student Engagement
Joplin, MO 64801
MONMOUTH– October 18, 1987
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Golam Mathbor
School of Humanities & Social Sciences
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
MISSOURI STATE– September 20, 1982
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Peggy Jones
Student Affairs
Springfield, MO 65897
NEW JERSEY TECH – May 7, 1952
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Sharon Morgan
Associate Dean for First-Year Students
Newark, NJ 07102
NORTHWEST MISSOURI– April 28, 1982
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Beth Richards
English, Colden Hall
Maryville, MO 64468
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY– (1986-2002)
ST. LOUIS– (1988-1994)
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI–
February 5, 1984
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Craig Roberts
Jane Stephens Honors Program
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
SOUTHWEST BAPTIST– April 26, 2007
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Jodi Meadows
University Success Center
1600 University Avenue
Bolivar, MO 65613
TRUMAN STATE– (1990-2007)
WASHINGTON– (1931-1974)
MONTANA – Region I
MONTANA– (1964-1994)
MONTANA STATE– (1930-1981)
NEBRASKA – Region IV
DOANE– (1949-2010)
NEBRASKA– May 21, 1960
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Karen Lyons
Honors Program
Lincoln, NE 68588
NEBRASKA-KEARNEY– May 5, 1984
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Robert Luscher
English Department
Kearney, NE 68849-1320
NEBRASKA-OMAHA– (1949-2011)
GEORGIAN COURT– February 7, 2004
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . Dr. Anne Tabor-Morris
Department of Physics
Lakewood, NJ 08701
NEW MEXICO – Region III
EASTERN NEW MEXICO– (1973-1990)
NEW MEXICO– September 14, 1973
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Corine Gonzales
Dean of Students Office
Albuquerque, NM 87131
NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS–
May 20, 1965
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . Ms. Margaret Gonzales
Campus Life & Conferences
Las Vegas, NM 87701
NEW MEXICO STATE– April 27, 2000
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Dr. Mark C. Andersen
Honors College, MSC 3HON
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
WESTERN NEW MEXICO– (1982-1994)
NEW YORK – Region XIII
BERNARD M. BARUCH (CUNY)–
April 22, 1993
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Ronald Aaron
Assoc. Dean, Student Development
New York, NY 10010
BINGHAMTON– February 5, 1995
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Julian Shepherd
Dept. of Biological Sciences
Binghamton, NY 13902
CITY COLLEGE OF NEW YORK–
(2007-2011)
COLGATE– September 13, 1982
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Beverly Low
Dean of First-Year Students
Hamilton, NY 13346
CORNELL– (1961-1973)
ELMIRA– October 4, 1990
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Dr. Stephen Coleman
Academic Vice President/Dean of Faculty
Elmira, NY 14901
HOFSTRA– September 8, 1996
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . Ms. Marianne Nargentino
University Advisement
Hempstead, NY 11549
JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL
JUSTICE– May 27, 1999
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Litna McNickle
Honors Program
New York, NY 10019
LIU POST– October 3, 1984
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Joan Digby
Honors Program, 201 Humanities
Brookville, NY 11548
NAZARETH– (1995-2011)
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY– May 12, 2003
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Ms. Monika Schueren
Advising & Enrichment
Old Westbury, NY 11568
PACE-NYC– (1985-1992)
PACE-PLEASANTVILLE– (1978-1996)
ST. BONAVENTURE– September 25, 1999
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Bart Lambert
Department of Political Science
St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
ST. JOHN’S– April 3, 2000
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . Dr. Jacqueline H. Grogan
University Freshman Ctr., Library
Jamaica, NY 11439
SUNY-BUFFALO– December 11, 1959
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jude Butch
Student Leadership & Community
Engagement
Buffalo, NY 14260
SUNY-CORTLAND– April 21, 1982
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Susan Rayl
Kinesiology
Cortland, NY 13045
SUNY-DELHI– September 29, 2007
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Joan Erickson
Evenden 419
Delhi, NY 13753
SUNY-FREDONIA– (1974-1996)
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SUNY-GENESEO– February 7, 1992
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . Ms. Kimberly A. Harvey
New Student Programs
Geneseo, NY 14454
SUNY-NEW PALTZ– May 15, 2005
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Patricia Sullivan
Honors Program
New Paltz, NY 12561
SUNY-ONEONTA– December 5, 1994
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Dr. Kenneth Johnson
