An important dimension of Phi Eta Sigma membership is the opportunity for service and leadership on campuses and in communities across our great land. Featured on this page are summaries of a small sampling of the participation of our members in campus and community help projects custom designed to meet the special needs of those whose lives they touch. Additional projects are highlighted in each issue of our magazine, Forum of Phi Eta Sigma.

Phi Eta Sigma members take great pride in their membership by making a difference in their communities, at their schools, and among fellow students as they set examples of higher standards and citizenship values. Later in life, these academically motivated scholars will continue to make a difference in their homes, their communities, and their chosen careers after they leave campus, to the benefit of their families, their friends, their fellow citizens, and society at large.

The following are all-too-brief summaries of recent chapter reports of activities, leadership, and projects.


University of Illinois Chapter Hosts Regional Conference

The Alpha Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign hosted a Regional Convention on April 10, 2010 for those schools interested in participating. The day began with a provided lunch and led into multiple breakout sessions followed by a keynote presentation by Adam Carroll. Adam Carroll is the founder of National Financial Educators, whose mission is to educate and inspire young people to take control of their finances. He has spoken in front of over 150,000 college students nationally and has also co-authored the book Winning the Money Game: A Financial Rule Book for Young People. He also founded Four Legacies Mortgage, the first socially-responsible mortgage company in the state of Iowa. According to Alpha Chapter Treasurer Matt Reed, "Our reason for holding the convention is to provide an engaging, informative speaker to attendees. The topic addressed is one we feel is applicable to all students and one of particular interest to our organization, which encourages academic excellence and helps students strive for success. We also want to give our members the chance to network with other schools while learning valuable information for the future." For more information about the conference or the University of Illinois chapter, feel free to contact the chapter at reed3@illinois.edu.


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Iowa State University Chapter Activities 2009-2010 Over the course of the 2009-2010 academic year the Iowa State University Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma built upon its motto of "More than Recognition." The chapter held bi-weekly meetings over the course of the year and took advantage of the individual members' dedication to organize and host a multitude of social and philanthropic events throughout the year. These events included a canoe retreat to Lake Chichiquawa, where members bonded and worked as a team to paddle canoes and find caches buried in the brush. One philanthropic event that the chapter organized was a trip to the local clothing pantry where members helped organize and sort the clothes. A lady who volunteers there regularly remarked at the amount of work completed by the students in a very short time. When the members finished their volunteer work and said goodbye, they felt satisfaction from seeing a smile on the lady's face that they will not soon forget. The biggest philanthropic event hosted by the Iowa State University Chapter of Phi Eta Sigma is the annual Charity Skate. The chapter rents out the local ice arena and allows individuals in the community to donate two cans of food each to skate for free. Due to the hard work of the executive committee, last year's annual Charity Skate marked a great achievement in the chapter's history, with more than 400 people in attendance and over 800 cans of food donated Submitted by Carl Kirpes Iowa State University Phi Eta Sigma Chapter President


Abilene Christian University members provide a good bit of labor for Habitat projects.

A Habitat for Humanity project keeps The University of Alabama chapter members occupied.
 

The University of Alabama Blackburn Institute for Leadership Development has named Phi Eta Sigma member Angelica Agee an ambassador for Capstone International Services. The Blackburn Institute is named in honor of John L. Blackburn, who served as The University of Alabama dean of students and was instrumental in the University’s peaceful integration. In 1955 the University division of student affairs formed the institute to foster Blackburn’s belief that people link strategic actions through the generations for progressive and ethical change.
 

Dr. Patricia Benjamin accepts the Worcester State College chapter’s check to support the Tanzania Schools Project at the April 2008 induction ceremony.

Chapter president Janelle Ashley and officials from the Worcester State College Academic Affairs office greet the seventy-four new members and their guests during the induction ceremony in April 2008.
 

The 2008 induction ceremony expanded the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay service project options.
 

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Jingle Bell Walk/Run for Arthritis team members were champions.

The Western Illinois University recent induction included honorary members Dr. Jack Thomas, provost and academic vice president, and Dr. Katrina Daytner, professor of educational and interdisciplinary studies.
 

Western Illinois University Centennial Honors College induction on September 20, 2008, featured remarks by Dr. Al Goldfarb, president of the university.
 

Steve Griswold, Phi Eta Sigma treasurer and Webmaster at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, led his Phi Eta Sigma team as they completed yard work for senior citizens during their annual Tidy Up the Town service project.

Smarties assembly: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Phi Eta Sigma members attached Smarties candies to bookmarks describing the purpose and mission of Phi Eta Sigma. These tokens of encouragement were distributed to freshmen in more than ninety First-Year Experience classes just before December final exams.
 

Officer retreat/honors summit: (Left to right) editor Matt Sais, treasurer/Webmaster Steve Griswold, president Tess Kerr, and vice presidents Nicholas Kuqali and Erin Flanagan hosted and actively participated in the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Honor Society Summit/Retreat, held each fall for executive boards of all national honors groups.

Dr. J. Michael Rollo, vice president for student affairs, congratulates a new Phi Eta Sigma member at the Florida Gulf Coast University spring induction ceremony.
 

Florida Gulf Coast University 2008 spring inductees.
 

Dr. Christopher Caplinger, chapter adviser at Georgia Southern University and director of the First-Year Experience, congratulates Laurann Osbourne and her parents for her academic excellence.

Georgia Southern University Provost Linda Bleicken shares some quality time following the Phi Eta Sigma induction ceremony with new member Colleen Murphy and her parents.
 

The Southeast Missouri State University "Honors Showcase" event on February 28, 2008, was hosted jointly by Phi Eta Sigma and Phi Kappa Phi for prospective new members of each Society. Phi Eta Sigma member Michael Painton (inducted 2005) accepted the invitation in 2008 to join "The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi." He subsequently received a Phi Kappa Phi "Award of Excellence" ($2,000) for graduate study.

The "Honors Showcase" on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University featured comments by Phi Kappa Phi president Roseanna Whitlow and Phi Eta Sigma president M. Earl Haug.
 

The joint Phi Eta Sigma-Phi Kappa Phi induction ceremony at Southeast Missouri State University featured Phi Eta Sigma chapter officers Sarah Snyder, M. Earl Haug, Stephanie Winzenburger, and Amanda Honde.
 


 



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