The Society for Collegiate Journalists: A Foundation of Democracy

November 08, 2020Melissa W.

The entire world was on the edge of its seat this week as the days rolled on and ballots were being counted to declare who won the US Presidential Election. Twenty-four hour news channels and reputable journalistic sources such as the Associated Press (AP), The New York Times, The Washington Post, and others got all the attention while we waited for them to make the call which ultimately came on Saturday morning at 11:25 via the AP. No matter the outcome, it was an exciting time to be a journalist and members of The Society for Collegiate Journalists can attest to that!

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Omicron Delta Kappa: The National Leadership Honor Society

November 02, 2020Melissa W.

Tomorrow is Election Day in the United States and it is shaping up to be the most important election in many voters' lifetimes. When Americans head to the polls on November 3rd, 2020, they’re looking to elect a leader. Omicron Delta Kappa is no stranger to leadership -- it’s in their name! ODK is The National Leadership Honor Society.

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Kappa Delta Pi: The International Honor Society in Education

November 01, 2020Melissa W.

All across the globe, teachers are shifting how they teach students amid the current Covid-19 pandemic. Virtual, in-person, or hybrid, teachers are doing everything they can to ensure their students are actively learning while in the safest environment possible -- and that comes with a lot of challenges! Many of these teachers are members of Kappa Delta Pi: The International Honor Society in Education.

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Phi Tau Sigma: The Honor Society for Food Science & Technology

October 25, 2020Melissa W.

The colder weather has us wanting to eat soups, stews, and everything roasted! While the majority of us gravitate toward foods that look, smell, and taste good, there’s a select group who dive deeper in the biological and chemical makeups of all types of consumables: food science students! Phi Tau Sigma celebrates the students who excel in food science and technology.

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Wondering How to Winterize Your Plants? Ask a Member of Pi Alpha Xi!

October 17, 2020Melissa W.

We last talked about the changing seasons and stormy weather celebrated by meteorology students of Chi Epsilon Pi, but if you’re wondering how to prepare your lawn and protect your plants for the upcoming dip in temps, you should ask a member of Pi Alpha Xi!

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Bacone College: A Historic Native American-Serving Institution

October 12, 2020Melissa W.

In celebration and recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day, we’re taking a look at Bacone College in Oklahoma which is known as a historic Native American-serving institution, having begun classes in “Indian Territory” long before Oklahoma was formed as a state.

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Campus Organization Memberships of Mike Pence and Kamala Harris

October 07, 2020Melissa W.

We really only hear about Vice President Mike Pence and vice presidential hopeful Kamala Harris' political stances (for clear reasons), that it’s hard to envision them once as students, walking through campus, attending classes, and participating in college organizations, but we wanted to think back to a time before their successful public service careers. Tonight, we’re spotlighting Phi Gamma Delta of which Mike Pence is a member and Alpha Kappa Alpha of which Kamala Harris holds membership.

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Rho Chi: The Honor Society for Pharmacy

October 04, 2020Melissa W.

Pharmacists go hand-in-hand with medical treatments and specialize in the proper and effective use of medicine/pharmaceuticals and are knowledgeable in the side effects and potential drug interactions on top of being responsible for interpreting knowledge from healthcare providers to patients. Pharmacists complete intensive specialized education and Rho Chi recognizes the students who excel in the process.

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Alpha Epsilon Delta: The Largest Premedical Honor Society

October 04, 2020Melissa W.1 comment

The nation’s eyes are back on medical professionals after the president was admitted to Walter Reed Medical Center with a coronavirus diagnosis this week. At the start of the pandemic we discussed the honor society for medical students, but what about pre-med? Do they have their own honor society before their head-first thrust into medical school? The short answer is, yes!

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Alpha Epsilon Phi: A Philanthropic Jewish Sorority

October 02, 2020Melissa W.

We recently highlighted the vast academic achievements of Ruth Bader Ginsburg including her membership to the prestigious honor society, Phi Kappa Phi, but did you know she was also part of a sorority during her collegiate years?

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