Geography Department
Oneonta, NY 13820
SUNY-OSWEGO– (1983-1994)
SUNY-PLATTSBURGH– April 14, 1983
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Gary Kroll
History Department
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
SUNY-POTSDAM– November 10. 1989
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Karen Wilson
Biology Department
Potsdam, NY 13676
SYRACUSE– December 8, 1987
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Mary Jo Custer
Brockway Dining Center
Syracuse, NY 13244
NORTH CAROLINA – Region XIV
APPALACHIAN STATE– (1986-2012)
CAMPBELL– October 28, 1974
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Laura T. Rich
Student Success
Buies Creek, NC 27506
DAVIDSON– (1962-1986)
DUKE– (1932-2005)
EAST CAROLINA– May 22, 1975
Chap. Adv.:. . . . Ms. Mary Beth McKim Corbin
Student Transitions
Greenville, NC 27858
NORTH CAROLINA-ASHEVILLE–
April 10, 1988
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Patrick Bahls
University Honors Program
Asheville, NC 28804
KENT– (1957-1974)
NORTH CAROLINA-CHARLOTTE
– (1983-2004)
OHIO NORTHERN– May 22, 1966
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Patrick Croskery
Philosophy & Religion
Ada, OH 45810
NORTH CAROLINA-WILMINGTON–
March 17, 1979
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. John Brennan
Public and International Affairs
Wilmington, NC 28403
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL–
March 21, 1998
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Corey D. Guyton
Student Leadership
Durham, NC 27707
NORTH CAROLINA STATE– (1930-2012)
NORTH CAROLINA WESLEYAN –
April 25, 1985
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Bill Yankosky
Honors Program
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
MIAMI (OHIO)– (1928-2005)
OHIO– (1936-1990)
OHIO STATE– May 5, 1928
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Kelsey Tschanen
Student Academic Service Building
Columbus, OH 43210
OHIO WESLEYAN – April 18, 1985
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Vicki DiLillo
Psychology Department
Delaware, OH 43015
OTTERBEIN– December 12, 1965
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Kerry Strayer
Communications Department
Westerville, OH 43081
SAINT AUGUSTINE’S– (1995-2008)
SHAWNEE STATE– April 9, 1996
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. David E. Todt
Academic Affairs
Portsmouth, OH 45662
WINGATE– April 3, 1984
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Beth Murray
School of Education
Wingate, NC 28174
TOLEDO– January 4, 1961
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Dr. Diane Cappelletty
Dept. of Pharmacy
Toledo, OH 43614
NORTH DAKOTA – Region IV
WITTENBERG– April 3, 1938
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Casey Stevens
Dean of Students
Springfield, OH 45501
DICKINSON STATE– (1996-2006)
NORTH DAKOTA– May 23, 1930
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Diane Darland
Biology Department
Grand Forks, ND 58202
NORTH DAKOTA STATE–
September 30, 1964
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Becky Bahe
Residence Life, Dept. 5310
Fargo, ND 58108
ELON– November 20, 1994
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Tom C. Mould
Honors Program
Elon, NC 27244
OHIO – Region XI
FAYETTEVILLE– January 28, 1994
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. April Raines
Helen T. Chick Bldg., Room 205
Fayetteville, NC 28301
BOWLING GREEN STATE– May 1, 1954
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jacob E. Clemens
Assistant Dean of Students
Bowling Green, OH 43403
METHODIST– (1986-1994)
CINCINNATI– (1933-1976)
NORTH CAROLINA– (1947-1995)
JOHN CARROLL– (1998-2012)
YOUNGSTOWN– (1989-1992)
OKLAHOMA – Region V
CAMERON– October 30, 1985
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Jennifer Holland
Student Services, North Sheplar 324
Lawton, OK 73505
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA– (1974-2008)
AKRON– (1940-2011)
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OKLAHOMA BAPTIST–
December 20, 1958
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Kristi Pope Key
Languages & Literature
Shawnee, OK 74804
OKLAHOMA CITY– September 11, 1981
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Lee Hall
Student Life
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
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OKLAHOMA STATE– February 19, 1931
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Julie Croff
Applied Health & Educational Psychology
Stillwater, OK 74078
MERCYHURST– April 28, 1986
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . Dr. Natasha T. Duncan
Political Science
Erie, PA 16546
TULSA– May 29, 1948
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Steve Denton
New Student Programs & Services
Tulsa, OK 74104
MILLERSVILLE– October 14, 1993
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Tiffany E. Wright
Educ. Foundations, Stayer Educ. Bldg.
