Honors Alliance Spring 2014 January 24, 2014 ROADRUNNER CREED The University of Texas at San Antonio is a community of scholars where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration, and innovation are fostered. ROADRUNNER CREED As a Roadrunner, I will: Uphold the highest standards of academic and personal integrity by practicing and expecting fair and ethical conduct; ROADRUNNER CREED Respect and accept individual differences, recognizing the inherent dignity of each person; ROADRUNNER CREED Contribute to campus life and the larger community through my active engagement; ROADRUNNER CREED and support the fearless exploration of dreams and ideas in the advancement of ingenuity, creativity, and discovery. ROADRUNNER CREED Guided by these principles now and forever, I am a Roadrunner! Honors Alliance Mission Statement Collaboration amongst all members to provide leadership development, volunteerism, and recognition while promoting academic integrity to the university community. INTRODUCTION OF OFFICERS President Khian Antwi Duties: - Official representative of Honors Alliance - Oversees internal and external affairs Vice-President Allie Deal Hello Everyone! I am the service chair for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. I am also the founder and President of Global Health Brigades at UTSA. I am junior Public Health Major and I plan on becoming a successful traveling Dentist one day. I'm a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society. I look forward to having a great year and making this semester, one to remember! Secretary 2013-2014 Paola Basaldua. I was born in Reynosa, Mexico. I am majoring in Bilingual Education with a specialization in Early childhood thru 6th grade with a minor in Woman Studies. I will be graduating this coming Fall. I am also a member of the Golden Key Honor Society, and BESO, the Bilingual Education Student Organization. I am looking forward to welcoming and getting to know all of our new members. Recognition Committee • • • • • Birthdays Member of the month – Must attend TWO Honors Alliance activities that month and ALL committee meetings Member of the year – Must have attended THREE Social Events and THREE Service Events, attended ALL Honor Meetings, and ALL Committee Meetings Faculty Appreciation Luncheon: Wednesday, March 26th, 2014 – If you nominate AND attend luncheon, this will count as a Social Event – If you attend the event as volunteer, this will count as a Service Event End of the Year Banquet – April 4th, 2014 My name is Michelle Mutchler. I am the Recognition Committee Chair and the Student Vice President of Phi Kappa Phi. I am a senior graduating from University College with a Bachelors in Public Health with an interest in Epidemiology and a minor in Sociology. Hello members and prospectives! I am a sophomore majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with an Early Childhood to 6th Grade. I am also a member of Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Golden Key, and Sigma Kappa Upsilon Honor Society. I can’t wait to meet and work with all of you. Go Roadrunners! Must attend at least 2 service events Must attend Basura Bash on Saturday, February 22nd from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Some of the service events for the semester include: Haven for Hope, Child Care with SAAMinistries, and Playing w/ puppies & walking dogs at Paul Jolly Center for Pet Adoptionslus many more! About me: I am a Biomedical Engineer major with a concentration in tissue regeneration and Biology minor. I am also a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Golden Key, and NSCS. Objectives: •Promote Honors Alliance on campus and throughout the community •Meet other Honors Alliance members •Encourage leadership, creativity, and organization through various projects. Social Chair Jaime Carrillo About me: •Mechanical Eng / Biology. •Like to read, play soccer & spend time with family. •Born in Mexico & bad accent. •ODK Attend at least 2 social events. 3 on February Offering 3 on March 1 on April Objectives - Get to know other members of HA & other organizations. - Learn something new on every social event. e.g. Museum, Piano concert, San Antonio History. Contact: jaimecarrillo89@gmail.com, 512-650-7708 General Membership Requirements for PROSPECTIVE Members Eligibility • Attend a minimum of: 2 Social Events 2 Service Events 3 of the 4 general meetings • 3.0 GPA • Be a member of an honor society • Serve on a committee • Attend Mandatory events: Etiquette Dinner – March 3rd @ 6:00pm Basura Bash – February 22nd Induction Ceremony – April 5th @ 6:00pm President Updates – Upcoming Meetings: February 7th @ 2:00pm Harris Room February 21st @ 2:00pm Harris Room March 7th @ 2:00pm Harris Room March 28th @ 2:00pm Harris Room – April 3rd: Last Day to Complete Membership Requirements – April 5th @ 6pm: Induction Ceremony in the Denman Room Public Relations Updates FOLLOW US ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/HonorsAlliance LIKE US ON FACEBOOK!! Contact Information Office: UC Room 1.228 Phone: (210) 458-7273 E-mail: honorsalliance@utsa.edu Address: One UTSA Circle UC 1.228 San Antonio, TX 78249 Website: www.utsahonorsalliance.org