Millersville, PA 17551
OREGON – Region I
MORAVIAN– (1999-2009)
EASTERN OREGON– (1998-2003)
OREGON STATE– (1949-2004)
PENNSYLVANIA STATE–
November 25, 1929
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Prof. Richard Pencek
Integrative Arts
University Park, PA 16802
PACIFIC– May 19, 2004
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Dawn Bregel
Dept. of Chemistry
Forest Grove, OR 97116
PITTSBURGH– May 13, 1937
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Mary E. Utter
First Year Experience
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
WILLAMETTE– (1947-2006)
PITTSBURGH AT GREENSBURG–
April 15, 2000
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Kerry Holzworth
Department of Biology
Greensburg, PA15601
OREGON– (1949-2004)
PENNSYLVANIA – Region XIII
BUCKNELL– (1939-2003)
CARNEGIE – MELLON– (1988-1992)
CLARION– January 25, 1983
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Erin Lewis
Career Development Center
Clarion, PA 16214
DREXEL– June 4, 1969
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Kristen Kodalen
Office of Couseling and Health
Philadephia, PA 19104
DUQUESNE– November 15, 1983
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Sean Weaver
309 Duquesne Union
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
EDINBORO STATE– (1980-1994)
GANNON– May 2, 1987
Chap. Adv.:. . . Ms. Melanie Gustafson-Ropski
109 University Square
Erie, PA 16541
INDIANA UNIV. OF PENNSYLVANIA–
March 20, 1999
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. N. Bharathan
Biology, 114 Weyandt Hall
Indiana, PA 15705-1000
LEHIGH– May 15, 1930
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Steven Dutton
First Year Experience
Bethlehem, PA 18015
PITTSBURGH AT JOHNSTOWN–
March 23, 1980
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Patty Derrick
English Department
Johnstown, PA 15904
SAINT FRANCIS– March 16, 2012
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Renee Bernard
Academic Success
Loretto, PA 15940
SLIPPERY ROCK– (1982-2007)
SOUTH CAROLINA – Region X
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON–
February 20, 2007
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Jill Conway
Honors Program, 10 Green Way
Charleston, SC 29424
CLEMSON– (1940-1992)
COASTAL CAROLINA– December 4, 1990
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Brianne Parker
Learning Assistance Centers
Conway, SC 29528
FURMAN– May 12, 1982
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Jason Cassidy
Dean of Students
Greenville, SC 29613
SOUTH CAROLINA– (1966-2004)
SOUTH DAKOTA – Region IV
DAKOTA STATE– September 18, 2006
Chap. Adv:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Wayne E. Pauli
Center of Excellence in CIS
Madison, SD 57042
NORTHERN STATE– (1990-2010)
SOUTH DAKOTA– May 22, 1930
Academic & Career Planning
Vermillion, SD 57069
SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES &
TECHNOLOGY– October 28, 1995
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Kathy Antonen
Humanities CB 313
Rapid City, SD 57701
TENNESSEE – Region X
TEMPLE– (1962-1974)
BELMONT UNIVERSITY– (1996-2009)
WEST CHESTER– (1983-1994)
CARSON-NEWMAN– (1971-2004)
WIDENER– October 24, 1975
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Mark Bradley
Science Division
Chester, PA 19013
LEE UNIVERSITY– September 17, 2008
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Eric Moyen
First-Year Programs
Cleveland, TN 37320
WILKES– (1994-2003)
MEMPHIS– (1974-2010)
RHODE ISLAND – Region XIII
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE
– (1998-2009)
RHODE ISLAND– December 18, 1979
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . Ms. Kristina P. Leeming
New Student Programs
Kingston, RI 02881
TENNESSEE– May 17, 1930
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Mary Mahoney
Career Services, 100 Dunford Hall
Knoxville, TN 37996
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TENNESSEE-CHATTANOOGA–
November 22, 1947
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Jean Dake
UTC Placement
Chattanooga, TN 37403
TENNESSEE-MARTIN– May 27, 1974
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . Dr. George E. Daniel III
218 Hall-Moody Admin. Bldg.
Martin, TN 38238
TENNESSEE STATE– May 3, 2004
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Erik Schmeller
Dept. of History, Geography, & Political Sci.
Nashville, TN 37209
VANDERBILT– December 8, 1950
Chap. Adv.:. . . . Mr. Wilalberto DeLosSantos
Student Leadership Development
Nashville, TN 37235
TEXAS – Region VIII
ABILENE CHRISTIAN– April 26, 1986
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. David Dillman
Political Science
Abilene, TX 79699
ANGELO– (1968-1976)
BAYLOR– (1962-1984)
HOUSTON– (1965-2009)
LAMAR– May 11, 1968
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Steven J. Zani
Dept. of English & Foreign Languages
Beaumont, TX 77710
MIDWESTERN STATE–
December 5, 1975
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Nathan Jun
3410 Taft Boulevard
Wichita Falls, TX 76308
NORTH TEXAS – (1953-2003)
PAUL QUINN– (2004-2007)
PRAIRIE VIEW – (1979-1992)
ST. MARY’S– October 18, 2005
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Sabina Ramirez
Student Activities & Transition Programs
San Antonio, TX 78228
SOUTHERN METHODIST– (1931-1990)
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN– October 7, 1980
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . Dr. Pamela D. Roberson
Dept. of Mathematics & Statistics
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
TARLETON STATE– April 29, 1981
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Linda Jones
College of Graduate Studies
Stephenville, TX 76402
TEXAS-AUSTIN– February 17, 1931
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Will Grindle
University Honors Center
Austin, TX 78713
TEXAS-ARLINGTON– (1977-1994)
TEXAS A&M– January 5, 1949
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . Dr. Christine M. Budke
Veterinary Integrative Biosciences
College Station, TX 77843
TEXAS A&M COMMERCE–
January 8, 1980
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elva A. Resendez
Business Administration
Commerce, TX 75429
TEXAS CHRISTIAN– (1962-1976)
TEXAS SOUTHERN– November 19, 2010
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Virginia Day
TRIO Talent Search
Houston, TX 77004
TEXAS STATE-SAN MARCOS–
March 30, 1973
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . Mrs. Laramie McWilliams
LBJ Student Center, Suite 5-9.1
San Marcos, TX 78666
VERMONT – Region XIII
CASTLETON– September 27, 1983
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. John Klein
Psychology Dept.
Castleton, VT 05735
ST. MICHAEL’S– (1961-1970)
VERMONT– (1983-2003)
VIRGINIA – Region XIV
AVERETT– (1987-1997)
EMORY & HENRY– April 25, 2010
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Joseph Lane
College Honors Program
30461 Garnand Drive
Emory, VA 24327
LYNCHBURG– August 31, 1980
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . Dr. Katherine M. Gray
Westover Honors Program
1501 Lakeside Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24501
OLD DOMINION– October 3, 1998
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Joe Ritchie
First Year Academic Enhancement
Norfolk, VA 23529
RICHMOND– November 19, 1975
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Daniel Fabian
Assoc. Dean of Richmond College
Richmond, VA 23173
TEXAS TECH – May 18, 1946
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Kristen Bigbee
Rawls College of Business, Box 42101
Lubbock, TX 79409
VIRGINIA– March 4, 1990
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Aaron Laushway
Associate Dean of Students
Charlottesville, VA 22904
WEST TEXAS A&M – December 14, 1973
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Roy E. Thoman
Political Science
Canyon, TX 79016
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH–
March 26, 1983
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . Ms. Carrie G. Connolly
Honors College
Richmond, VA 23284
UTAH – Region III
BRIGHAM YOUNG – May 21, 1947
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . Ms. Heather Hammond
Office of First-Year Experience
Provo, UT 84602
UTAH– June 2, 1939
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Meg Harper
Leap Program
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
UTAH STATE– (1961-1976)
WESTMINSTER– (1983-1992)
SUL ROSS STATE– (1991-1997)
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VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE–
April 20, 1998
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Geoff Cox
Mathematics & Computer Science
Lexington, VA 24450
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC– (1966-2006)
VIRGINIA WESLEYAN – April 22, 1983
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Dean Jason Seward
Batten Student Activities Center
Norfolk, VA 23502
WASHINGTON AND LEE– May 2, 1937
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Jason Rodocker
First Year Experience
Lexington, VA 24450
Directory of Phi Eta Sigma Chapters
WILLIAM AND MARY– April 8, 1965
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. S. Mark Sikes
Dean of Students
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
WHITWORTH– October 18, 2011
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Dale Soden
History Department
Spokane, WA 99251
WASHINGTON – Region I
WEST VIRGINIA – Region XI
EASTERN WASHINGTON –
February 18, 1981
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Dana C. Elder
Honors Program
Cheney, WA 99004
BLUEFIELD– March 19, 1990
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Carolyn Kirby
Student Support Services
Bluefield, WV 24701
PUGET SOUND– April 18, 2006
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Alison Paradise
1500 N. Warner
Tacoma, WA 98416
WASHINGTON– March 6, 1991
First Year Programs
Seattle, WA 98195
WASHINGTON STATE– April 17, 1993
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Tim Baker
College of Business
Richland, WA 99354
WESTERN WASHINGTON –
April 16, 1997
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Fred Grote
Honors Program
Bellingham, WA 98225
MARSHALL– (1949-2010)
WEST VIRGINIA STATE – Apr. 27, 1986
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . Prof. James Spencer
Department of Psychology
Institute, WV 25112
WISCONSIN – Region VII
BELOIT– (1948-1970)
CARROLL– (1969-1986)
WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE–
October 6, 1966
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . Ms. Jodi Thesing-Ritter
Associate Dean of Students
Eau Claire, WI 54702
WISCONSIN-GREEN BAY–
March 16, 1992
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Donna Ritch
Liberal Arts & Sciences, 2420 Nicolet Dr.
Green Bay, WI 54311
WISCONSIN-MADISON– (1927-2010)
WISCONSIN-MILWAUKEE– (1963-2009)
WISCONSIN-OSHKOSH– (1966-1974)
WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE– April 13, 2003
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. DeAnn Possehl
Enrollment Management
Kenosha, WI 53141
WISCONSIN-PLATTEVILLE–
May 23, 1960
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . Dr. Richard Dhyanchand
Professor of Biology
Platteville, WI 53818
WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT–
March 9, 1981
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Susan Rufledt
First Year Experience
Stevens Point, WI 54481
WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER–
April 12, 1978
Chap. Adv.:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Dr. Marjorie Rhine
University Honors Program – Anderson
Whitewater, WI 53190
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Regions of Phi Eta Sigma
REGION I
Boise State, Eastern Washington, Idaho, Pacific, Puget
Sound, Washington, Washington State, Western
Washington, Whitworth.
REGION II
California State-Chico, California State-Long Beach,
Pepperdine, San Diego State, UCLA.
REGION III
Arizona, Arizona State, Brigham Young, New Mexico,
New Mexico Highlands, New Mexico State, Utah.
REGION IV
REGION X
Alabama, Auburn, Barry, Central Florida, Charleston,
Clark Atlanta, Coastal Carolina, Edward Waters,
Emory, Florida, Florida Atlantic, Florida Gulf Coast,
Florida Southern, Florida State, Florida Tech, Furman,
Georgia Southern, Huntingdon, Jacksonville State,
Kennesaw, Lee, Mercer, North Alabama, North
Georgia-Dahlonega, North Georgia-Gainesville,
Oglethorpe, Rollins, South Alabama, South
Florida, Stetson, Tampa, Tennessee, TennesseeChattanooga, Tennessee-Martin, Tennessee State,
Vanderbilt, West Alabama, West Florida.
REGION XI
Baker, Dakota State, Emporia State, Grand View, Iowa,
Iowa State, Kansas State, Morningside, Nebraska,
Nebraska-Kearney, North Dakota, North Dakota
State, Northern Iowa, Pittsburg State, St. Ambrose,
South Dakota, South Dakota School of Mines and
Technology, Wartburg.
Anderson, Bluefield State, Bowling Green State, Butler,
DePauw, Evansville, Indiana, IUPU - Fort Wayne, IUPUI,
Kentucky, Louisville, Morehead State, Murray State,
Ohio Northern, Ohio State, Ohio Wesleyan, Otterbein,
Purdue, Purdue North Central, Shawnee State,
Toledo, Trine, West Virginia State, Western Kentucky,
Wittenberg.
REGION V
REGION XII
Arkansas State, Cameron, Culver-Stockton, Missouri
Science & Technology, Missouri Southern, Missouri
State, Northwest Missouri, Oklahoma Baptist,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma State, Southeast Missouri,
Southwest Baptist, Tulsa.
REGION VI
Aurora, Eastern Illinois, Illinois, Illinois-Chicago,
Robert Morris, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Western
Illinois.
REGION VII
Wisconsin-Eau
Claire,
Wisconsin-Green
Bay,
Wisconsin-Parkside, Wisconsin-Platteville, WisconsinStevens Point, Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Adrian, Central Michigan.
REGION XIII
Bernard M. Baruch, Binghamton, Castleton State,
Clarion, Colgate, Drexel, Duquesne, Elmira, Gannon,
Georgian Court, Hofstra, Indiana University of
Pennsylvania, John Jay, Lehigh, Long IslandPost Campus, Maine-Presque Isle, Mercyhurst,
Millersville, Monmouth, New Jersey Tech, New York
Tech, Newbury, Penn State, Pittsburgh, PittsburghGreensburg, Pittsburgh-Johnstown, Rhode Island, St.
Bonaventure, Saint Francis, St. John’s, SUNY-Buffalo,
SUNY-Cortland, SUNY-Delhi, SUNY-Geneseo, SUNYNew Paltz, SUNY-Oneonta, SUNY-Plattsburgh, SUNYPotsdam, Syracuse, Widener, Worcester State.
REGION XIV
REGION VIII
Abilene Christian, Lamar, Midwestern State, St.
Mary’s, Stephen F. Austin State, Tarleton State, Texas,
Texas A&M, Texas A&M-Commerce, Texas Southern,
Texas State-San Marcos, Texas Tech, West Texas A&M.
REGION IX
Delta State, Dillard, Louisiana State, Louisiana StateShreveport, Loyola, Millsaps, Mississippi, Nicholls
State, Southern Mississippi, Tulane.
Campbell, Catholic, District of Columbia, East
Carolina, Elon, Emory & Henry, Fayetteville State,
Frostburg, Lynchburg, Maryland, Morgan State,
North Carolina-Asheville, North Carolina-Wilmington,
North Carolina Central, North Carolina Wesleyan, Old
Dominion, Richmond, Salisbury, Virginia, Virginia
Commonwealth, Virginia Military, Virginia Wesleyan,
Washington Adventist, Washington and Lee, William
and Mary, Wingate.
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The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay chapter of Phi Eta Sigma hosted the Midwest Area Regional Conference.
During a conference outing to Lambeau Field, conference coordinators Amy Schumacher (left) and Libby Suffern
(right) were able to take a break from their hard work to pose with a display in the Packers Pro Shop.
Attendees at the Midwest Area Regional Conference in Green Bay were introduced to Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that provides love and security to children who are seriously ill or in need through the
gifts of handmade blankets and afghans. Under the guidance of Green Bay’s Project Linus chapter coordinator
Jill Draves, MARC participants became “blanketeers” for the day, displaying here the colorful hand-tied fleece
blankets they made and donated.
Southern Charm, Beauty, and Culture
East Battery
South Carolina Aquarium
Pineapple Fountain at Waterfront Park
Charleston, South Carolina
Site of the 42nd Phi Eta Sigma
National Convention and Leadership Workshops
October 10-12, 2014